Jim Bell Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 The car hadnt moved for a while and smelled a bit of petrol on start up so I probably should have done some preflight checks, but instead I just had a bit natter to RichardK and marvelled at the butterflys and wasps mistaking the SLK for a giant flower in the Birmingham sun. oldcars, Richard, mrbenn and 20 others 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 After a handshake and a sorrowfull farewell (to the car), I reversed out of the drive and pointed it at the horizon. I had a boot full of spares and an afternoon to enjoy. To the distance juice shop! Tickman, oldcars, Peter C and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 You went to Acocks Green? That's where the Daewoo came from! Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Booted it up the black hill (of course it rained, so top up) and didnt stop till Weatherby (piddle and gregs). Drives lovely, cruise control alterations are manual but really responsive. It doesnt half kick when you stand on it, even if your cruising at speed limit velocity. Its not perfect, but its a good un. drum, oldcars, djim and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Nobody stealz plz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Ideal wbod, Ideal Tesco shopping car. Three bags in the passenger footwell and two on the seat (boots still full of spares) Nice day out! Thanks to RichardK for being a gent as ever. Carlosfandango, Schaefft, michael t and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Fair play that looks alright! Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Didn't you have to sack one of these off before because you didn't fit? Yes, but I dont think thats a valid reason not to keep buying them. chaseracer, Scruffy Bodger, skattrd and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Well bought, ISTR you've had this on your radar for a while. Looks cracking. Yeah, I've followed it for a while and always wanted to buy it. I just thought, if not now, then when? Carpe jugulum and all that jive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Didn't realise you'd be going to Brum! I was still on duty and could have given you a cheeky lift! Enjoy your journey back, get some ibuprofen gel for your neck when you arrive Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Yellow. That is all. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Yes, but I dont think thats a valid reason not to keep buying them.Do you reckon you'll make it through the winter? Just thinking about timing for roffling the gsr. egg and tapir 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 get some ibuprofen gel for your neck when you arrive It wasnt THAT bad really. Ok, it was QUITE bad, but not as bad as expected. I wouldnt want to have to change my outfit inside of it but its fine for a couple of hours. Just scootch down till your lower back burns then sit up straight till your neck spasms. Switch and Repeat until you arrive at desired destination.Its not so bad as a second car, can get a bit of respite. Pat Earrings and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Do you reckon you'll make it through the winter? I fucking hope so! Ive just bought a car! Rocket88, Mally, egg and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 you are a simpson aicm£5 Jim Bell, clayts450 and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 you are a simpson aicm£5 Yeah, Grandpa Simpson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Acocks Green looks more salubrious than Selly Oak which is where #1 son is "lodging" while taking 3 years out from hard fucking work. Merc looks like a larf wcpgw Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Greggs Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Well played playa. Life’s too short to have only owned one example of a car you don’t fit in. Dick Longbridge, egg, Jerzy Woking and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Very sensible purchase. Sensible in the way that I have recently seen a glut of these for sale under £1000 so it must be the right* time to buy one. Personally I think these look really nice and wouldn't mind trying one out. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Great purchase, and belly-laugh worthy write up. I really wish this forum would allow emoticons, rather than a basic ‘like’ button. How the hell did you fit your greyhound into the SLK though? I’m assuming he/she stood on the passenger seat with chin resting on the top on the screen frame for the whole drive back. I may be wrong though. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Richard really looked like he didn't want to give you those keys. Christine, Datsuncog, Alanism and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 20181001_115352.jpgYou've never looked so manly. SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 You've never looked so manly.I love you too mate. trigger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 OMG you were < 2miles from me! Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 loving that house with the green garage doors!! (Car is nice too obvs) Uncle Jimmy, Jim Bell, Vince70 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Liked for Richard K's hair and his green garage doors. Christine, Jerzy Woking and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Mr Bell on the way home, and clearly enjoying himself. Vince70, Rave, Lacquer Peel and 14 others 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Is it a scene thing with the plate in the window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 . SRi05, inconsistant, Nyphur and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 Is it a scene thing with the plate in the window Not quite, its a lack of two screws or any sticky pads. Rich had just taken his privet plate off. Will be fixerated today so I dont enrage POLICE INTERCEPTORS. Christine, oldcars and paulplom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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