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Come Inside... => Petrol/Diesel/Red Diesel/Aviation Fuel Head Zone => Topic started by: Uncle Mort on November 09, 2012, 04:13:01 PM
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Ford B-Max 1.0 Zetec 5dr 100PS.
Delivery mid December :thumbsup:
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Growler's trousers will explode noooo: noooo:
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Indeed!
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Why? confused: Shrugs:
What a strange comment.
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Ford B-Max 1.0 Zetec 5dr 100PS.
Delivery mid December :thumbsup:
Very good. Excellent car and engine by all accounts.
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Ford B-Max 1.0 Zetec 5dr 100PS.
Delivery mid December :thumbsup:
Well done.
I remember when 100 BHP/Litre was the Holy Grail of sports cars. noooo:
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You going to feel all sad saying goodbye to the Fusion then? sad24:
Served you well after all these years ey?
Not the most dynamic car ever built, but I never hear anything particulary bad about them tbh.
'Chopping' it in or selling privately?
We'll need piccies of the new one when it arrives btw, :thumbsup: but blank the no. plate off don't forget
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The Fusion has been a good car but has become a bit of a 'banger' during the past year or so; I won't miss it.
Selling private is too much of a palaver imo ~ got a reasonal part exchange :thumbsup:
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Still waiting...
It's been built but I'm beginning to think they've mislaid it.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs13.postimage.org%2Fmskt4a85f%2FFord_cars.jpg&hash=7cf347beff9bd671ec1556cca2b8373a071aef9c) (http://postimage.org/image/mskt4a85f/)
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Still waiting...
It's been built but I'm beginning to think they've mislaid it.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs13.postimage.org%2Fmskt4a85f%2FFord_cars.jpg&hash=7cf347beff9bd671ec1556cca2b8373a071aef9c) (http://postimage.org/image/mskt4a85f/)
Well what's the main stealer got to say about it then? Shrugs:
Has it actually been imported into SGB yet?
Apparently, the days of airfields and other such storage/holding area compounds have gone now.
Everything is ordered for delivery once the cussie has signed....so I've been told.
Still, another 10 days...if it drags on that long... and it'll be registered as a 2013 model, making it werth slightly more £££££ or ppppp's when you come to sell it in the future. :thumbsup:
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Well what's the main stealer got to say about it then? Shrugs:
Nothing Shrugs:
TBH I'm not that mithered about it (yet)
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Well what's the main stealer got to say about it then? Shrugs:
Nothing Shrugs:
TBH I'm not that mithered about it (yet)
Not good enough imo.
Probably not arsed now as office parties are taking precedence I suppose. evil:
Whole bastard cuntry seemingly stops for this shite. Banghead
Personally speaking like, I'd be giving them the full GROWLER 'down the banks' rant. Just my opinion of course.
I'd also be telling them to offer some sort of sweetner, like free servicing or summat.
If it wasn't going to be here for mid December (now lateish) , they should have made that clear from the outset.
Don't let it drag on UM. That's exactly what they'll be hoping you'll do....without a fuss.
Give us yer munny, now sod off attitude.
I know, I hear and witness this all the time.
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Prolly best to stay calm and go with Growler's suggestion of a 2013 plate. The salesman is looking for commission in January to pay off his plastic bill used over Crimble.
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Prolly best to stay calm and go with Growler's suggestion of a 2013 plate. The salesman is looking for commission in January to pay off his plastic bill used over Crimble.
Salesman normally like to see their cars go out by the end of the month, especially if they're near their target.
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Prolly best to stay calm and go with Growler's suggestion of a 2013 plate. The salesman is looking for commission in January to pay off his plastic bill used over Crimble.
I was reading last night that the option of a 13 OR 62 plate from 01/03 to 01/09is no longer going to be offered or available.
