End of year Tat Accounts.

[dozeydustman]

On 01/12/2024 at 16:16, dozeydustman said:

In:

2011 Hyundai i30 diesel estate. Purchased this morning.

The 205 phase 1 of a few shiters. Reliving my late teens and early 20s at the ripe age of 46. Would prefer a 3-door but I’m a sucker for a suitcase engine.

Non moving:

Stepdaughter’s Kia Rio
Son in law’s Saab 9-3 OG

Going this week:

My 9-3 wagon. Been a great workhorse for a just under 3 years but time to move it on as a WBOD to another shiter.
 

Awaiting sale:

The C2. Great little car and a real hoot to throw around, but with grandchild on the way we need something that is nondescript and a bit more practical for the wife and stepdaughter to use, as I know there will be lots of days out for monkey with nana and grandad dustbin coming up, and the travel system won’t fit in the boot of the C2. Had I not bought the 205 I would daily this myself but I can’t afford the tax and insurance on 3 cars.

Update to this. The Citroen is now officially off the fleet.

[bramz7]

In and out 

 

Currently in:

 

 

[wesacosa]

1 hour ago, bramz7 said:

In and out 

 

Currently in:

 

 

I must have missed the Xedos arriving. Is that @RobT' s old one?

 

[Schaefft]

2 hours ago, bramz7 said:

In and out 

 

Currently in:

 

 

Dibs on the Xedos 6 if it's a manual!

[bramz7]

8 hours ago, wesacosa said:

I must have missed the Xedos arriving. Is that @RobT' s old one?

 

It is.

8 hours ago, Schaefft said:

Dibs on the Xedos 6 if it's a manual!

It's not.

There was a manual on eBay a few weeks ago. It didn't sell AFAIK. 

[sharley17194]

I refuse to partake in case its used against me, its a no comment interview from me.

[camryv6]

On 06/12/2024 at 13:39, sharley17194 said:

I refuse to partake in case its used against me, its a no comment interview from me.

I drove past your house yesterday and though they ought to be on here, but then had a feeling they were lol

[sharley17194]

3 hours ago, camryv6 said:

I drove past your house yesterday and though they ought to be on here, but then had a feeling they were lo

I’d ask how you knew it was mine but then it’s pretty damn obvious! My house often appears on various different forums 😂

[camryv6]

13 hours ago, sharley17194 said:

I’d ask how you knew it was mine but then it’s pretty damn obvious! My house often appears on various different forums 😂

Recognised the camper across the road from the rover 100 advert

[UltraWomble]

STAYING:

2017 Alhambra 2.0 TDi
2015 Peugeot 108 1.0

OUT:

2013 Peugeot 107 1.0
2022 MGB Revival (if the winning bidder ever pays/turns up) 50cc

IN:

2022 Keeway E-Zi Mini 240v
2007 Polo 1.4 TDi
2020 Royal Alloy GT125i
2004 Triumph Tiger 955i

[Imhotep]

In: BMW 318d M Sport

Out: Honda Civic Type S GT

In/Out: Fiat Marea ELX 155 20v

Stayed: Citroen AX GT

[rob88h]

On 15/12/2023 at 23:06, rob88h said:

In=5, Out=4, Non movers=5(+bikes). New total=6(+bikes)

I don’t mind if 2024 brings more cars in churn, I just hope to be holding fewer in total at any one point!

In=2, Out=6, Non-movers=5, two of which literally haven’t moved. New total=5.

That’s a good result. I’m down to a sticky core fleet now with no cars I particularly want to give up on.

 

So in order for 2024:

Out, Bike the first

Out, BX Leader

In, Focus

The very next day; In, Granada (It was a weak couple of days)

Out, Focus

Out Out, Bikes two and three

Out the Granada

 

Leaving me with the Mini, Volvo 440 and Focus accumulating miles and the MX-5 and Granada accumulating dust.

 

[Six-cylinder]

In 2024

1968 Morris 1300 2door

1983 Renault 4 GTL

1995 Volvo 940SE 2.3 LPT auto Estate.

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

Out 2024

1989 Volvo 480ES Auto

2003 MG TF

1995 Volvo 940SE 2.3 LPT auto Estate.

This is based on what I wrote at the end of 2023 New Year resolutions 2024:

·        sell cars that cost money to tax for the road -  Failed

·        buy only free tax cars – Failed but I did sell it again

·        finish 2024 with less cars than I started with - Failed

·        Sell all field bikes that don’t run, that currently is all of them. – Failed

 

Stop Press - after I had written this “End of Year” Mrs6C decided we needed to save a 1989 Mazda 323GLX from an uncertain future so 5 in and 3 out!

