This thread is not a roffle, please ignore.

[Supernaut]

Replacing a petrol straight-six with a diesel?  You are a SKINT MAN.

 

Also, BUMP because I would like to win this.

FTFY

 

Not actually skint, but would like to be spending less on fuel.

[Supernaut]

Go on then, let's try £9 per ticket.

 

I want something smoll with a manual box and capable of doing over 40mpg!

[Jim Bell]

 

 

I want something brown with a manual box and capable of doing over 40mpg!

 

Errrrrrrr. I'll have one of yours if you have one of mine.

[bramz7]

I'll take another.

[Supernaut]

Errrrrrrr. I'll have one of yours if you have one of mine.

 

But it's sold out already!

[JoelIoM]

One Random please.

[Lacquer Peel]

But it's sold out already!

Do you really want a brown Avensis?

[Iamgroot]

Can I have #46 please?, (Pointless side note, I used to live in the blue-toon, now live in Wales)

[sporty-shite]

Must resist, must resist...…

 

Two randoms, please. One for me, and one for FATHA_SPORTY

[Supernaut]

First post updated accordingly.

 

We're getting there. As I said in the first post, as much as I don't want to do it, I reckon I could get something with similar straight-line performance but much better fuel economy quite easily.

No, really. This makes more noise than forward motion and seems to rather like a drink. I'm really selling it, aren't I?

[Supernaut]

Sunday evening bump!

[Ohdearme]

One random please.

 

[pandamonium]

Errrrrrrr. I'll have one of yours if you have one of mine.

Same deal...

[yes oui si]

[Fat_Pirate]

I'm going to take a 3rd random, pls.  

[Cheezey]

How many tickets are left for this?

[loserone]

One random please, fuck knows what I'd do with it though

[Supernaut]

How many tickets are left for this?

33.

 

Definitely a slow-burn, this one!

[DodgyBastard]

What's the interesting way of starting/stopping it?

 

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[Guest Hooli]

I seem to recall two ignition switches?

[Supernaut]

What's the interesting way of starting/stopping it?

 

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I seem to recall two ignition switches?

Yeah, sort of.

 

Step 1: Put key in ignition switch, notice it doesn't turn.

Step 2: Press fob thing against little red flashing light on the dashboard to turn off the alarm.

Step 3: Use the other key to turn the other ignition switch on the left of the steering column.

[Supernaut]

Now £8 per ticket.

 

That's 50p per ticket less than it was in January, when it was in worse nick and had less MOT. I need rid of this in exchange for something less thirsty. Anybody got an E36 316 / 318 manual to swap?

[JeeExEll]

^ Or just keep it for now and enjoy it for what it is, better the devil you know.

 

Years ago I had a 1994 e34 520i 24v auto, 25.2mpg, owned it 10 years.

Around the same time my dad had a 1994 e36 320 manual, 26.5mpg.

 

Both figures calculated over several thousand miles from receipts, not by the onboard numbers thing.

 

They weren't massively thirsty, about the same as a 2-litre Cortina. Or maybe a RS2000.

 

(Good luck with job situation, who knows what interesting prospects may become available early next year).

[loserone]

Now £8 per ticket.

 

That's 50p per ticket less than it was in January, when it was in worse nick and had less MOT. I need rid of this in exchange for something less thirsty. Anybody got an E36 316 / 318 manual to swap?

Because you're about to start a significant commute, I hope?

[Supernaut]

^ Or just keep it for now and enjoy it for what it is, better the devil you know.

Will probably just end up doing that, TBH. I'm in the process of sorting out a set of winter treads for it.

 

 

 

 

Because you're about to start a significant commute, I hope?

Haaaa, nope. Wherever I get work I'll be moving close enough to walk / cycle to it.

 

 

 

 

 

I also drove it for the first time in over a week today. Besides the weird way to start it, the non-existent check strap on the driver's door and the lumpy idle when in neutral or park... the boot has decided it doesn't want to unlock! Yay! However, it still feels like a rock-solid old tank from behind the wheel.

[Lacquer Peel]

It does drive nicely, it's not the quickest but it makes a great noise, steers and handles well and is very smooth.

Lacquer Peel collection assistance available (between Falkirk and Aberdeen anyway).

[DodgyBastard]

I was considering buying it outright...

 

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[davehedgehog31]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-53-Citroen-C5-2-0-HDi-LX-110-BHP-Turbo-Diesel-Manual-Five-Door-Hatchback/173689444572?hash=item2870b298dc:g:2a4AAOSwFZZcEkRm

 

This any sue to you Supernaut? I remember you having a hankering for one.

 

Also, bump.

[Supernaut]

 

Go on then, let's give this another bump. If I manage to roffle / sell this I may have the opportunity to buy a certain other E36 all for myself.

 

Although that C5 is also nice.

[Fat_Pirate]

Giving this a BUMP now that you've stopped that worrying talk about getting a diesel.