DVLA hae now had a cjhange of heart and don't want to spoil the continuity or some other such shite, but they're going to offereing cut price non date related registration numbers instead, ::) to those that are supersticious about the number 13 ::)
Nowt to do with now seeing yet another opportunity for raking more dosh in...of course, oh no no no, perish the thought. noooo:
Scumbags. sick2: Finger:
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Banghead Banghead cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
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Popcorn:
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Wot he said.^^^^^ rubschin:
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It seems that my car was one of a batch that had a problem in the engine, I know not what, I'm waiting on an e-mail. It got recalled to the factory and won't be released until mid January. I left the salesman with a flea in his ear and a demand for some 'sweetners' as compensation.
cussing:
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It seems that my car was one of a batch that had a problem in the engine, I know not what, I'm waiting on an e-mail. It got recalled to the factory and won't be released until mid January. I left the salesman with a flea in his ear and a demand for some 'sweetners' as compensation.
cussing:
Upgrade everthing n make them pay ...........pimp your ride type thing..... :thumbsup:
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It seems that my car was one of a batch that had a problem in the engine, I know not what, I'm waiting on an e-mail. It got recalled to the factory and won't be released until mid January. I left the salesman with a flea in his ear and a demand for some 'sweetners' as compensation.
cussing:
happy100
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It seems that my car was one of a batch that had a problem in the engine, I know not what, I'm waiting on an e-mail. It got recalled to the factory and won't be released until mid January. I left the salesman with a flea in his ear and a demand for some 'sweetners' as compensation.
cussing:
Still, a 63 registration will make you feel luckier than a 13.
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It seems that my car was one of a batch that had a problem in the engine, I know not what, I'm waiting on an e-mail. It got recalled to the factory and won't be released until mid January. I left the salesman with a flea in his ear and a demand for some 'sweetners' as compensation.
cussing:
Still, a 63 registration will make you feel luckier than a 13.
No, it'll still be a 62. Changes to 13 in March, and then 63 in September.
Clear and simple logical and obvious in'it? noooo:
Only the brits could think up such a hair brained system of utter nonsense. Banghead
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Way things are going it's likely to be a 13 plate. noooo:
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It seems that my car was one of a batch that had a problem in the engine, I know not what, I'm waiting on an e-mail. It got recalled to the factory and won't be released until mid January. I left the salesman with a flea in his ear and a demand for some 'sweetners' as compensation.
cussing:
I did here summat about a whole boatload of Fords being totally swamped during heavy seas on the way over.
They've taken them all back to the factory be proffesionaly dried and valeted apparently. whistle:
Engine problems...my arse. happy001
The only problems with the engines is getting the sea water out of the bores! Banghead
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It seems that my car was one of a batch that had a problem in the engine, I know not what, I'm waiting on an e-mail. It got recalled to the factory and won't be released until mid January. I left the salesman with a flea in his ear and a demand for some 'sweetners' as compensation.
cussing:
I did here summat about a whole boatload of Fords being totally swamped during heavy seas on the way over.
They've taken them all back to the factory be proffesionaly dried and valeted apparently. whistle:
Engine problems...my arse. happy001
The only problems with the engines is getting the sea water out of the bores! Banghead
lol:
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It seems that my car was one of a batch that had a problem in the engine, I know not what, I'm waiting on an e-mail. It got recalled to the factory and won't be released until mid January. I left the salesman with a flea in his ear and a demand for some 'sweetners' as compensation.
cussing:
I did here summat about a whole boatload of Fords being totally swamped during heavy seas on the way over.
They've taken them all back to the factory be proffesionaly dried and valeted apparently. whistle:
Engine problems...my arse. happy001
The only problems with the engines is getting the sea water out of the bores! Banghead
lol:
Wha'? Shrugs:
I'd personally speaking like, tell 'em to shuv it. evil:
Just my opinion of course. :thumbsup:
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It seems that my car was one of a batch that had a problem in the engine, I know not what, I'm waiting on an e-mail. It got recalled to the factory and won't be released until mid January. I left the salesman with a flea in his ear and a demand for some 'sweetners' as compensation.
cussing:
I did here summat about a whole boatload of Fords being totally swamped during heavy seas on the way over.
