DoctorRetro Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 So, the BX gets picked up Tuesday, it's going to another shiter, but I'll let them reveal this. That means 2 things. 1. I can finally pay for my divorce. It's only been 4 1/2 years! 2. I can replace the BX with something cheap and cheerful. And not automatic! Footman James have said they will insure the Rover, so that means I can get a runaround to go on my main policy - or another old car to go on the FJ policy. So the parameters are: Price: Around 300 quid this month, and I'll be able to raise this figure each month, as I'll save what is left in my bank at the end of each month. Size: I'd like something small and Asian, but you know how these things go, I'll probably end up with something big and European ? Age: Ideally nothing post 2002. Simple is better. Condition: Nothing too broken! Ps. Just realised this sounds like a Tinder bio more than a car wanted post! ??? BlankFrank, scdan4, Vantman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 When we're allowed out to play, fancy a trip to Chelmsford Auctions? I promise* not to let you spend too much money. Probably. Amishtat and DoctorRetro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 26 minutes ago, outlaw118 said: When we're allowed out to play, fancy a trip to Chelmsford Auctions? I promise* not to let you spend too much money. Probably. Id be up for that outlaw118 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Not far from me either, not that I'm buying outlaw118 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 A ready slammed 306 estate? Obviously it's more than £300 but I also trust you ? DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 I'm sure I've said this before but I'd be surprised if being divorced doesn't help you move on and sort other aspects of your life/health out. Looking forward to the next installment carwise. scdan4, BlankFrank, Stinkwheel and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Good news re the divorce chief:) Onwards and upwards! If it were me, and the Rover is running ok, I'd wait a month and have double the budget to play with. I have seen some cheap Daihatsu Cappuccinos about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 2 hours ago, loserone said: A ready slammed 306 estate? Obviously it's more than £300 but I also trust you ? You trust me to like a 306 that I buy off you? ?? Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 2 hours ago, 320touring said: Good news re the divorce chief:) Onwards and upwards! If it were me, and the Rover is running ok, I'd wait a month and have double the budget to play with. I have seen some cheap Daihatsu Cappuccinos about! I agree with this. The best car in the world is the one you have. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 9 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: You trust me to like a 306 that I buy off you? ?? I would actually, this is a better screwed together car with a nicer interior and it drives much better. Also, it's faster, a manual and an estate, and low like you like them. I could even put some steels on it for you FOC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 4 hours ago, outlaw118 said: When we're allowed out to play, fancy a trip to Chelmsford Auctions? I promise* not to let you spend too much money. Probably. That's right near my work.. I'm in potentially, won't be bidding though bunglebus and outlaw118 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Jude Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 5 hours ago, loserone said: A ready slammed 306 estate? Obviously it's more than £300 but I also trust you ? If I don't win the CX, how much extra cash do I have to put in the boot of my Corolla to do a swap for this?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 36 minutes ago, sgtberbatov said: If I don't win the CX, how much extra cash do I have to put in the boot of my Corolla to do a swap for this?! I don't want a corolla, at all, in any circumstances. So about a grand. Less if it's not wrapped in a corolla. dome and DoctorRetro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 I know I said I'd wait a bit... The BX isn't even gone and I've seen a candidate for it's space. Oh yeah, it's a Rover 218D 'Fenlander' 33k from new! Anyone else fancy buying it and saving me from myself?! Brodders, Six-cylinder, Vantman and 7 others 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: I know I said I'd wait a bit... The BX isn't even gone and I've seen a candidate for it's space. Oh yeah, it's a Rover 218D 'Fenlander' 33k from new! Anyone else fancy buying it and saving me from myself?! Haha another tractor engined R8! As long as it's not an auto though, eh? DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 And then there's this... somewhatfoolish, Cord Fourteener, ProgRocker and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 So we both go through cars don't we? My opinion, get something different, something new. I'm sure you had something Perodua shaped right? Life's too short to own the same cars. Unless it's some rare spec with amazing seats, I'll make an exception for that. The Moog, HMC and loserone 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 406 coupe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Mercedes ML? The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Have you had a diesel 205? DoctorRetro and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 What about a triumph Toledo? The Moog and DoctorRetro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 8 hours ago, Supernaut said: I agree with this. The best car in the world is the one you have are currently ogling on the Tat thread. This is The Doctor we're talking about here. DoctorRetro, loserone and Supernaut 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 35 minutes ago, bramz7 said: So we both go through cars don't we? My opinion, get something different, something new. I'm sure you had something Perodua shaped right? Life's too short to own the same cars. Unless it's some rare spec with amazing seats, I'll make an exception for that. Haven't you had a few largish French cars? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 49 minutes ago, loserone said: Have you had a diesel 205? That's on Dominic's 'yes list' 49 minutes ago, loserone said: What about a triumph Toledo? Well above my sort of budget* unfortunately *By 'budget', I mean how much as a tight northerner I'm prepared to pay for any motor vehicle. ? Stinkwheel and Shite Ron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 9 hours ago, TheDoctor said: That's on Dominic's 'yes list' Well above my sort of budget* unfortunately *By 'budget', I mean how much as a tight northerner I'm prepared to pay for any motor vehicle. ? I'm fairly sure that's a standard definition of the word 'budget' unless I have something very much wrong in my understanding of the word... Shite Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Tim_E said: I'm fairly sure that's a standard definition of the word 'budget' unless I have something very much wrong in my understanding of the word... I mean the difference between 'can't afford' and 'won't spend'. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 34 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: I mean the difference between 'can't afford' and 'won't spend'. Well, I think there is an overlap. My little old lady neighbour nearly spent her savings on a second hand Maserati Quattroporte but reasoned that running it would entirely eat her savings so she bought a new Fiat Panda 4x4 where her partner haggled the dealer down considerably. She was already very cool in my eyes before that particular escapade. Stinkwheel and spartacus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 12 hours ago, bramz7 said: ....Life's too short to own the same cars. ... I dunno. I can see the point of going through shite like borrowing books from the local library, but sometimes you're lucky enough to find unusual cars that are worth having long term. My longest "keep" turned out to be 18 years. Jerzy Woking and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 Dominic and I had a long chat about cars this morning. His list? Peugeot 205 diesel Renault Laguna mk1 (prefer estate) or Safrane A 4x4 Something rear wheel drive 'Just something cool' The Moog and Shite Ron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 20 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: Peugeot 205 diesel https://www.youtube.com/user/MultiMudding DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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