IN

[wesacosa]

Probably time to call this as I can't see any movement before the end of the year unless by some miracle somebody wants a nice classic motor* as a Christmas present to themselves or a loved one

In

Despite much temptation, from a metallic brown A2 and Volvo C30, to a Lada Samara and two Visas I have managed to not buy anything this year. Probably wise as I am feeling the burden of my fleet size more than ever this year 

Out

Did manage to shift one 

Id been debating selling it for a few years now. I just wasn't using it. The roads around here are horrible and the dog really didn't like going in it and he comes everywhere with us so all I did was go to work a few times in it which is all motorway.  But every time I thought about selling it I'd look at it and think phwwah, its lovely.  However someone posted on FB forum they were after an Imola red M3  and it had just left me with a rather hefty bill , and I was conscious it was starting to look a bit tired so off it went. It's now been put back to its former glory and sold for an eye watering amount to another new owner but im happy with what I got and the other guy must have sank big money in to it to get the price he did.

Non Movers

Despite several being up for sale at some point or other they are all still here. In an ideal world two would have gone but hey ho. Maybe the market will pick up in 2025

Citroen Albatross XM

This was a lovely daily when I was allowed. It needs a bit of love now but could be again I'm sure. If only someone would buy it.  I did manage to do Super touring power show and FoTu in it this year which were nice

Fiat Panda 

Source of a lot of friction at home after stealing Mrs Ws space on the drive for 8 months after I let MOT and tax expire. Decided to change the points before the MOT in June and ended up doing points, timing, carb rebuild, inner and outer CV boots and a few other bits.  I'd still love another shiter with better facilities and not living in ulez to take up the baton and give it its best life so if that's you drop me a line

Skoda Favorit 

Saw some action in the first part of the year and then it dumped its coolant outside the Enfield Pageant and hasn't done anything since. I need to give it a run really to make sure HG isn't fecked but all tinkering time went on the Panda in the second half of the year 

Skoda Estelle 

Less said about my progress on this in 2024 the better. 2025 is its 25th birthday so motivation to get it sorted 

Mercedes C180k

Not a fan of autos as a rule and saloons not practical for the dog. Yet at the moment my emergency ulez complaint buy of last year is plodding on without incident and returning 40mpg on my commute.  It's going to need a bit of spending now on tyres, rear springs and sorting out a vibration under braking but it's still trucking on

Sinclair C5

I think I enjoyed the lockdown rebuild on this more than owning it as I've still only driven it once .  Cool thing to own though 

New year resolution is to get at least two moved on, maybe 3

EDIT:

Shit I forgot one. Well that should tell you all you need to know about how much I've done on this since my lockdown refresh that never quite got finished 

 

[Weird Car]

Started the year with these 2

1959 Austin Cambridge: Sold to buy the Rolls

2007 Renault Clio: Sold because it was loud on the motorway and a bit too modern and boring, 

 

MG ZT: bought as a daily, kept breaking down, lovely car when it worked, sold to a friend 

Rolls Royce Silver Shadow: Sold my Austin Cambridge to buy this because I wanted one for ages, sold to my brother then bought back now sold again to buy the Daimler 

Audi A6 2.7 TDI: Bought to replace the MG ZT later sold to my brother 

1967 VW Beetle: Bought from my Dad, childhood dream car that I’ll never sell, got lots planned for next year

1983 Triumph Acclaim: bought to daily because the Audi was boring, rear trailing arm snapped, now gone for Auction at Raw2K

1955 Austin A30: Bought as a project, haven’t started yet but I’m really looking forward to cracking on with it when I have the time, plan is to have it done for summer next year 

1996 Daimler X300: Bought because I’ve always fancied preserving a Hearse, currently just enjoying it, future fate is unknown 

 

1995 Mercedes W140 S320: bought as a replacement for the Triumph, loving it so far 

[sporty-shite]

A couple of ins and outs this year, although not many. I've really lost my shite mojo over the last year or two, and this year's experiences haven't really helped much. 

Out: started the year with this, having owned it for a good while. However by summertime, the clutch was starting to judder it's tits off, and it felt like it was ready for throwing a big bill at me.  Sold via Facebook marketplace with faults disclosed, and away it eventually went. 

In &out: after selling the Alfa, I left myself in a bit of a predicament. However @Minimad5 mentioned he wanted to shift his dad's Mini convertible. Scruffy but cheap! Bought it, polished it, used it. Unfortunately, the clutch started to slip soon after I bought it. I nursed it for a while whilst I looked for something else, although I didn't rush, because it drove really nicely. Eventually, the battery gave up, so I had to shift it. Bought by @NorthernMonkeyfor parts for his own Mini. 