They've taken them all back to the factory be proffesionaly dried and valeted apparently. whistle:
Engine problems...my arse. happy001
The only problems with the engines is getting the sea water out of the bores! Banghead
lol:
Wha'? Shrugs:
I'd personally speaking like, tell 'em to shuv it. evil:
Just my opinion of course. :thumbsup:
Agreed! Thumbs:
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Wot they said ^^^ cannot imagine new cars are flying out of showrooms.........
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S'up to UM anyway i suppose. ::)
I'd rightly be well hacked off too tbh, 'specially as they haven't presumably told him exactly what's ...I assumed....happened to his in reality like. noooo:
May have been one of the lucky ones however, as some are actually driven over individually with the speedo disconnected however. eeek:
Only 600 miles though, so wtf ey? Shrugs:
It'll be well run in to save you the hassle. :thumbsup:
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I did here summat about a whole boatload of Fords being totally swamped during heavy seas on the way over.
They've taken them all back to the factory be proffesionaly dried and valeted apparently. whistle:
Engine problems...my arse. happy001
The only problems with the engines is getting the sea water out of the bores! Banghead
Do have any more info on that?
I'm still waiting for a copy of the e-mail the dealer received from 'higher up' also there there is the possibility of a 'Titanium' spec at a reasonable price rubschin: and I'm awaiting details of that as well.
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e-mail states problem with the 'Auto-Start-Stop' mechanism resulting in the recall.
Only trouble with that is the engine spec I ordered doesn't have that. rubschin:
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e-mail states problem with the 'Auto-Start-Stop' mechanism resulting in the recall.
Only trouble with that is the engine spec I ordered doesn't have that. rubschin:
rubschin:
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rubschin: rubschin:
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Yea. All got waterlogged and only the stop bit werked apparently.
The one you specified probably only had the stop bit fitted as standard tbqh. whistle:
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I really thought that you, being in the trade like, would have had something constructive to say.
Oh well shrugs:
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I really thought that you, being in the trade like, would have had something constructive to say.
Oh well shrugs:
Oh lighten up you grumpy ole sod #2 ;)
Only taking the urine. Banghead
I'd be asking them some serious questions as to WHY yours is being delayed if the fault is with the stop and start system that yours won't be having.
They'll have some lousy standard excuse no doubt, like your was booked in for delivery with a load of s&s models, and the computer wouldn't accept any ammendments...or some such other random load of nonsense. ::)
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I'd be asking them some serious questions as to WHY yours is being delayed if the fault is with the stop and start system that yours won't be having.
doh: stap me! why didn't I think of that. ::)
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I'd be asking them some serious questions as to WHY yours is being delayed if the fault is with the stop and start system that yours won't be having.
doh: stap me! why didn't I think of that. ::)
Well instead of sarcastically rolling your eyes at me....apologies if that wasn't so....then WHAT did they say to the question?
Seems crazy it's been delayed if it hasn't got the s&s re-call problem. eeek:
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The dealer doesn't know, so an e-mail has gone to the 'higher-ups' in Ford.
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The dealer doesn't know, so an e-mail has gone to the 'higher-ups' in Ford.
Bloody stealers.
Customer care? lol: ::)
Customer care? Generally couldn't care less, especially once they've got the munny. evil:
What's you Ford stealer like anyway, 'cus i know nasty Nick had a fairly big bust up with the one up here when he lived up this way.....one of my cussies btw., Ford, not N.Nick. whistle:
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The dealer doesn't know, so an e-mail has gone to the 'higher-ups' in Ford.
Bloody stealers.
Customer care? lol: ::)
Customer care? Generally couldn't care less, especially once they've got the munny. evil:
What's you Ford stealer like anyway, 'cus i know nasty Nick had a fairly big bust up with the one up here when he lived up this way.....one of my cussies btw., Ford, not N.Nick. whistle:
Was that when he bought that owld fire trap Sierra...?
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The dealer doesn't know, so an e-mail has gone to the 'higher-ups' in Ford.
Bloody stealers.
Customer care? lol: ::)
Customer care? Generally couldn't care less, especially once they've got the munny. evil:
What's you Ford stealer like anyway, 'cus i know nasty Nick had a fairly big bust up with the one up here when he lived up this way.....one of my cussies btw., Ford, not N.Nick. whistle:
Was that when he bought that owld fire trap Sierra...?
