Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Let's hope there's no bad awakening from this one. No return tickets have been booked... Shite Ron, Dr_Slow, Dabooka and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 I've actually prepared for this LightBulbFun, privatewire, Shite Ron and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Spooky collection is starting here! Six-cylinder, Jim Bell, djim and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 First chapter of the journey completed successfully. Taxi app didn't work and Uber likes to refuse service at this time of the day so I'm actually surprised I'm here in time. LightBulbFun, Jim Bell, Shite Ron and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Train is already waiting. This is going too smoothly. Poop count: 0 LightBulbFun, Six-cylinder, privatewire and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 And we are off. Worrying shaking of the carriage at certain speeds makes it all only more interesting. Joey spud, Shite Ron, paulplom and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Good luck! Any clues as to what is being collectioned? Schaefft and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Schaefft said: First chapter of the journey completed successfully. Taxi app didn't work and Uber likes to refuse service at this time of the day so I'm actually surprised I'm here in time. I was there just yesterday afternoon! Schaefft and Dabooka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 minute ago, brownnova said: Good luck! Any clues as to what is being collectioned? The car might replace my better half's Fiat 500, and will do about half it's MPG.. Six-cylinder, LightBulbFun, Shite Ron and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Just now, Supernaut said: I was there just yesterday afternoon! Then you might know why this place looks more trashy than usual! Jim Bell and Supernaut 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Schaefft said: First chapter of the journey completed successfully. You didn't get the bus then! That much is clear. I'm going to guess that it's something large with at least a displacement of two litres and with a badge on the front that originated in Japan or Germany. Schaefft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 This is indeed a very accurate description! Ive only seen the car in a few photos and crappy video so I hope the seller doesn't screw me over and I can take it right back home! Unusual for a purchase of mine the car actually is MOTd. Shite Ron, Tickman and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 This is supposed to be a clue for what direction I'm traveling. As you can tell this clearly is York train station... Jim Bell and Shite Ron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Going south, so it's not a Volvo. LightBulbFun, GeordieInExile, UltraWomble and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Indeed it isnt although a T6 S80 would be an excellent choice if the gearboxes weren't so flaky. 3 out of 6 sandwiches consumed. I feel strengthened for rest of the trip ahead. Â Jim Bell, Shite Ron, Six-cylinder and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 More progress. The vibration shaking the carriage has disappeared, we might make it. privatewire, Shite Ron, Tickman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbridge Apologist Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Current weather spot from Northants: Â Good luck out there today....! Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Second leg completed, we are now deep in theULEZ zone. The weather is excellent! Jim Bell, Shite Ron, privatewire and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Last Stretch of public transport. This is actually the first time in the London Underground for me. Also plenty of passengers not paying for tickets! LightBulbFun, Tickman, Jim Bell and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Schaefft said: Indeed it isnt although a T6 S80 would be an excellent choice if the gearboxes weren't so flaky. 3 out of 6 sandwiches consumed. I feel strengthened for rest of the trip ahead. Â You have prepared your own sandwiches. No matter what the car is you have already won. Shite Ron and Schaefft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Walking along Finchley Road now. The density of expensive cars has skyrocketed. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Schaefft said: Second leg completed, we are now deep in theULEZ zone. The weather is excellent! Ooooooh! Are you rescuing a ULEZ exile? Â Nullzwei and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nullzwei Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 9 minutes ago, Jim Bell said: Ooooooh! Are you rescuing a ULEZ exile?  And will he have to pay Sidiq Khan's ransom demand of £12.50 to escape to the free North? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Jim Bell said: Ooooooh! Are you rescuing a ULEZ exile? Â Bingo! Of course a petrol station shot shouldn't be missing, let's see if this old beast can make it home. Check out the MOT history! Bren, Dr_Slow, brownnova and 25 others 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Holy shit, it's done less than 60k?! UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 Indeed, this car only has 59k miles although it'll be close to 60k by the time I'm home. Tires need balancing or replacing (from 2009 although I tread is like new). Imbalance at highway speed is the only thing to complain about so far! mercedade, Scruffy Bodger, Matty and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Well played man. That looks mega. Matty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 One of the best looking old BMs ever. Pure understated class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 And I made it back home. All in all this was a very pleasant experience, also thanks to the seller who was very accommodating. As mentioned a there are a few things that needed doing, I will need to have another look around the car soon. I'm now starting to worry that this is way too nice for being exposed to road salt so we'll see what happens next!😂 Shite Ron, Dr_Slow, LightBulbFun and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, Schaefft said: And I made it back home. All in all this was a very pleasant experience, also thanks to the seller who was very accommodating. As mentioned a there are a few things that needed doing, I will need to have another look around the car soon. I'm now starting to worry that this is way too nice for being exposed to road salt so we'll see what happens next!😂 Well if you will go around buying lovely, low milage winter beaters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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