NorthernMonkey Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Apparently, seven years ago today, we were sat in a McDonalds in Edinburgh on our way to collect a car bought on here. Not sure what it was…I’m thinking Renault of some description but I could be mistaken. How do I know this? Because Claire has just had it pop up on her facebook memories whilst we’re sat in McDonalds taking on board sustenance for the long(ish) journey south ahead of us. Can you see where this is going? Joint pc currently still at zero, though I can’t see that lasting much longer in all honesty. eddyramrod, Flat4, Shite Ron and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWeldedShut Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 15 minutes ago, NorthernMonkey said: Can you see where this is going? South - quickly? Bit like that there movie err... Thelma & Louis? Nah - you are Bill Murray? I vote for a MB vehicule DSdriver and HMC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1969 Rover 3500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 58 minutes ago, eddyramrod said: 1969 Rover 3500 If only 🤣 eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 baxenden for pies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 39 minutes ago, Steve79 said: If only 🤣 x2 🤨 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 4 hours ago, hairnet said: baxenden for pies? Passed Baxenden…the factory shop was shut unfortunately 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Now in the passenger seat for a bit…probably about half way there and currently entering the Black Country. Soon be changing motorways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, EyesWeldedShut said: South - quickly? Bit like that there movie err... Thelma & Louis? Nah - you are Bill Murray? I vote for a MB vehicule Wrong…got too many of those already 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Around a hour away and the sun has just come out. An omen?! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Shit picture as I was late spotting it but one for the bus fondlers Comes back as a 1975 Bristol wesacosa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Where did all of these suddenly go? Just realised there’s hardly any around these days. Ohdearme and sdkrc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 is it gonna be worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 1 minute ago, hairnet said: is it gonna be worth it? I do hope so. Worst case, it’d probably break for more but from what I’ve seen, it’s well worth saving. hairnet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 6 minutes ago, NorthernMonkey said: Where did all of these suddenly go? Just realised there’s hardly any around these days. Quite a few 75s in Barrow, maybe this is where they go to die... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 We had its little brother until fairly recently and enjoyed it immensely so I’m optimistic… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Just now, eddyramrod said: Quite a few 75s in Barrow, maybe this is where they go to die... They used to be everywhere but then one day, you realise there’s hardly any about. Same with everything, I suppose. A lovely doom blue Sierra estate on wolfrace slot mags drove past my unit the other day and lifted my spirit a great deal!! 😂😂 eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Ok…arrived, handed over and now back at the glorious Gloucester services for a sausage roll. Thank you @Steve79, it was a pleasure to meet you. Other than a few fully disclosed issues, it is a really nice thing to drive. Touch wood, the gearbox hasn’t put a foot wrong yet and the drive back up so far is very comfortable indeed 👍🙂 auntiemaryscanary, Tickman, SiC and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Pleasure to meet you and the missus Neil. Glad the BMW is performing well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Fantastic! Loved the engine noise and exhaust note on this. Gearbox never missed a beat whilst i had it (for 5 mins or whatever it was 😂) rm36house, EyesWeldedShut, Tickman and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Solenoids Neil reckons. Drops into limp when hot. Had the fluid changed but to no avail. Was on the original fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Much prefer what he left with me 🤣 EyesWeldedShut, NorthernMonkey, stuboy and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 I really really don’t want to tempt fate as we still have 30 miles to go but so far, it hasn’t put a foot wrong. The ABS sensor/reluctor ring wants looking at and there’s a bit of a oily smell after a prolonged motorway run which will likely be the rocker cover gasket…TADTS…but otherwise, it’s spot on. Can’t wait to have a proper play on the lanes around home if it ever stops chucking it down. Even Claire is happy driving it and she’s far fussier than me when it comes to older cars 😂 sdkrc and Matty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 N. M .Personal plate already sorted NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Nice one, seems like it might be worth keeping alive after all. Also I completely forgot about the Roadmaster! Please peel that plasti dip off the kidney bezels asap though. NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 10 hours ago, NorthernMonkey said: Apparently, seven years ago today, we were sat in a McDonalds in Edinburgh on our way to collect a car bought on here. Not sure what it was… Was it the ex-Saabnut Range Rover p38? Saabnut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 44 minutes ago, Tayne said: Was it the ex-Saabnut Range Rover p38? No, that was a bit later on and involved an overnight in Kinross courtesy of @The Moog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 looks good there.. NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 11 hours ago, Schaefft said: Nice one, seems like it might be worth keeping alive after all. Also I completely forgot about the Roadmaster! Please peel that plasti dip off the kidney bezels asap though. One of the first jobs on the list… 🤨 Schaefft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Did I mention this thing is bloody good fun around corners etc? 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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