I do believe it might have been.
It was certainly summat to do with that council waste disposal yard on wheels, yes.
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Gates of Harlow ~ I bought the Fusion from them. The salesman is ok(ish) ~ not that sharp, after all, he should have spotted that bit about the Stop-Start fault.
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Gates of Harlow ~ I bought the Fusion from them. The salesman is ok(ish) ~ not that sharp, after all, he should have spotted that bit about the Stop-Start fault.
Dump him!
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BTW...
Is this stop-start system the thing that cuts the engine when you are stationary...? rubschin:
I've always wondered if the fuel saved matched the reduced battery life...?
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BTW...
Is this stop-start system the thing that cuts the engine when you are stationary...? rubschin:
I've always wondered if the fuel saved matched the reduced battery life...?
Nah. Soon charges back up again.
Battery in my car which is 8 years old this year, is still the original one. :thumbsup:
Any updates from the FoMoCo then U.M.? rubschin:
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BTW...
Is this stop-start system the thing that cuts the engine when you are stationary...? rubschin:
I've always wondered if the fuel saved matched the reduced battery life...?
Nah. Soon charges back up again.
Battery in my car which is 8 years old this year, is still the original one. :thumbsup:
Any updates from the FoMoCo then U.M.? rubschin:
But if it has to start the car every five minutes it can't last as long as one that only starts it a couple of times a day surely...? rubschin:
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BTW...
Is this stop-start system the thing that cuts the engine when you are stationary...? rubschin:
I've always wondered if the fuel saved matched the reduced battery life...?
Nah. Soon charges back up again.
Battery in my car which is 8 years old this year, is still the original one. :thumbsup:
Any updates from the FoMoCo then U.M.? rubschin:
But if it has to start the car every five minutes it can't last as long as one that only starts it a couple of times a day surely...? rubschin:
I wondered that too..............if you stuck in traffic ...does it still do it ... rubschin:
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BTW...
Is this stop-start system the thing that cuts the engine when you are stationary...? rubschin:
I've always wondered if the fuel saved matched the reduced battery life...?
Nah. Soon charges back up again.
Battery in my car which is 8 years old this year, is still the original one. :thumbsup:
Any updates from the FoMoCo then U.M.? rubschin:
But if it has to start the car every five minutes it can't last as long as one that only starts it a couple of times a day surely...? rubschin:
I wondered that too..............if you stuck in traffic ...does it still do it ... rubschin:
I believe so...
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But will it get punctures? rubschin:
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But will it get punctures? rubschin:
Wha'? Shrugs:
You on drugs or summat, knobrot? Banghead
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But will it get punctures? rubschin:
evil:
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But will it get punctures? rubschin:
evil:
Oh yes. With you now. whistle:
What a let down. ::)
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But will it get punctures? rubschin:
evil:
Oh yes. With you now. whistle:
What a let down. ::)
But will the battery get shagged-out if you get stuck in traffic like...? Shrugs:
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What if you got the radio/cd etc or air con on ............ rubschin:
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Maybe the top range models come with a blonde who gets out and pushes Shrugs:
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But will it get punctures? rubschin:
evil:
Oh yes. With you now. whistle:
What a let down. ::)
drumroll:
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All cars with the s&s technology have a switch to turn it off completely if you so desire.
You have to physically take the car out of gear and into neutral before the engine will cut out.
As soon as you dip the clutch, the car starts up again.
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All cars with the s&s technology have a switch to turn it off completely if you so desire.
You have to physically take the car out of gear and into neutral before the engine will cut out.
As soon as you dip the clutch, the car starts up again.
If the morons don't turn it off ..........wot happens ............ rubschin:
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All cars with the s&s technology have a switch to turn it off completely if you so desire.
You have to physically take the car out of gear and into neutral before the engine will cut out.
As soon as you dip the clutch, the car starts up again.
