Dan302 Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Tim_E said: Vauxhall Astra? Or, something exotic like an Opel Astra? Or is it something exotic and very rare, a Holden Astra? I can't decide if it's more or less exotic than an Astra, it's certainly more sensible! Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 No collection thread as I'm a bit useless and it wouldn't have been an exciting one. I bought the new steed from the same trader I bought the Focus from. I traded the Focus in to save selling on Facebook and to make collection easier and to save the hassle of insuring both. So here she is.... 320touring, anonymous user, sdkrc and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 2007 Kia Ceed 1.6 pez with just under 85000 miles on the clock. Tons of history and drives really well. There's some rattle can stone chip repairs on the bonnet and a dent in the rear o/s door but I can't say it really bothers me. It's got a years MOT with no advisories. I am hopeful it will prove to be a good, reliable "an car". It booked in next week to have the tracking done as I think it's slightly out. Eyersey1234 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 HarmonicCheeseburger, Eyersey1234, Andyrew and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 These look capable tubs - well bought! Here's to troublefree motoring Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 One chodtastic Kia you have bought @Dan302 Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Dan302 said: No collection thread as I'm a bit useless and it wouldn't have been an exciting one. I bought the new steed from the same trader I bought the Focus from. I traded the Focus in to save selling on Facebook and to make collection easier and to save the hassle of insuring both. So here she is.... Ooh that's nice! 'an car' doesn't come any better! Well maybe the Hyundai sister car i30, I guess that depends on which grille you prefer. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, Tim_E said: Ooh that's nice! 'an car' doesn't come any better! Well maybe the Hyundai sister car i30, I guess that depends on which grille you prefer. I'd have been more than happy with either, I think the Hyundai's tend be be slightly more expensive. I'm really pleased with it. It's an LS so reasonable spec Eyersey1234 and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 21 minutes ago, Dan302 said: I'd have been more than happy with either, I think the Hyundai's tend be be slightly more expensive. I'm really pleased with it. It's an LS so reasonable spec LS, sounds like Grandad spec, or aspiring rep spec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 I think all Kia Ceed's are Grandad spec 😂 it's got climate control and half leather, not sure what else! Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, Dan302 said: I think all Kia Ceed's are Grandad spec 😂 it's got climate control and half leather, not sure what else! Sounds like muted luxury to me 👍 I hope it gives you thrills and reliable motoring. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Really pleased with the Ceed so far, it's quite low geared for motorway work but I'm not too worried about that. It's having its tracking done on Friday and I'll have a good look at the tyres although I'm sure they are fine for now. Eyersey1234 and sdkrc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 33 minutes ago, Dan302 said: Really pleased with the Ceed so far, it's quite low geared for motorway work but I'm not too worried about that. It's having its tracking done on Friday and I'll have a good look at the tyres although I'm sure they are fine for now. Chodtastic news. Glad you're happy with it. One of my ex workmates is on his 3rd one. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Love a Cee'd. A mate has had one of these for ages and it's been absolutely no bother. A comfy, hassle free An Car. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, GeordieInExile said: Love a Cee'd. A mate has had one of these for ages and it's been absolutely no bother. A comfy, hassle free An Car. That's exactly what I wanted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 So is it pronounced 'Seed' or 'keyed' or 'CD' or what? It's not a criticism, I mean Ford made a car called KA, I've still no clue about that. Hyundai tell different markets different pronunciations eg 'Hun-Day' in the US, as do several of the Japanese manufacturers such as Mazda, or 'Matsuzuda' if you are Japanese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, Tim_E said: So is it pronounced 'Seed' or 'keyed' or 'CD' or what? It has to be [clarkson] C Apostrophe D [/clarkson]. Stupid name for a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 I say Seed and I ignore the apostrophe when I write it down (I think they got rid of the apostrophe on the later ones) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 10 hours ago, High Jetter said: It has to be [clarkson] C Apostrophe D [/clarkson]. Stupid name for a car. If by Clarkson you mean Jerome DeClerke of producer bashing fame, he's the sort of looney who purposefully mis-pronounces names just to wind people up. Generally, he opens his mouth in order to wind people up. Eyersey1234 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I did, and I totally agree. I still think Cee'D is a stupid name for a car though. Eyersey1234 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 This is how they came up with the name which I agree is terrible 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I think someone in the naming department had too many E's! Eyersey1234, Cord Fourteener and Dan302 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, High Jetter said: I think someone in the naming department had too many E's! It's a bit like the Edward Woodward joke. Why does the aforementioned have so many Ds in his name? Because otherwise he would be Ewar Woowar loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, High Jetter said: I think someone in the naming department had too many E's! There's also a joke about the disxlec (haha I can't spell disxlix) raver who took an F and died. *Not intended to offend any disclecix people, meant as a comparison of sorts... spartacus, Eyersey1234 and Dan302 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 14 hours ago, Dan302 said: I say Seed and I ignore the apostrophe when I write it down (I think they got rid of the apostrophe on the later ones) I call it Seed as well. Bollocks to the apostrophe I can't be arsed with it either 😂 Cord Fourteener and Dan302 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 How's the Seed running Dan? Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted November 9, 2020 Author Share Posted November 9, 2020 10 hours ago, Eyersey1234 said: How's the Seed running Dan? Touch wood really well, very pleased with it. I've polished a few minor marks and scratches out but that's all it's needed (well it needs a wash) sdkrc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 9 hours ago, Dan302 said: Touch wood really well, very pleased with it. I've polished a few minor marks and scratches out but that's all it's needed (well it needs a wash) Chodtastic news Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 Decided to treat the Ceed to a few little bits and pieces. As the headlights seemed a bit rubbish I thought I'd try a pair of the Osram Nightbreakers silvers which do seem quite a bit brighter (without being a ridiculous blue and dazzling other drivers) You have to undo two bolts to move the coolant bottle to gain access. Obviously I dropped one of the bolts somewhere in the engine.......lost forever then. Seems secure enough with just one bolt for now. I also managed to break apart the old bulb part of which is now inside the headlight 😕 I then replaced the front wiper blades and while doing so noticed one of the arms was damaged where the blade clips in meaning the wiper blade wasn't held in very securely. I had visions of it flying off during heavy rain. I managed to get both arms used from ebay for £13.56 delivered. Bonus the paint on them is much tidier than my originals. Knowing they would be siezed on the spindles I took them to my favourite garage who swapped them over for a fiver (using 1x puller, 2x hammers and a MAPP gas torch.......glad I didn't attempt them myself!) Cord Fourteener and Andyrew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Have you any pics of the headlights before and after? This is just the sort of thing that cameras don't do to well with, but it's a good opportunity to create art, at least. Dan302 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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