Steve79 Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 I get offered all kinds of mad shit in this job from people who are giving up driving. Was offered a 04 plate Vectra 2.0t SRi edition 100 last week with 38k on the clock for little £££ Floatylight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 5 minutes ago, Steve79 said: I get offered all kinds of mad shit in this job from people who are giving up driving. Was offered a 04 plate Vectra 2.0t SRi edition 100 last week with 38k on the clock for little £££ My Grampa had a 53-plate Vectra Edition 100 as a tow car. SG53FTY. Splattered a big pheasant with it and rebuilt the front end afterwards. He loved that car and still regrets selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 2.0t is the Saab b207 engine so 175bhp in standard tune or for £99 Karl at noobtube will map it to 225bhp AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 47 minutes ago, Steve79 said: I'm now an owner of a That’s basically a brand new car. Would the recyclers really have fragged that with 10 months test left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Probably not but if it's the local scrapper I'm thinking of then he's a right bellend twat and I'm glad I got to it before him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Just came across a receipt for a new clutch and dual mass in 2019 (10k ago) for £966 😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Well saved! It looks a lot tidier than father-in-law's 54-reg example. His being petrol suits his low mileage, otherwise I'd be tempted to make enquiries.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Just makes my sad knowing how many perfectly decent cars people are basically giving away because they are completely clueless. Good for you though! Also those Astro Van wheels are a big improvement for the Roadmaster, much approved! Justwatching and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 across the road has one of these 10 years older nice thing couldnt run it tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 Had a chance to drive the CR-V properly today and you wouldn't believe it has 182k on it. It drives absolutely spot on with no thuds or clonks anywhere from the suspension or drivetrain. Everything works, even the electric glass split tailgate. Feeling brave, I played sunroof roulette in the rain and came out a winner with it working perfectly. However, I'm having somewhat of a dilemma. I really can't decide which I like more, the X3 or the CR-V. They both exude quality but of different kinds. Thr X3 has the "hewn from rock" type of solidity, with comfy firm seats and decent switchgear which is sensibly placed. The CR-V is the stereotypical 90's Japanese engineered quality, dull as fuck but will go on forever with little more than basic maintenance and nothing will snap off. Yes the CR-V has better fuel economy vs the X3 being temp 4wd but I daily a V8 Buick so obviously that doesn't bother me. I can't keep/don't need both as I still have to collect the MGTF but I'm really having a hard time deciding which. I'm tempted to run a roffle @ £25 a ticket or £1500 cash sale and the winner gets to pick which one they want (don't think that's ever been done before on here) NEED HELP HERE PEOPLE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 As you like both, which one brings the most money when sold? Keep the cheaper one. Steve79 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I really like CR-Vs, keeping that would be a no brainer to me compared to an X3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 22 hours ago, Steve79 said: Had a chance to drive the CR-V properly today and you wouldn't believe it has 182k on it. It drives absolutely spot on with no thuds or clonks anywhere from the suspension or drivetrain. Everything works, even the electric glass split tailgate. Feeling brave, I played sunroof roulette in the rain and came out a winner with it working perfectly. However, I'm having somewhat of a dilemma. I really can't decide which I like more, the X3 or the CR-V. They both exude quality but of different kinds. Thr X3 has the "hewn from rock" type of solidity, with comfy firm seats and decent switchgear which is sensibly placed. The CR-V is the stereotypical 90's Japanese engineered quality, dull as fuck but will go on forever with little more than basic maintenance and nothing will snap off. Yes the CR-V has better fuel economy vs the X3 being temp 4wd but I daily a V8 Buick so obviously that doesn't bother me. I can't keep/don't need both as I still have to collect the MGTF but I'm really having a hard time deciding which. I'm tempted to run a roffle @ £25 a ticket or £1500 cash sale and the winner gets to pick which one they want (don't think that's ever been done before on here) NEED HELP HERE PEOPLE! Really into older BMs but keep the Honda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 Big thanks to @worldofceri for collecting and delivering the MG to my mates MOT place on monday with less than 24hrs notice. LightBulbFun, AnnoyingPentium and worldofceri 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 Yesterday this happened No advisories LightBulbFun, worldofceri, AnnoyingPentium and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 CHOO CHOO CHOO AND OFF WE GO! Collecshun time Shite Ron, De Selby, AnnoyingPentium and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Entertainment sorted Split_Pin, grogee, AnnoyingPentium and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Ooh 3+2 seating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Gloucester achieved 2nd train of the day is a little busier Shite Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 We are now here Waiting for the last train of the day (for me) Split_Pin, AnnoyingPentium, De Selby and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Collecshun achieved Diz shot Updates l8rz Tickman, mk2_craig, 500tops and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 Very unadventful drive home from Redditch. Van is a 2013 Citroen Berlingo 725LX Airstream. It's an L2 which makes it the long wheelbase and has full height wire