Unwitting me, as I was dropping off the wife at work this morning, I got into an argument with some taxi driving bellend who well not draw any stereotypes about, despite being in Firth Park.......
Next thing I know, the car is making funny noises, and I look at my instruments. Temp gauge right at the top and flashing.
Look up, and steam pours out from the bonnet, and out the headlights.
I pull over to a side road, and out the traffic. The crank pulley has de-laminated.
I dont know now if Ive cooked the engine, Im not sure if the axillary belt powers the water pump etc.
So it might be dead, might be an easy fix.
Might be time for a nice 7 series or a pickstuffuptruck.
Quote from: soopahflyUnwitting me, as I was dropping off the wife at work this morning, I got into an argument with some taxi driving bellend who well not draw any stereotypes about, despite being in Firth Park.......
Next thing I know, the car is making funny noises, and I look at my instruments. Temp gauge right at the top and flashing.
Look up, and steam pours out from the bonnet, and out the headlights.
I pull over to a side road, and out the traffic. The crank pulley has de-laminated.
I dont know now if Ive cooked the engine, Im not sure if the axillary belt powers the water pump etc.
So it might be dead, might be an easy fix.
Might be time for a nice 7 series or a pickstuffuptruck.
win
Theres a 1994 K Reg L200 Crew Cab up the road for £1k.
Or a 1996 735i for £750
not tempted by a 635CSi? I adore those cars
Quote from: soopahflyTheres a 1994 K Reg L200 Crew Cab up the road for £1k.
Or a 1996 735i for £750
winter is coming.. which one is better for the snow
you can;t buy a 735i after your posts about the Soarer drinking the juice.... it would be twice as bad !
I am a secret redneck at heart, so a pickup would be ideal.
You do realise people will be asking you to help shift stuff all the time if you get it? ...maybe you're more helpful than me! :P But that would put me off big time!
nah, having owned a van people back off when you say you want petrol money.
Quote from: Eddnot tempted by a 635CSi? I adore those cars
635CSI are now collectors items and as such command a collectors price in good roadworthy condtion :P
Quote from: ShaunYou do realise people will be asking you to help shift stuff all the time if you get it? ...maybe you're more helpful than me! :P But that would put me off big time!
You should see the size of the sofa I had sticking out the back of our Accord.
my brother recently got a honda legend 3.5 V6 for £700
Seems ok
Get a volvo.
Quote from: Markmy brother recently got a honda legend 3.5 V6 for £700
Seems ok
Get a volvo.
+1 Volvo S60 2.0 or 2.4 Turbo :D
If I got a Volvo, Itd be an 850 T5/R.
My concern is, where I live the minute you get a mm of snow the roads are completely blocked.
Last year, Our Honda was that useless it struggled to get along the flat parts of Walkley.
The Soarer was better, but 200bhp and RWD makes a worrying prospect.
Because Im self employed, I need to get places no matter what the weather, so Im a bit concerned by FWD/RWD cars to get me out from where I live.
Ive been considering...
Skoda Octavia 1.8T 4x4
Subaru Legacy (GTB)
Pick Ups, But these dont really have the image Im after for work.
Octavia Scout is nice if you want a normalish looking family car with dodgy conditions handling capability. Its got a bit more ground clearance than the standard car and a toughened underside for the rock you didnt see because it was covered in snow.
Im tempted by that or the 4x4 for my next car.
Quote from: MongooseOctavia Scout is nice if you want a normalish looking family car with dodgy conditions handling capability. Its got a bit more ground clearance than the standard car and a toughened underside for the rock you didnt see because it was covered in snow.
Im tempted by that or the 4x4 for my next car.
He wants something for around £2k :P Scout is 07 on i believe
Quote from: soopahflyIf I got a Volvo, Itd be an 850 T5/R.
My concern is, where I live the minute you get a mm of snow the roads are completely blocked.
Last year, Our Honda was that useless it struggled to get along the flat parts of Walkley.
The Soarer was better, but 200bhp and RWD makes a worrying prospect.
Because Im self employed, I need to get places no matter what the weather, so Im a bit concerned by FWD/RWD cars to get me out from where I live.
Ive been considering...
Skoda Octavia 1.8T 4x4
Subaru Legacy (GTB)
Pick Ups, But these dont really have the image Im after for work.
Volvo S60 D5
Mine has electric everything, traction control, heated seats, dual zone climate control, 13 speaker dolby pro logic stereo, etc etc
remap to 200hp. 50mpg.
Do NOT, I repeat DO NOTTTTTTTTTTTTTT buy a legacy GTB
That POS doesnt deserve a subaru badge.
Google valley of death subaru
Oh, and the S60 T5 can be got cheap. They remap to 300ish HP.
Quote from: MarkDo NOT, I repeat DO NOTTTTTTTTTTTTTT buy a legacy GTB
That POS doesnt deserve a subaru badge.
Google valley of death subaru
Wouldnt mind an Impreza, but I dont want to look like one of these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHbNuyubhz0
Quote from: BaconQuote from: MongooseOctavia Scout is nice if you want a normalish looking family car with dodgy conditions handling capability. Its got a bit more ground clearance than the standard car and a toughened underside for the rock you didnt see because it was covered in snow.
Im tempted by that or the 4x4 for my next car.
He wants something for around £2k :P Scout is 07 on i believe
you mean he doesnt have a money tree???
sorry, missed that comment!
Seems to be OK now that the pulley has been rebonded.
Im now tempted to sell it, so that its in a working condition and explore other options that havent got 144k on the clock and 16 years old.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-S60-T5-SE-LPG-CONVERTED-BRC-CONVERSION-/320616034903?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4aa6347257#ht_580wt_1135
Quote from: soopahflyQuote from: MarkDo NOT, I repeat DO NOTTTTTTTTTTTTTT buy a legacy GTB
That POS doesnt deserve a subaru badge.
Google valley of death subaru
Wouldnt mind an Impreza, but I dont want to look like one of these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHbNuyubhz0
You do realise thats Dan Joyce? :rofl:
Of course I do.
Didnt the V70 come in T5 and 4WD guise?