Jim Bell Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 What you need is a trade with a lovely* Mercedes A Class auto... rantingYoof, Dick Longbridge, Cavcraft and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Keep it, as others have said a water ingress issue is small beer really in the great scheme of things compared with electrical gremlins/rust/OMGHGF etc. If it make you feel any better the Volvo 940 I bought a couple of months back had what I'd diagnosed as a slightly wet passenger footwell when I got it. Once it was back at Cassa Eunos I found things were far worse than I'd anticipated... Pretty much had to strip all the carpets and seats to dry the lot out properly and get to stage zero. Bugger. All is fine now with the car. The moral of the story is don't let a bit wata put you off. Soldier on, keep the car, sort out the leak out and I shall reward you by donating a free MANN air filter I have left over from my Passat Highline Yes I enjoyed those posts greatly and was cheering you on all the way. Much like the Great North Run, I have admiration for people that do stuff like this, but id probably die of a heart attack attempting it myself. Shirley Knott and Dave_Q 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Drill a hole at the lowest point. That's what I didWhere the tyre touches the ground, gotcha. Do I just drill in from the side on all four? CGSB, Tickman, Shirley Knott and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 No a Stanley knife should do. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Added a tag. In short: Well cared for millenium Dub estate. 1.9tdi 110hp unmolested AFN lump. Coming up on 115k. Cam belt and water pump recent enough. Lots of service history present but not a trillion percent comprehensive. PasEWClAbsComputer ma bob. WITHOUT SUNROOF. WITHOUT CRUISE. Two keys. New enough Goodyear tyres all round. Good straight, honest and tidy car. Points on the neg:Could do with the passenger wing mirror repaired or replaced. Glass loose. Could do with air con vent pipe thing unbunging if you want the air con to function correctly (blows cold). Located as ever, North East england, NE34. Near everywhere if you dont mind driving but Im unlikely to be at the end of your street. rantingYoof 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Is this still here? How has this not sold yet? jumpingjehovahs and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I've always wanted another one of these, that engine is an absolute peach and a well sorted one is a delightful steer. Alas, I've three motors and in absolutely no position to procure another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 I've always wanted another one of these, that engine is an absolute peach and a well sorted one is a delightful steerA very good and accurate description. I should have put that in listing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I suspect that this has no towbar. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 I suspect that this has no towbar. Right?Correct. No tow bar fitted. Clean rear end. Lord Sterling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Greggs Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I want this so hard but cannot insure. Woe is me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Nope: http://autoshite.com/uploads/monthly_05_2018/post-5435-0-65111300-1527343027.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I would like this, but I have a Citroen, and you don't want a Citroen, so therefore, I may not have it.Unless some other bonkers plan pops up.I missed it the last time round by about 30mins!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 I want this so hard but cannot insure. Woe is meHave you tried being creative in your application? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 I would like this, but I have a Citroen, and you don't want a Citroen, so therefore, I may not have it.Unless some other bonkers plan pops up.I missed it the last time round by about 30mins!!Fraid not at the mo fella. I have an urge for something from the orient built near the end of the last century. binhoker668 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 You're getting a V12 jag then? Jim Bell, clayts450, Kringle and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Mk1 Yariseseseseses are great workhorses. We've got a 1.3 version which is surprisingly quick, seemingly indestructible and very practical. The rear seat folds to give a completely flat load area than can hold £18 worth of scrap steel at a pinch. Or 3 lawnmowers, stacked dangerously. there is decent legroom available too, though not when in van mode. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Mk1 Yariseseseseses are great workhorses. We've got a 1.3 version which is surprisingly quick, seemingly indestructible and very practical. The rear seat folds to give a completely flat load area than can hold £18 worth of scrap steel at a pinch. Or 3 lawnmowers, stacked dangerously. there is decent legroom available too, though not when in van mode.Yeah, Ive had a load of 1.0s and a D4d. Yet to try a good 1.3 or 1.5 but theyre on my list. I reckon the bigger engines will fare a bit better at motorway speeds but on the whole, they are tremendous appliances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 You're getting a V12 jag then?When theyre £400. Obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Can you wait til payday? K thx m8 loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Can you wait til payday? K thx m8If you actually would like to buy it: Yes. If youre just commenting because its definitely hillarious and do not intend to buy: Probably notski. Feel free to bang me a PM if youre genuinely interested, have checked insurance, realise how far away it is and have cleared it with the other half (if applicable). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 swap for smoll car ? http://autoshite.com/topic/31924-tall-and-slim-but-a-bit-funny-looking/ loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 swap for smoll car ? image.jpg Supernaut and Christine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 booooo ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley Knott Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I want this soooo badly, unfortunately despite doing 'man maths' since lunch time I simply cannot find a way to make it work Far too many cars at the minute, there's just no room left at the inn. Not particularly helpful I know but I'm sure this won't last long, absolute steal at that price. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 If you actually would like to buy it: Yes. If youre just commenting because its definitely hillarious and do not intend to buy: Probably notski. Feel free to bang me a PM if youre genuinely interested, have checked insurance, realise how far away it is and have cleared it with the other half (if applicable).Monsignor Peel is a serial VAG purchaser of much reliance. He's also daft enough to go far distances for chod:) Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Also lives dangerously, paycheck to paycheck. clayts450 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Monsignor Peel is a serial VAG purchaser of much reliance. He's also daft enough to go far distances for chod:) Aaaaaand hes backing the outsider straight out of the gate. Its a bold move Cotton, lets see how it plays out. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Very oddly for something Ive purchased, the missus loves it. She wouldnt believe how old it is and has asked to borrow it to take all her stock to this years Yarndale . How's Madame Bell gonna get to Yarndale in September now, hey? Or is that where a Mk1 Yaris steps in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 Fuck man, I hadnt even considered that. Well reminded. I might have to find an estate flavoured replacement. loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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