bulkhead and 3-seats. It drives perfectly and is very responsive despite only having 89bhp. It's a 1.6 e-hdi which means that it's got stop start. All leccy bits work including the Aircon and even has a factory fit Bluetooth headunit which can stream audio as well as phone calls. Even has full history. Apart front a few minor scratches here and there and the odd scuff, it's really tidy. The reason I'm buying this is that Middleton's, who who i was employed by until the start of January went into administration so everyone got made redundant. A few weeks ago and opportunity came up with their parent company (luckily financially sound) to go self employed and earn even more money. There is no mention of a cambelt being done so before I start at the start of next month it'll be getting a new cambelt kit and water pump, plus new discs and pads and a full service. Happy with the fuel economy so far on the run back from Redditch. I'd be struggling to get 33mpg on the 2021 transit custom I had at Middleton's driving on the motorway Popsicle, Dan29, Matty and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWeldedShut Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 13 minutes ago, Steve79 said: Very unadventful drive home from Redditch. Van is a 2013 Citroen Berlingo 725LX Airstream. It's an L2 which makes it the long wheelbase and has full height wire bulkhead and 3-seats. It drives perfectly and is very responsive despite only having 89bhp. It's a 1.6 e-hdi which means that it's got stop start. All leccy bits work including the Aircon and even has a factory fit Bluetooth headunit which can stream audio as well as phone calls. Even has full history. Apart front a few minor scratches here and there and the odd scuff, it's really tidy. The reason I'm buying this is that Middleton's, who who i was employed by until the start of January went into administration so everyone got made redundant. A few weeks ago and opportunity came up with their parent company (luckily financially sound) to go self employed and earn even more money. There is no mention of a cambelt being done so before I start at the start of next month it'll be getting a new cambelt kit and water pump, plus new discs and pads and a full service. Happy with the fuel economy so far on the run back from Redditch. I'd be struggling to get 33mpg on the 2021 transit custom I had at Middleton's driving on the motorway I was getting 55mpg out of our 1.6 Berlingo (measured on saddo spreadsheet) overall - quite happy with that and the accessibility/loading space. Steve79 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 These are great vans, I recommended my mom to buy one new in 2011, she still has it 12 years and about 200,000km later. It has been very reliable even with tough use, the only major thing that has broken was an egr valve. The only thing about it is that I find it surprisingly uncomfortable for being French, especially the seats I struggle with. But that could just be me. Steve79 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 On 10/17/2022 at 7:59 PM, Steve79 said: I get offered all kinds of mad shit in this job from people who are giving up driving. If you ever get anything pre-80s be sure to let us know! 🫣 Steve79 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 The problem with vans, particularly small vans is that most are overpriced and/or fucked. Over the last couple of weeks that I have been relentlessly looking to find a decent one under £4k I have concluded the following almost without exception: Van colour: if it's white it's fucked, if it's red then postman twat has smacked it into the kerb many times and it's fucked Over 150k miles: fucked Any Peugeot Expert: fucked Combo/Doblo 1.3 diesel: fucked or will be soon Ford Transit Connect: Rusty and fucked Don't get me wrong, mine is by no means perfect. Clutch is a little higher than I'd like but should be good for another 15-20k but I've budgeted for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWeldedShut Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Dyslexic Viking said: These are great vans, I recommended my mom to buy one new in 2011, she still has it 12 years and about 200,000km later. It has been very reliable even with tough use, the only major thing that has broken was an egr valve. The only thing about it is that I find it surprisingly uncomfortable for being French, especially the seats I struggle with. But that could just be me. Nope - I'm 5.8" and every Pug/Citreon we've had (including the Boxer van) kills my right leg after a couple of hours unless I wedge a folded towel or something under my lower thigh. Only those cars - nothing else. Crippling. Just blank the EGR on these (unless it goes against your ethics) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 23 minutes ago, EyesWeldedShut said: Nope - I'm 5.8" and every Pug/Citreon we've had (including the Boxer van) kills my right leg after a couple of hours unless I wedge a folded towel or something under my lower thigh. Only those cars - nothing else. Crippling. Just blank the EGR on these (unless it goes against your ethics) I only have a lot of experience with 3 Citroen/Peugeot and the other 2 are fine. That is an Xsara which was comfy and dad's Expert which is surprisingly good but it is the newst version had 14 hours in one day in it this summer and survived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsicle Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I've always liked these Berlingos/Partners, good hardy vans capable of serious miles if serviced regularly, cheap parts and good mpg's. But as others have said I just cannot get comfy in them, I'm 6 3 and coughcough 20 something stone, so always thought it was me, interesting that slighter folk also mention comfort issues. The previous shape with the gearstick on the floor instead of the dash, no probs getting comfy in them. Mind you I tried a Nemo when they first came out, wow the poor salesman had to cover me in goose grease and shove me in, I reckon I've been in bigger women! Dyslexic Viking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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