In and still here: this led to me needing a replacement. I wasn't sure what I wanted, but this came up in here. If I'm honest, it's not my usual type of thing, and the more I drive it, the less I like it. It's also been a bit of a cunt, because it's now flashed the traction control light, eml and EPC light, and will only drive in limp mode. On top of the crumbling crankcase breathers that cause it to stink in the cabin, it really hasn't endeared itself to me. My usual garage don't want to get involved in doing the breathers as it's an inlet manifold off job, so I'm currently stuck limping it around because I need it for work. The traction control light has scanned as steering angle sensor, so I'll try to sort that after Christmas and see if that at least brings it back to full power. Any suggestions on what might help, or who might take the breather job on, would be welcomed. Alternatively, I'd sell as is as long as my loss wasn't too painful! 

*Shamelessly stolen picture from @Dave_Q as the for sale thread I bought it from appears to have been deleted, and I haven't taken any pictures of my own. 

Finally, the constant of about four years is Mrs S's Astra H. It does everything a car needs to. Averages high 40s MPG around town, fits family and luggage, rugby kit and whatever else. No photo, but I'm sure you can guess what it looks like😂

 

[Minimad5]

1 hour ago, sporty-shite said:

A couple of ins and outs this year, although not many. I've really lost my shite mojo over the last year or two, and this year's experiences haven't really helped much. 

Out: started the year with this, having owned it for a good while. However by summertime, the clutch was starting to judder it's tits off, and it felt like it was ready for throwing a big bill at me.  Sold via Facebook marketplace with faults disclosed, and away it eventually went. 

In &out: after selling the Alfa, I left myself in a bit of a predicament. However @Minimad5 mentioned he wanted to shift his dad's Mini convertible. Scruffy but cheap! Bought it, polished it, used it. Unfortunately, the clutch started to slip soon after I bought it. I nursed it for a while whilst I looked for something else, although I didn't rush, because it drove really nicely. Eventually, the battery gave up, so I had to shift it. Bought by @NorthernMonkeyfor parts for his own Mini. 

In and still here: this led to me needing a replacement. I wasn't sure what I wanted, but this came up in here. If I'm honest, it's not my usual type of thing, and the more I drive it, the less I like it. It's also been a bit of a cunt, because it's now flashed the traction control light, eml and EPC light, and will only drive in limp mode. On top of the crumbling crankcase breathers that cause it to stink in the cabin, it really hasn't endeared itself to me. My usual garage don't want to get involved in doing the breathers as it's an inlet manifold off job, so I'm currently stuck limping it around because I need it for work. The traction control light has scanned as steering angle sensor, so I'll try to sort that after Christmas and see if that at least brings it back to full power. Any suggestions on what might help, or who might take the breather job on, would be welcomed. Alternatively, I'd sell as is as long as my loss wasn't too painful! 

*Shamelessly stolen picture from @Dave_Q as the for sale thread I bought it from appears to have been deleted, and I haven't taken any pictures of my own. 

Finally, the constant of about four years is Mrs S's Astra H. It does everything a car needs to. Averages high 40s MPG around town, fits family and luggage, rugby kit and whatever else. No photo, but I'm sure you can guess what it looks like😂

 

^ If you get stuck with that A4, buy all the bits and I'll lend you one of my cars to drive, and I'll do the spannering in exchange for Haribo and Lucozade.

[sporty-shite]

10 minutes ago, Minimad5 said:

^ If you get stuck with that A4, buy all the bits and I'll lend you one of my cars to drive, and I'll do the spannering in exchange for Haribo and Lucozade.

I might take you up on that very kind offer. 

[Datsuncog]

In: none

Out: none

RELIABLE TOYOTA: two

Well, mostly reliable.

We'll see what 2025 brings!

[Split_Pin]

10 hours ago, sporty-shite said:

Shamelessly stolen picture from

Hey that's my car 😂 but I'll let you off!

Here's yours:

So the breather pipes aren't too much of an issue on the 1.8t. @AndyIggs had the same issue with what became my TT which has a very similar engine. He binned the entire (disintegrating)  breather system and fitted a Cloude9 catch can instead. It gave zero problems, I just emptied it out every month in the winter. There might be a similar set up for the engine in yours?  I have asked on the relevant owners' Facebook page for you.

[sporty-shite]

37 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

Hey that's my car 😂 but I'll let you off!

Here's yours:

So the breather pipes aren't too much of an issue on the 1.8t. @AndyIggs had the same issue with what became my TT which has a very similar engine. He binned the entire (disintegrating)  breather system and fitted a Cloude9 catch can instead. It gave zero problems, I just emptied it out every month in the winter. There might be a similar set up for the engine in yours?  I have asked on the relevant owners' Facebook page for you.

