Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 Right. Two cars gone, so we need one new one. I have a commuter car lined up, it's a modern but with high milage and going cheap... In the mean time I might be borrowing something. Something entirely unsuitable and dull, something I've not even slightly wanted before. But it's available and curiosity is getting the better of me. Need to MOT it and then hopefully it will arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Polo gone... Need to get another car for Wife's commute, soon! Congratulations [mention=20499]leanycan[/mention] you've borrowed [mention=20553]bangernomics[/mention]' new car!Thanks Tim looks really clean that and he said it drove well, so well he tried to buy it. It’ll do him a good turn whilst the Astra is waiting for the big grabbing machine in the sky. Cord Forteener aka Tim_E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 What she needs is a nice lwb master van early next year. Cord Forteener aka Tim_E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Or an ancient Cadillac? No don't worry, he's staying with me! Cord Forteener aka Tim_E and bangernomics 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 She's getting something that's kind of half way between them. Not as big as either, but almost as dumb for commuting to Liverpool! I'm told it has its charms; in sure we'll enjoy it, but I hope not enough to want one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 When I told what it might be her face lit up ? eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Apologies @leanycan and @bangernomics I have just found part of the plastic engine cover of the Polo. It's meant to make the engine look less puny, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 Update, and note of self-stupidity. I sold too many cars too quickly. The new car is waiting for post Covid delays at DVLA for paperwork to happen before the owner can sell the car. In the mean time is SORN'd and stuck there. I have this borrow car but the owner told me it's smoky and might not pass it's MOT booked in on Friday due to emissions. They tested it at home and they were correct. They are now frantically trying to replace a sensor so it will pass MOT on Friday so we can borrow it... Fingers crossed ? If that goes to pot then we'll need a car sharpish. Not the ideal situation. At least my upcoming live collection on Friday will be one of jeopardy for your entertainment! I wish I had kept the Volvo a bit longer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Tim_E said: Update, and note of self-stupidity. I sold too many cars too quickly. The new car is waiting for post Covid delays at DVLA for paperwork to happen before the owner can sell the car. In the mean time is SORN'd and stuck there. I have this borrow car but the owner told me it's smoky and might not pass it's MOT booked in on Friday due to emissions. They tested it at home and they were correct. They are now frantically trying to replace a sensor so it will pass MOT on Friday so we can borrow it... Fingers crossed ? If that goes to pot then we'll need a car sharpish. Not the ideal situation. At least my upcoming live collection on Friday will be one of jeopardy for your entertainment! I wish I had kept the Volvo a bit longer... What you need Tim is a 1.4 diesel Citroen! Cord Forteener aka Tim_E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 7 hours ago, Robson3022 said: What you need Tim is a 1.4 diesel Citroen! You might be right! We'll find out Friday sometime. Do you happen to have one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Maybe. Cord Forteener aka Tim_E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, paulplom said: Maybe. Seen as you’ve asked Tim!!! Cord Forteener aka Tim_E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 15 minutes ago, Robson3022 said: Seen as you’ve asked Tim!!! Thanks. I have seen this, it's definitely on the table if the borrow fails ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 So is the Fenlander! DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 So, my planned borrow, which was going to be an '04 Freelander 2.0tdi has probably blown a turbo seal, so no MOT tomorrow. No collection thread. No commuter for wifey. Not this weekend anyway. Oops! scdan4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 13 hours ago, Tim_E said: So is the Fenlander! You're welcome to borrow the Fenlander, in a 'try before you buy' type scheme, if you get stuck... Cord Forteener aka Tim_E and TrabbieRonnie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 2 hours ago, TheDoctor said: You're welcome to borrow the Fenlander, in a 'try before you buy' type scheme, if you get stuck... Really? That could be quite handy. It's not me needing convincing, it's Wifey. I've had at least three Rover R8s back when they were still classed as modern.( I wrote one off and was a passenger when another was written off, fair play they absorb crash forces very well). I was very fond of the them. I never had a diesel though. I have another line of enquiry open at the minute as well, more of a 'bowlng ball' option; completely impractical for her commute but something I've always wanted. This might not work out. I'm definitely interested... Very kind thought, thanks @TheDoctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 7 hours ago, Tim_E said: I've had at least three Rover R8s..... I never had a diesel though. Very kind thought, thanks @TheDoctor Yeah, well - remember how an R8 feels refined and classy for a car of it's size? Forget that. The diesels are slightly more comfortable tractors. ? Cord Forteener aka Tim_E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83C Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 7/29/2020 at 9:54 PM, Tim_E said: Update, and note of self-stupidity. I sold too many cars too quickly. The new car is waiting for post Covid delays at DVLA for paperwork to happen before the owner can sell the car. In the mean time is SORN'd and stuck there. I have this borrow car but the owner told me it's smoky and might not pass it's MOT booked in on Friday due to emissions. They tested it at home and they were correct. They are now frantically trying to replace a sensor so it will pass MOT on Friday so we can borrow it... Fingers crossed ? If that goes to pot then we'll need a car sharpish. Not the ideal situation. At least my upcoming live collection on Friday will be one of jeopardy for your entertainment! I wish I had kept the Volvo a bit longer... I’ve got a Volvo you could have! Cord Forteener aka Tim_E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, 83C said: I’ve got a Volvo you could have! Lol, I like the old Volvo, it's an appealing option. 83C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 When you find yourself in the shit, i.e. your wife can't actually get in the 924 and even if she could, refuses to drive it and leave it in Liverpool all day for work, and there's only one car left - kids nursery is about 3 miles of step hills away, I need to pull a trailer and use heavy duty tools for work (also eliminates me using 924), you need to think and act quickly. Some* cretin in our house had a car ownership and space crisis (ahem) so blame lies at his feet. So here that cretin is not only weighing up the delights on offer here but, for practicalities sake, having to consider something close by and from a dealer. Err, it feels dirty, but at £270 and only an hour away I can't not look. I'll take this thread with me of course so you can join me in my idiocy, but for now let's just say it's what I call modern, many here would. It's done 100,000 miles, so delivery miles really. It's had two previous owners, and the last owners have, apparently, carefully adorned it with giffer bumps, bruised, scratched all over it. It's small but practical, and truly boring. And it has a tow bar so if I need to use it the puny 1.4 pez can give itself a good workout pulling my tools up hills. And, as Wifey commented - and as far as her interest goes - it's not got an overly-ugly bum and it's blue. I think it's pretty ugly, though not the worst. So: possible collection, again? First, lunch with parents. You'll probably not get a poo count or breakfast shot; really the adventure begins after lunch when we head to the Wirral to see why a dealer wants £270. Maybe it's worth it just for the jeapody ? sdkrc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Ok, ok, alright, calm down. Here is my breakfast. sdkrc and Agila 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETCHY Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I await with interest, best of luck ! Cord Forteener aka Tim_E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Prima turda achieved also. Just so you know. Weather: yes. All set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Good luck ! Hope it all goes well. Cord Forteener aka Tim_E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Thanks! Me too. Again, criteria: if it's not obviously a complete shit-heap, if it will provide a month or two of motoring, it will be a buy. If not, panic stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I'm guessing Peugeot 206... Hope it works out OK! Cord Forteener aka Tim_E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Noooo! It's been sold! Was a Nissan Note 2007 DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Forteener aka Tim_E Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Found something 1 mile away though... BeEP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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