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Schaefft Rank: Lancia Gamma

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A Xedos 6 really would be perfect, I did buy a 2.0 V6 manual one as a beater and it was the best 500 quid car I ever had, dead reliable, just a little rusty. Join the Xedos group on facebook and I bet you'll find a decent one in your budget.

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wuvvum Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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  On 13/07/2019 at 12:44, bramz7 said:

Okay I want this 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F143327935580

 

350k MK1 Clio. I'm trying to contact the seller about it. 

If I do end up buying it, can anyone store it for a couple of days, as it's in Shropshire?

 

 

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Bloody hell, that's worked for a living hasn't it? 

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Wingz123 Rank: Renault 16

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  On 13/07/2019 at 13:48, wuvvum said:

Bloody hell, that's worked for a living hasn't it? 

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HAS to be the ONLY one surely......but testament to regular oil changes!

BorniteIdentity Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

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That does look pretty fucking rough tbh - and for another few hundred quid you get a lovely one.

But AS membership dictates the worst example is bought - not necessarily at a competitive price.

Looking forward* to seeing it next week! 

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bramz7 Rank: Renault 16

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Well that Clio plan went to shit as something tasty and cheap appeared on here. 

If anyone needs a car taking from down south to Scotland (or somewhere north) in early August, let me know. 

 

In other car related news, I spent money on the Audi today in the form of screen wash. Two weeks ownership, around 800 miles covered so far. Front tyres seem to be holding air now so I've opted to keep them on for the time being, and happily the wear is nice and even. It's doing it's 'an car' job quite well. 

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wuvvum Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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I'm actually strangely tempted by that Clio myself.  Not sure I can justify going to Shropshire for it though (and won't have time to anyway for a few weeks).

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  On 13/07/2019 at 12:44, bramz7 said:

Okay I want this 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F143327935580

 

350k MK1 Clio. I'm trying to contact the seller about it. 

If I do end up buying it, can anyone store it for a couple of days, as it's in Shropshire?

 

 

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Don't do it Bramz, that looks as rough as a Badgers arse.

I'm sure you could snare something a bit better than that, even on your budget.

Edit, you've bought a Xantia?

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bramz7 Rank: Renault 16

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Yes, and it's a good opportunity* to go to Scotland. £42 from London to Dundee by train with my discount, not bad I guess. 

 

I can feel boredom encroaching with the Audi. It's just not a French car.

catsinthewelder Rank: Lancia Gamma

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Sorry I've been elsewhere but I could probably fetch that Clio if anyone wants it.  Just incase anyone does is there anyone that would give me and 2 kids a lift back from fotu on Saturday?

I can even put some spare parts in the boot.

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wuvvum Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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  On 15/07/2019 at 18:17, catsinthewelder said:

Just incase anyone does is there anyone that would give me and 2 kids a lift back from fotu on Saturday?

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Is kid #3 walking home?

catsinthewelder Rank: Lancia Gamma

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Shes walking somewhere, I forgot she needed dropping at Scout camp on Saturday morning.  Fortunately she is spending Friday night at a friends house so I can still come out and play :)

bramz7 Rank: Renault 16

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As per tradition, I am bored. Well, not bored, just itching for something with nicer seats.

 

Audi potentially up for sale/swap. Swap for HDI engined Xantia or 406, or a 2.1 XUD. I am reasonably open to something else French/Italian and diesel. Mileages covered dictate it must take the heavy oil.

 

Long MOT, all belts renewed recently (no paperwork but it drives well and sounds very good, so I suspect this is all correct), recentish new clutch, new front calipers, decent tyres, clean interior and reasonable exterior with some marks. 173k.

Gear stick tatty, rusty front arches, no stereo, can take a little while to warm up. Air con not functioning.

 

Value is £650 or thereabouts. 

Not desperate, just putting feelers out.

loserone Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Economical 1.4 petrol? Great seats.

uk_senator Rank: Citroen Ami

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  On 16/07/2019 at 21:25, bramz7 said:

I am reasonably open to something else French/Italian and diesel.

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Love the way Italian is now featuring in your wanted lists more often, the bug has been caught! ?

I`ve potentially been offered an early (P) Marea estate, unfortunately for you, its of the 5 cylinder 2.0 petroleum distillate variety (& unfortunately for me, doesnt meet upcoming ULEZ emissions requirements).

bramz7 Rank: Renault 16

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  On 17/07/2019 at 03:59, uk_senator said:

Love the way Italian is now featuring in your wanted lists more often, the bug has been caught! ?

I`ve potentially been offered an early (P) Marea estate, unfortunately for you, its of the 5 cylinder 2.0 petroleum distillate variety (& unfortunately for me, doesnt meet upcoming ULEZ emissions requirements).

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Well I'd be a fool to not be interested in said Marea....so tell me more! Feel free to message me if it's easier. 

uk_senator Rank: Citroen Ami

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  On 17/07/2019 at 05:19, bramz7 said:

Well I'd be a fool to not be interested in said Marea....so tell me more! Feel free to message me if it's easier. 

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All I can tell you at this stage is that its been sitting in a garage since 2007 & was allegedly fine when he put it there. I think its an ELX.

bramz7 Rank: Renault 16

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Hmmm, not sure I can afford another project at this stage, especially with the AX having not been touched yet. 

Thanks for mentioning it though. 

 

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  On 17/07/2019 at 05:19, bramz7 said:

Well I'd be a fool to not be interested in said Marea....

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  On 17/07/2019 at 05:30, uk_senator said:

All I can tell you at this stage is that its been sitting in a garage since 2007 & was allegedly fine when he put it there. I think its an ELX.

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  On 17/07/2019 at 10:32, bramz7 said:

Hmmm, not sure I can afford another project at this stage....

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*sings*

"How d'you solve a problem like Marea.....?"

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