If the morons don't turn it off ..........wot happens ............ rubschin:
Well if you opt for it remain 'abled'. the engine will stop every time you come to a halt,put the handbrake on, dip the clutch, and take it out of gear.
Disable it and it will act like any other car, and remain running until you physically turn the ignition off.
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All cars with the s&s technology have a switch to turn it off completely if you so desire.
You have to physically take the car out of gear and into neutral before the engine will cut out.
As soon as you dip the clutch, the car starts up again.
If the morons don't turn it off ..........wot happens ............ rubschin:
Well if you opt for it remain 'abled'. the engine will stop every time you come to a halt,put the handbrake on, dip the clutch, and take it out of gear.
Disable it and it will act like any other car, and remain running until you physically turn the ignition off.
I used to drive into London (and out again) every day from Maidenhead...
The damned car would have had to start itself up about 500 times a day...
Surely you'd be changing the battery much more frequently than in a 'normal' car...?
Or have I missed the point...? Shrugs:
I remember this being shown on the telly years ago and thinking at the time that it was all a bit pointless...
I remember someone brought out a different system (Audi?) where the ECU simply shot down a number of cylinders when they were not needed - it was on a big owld V8 lump tho...
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I'll make some tentative enquiries on one of the motoring forums I frequent about possible excessive battery wear as i really don't know for sure tbqh. rubschin:
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I'll make some tentative enquiries on one of the motoring forums I frequent about possible excessive battery wear as i really don't know for sure tbqh. rubschin:
Thanx! Thumbs:
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I just found this! eeek:
Yes, you just read that right: the current generation of stop-start systems lose half of their benefits after two weeks. Which means they’re great for juicing up scores on Europe’s urban-efficiency test, but they are as good as useless for the vast majority of the life of the vehicle (we already knew they were less-effective in cold weather). In an industry that typically validates equipment for hundreds of thousands of miles of useable life, this is nothing short of shocking. Especially when you jump ahead and find out the OEM response to these concerns
from here... (http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/06/the-shocking-truth-about-start-stop-systems/)
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I had a flat battery this morning.............. cussing:
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I had a flat battery this morning.............. cussing:
Have you got a stop-start system...? rubschin:
Or just half of that? point:
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I had a flat battery this morning.............. cussing:
Came out in sympathy with a tyre p'raps? whistle:
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I've posted a new thread regarding this very interesting and valid point now BM. rubschin:
80,000 + members, so a response is more than guaranteed. :thumbsup:
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No fuel and a petrol station strike............. Banghead
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No fuel and a petrol station strike............. Banghead
I've got ten gallons of petrol but no diesel... Banghead
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I've posted a new thread regarding this very interesting and valid point now BM. rubschin:
80,000 + members, so a response is more than guaranteed. :thumbsup:
Will be interesting...
I can see the appeal to the manufacturer - small extra cost (passed on to the consumer and justified with extra mpg) with significant improvement in those all important ( ::)) emissions figures...
But common sense tells us that it must significantly increase wear and tear on the mechanical parts and battery - cost picked up by consumer and extra maintenance fees paid to the manufacturer.
And of course the sickening bottom line is that consumers wouldn't give a fuck about mpg if the gubberment didn't add 60% tax to every gallon...
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Interesting line per your linky rubschin:.....
evidence that government intransigence was keeping the technology out of the market
I wonder why? ::)
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No fuel and a petrol station strike............. Banghead
I've got ten gallons of petrol but no diesel... Banghead
stuck in the house all frickin day now cos its raining. Banghead
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No fuel and a petrol station strike............. Banghead
The Total garage in Tremithousa tried opening but they got blocked off by the tanker drivers.
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No fuel and a petrol station strike............. Banghead
The Total garage in Tremithousa tried opening but they got blocked off by the tanker drivers.
Heard that .............police had to get involved........... eeek:
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They will prolly try to burn it down again. noooo:
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They will prolly try to burn it down again. noooo:
They only burnt down the car wash..................anyhoo they are open on the TOTK now....... :thumbsup:
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:thumbsup:
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Posted Today, 17:46
From what I gather, the artery is an upgraded version of the non start stop car and should cope adequately.
