1999 Nissan Almera. Automotive porridge.

[DoctorRetro]

Up early to jump on a train this morning, to pick up yet another car. This will be number 105 in 20 years.

It's nothing interesting, but will update live where possible. 

Headache count 1.

Poo count 0.

Anxiety level = surprisingly chilled. 

 

[DoctorRetro]

Bus w**kers

[Parky]

Ooh, headed anywhere exciting?  

[DoctorRetro]

9 minutes ago, Parky said:

Ooh, headed anywhere exciting?  

Suffolk... 

 

Train station is pretty quiet, just the way I like it. 

Think there's about 4 changes on my journey, but the ticket was 8 quid! 

[DoctorRetro]

Made a friend at the station... 

[schonker]

Whereabouts in Suffolk?

[DoctorRetro]

3 minutes ago, schonker said:

Whereabouts in Suffolk?

Stowmarket 

[DoctorRetro]

Recharging at Shenfield 

[sierraman]

Lion bar. All you need for breakfast. 

[DoctorRetro]

Train 2

[Wingz123]

Off to see 95quidpeugeot? 

[DoctorRetro]

Passing the time playing a drift game on my phone. 

Trying to get enough coins to unlock this car... 

[DoctorRetro]

Train 3.

In a twist of luck, as I'm running quite early, I don't need to make another change, as this service goes straight to Stowmarket. 

I may need to keep myself occupied for quite a while once I arrive though. ?

 

Poo count 0.

Headache level 5%

Anxiety level 75%

[DoctorRetro]

Just spotted this. I could cry... 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-CARS-MAZDA-323F-FLIP-HEADLIGHT/264388734636?hash=item3d8ecbeeac:g:GsUAAOSw22JdH2iO

[DoctorRetro]

And arrived. I'm only 35 minutes early... 

[Supernaut]

Ooh what is it?

Knowing you, I'm going with smoll and Japanese.

[95 quid Peugeot]

Man taking picture of man taking picture of his new car. 

[Wingz123]

That'll do the job nicely - chain driven engine it'll cost you nothing!

[95 quid Peugeot]

Hes off 

[DoctorRetro]

God I'm fat. 

[Wingz123]

What is it? 1.5?

[Lacquer Peel]

That's... a car. They handle quite nicely but the one my grandparents had was nothing but trouble. One that's survived this long should be okay.

[wuvvum]

3 hours ago, TheDoctor said:

Passing the time playing a drift game on my phone. 

Trying to get enough coins to unlock this car... 

That's quite a lot of "tourque".

[Fumbler]

Those column stalks look very familiar...

[loserone]

Top work.  I still think they're grim, but it should be alright now

[DoctorRetro]

Yeah, it's quite - porridge. 

1.5. 

Off to get it washed. I can report that it drives fine, a bit of a wobble above 70, smooths out at about 95 though. (kph of course) 

Rear brakes need pads, exhaust needs a bodge and the boot doesn't open. Apart from that, perfect! 

Wheel trims are being removed asap. 

[Wingz123]

Haha you and wheel trims (or lack of) ?

[DoctorRetro]

Omg the wipers don't self park. I've been sold a lemon! 

I'm going to shame the seller on Facebook for selling me a death trap. 'This woz suppozd to be a safe car for ma kidz. Am fummin.'

Or something like that ??

 

Over the moon with it really. Going to attack the rusty bits with some sandpaper and silver paint later. 

[Lacquer Peel]

Pads on the back?

[DoctorRetro]

10 minutes ago, Lacquer Peel said:

Pads on the back?

Yep, I was surprised too.