320touring Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Been far too long* since I have done one of these.. Last night, I spent some time ( and not an inconsiderable number of £) ordering up parts to fix 4 of the fleet. Additionally, the Audi goes in on Monday for two front tyres. By midnight I was cash poor and not yet part rich, so I downed the laptop and turned to idly browsing my phone.. Staying strong through the sea of " for sale" tags here, I upped the ante and broke out TEH DADDY! Gumtree. Up in these parts, the bargains are oft far flung - population density and geography conspiring against the local bargain hunter. Due to this, my default search includes a radius of 150 miles - annoyingly flagging up NI cars not worth the extortionate repatriation costs. However, it also reaches into the far flung Ecosse.. catching exotic locations such as Duns and Huntly. But not so this time, for lo, the tree did bear fruit and it doth fall not far from my abode. This is the collection leg of the adventure, a TTT/ Split_Pin co-produced Caper. My lift arrives at 8. clayts450, Skizzer, mrbenn and 20 others 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Excellent. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Has theshadow put the kettle on then?? Cavcraft, Twiggy and 320touring 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 It sounds like it could be alate night for those involved. Kiltox and 320touring 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 It sounds like it could be alate night for those involved.Assuming mission success (which I always do) should be hame and cuppa'd by 9.30pm at the latest.. The Moog and Skizzer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Judging by the fine quality motors currently in your fleet, I’m sure you have chosen the new vehicle well and that this will make for a fine collection Fred Dibnah. Good luck! 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Ah Gumtree. Its pretty much a daily* (hourly) tradition now. Even when I'm not in the position to buy another car... Following! RobT and dome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 Ah Gumtree. Its pretty much a daily* (hourly) tradition now. Even when I'm not in the position to buy another car... Following!Amen brother, the struggle is real! Schaefft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 duns far flung???? lmfao berwickshire not that hard even frae here 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Is it an Asia Rocsta with electric browns, plush windows and odd socks? 320touring, eddyramrod, skattrd and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 We are salmon en croute! I have received much support from the Scotoshite lot! The Moog, skattrd, Lacquer Peel and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 75?? so you might make m90?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Is it a a mildly broken A2 in South Queensferry? Oh wait, that's mine 320touring, Lacquer Peel, NorthernMonkey and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 Arrival... The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Volvo estate, hopefully. Tamworthbay and 320touring 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 MFN 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Volvo estate, hopefully.hes about the only one that doesnt of certain scoto peoplez 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 There is a forum full of idiots waiting for teh big reveal, come on mate .... I've got things to do. The Moog, barmatt, NorthernMonkey and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Never buy a car in the dark, or the rain. It's very dark and has been pishing down for two weeks. Chodspeed. oldcars and captain_70s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 We got first sight: In some more detail.. Low mileage too.. Dirk Diggler, SierraMikeHotel, aldo135 and 44 others 47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 Mur hame n the kettle is on:) Many thanks to Split_Pin for his help! The Moog and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Speechless. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 An na dizzle W124, not much GLF there, but waftage a plenty. Looking at the gauges I'm guessing broken fuel gauge and knackered thermostat.Either that or short journey and nowt in the tank 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Great! Love the extra badging! 315k that’s the highest mileage car on the forum right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Its so fast its on BST already 320touring, Twiggy and Skizzer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 Judging by the fine quality motors currently in your fleet, I’m sure you have chosen the new vehicle well and that this will make for a fine collection Fred Dibnah. Good luck! Hopefully I have not disappointed.. Speechless. High praise indeed if I have silenced another gregarious Neil.. An na dizzle W124, not much GLF there, but waftage a plenty. Looking at the gauges I'm guessing broken fuel gauge and knackered thermostat.Either that or short journey and nowt in the tank You are correct on all counts (Inc the short drive - only about 8 miles) Think it's a lazy thermostat. Just like an Audi. Great! Love the extra badging! 315k that’s the highest mileage car on the forum right there.Really? skattrd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Oooof! I like that! 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 wing seems par for the course but seems ok innit and cant gie rang oan veg innit 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 What a fine steed. Well bought. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 It's FUCKIN HINGIN in terms of cleanliness, and it reeks of veg. The central locking doesn't work, passenger front window just clicks. You turn it off by applying a vacuum line to the stop solenoid, which has failed in the stop position. I'll need to rectify this. Current solution is extending the vac line into the cabin.. I may spend #actualmoney on a new valve.. It's parked up for the night ,will find out if it starts from cold ok tomorrow. Broadsword, Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, oldcars and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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