Likewise, the starter motor is also a more robust unit.
No idea about the flywheel but I guess that it will have been looked at by the designers/engineers
No, I'm bolloxed if i know what he's rabbitin' on about either tbqfas. Shrugs:
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rubschin:
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Posted Today, 17:46
From what I gather, the artery is an upgraded version of the non start stop car and should cope adequately.
Likewise, the starter motor is also a more robust unit.
No idea about the flywheel but I guess that it will have been looked at by the designers/engineers
No, I'm bolloxed if i know what he's rabbitin' on about either tbqfas. Shrugs:
Presume "artery" is his phone's auto-correction of a badly typed "battery" :thumbsup:
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Posted Today, 17:46
From what I gather, the artery is an upgraded version of the non start stop car and should cope adequately.
Likewise, the starter motor is also a more robust unit.
No idea about the flywheel but I guess that it will have been looked at by the designers/engineers
No, I'm bolloxed if i know what he's rabbitin' on about either tbqfas. Shrugs:
Presume "artery" is his phone's auto-correction of a badly typed "battery" :thumbsup:
Top man, and well werked out! :thumbsup:
All clearer now.
You're wasted lobbin' cases around you is. eeek:
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Posted Today, 17:46
From what I gather, the artery is an upgraded version of the non start stop car and should cope adequately.
Likewise, the starter motor is also a more robust unit.
No idea about the flywheel but I guess that it will have been looked at by the designers/engineers
No, I'm bolloxed if i know what he's rabbitin' on about either tbqfas. Shrugs:
Presume "artery" is his phone's auto-correction of a badly typed "battery" :thumbsup:
Top man, and well werked out! :thumbsup:
All clearer now.
You're wasted lobbin' cases around you is. eeek:
He is not always drunk.........
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Posted Today, 17:46
From what I gather, the artery is an upgraded version of the non start stop car and should cope adequately.
Likewise, the starter motor is also a more robust unit.
No idea about the flywheel but I guess that it will have been looked at by the designers/engineers
No, I'm bolloxed if i know what he's rabbitin' on about either tbqfas. Shrugs:
Presume "artery" is his phone's auto-correction of a badly typed "battery" :thumbsup:
Top man, and well werked out! :thumbsup:
All clearer now.
You're wasted lobbin' cases around you is. eeek:
He is not always drunk.........
I remember that day, it was the same day Allied carpets didn't have a sale
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I hardly drink these days!
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Nights rubschin:
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I hardly drink these days!
Gayer:
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I hardly drink these days!
Gayer:
S'cuse me. I'm virtually an alchohol free Bear these days too actually evil:.....and feel betterer for it.
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Oi! cussing:
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Oi! cussing:
Wha? Shrugs:
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I think it's an " Oh my poor thread" moment whistle:
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Oi! cussing:
WHA'!? evil:
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Posted Yesterday, 23:43
Uprated battery, starter, charge state monitoring and in some cars, smart charging regime all contribute to the system. In these cars, the battery is larger in my experience and is well looked after. My Mini Cooper D had the stop start system and I had no issues with battery or starting system in 153,000 miles.
Chris
Another reply on my s & s thread.
All releveant to this thread, yes? whistle:
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I think it's an " Oh my poor thread" moment whistle:
There'll be another along in a moment... ;)
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On the ball as usual, Miss D :thumbsup:
No news yet. Just crossed my mind that the it's likely the factory has been shut the past two weeks.
<edit for Growler>
You don't 'arf take things personally noooo:
Anyway:
S'cuse me. I'm virtually an alchohol free Bear these days too actually evil:.....and feel betterer for it.
whistle:
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Oi! cussing:
Wha? Shrugs:
Indeed.
We're sitting here waiting for updates and great anticipation of UM's arrival, and we're all supposed to do and say what exactly, ey, exactly like? Shrugs:
And I regulary get accused of being a narky arsed owld grinch? eeek: happy001 ::)
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Fifth gear did a test of a megane with stop start, fuel economy was increased by approx 10% but after sitting at road work traffic lights for 2 minutes the car restarted itself because battery was getting too low running the electrics etc.
