andyberg Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 17 hours ago, Cookiesouwest said: I'm very tempted by this. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202262987790?atmobcid=soc3 Yes I know all Vauxhalls are shit, but I liked my 1.8 vvt sri, I had before. From a AS perspective, I think they are pretty good. Old style clutch, so no dmf to worry about, therefore cheaper clutch change if needed. Waterpump driven from aux belt, so cambelt changes are cheaper. VX parts are plentiful The asking price is somewhat lower than any other dealer. Bristol ulez compliant, 1300 in current market for a ticketed, 95k on clock car, is pretty good. Allows me to put the mondy and CRV up for sale. I'm phoning the dealer in the morning. Well?.....…..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 hour ago, andyberg said: Well?.....…..... Couldn't get hold of him, today. Will try tomorrow. Suspect it will be gone at that price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 So the Vectra sold the day it was advertised. Not a surprise. Today I have just paid a total stranger 200 deposit for a car I've not driven or seen in person, based on a FB marketplace description. What could possibly go wrong lol Collection mission this weekend. Matty, AnnoyingPentium and andyberg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Good luck 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 Fcuk fcukity fcuk Got an insurance quote. Turns out I've bought a car with the unreliable engine and not the bullet proof engine I thought it was What could go wrong? Already have the answer. I am a fcukwit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 What happened to the e39? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 16 minutes ago, Cookiesouwest said: Fcuk fcukity fcuk Got an insurance quote. Turns out I've bought a car with the unreliable engine and not the bullet proof engine I thought it was What could go wrong? Already have the answer. I am a fcukwit. Unreliable engine in this one, unreliable gearbox in the mundaino, you don't half pick them mate 🤯 Cookiesouwest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 16 minutes ago, loserone said: What happened to the e39? Its at MIL in Hexham, waiting for me to collect. Going up in May. Will decide then, although its very likely I will be having it, as long as nephew in law has not borked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 Seller contacted me. The car failed its mot What the car, you said would definitely pass? Yes and I can't get it fixed by weekend, as I'm going away. Do you want your deposit back? Yes please. At least the seller was honest and refund has been received. Just have to remember to cancel the new insurance policy. The search continues. 808 Estate, mk2_craig, Flat4 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 1 minute ago, Cookiesouwest said: Seller contacted me. The car failed its mot What the car, you said would definitely pass? Yes and I can't get it fixed by weekend, as I'm going away. Do you want your deposit back? Yes please. At least the seller was honest and refund has been received. The search continues. Free get out of jail card 🙂 Cookiesouwest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 Update - There is no update. The problem with having two Honda's on fleet, is nothing happens. They keep hondering along. They both had oil service last week. Nothing else to report. The Mondeo still has an occasional annoying squeal from the rear. Think a caliper gets stuck for a few seconds, every now and then. Upgrading the fleet - Missed out on a couple of V70's and a Transit. They were less than they should have been and I wasn't quick enough off the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 What was the car with the wrong engine that failed MOT? Was thinking RR L322 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 5 hours ago, gadgetgricey said: What was the car with the wrong engine that failed MOT? Was thinking RR L322 Ahh that was the Focus I put a deposit on. Failed MOT, got deposit back. Never actually joined the fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 7 hours ago, Cookiesouwest said: Ahh that was the Focus I put a deposit on. Failed MOT, got deposit back. Never actually joined the fleet. I'd be interested to hear which engine was in it and what year it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted March 29, 2022 Author Share Posted March 29, 2022 11 minutes ago, RoverFolkUs said: I'd be interested to hear which engine was in it and what year it was Mk2 2006 1.6 TI-VCT. When I put a deposit down, I thought it was the bog standard 1.6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 56 minutes ago, Cookiesouwest said: Mk2 2006 1.6 TI-VCT. When I put a deposit down, I thought it was the bog standard 1.6 Hmm, interesting you say that! I own both, and have to say the Ti-VCT is the one to have. More powerful and economical than the 99bhp version. The standard one is dire up hill, it is a 1.6 tonne car after all, 100hp isn't a lot. That extra bit of kick out of the Ti-VCT does help in my opinion Mine is also a 2006, I've had it 2.5 years, though it's spent about a year of that unused, and never had any trouble out of the engine, nor have the previous owners based on its very comprehensive service & maintenance history that came with it. I think if it's always been serviced on time