bramz7 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 @RobTshowed me that blue Ghia earlier and it's stirring some unusual feelings. That three door one looks so comically dismal. I'm not sure how FOMOCO managed to make something so utterly poverty looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodders Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, bramz7 said: That three door one looks so comically dismal. I'm not sure how FOMOCO managed to make something so utterly poverty looking And to think that was a demonstrator. Surely anyone would be running away from the dealership as fast as they could as a result of that test drive. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 How many different front and rear ends combinations did Ford fit to the mk5 escort, it seems infinite? beansbeansbeans, stonedagain, Lord Sterling and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Has anyone suggested a 1992 R8? clayts450, BorniteIdentity, The Moog and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Dammit, just seen your post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Brodders said: I don't think you have had a Cavalier yet. This one is pretty tidy looking and has quite a bit of MOT left (along with no previous mention of rust on the MOT checker). Could possibly be worth seeing if he will do it for £500. https://www.gumtree.com/p/vauxhall/vauxhall-cavalier-mk3-automatic-classic-/1345516360 Plus it is in the best Vauxhall colour of the 90s; Nautilus Blue That's good value for a low mileage, clean Cav these days. Mine has double the mileage and keeps going without complaint. Great cars. Personally I just see Calibras as a less practical version. Pretty yes, but I felt a tit driving mine (metaphorically speaking). If you get that Exeter Escort I'll have it off you when done. I had one 15 years ago and remember it being shit but functional. Just wondering if the passage of time will change that feeling to charmingly shit. Brodders and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 It's not that I don't like R8s doc, I've just had two already and I've ticked that particular box. Nice enough cars I guess. See if that Cavalier was closer I'd probably get it, but as it stands it's a bit too complicated to get to. Exeter is very easy to get to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 What about the Calibra Sam? Only in melksham, I might be able to cast my eye over it if you want/if its still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/chrysler-pt-cruiser-22-crd-diesel-touring-200756-plate-with-93k-and-a-august-2019-mot/1345043347?utm_source=com.samsung.android.app.memo&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201906018572190?atmobcid=soc3 1st registered 26th March 1993, which was 4 days after these 1st went on sale. Possibly the oldest left. Fancy going halves? BorniteIdentity, Kringle, egg and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Not really a coupe person. The doors are ridiculous. I've already owned a MK1 Mondeo so that rules that out as well sadly. Blue Escort has now had a rather frenetic bidding occur, none by me so I'm out of that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Steve79 said: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201906018572190?atmobcid=soc3 1st registered 26th March 1993, which was 4 days after these 1st went on sale. Possibly the oldest left. Fancy going halves? The cylinder head is fucked. Wingz123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 47 minutes ago, sierraman said: The cylinder head is fucked. Have you seen it/know the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Says in the advert. Which is odd as these rarely blow a head gasket. Rare as it is it’s £200 with that problem, either to break, repair or in all likelihood banger race. When I broke the Saloon I had there were loads wanting it to race, again it was a sound car but the clutch was going so effectively it wasn’t worth putting back on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Ha I interpreted that as poorly written “it had a new head”. Silly me. A shame. No time for projects atm, just motoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 The problem with any Mk1/2 at banger money is they are starting to get typical ‘old car’ problems. Leaking crank end seals, corrosion on the inner sills, the drum back brakes on them are almost universally fucked, failing/slipping clutch, pissing water in to the passenger floor. This is likely to have all these in addition to the head problem. If it’s cheap banger motoring you are wanting and reliability I’d say you could do a lot worse than a Mk4 or a late tidy petrol 2.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Just as a heads up people, I'm not after a new daily, I just wanted something dumb and forgotten about as a 'side' car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Safrancy this? davehedgehog31, Brodders, mrbenn and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 22 minutes ago, flat4alfa said: Safrancy this? Yes I do, how much? mrbenn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Maybe. To be honest I did flake on buying it from @Schaefftso I think it wouldn't be right for me to buy it. looks like you've sold it anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 How about this scruffy, LHD, French registered diesel XM? I know you've had great* success with hydraulic Citroëns in the past. loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Hang on, why have my photos started doing a Billy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 I'd love to say I liked the XM I had but it grenaded on me after 10 days due to calamitous HGF. Plus it was slow as hell and drank like a Frenchman, no surprise there. I'd only entertain a (dumb spec) Xantia or early 406 again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500tops Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 "ON TOW" "NO LIGHTS" AX looking the bollocks earlier, Bramz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 7 hours ago, bramz7 said: Just as a heads up people, I'm not after a new daily, I just wanted something dumb and forgotten about as a 'side' car. What like a tempra. ? Brodders, BeEP, BorniteIdentity and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Would a £500 Calibra be a really bad idea? That blue one is definitely giving me the wink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 48 minutes ago, barrett said: Would a £500 Calibra be a really bad idea? That blue one is definitely giving me the wink No. It would be like having a 4 seat 2 door cavalier mk3, but with IRS (like the Turdo, GSi and 8V 4x4 versions and not wonky steel beam rear suspension like all other mk3 cavs including the V6) Proper 4 seat with bigish boot and room for rear passengers legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MondeoBlues Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Rover 600? Perhaps not something I'd call odd, but they're very good 90s waft-o-barges and they tend to be dirt cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, New POD said: No. It would be like having a 4 seat 2 door cavalier mk3, but with IRS (like the Turdo, GSi and 8V 4x4 versions and not wonky steel beam rear suspension like all other mk3 cavs including the V6) Proper 4 seat with bigish boot and room for rear passengers legs Unfortunately has no rear headroom if you are anything over 5'10" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I'm sure fwd Calibres have the same old bendy rear axle as fwd Cavaliers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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