Robson 3022 Car Capers!MONDAY MADNESS LIVE COLLECTION THREAD

[Robson3022]

Hello cheeky! Bimmer now for sale! 

[Robson3022]

Collection incoming…..

 

So last time I bought something @NorthernMonkey and Mrs Robson3022 had a discussion about not buying any more cars. But we all know the rule is n+1. 3 hour train journey has commenced. 
 

Posh Brekkie ✔️

Annoying Kids on Train ✔️

Poo count 1

[Robson3022]

Manchester station achieved.
 

Dodgy smelling train
 

Poo count 2

 

These 2 things are unrelated

1 hour left to go.  

[Robson3022]

And I’m yhem

 

thanks @Floatylightjnr. 
 

drives alright. Plan is to fettle and see if the Mrs wants to run it. 
 

45 mmppeeeegggeeees on the way home so not too shabby. Few bits of interior trim to tidy up. 

[Robson3022]

After asking you fine people for some help with a luxurious auto, unusually you were no help at all!! 
 

So I have sourced my own. Couple of hours away so I’m on the way. Vehicle of choice the TT. I really like the TT but I’ve got no justification to keep it. It’s too small, can’t put a car seat in it or the dog. 
 

I’m breaking a cardinal rule in buying a car from Keighly but I sort of know the seller. 
 

Car I’m buying is auto, luxurious, bigger and quicker than the TT and also 4x4 

[Robson3022]

I forgot an important piece of information 

 

 

 

poo count 0

[Robson3022]

X3 3.0d acquired. Breathed on, a little bit silly. Further details to follow

[Jazoli]

That's a very brave purchase if I do say so.

[Robson3022]

Stopped for some tea!  
 

130,000, miles

allegedly 350bhp certainly feels quick.
 

spare set of 19” wheels included

break light and tyre light on.

break light is a disconnected sensor, it’s got run flats so I’m guessing something a miss there. 
 

Turns out the Haldex is disconnected so it’s FWD 🫣

Thanks to @NorthernMonkeyfor getting it on the ramp for a look. 
 

This is definitely a keeper (I know, I know). Haldex are £300 ish so will fettle that, service, then chip away at little bits to try and make it mint. 

[Robson3022]

3 minutes ago, Jazoli said:

That's a very brave purchase if I do say so.

He who dares Rodders! 

[Robson3022]

3 minutes ago, Jazoli said:

That's a very brave purchase if I do say so.

Engines are £2k I can’t decide if that’s good or bad! 

[wuvvum]

It'll be an M57 on that year won't it?  Cracking engine.

[sdkrc]

Poo count: 8

[Schaefft]

If it is 350hp I would have a very close look at all the components that were never intended to survive nearly that much stress. That like what, a over 50% boost compared to stock?

[Robson3022]

9 hours ago, Schaefft said:

If it is 350hp I would have a very close look at all the components that were never intended to survive nearly that much stress. That like what, an over 50% boost compared to stock?

281 from the factory iirc. So not quite as much as that

[Robson3022]

Collection happening today. It’s a big one. I’d promised not to buy anymore cars unnecessarily this year but it’s the 5th of January so I think that’s more than fair. 
 

poo count 1

[Split_Pin]

Couldn't pop my locking wheel nut key in the post on your way could you?

[Robson3022]

4 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

Couldn't pop my locking wheel nut key in the post on your way could you?

Still a knob head arent I!!!! I’ll post it today!!!!

[Split_Pin]

Thanks man, good luck with the collection too.

[horriblemercedes]

On 03/11/2023 at 17:45, Robson3022 said:

Stopped for some tea!  
 

130,000, miles

allegedly 350bhp certainly feels quick.
 

spare set of 19” wheels included

break light and tyre light on.

break light is a disconnected sensor, it’s got run flats so I’m guessing something a miss there. 
 

Turns out the Haldex is disconnected so it’s FWD 🫣

Thanks to @NorthernMonkeyfor getting it on the ramp for a look. 
 

This is definitely a keeper (I know, I know). Haldex are £300 ish so will fettle that, service, then chip away at little bits to try and make it mint. 

Haldex on an X3?

[Robson3022]

56 minutes ago, horriblemercedes said:

Haldex on an X3?

Meh I know it’s not called that just the equivalent 

[Robson3022]

What’s better than one piece of 4x4 jeopardy……..

 

that’s right 2!!! 
 

I had to walk out of my door to the car park for this one. One of the customers of the club. 185000 miles, test until March. Seems to have most of the bells and whistles. 
 

😬😬😬

[grogee]

Thoughts and prayers. 

[Robson3022]

All seems well. Light bingo is remarkable 

[Jenson Velcro]

Great stuff. Which engine does this one have.

[Dave_Q]

26 minutes ago, Jenson Velcro said:

Great stuff. Which engine does this one have.

Gonna guess at a diesel as it's showing 21mpg on the dash

[hairnet]

from eek to EEK

[loserone]

17 minutes ago, Dave_Q said:

Gonna guess at a diesel as it's showing 21mpg on the dash

Ah, the economy one 

[garbaldy]

I sold my v8 as it didn't have a towbar in hindsight that wasn't my most sensible move.  It wasn't bad on fuel at all untill you made it sing.  

[Robson3022]

Well after saying to the Mrs I wouldn’t chop and change or mess with cars and that we would deffo keep the RR……I’ve just done the easiest deal in the world with top shitter @bangernomics. Will be seeing if the Mrs wants to run this as she keeps complaining about the bigger stuff. 
 

 

@bangernomics did tell me a little fib mind as he said the polo does 70mpg and it’s currently only showing 68.5!!!! Shame on you!!!! 
 

top shitter, too trade deal 

 

12/10 would chod again