DoctorRetro Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 If my deduction is correct, number 9 was the bonus ball last night, meaning I now have a BMW to collect from Aberdeen. So far, flights are too expensive, as is the train, unless I grab a bargain ticket at an odd time. Still a 10 hour train ride and 90 quid. My location : Southend on Sea 545 miles according to Google, and at 25 mpg, that is about 120 quid in fuel. Am I going to do it? Watch this space... Any helpful* suggestions gratefully appreciated. Cavcraft, loserone, jumpingjehovahs and 5 others 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I will be arriving at Folkstone Eurotunnel at 0100 Tuesday morning and I am driving up to Aberdeen so can offer a lift (in the Honda, sorry). I can meet at the services on the north side of the Dartford crossing if that is easier. Mally, stephen01, BorniteIdentity and 11 others 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 That sounds like a cracking plan. But that means you'd have to spend several hours with me, and I wouldn't want to inflict that on anyone If you can cope with that, drop me a line to arrange. I'd also have to check with Supernaut that 'some time on Tuesday' would be OK for collection... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Tuesday is fine with me. I don't know how to PM on this new forum yet. Bear with me. DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 27 minutes ago, Supernaut said: Tuesday is fine with me. I don't know how to PM on this new forum yet. Bear with me. Hover over the avatar - a wee window comes up with "message" stephen01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Got it now! This is going to be a good collection thread. I'm already emotionally disconnected from the 320 now, haven't driven it for at least a week. I've just been checking it's in one piece and still there, parked round the corner. Ohdearme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 So far: Drive to Tilbury for about 2am on Tuesday. Leave Rover somewhere safe* (No option of train as they don't run between midnight and 4 am,) Meet Saabnut and get lift to Aberdeen. Collect BMW and drive 545 miles home. Sleep lots. Collect Rover (If it is still there) WCPGW? Tam, Iamgroot, Saabnut and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 PM with contact details sent - this could be on! Jim Bell and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled_Tat_Gatherer Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Still only on a single island……… childs play fella. We northerners are made of mile munching hardy stuff! Get 'er done…………. The Moog and dome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Yes we are. I've booked the day off work and arrangements have been pencilled in. Only issue is now insurance and breakdown cover.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I think TheDoctor is the only person whose other car will make this BMW look showroom condition in comparison! Breakdown cover! I call libelous slander on that! By the way, the radio in it has a USB slot, so you can even bring a thumb drive full of your favourite tunes to keep you company. It has cruise control, too. Good for long journeys. It doesn't help it drink any less fuel though. Ohdearme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Oi, leave my Rover out of this. On second thoughts, does anyone reckon a roffle at £2.50 a ticket of my Rover would be funny? No CD player? Does the charger port work? That's the biggest question! rantingYoof and Ohdearme 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: Oi, leave my Rover out of this. On second thoughts, does anyone reckon a roffle at £2.50 a ticket of my Rover would be funny? No CD player? Does the charger port work? That's the biggest question! £150 for your rover? Kill two birds with one stone and drive the rover up and I'll buy it from you on the way and could give you a lift the rest of the way. rantingYoof, Ohdearme, The Moog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 36 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: No CD player? Does the charger port work? That's the biggest question. The head unit has CD, 3.5mm line-in and USB. The lighter port does indeed work, as I was using it to power a dash cam. DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Drive rover up Roffle Drive beemer back down Gotta be cheaper than. The train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 49 minutes ago, Shite Knight said: £150 for your rover? Kill two birds with one stone and drive the rover up and I'll buy it from you on the way and could give you a lift the rest of the way. That's not a bad suggestion, will give it some thought. I don't have breakdown cover on the Rover, so could be risky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, hairnet said: Drive rover up Roffle Drive beemer back down Gotta be cheaper than. The train How does one roffle a vehicle that's on the move? Also, sod's law would dictate that the winner would be in the complete opposite direction of travel anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Squash rover revel in beemer *hides The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Massive relief from over here that I was unsuccessful in this roffle. Good luck with your collection. DoctorRetro and Ohdearme 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdearme Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Supernaut said: How does one roffle a vehicle that's on the move? Also, sod's law would dictate that the winner would be in the complete opposite direction of travel anyway. Would be interesting to see if he could sell the roffle out before he managed the return distance. id have one for the Rover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 I'd have to consult my son before roffling the Rover, and he isn't staying until 10th May... So looks like I'm sticking to my original plan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 9 hours ago, Saabnut said: I will be arriving at Folkstone Eurotunnel at 0100 Tuesday morning and I am driving up to Aberdeen so can offer a lift (in the Honda, sorry). I can meet at the services at Birchanger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 roffle it then banning anyone from entering from south of the m4 drop it off on the way north and then get train from there bit of luck itll be 320 touring or dome or somebody even more normal :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 So, for the time being I'm collecting the 320 on Tuesday. I have a long drive ahead of me, so I'll try to stop and update occasionally... I'm keeping the Rover for now, but you know how often I change my mind! Expect me driving a Perodua Kelisa next month and both the Rover and the BMW up for sale jumpingjehovahs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdearme Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 12 hours ago, TheDoctor said: So, for the time being I'm collecting the 320 on Tuesday. I have a long drive ahead of me, so I'll try to stop and update occasionally... I'm keeping the Rover for now, but you know how often I change my mind! Expect me driving a Perodua Kelisa next month and both the Rover and the BMW up for sale Let me know what time you may hit Leeds...I can potentially drive it for you to Nottingham and for the sake of a tenner (funded by your failed galaxy roffle tickets ) get a train home from there, gets me out of house, etc. Would give you chance to rest for 60 miles in the passenger seat, let me know. rantingYoof 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Are you bored of the BMW yet? #pre-emptive troll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 21 hours ago, TheDoctor said: So, for the time being I'm collecting the 320 on Tuesday. I have a long drive ahead of me, so I'll try to stop and update occasionally... I'm keeping the Rover for now, but you know how often I change my mind! Expect me driving a Perodua Kelisa next month and both the Rover and the BMW up for sale You could save all of the hassle of collecting the bmw and just sell it now, I happen to know of someone who wanted to buy it outright... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 Took my new car out for a spin* *yeah, I know it's an M3, but that's the closest I could find. Better than my usual attempts. Try finding a Rover 218D on Forza! Vince70 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Selling the old car near the new car collection always helps! I sold my green zx en route to collecting the Xantia as it saved buggaring about with the train and saved me money even selling it for £50! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 I forgot to mention - I'm getting a lift from Essex to Aberdeen, thanks to Saabnut, so I think I've found the best solution all round. I have put the BMW on a secondary classic policy, so I really need to keep the Rover for now, just to keep my no claims discount... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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