Didn't realise I'd posted the wrong one, just nicked it from one of Dave's for sale threads. I did wonder how many different sets of wheels it had had 😂

Anyway, the breathers themselves aren't the biggy, it's access to them that is a bit of a bastard. I've already bought a (albeit cheap) replacement set, and have changed the accessible bits, but the main problem now is the one that comes directly from the crankcase that you just can't get a hand on. 

Thanks for asking for me online, though. Hopefully there's a solution that might avoid having to strip loads of stuff off it. 

[HMC]

late in and out

OUT

IN

[tooSavvy]

Well...... 🤔

Out >>

 

 

 

In >>

 

🚙💨

[barefoot]

I am dull and still own the same motorbike and the same five cars, the most recent of which was bought in 2019. I really must try harder, so the little Honda will be leaving barefoot Towers just as soon as I can persuade someone to show an interest in it.

[Saabnut]

Well, I am going to tempt fate and call it for this year as I have no room and no plans on adding any more. It has been a quieter year this year.

Out: Just the two, one of which I still miss but glad it is getting more attention than I could give it.

This went for bean tins:

This I miss but at least it is still on the forum

In and out: Bit of a cheat as not mine but it came to stay a while

In:

1959 Saab 93

1978 Sherpa

The rarest car I own (apart from the 1 off Cobra) a right hand drive bullnose 1960 Saab 95

2004 Saab 9-5 Aero Estate daily driver

1970 Triumph Vitesse 2litre convertible with 12k miles from new

1998 Merc SLK 230 Kompressor

So, as I started the year determined to reduce the fleet, that is 2 out and 6 in. That went well*. Must try harder next year.

[Six-cylinder]

On 23/12/2024 at 17:39, Saabnut said:

Well, I am going to tempt fate and call it for this year as I have no room and no plans on adding any more. It has been a quieter year this year.

Out: Just the two, one of which I still miss but glad it is getting more attention than I could give it.

This went for bean tins:

This I miss but at least it is still on the forum

In and out: Bit of a cheat as not mine but it came to stay a while

In:

1959 Saab 93

1978 Sherpa

The rarest car I own (apart from the 1 off Cobra) a right hand drive bullnose 1960 Saab 95

2004 Saab 9-5 Aero Estate daily driver

1970 Triumph Vitesse 2litre convertible with 12k miles from new

1998 Merc SLK 230 Kompressor

So, as I started the year determined to reduce the fleet, that is 2 out and 6 in. That went well*. Must try harder next year.

You should come to me for advice as it was 5 in and 3 out so only +2, I am getting better!

[vulgalour]

Longest resident is the 1980 Austin Princess you all know and love/hate.

Second longest, and currently a long-distance-relationship sort of ownership, is the 1951 Lanchester LD10.

The latest arrival, the 1988 Renault 5 Extra wheelchair van.

Nothing has left this year.

 

[spike60]

Out.         None.

Stayers.    Three.

Longest stayer is a 1985 Lorinser Mercedes 500 SEC. Little bother but gets little use, pic is late 2023 but no changes. I keep threatening to sell it but never do anything, this pic I took for an Iconic auction I didn't take it to in the end. 

 

2007 Mercedes E320cdi. Bought from this parish 2019 it has been a good soldier, 187k with little other than maintenance , still gets occasional weekends in Kent from Cleveland. Another last year pic, it now has silver mirrors and its winter boots on.

2015 Honda Crz Gtt. Clean and economical with the interior an nice place to be- for 2. The only problem in 18 month is the passenger side washer jet.

In.     One.

1978 MG Midget.  As a vehicle fitter I think there's a lot to be said for buying more complicated older cars that weekend tinkerers are a bit wary of. This is classic example, it seems to have had every DIY'er bodging it up mechanically for the last 46 years. The last keeper has left it looking much nicer than I ever could though, including the underside. Hopefully it will get the head put back on over the festive period and I'll be able to use it next spring.

 

 

 

 

[Nibbler]

Arrivals in 2024:

2005 Toyota Avensis 1,8 Entry.

1986 Audi 100 Avant Turbo Diesel.

Out 2024: and this one really hurts, but it was too far gone.

[captain_70s]

No cars out.

Dolly has been on fleet since 2012. Suffered timing chain woes in July and hasn't been driven since.

Acclaim has been on fleet since 2018. Currently has it's carbs apart for cleaning, again. To be sold in the new year.

Volvo has been on fleet since 2021. Needs a multitude of jobs doing which I intended to do before the weather got shit and didn't. Still my only working car.

One in.

1956 Vauxhall Cresta, first new car since 2021. I'd sworn off projects and had a firm "one in, one out" policy in place. So obviously I acquired a massive project with no space for it.