you'll be fine with that engine. The dephasers (or whatever Ford wish to call them) do rattle on startup for a couple of seconds on mine intermittently but it's never got worse or been an issue. They are the only real worry with them off the top of my head. The thermostat housing is a pain on them, but it's a fairly modern car so to be expected really! However having said all of that I think the 2.0 petrol is the sweet spot to be honest, surprisingly economical for a 2.0 petrol and puts out a nice bit of power Cookiesouwest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 Chod ban has been lifted After forgetting our first date anniversary (no, I didn't know that was a thing either), domestic management introduced a chod ban. On Tuesday, domestic management forgot our 3 yr wedding anniversary (which is a thing). TBF she has been quite ill but rules is rules, so she has agreed to lift the chod ban. Plus she reckons I've spent more money on bus models, than I usually spend on chod, so it was a bit pointless anyway 2 targets already picked for this weekend Shite Ron, Datsuncog, AnnoyingPentium and 7 others 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 And bonus. The above post also got me promoted to a Renault 16 on AS. Nope, I don't know why either. Anyone got a Renault 16? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 47 minutes ago, Cookiesouwest said: Chod ban has been lifted After forgetting our first date anniversary (no, I didn't know that was a thing either), domestic management introduced a chod ban. On Tuesday, domestic management forgot our 3 yr wedding anniversary (which is a thing). TBF she has been quite ill but rules is rules, so she has agreed to lift the chod ban. Plus she reckons I've spent more money on bus models, than I usually spend on chod, so it was a bit pointless anyway 2 targets already picked for this weekend Did the black magic help. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 Skizzer still has one I believe. Cookiesouwest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 18 minutes ago, andyberg said: Did the black magic help. 😉 Think it was the wine lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 Arrived in Hexham today for a weekend, to attend a family wedding and pick up the 5 series that MIL had promised me, following her decision to hang up her keys. Well she forgot it was promised to me and gave it to her granddaughters BF. I'm not actually disappointed, as I really want a Rover R8. AnnoyingPentium, andyberg and Shite Ron 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Cookiesouwest said: I'm not actually disappointed, as I really want a Rover R8. Somebody hasn't been looking in the for sale section it seems (Assuming a scruffy N/A diesel isn't an issue!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share Posted May 28, 2022 7 hours ago, RoverFolkUs said: Somebody hasn't been looking in the for sale section it seems (Assuming a scruffy N/A diesel isn't an issue!) I have and its local. But 1) Don't really want a diesel 2) Very good condition 416 sli auto on the south coast for 650. If it were not for the trip up north and thinking I was getting a knackered old 5 series, the 416 would already be in my possession. RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 Chod ban lifted 6 weeks ago and still no chod outside the house ! Missed a few. I kinda have dibs on an R8 on the south coast. May pursue that next weekend, been too busy this weekend. N reg cav has just popped up local. Sub a grand with new ticket. Tempted. For now I'm concentrating on the non chod. Mondy and CRV are going to go, so looking to find a car that can replace both. I.e. can reasonably perform the duties that each carry out for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Will this be your only car or a second 'hobby' car? If so and it's not rotten, that Cavalier for under a bag is a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 32 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Will this be your only car or a second 'hobby' car? If so and it's not rotten, that Cavalier for under a bag is a bargain. It would be a second 'spare' car. mk2_craig and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Yaaass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyberg Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Just seen the cav.... What's stopping you??? 😁😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiesouwest Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 Well I've just looked at its mot history. Which I should have done before getting mildly excited. These are the advisories. Its being sold by a scrappie (if his other ads are anything to go by). Needs a bit of sparkly stick, brake pipes, two tyres, fuel pipes, two springs and oil leak and eml investigated. Plus I'm wary of scrappies selling cars. Mrs CSW old CRV failed its mot due to the fact that floor pan was so rusty, the rest of the body was not really attached. Scrapped. Re-appeared on FB with an advisory for underfloor corrosion. Of course he might have done a marathon welding session and sorted it. Or his mate did the mot. Previous MOTs for last 3 years show similar evidence of not being cared for. Don't want a money pit motor, even at 950. Gonna pass and pursue the R8, if they still have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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