Cant imagine it will do the engines any long term good, increased wear to starter etc. I would have thought firing a closed cylinder rather than starter motor would be a better way to start back up
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All a bit academic as my car (when it arrives) will not have Stop-Start.
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All a bit academic as my car (when it arrives) will not have Stop-Start.
Yes, but BM asked the question after you mentioned it, so a nice friendly and interesting discussion has now arisen out of it whilst we wait, don't you think? angel1
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All a bit academic as my car (when it arrives) will not have Stop-Start.
Yes, but BM asked the question after you mentioned it, so a nice friendly and interesting discussion has now arisen out of it whilst we wait, don't you think? angel1
Apart from the bit about drinking whistle:
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Fifth gear did a test of a megane with stop start, fuel economy was increased by approx 10% but after sitting at road work traffic lights for 2 minutes the car restarted itself because battery was getting too low running the electrics etc.
Cant imagine it will do the engines any long term good, increased wear to starter etc. I would have thought firing a closed cylinder rather than starter motor would be a better way to start back up
Mazda have such a system I believe... rubschin:
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Idling stop systems save fuel by automatically shutting down the engine when the vehicle is static, and restarting it when the vehicle returns to motion. While conventional idling stop systems rely on a starter motor to restart the engine, Mazda's i-stop restarts the engine through combustion: fuel is directly injected into a cylinder while the engine is stopped and ignited to generate downward piston force. The result is a quick and quiet engine re-start compared to other systems, and a significant saving in fuel.
Clicky... (http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/env/engine/siss.html)
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Dunno how true or where he got this info from.....
Posted Today, 14:28
Batteries for Stop / Start are nearly twice as much as a Standard battery
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Dunno how true or where he got this info from.....
Posted Today, 14:28
Batteries for Stop / Start are nearly twice as much as a Standard battery
Too many gadgets on cars these days,,,,,,,,how many miles of wiring in a new merc...... noooo:
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Dunno how true or where he got this info from.....
Posted Today, 14:28
Batteries for Stop / Start are nearly twice as much as a Standard battery
Too many gadgets on cars these days,,,,,,,,how many miles of wiring in a new merc...... noooo:
Is this a competition? :thumbsup:
Errrrrrrrrrrr, 1/4 of a mile? Shrugs:
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Apparently, yer small intestine is 6 METRES long!! eeek:
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Dunno how true or where he got this info from.....
Posted Today, 14:28
Batteries for Stop / Start are nearly twice as much as a Standard battery
Too many gadgets on cars these days,,,,,,,,how many miles of wiring in a new merc...... noooo:
Agree wholeheartedly, and not gone unoticed by Dacia either, who are making quite a big thing about this in their advertising of the new (to GB from this month) Duster and Sandero models.
1000 pre orders on the Duster says many of the public agree on this too.
Was half tempted meself tbqh. rubschin:
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Dunno how true or where he got this info from.....
Posted Today, 14:28
Batteries for Stop / Start are nearly twice as much as a Standard battery
Too many gadgets on cars these days,,,,,,,,how many miles of wiring in a new merc...... noooo:
Agree wholeheartedly, and not gone unoticed by Dacia either, who are making quite a big thing about this in their advertising of the new (to GB from this month) Duster and Sandero models.
1000 pre orders on the Duster says many of the public agree on this too.
Was half tempted meself tbqh. rubschin:
Most gadgets are just gimmicks........ noooo: wot do you really need ......
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Dunno how true or where he got this info from.....
Posted Today, 14:28
Batteries for Stop / Start are nearly twice as much as a Standard battery
Too many gadgets on cars these days,,,,,,,,how many miles of wiring in a new merc...... noooo:
Agree wholeheartedly, and not gone unoticed by Dacia either, who are making quite a big thing about this in their advertising of the new (to GB from this month) Duster and Sandero models.
1000 pre orders on the Duster says many of the public agree on this too.
Was half tempted meself tbqh. rubschin:
Most gadgets are just gimmicks........ noooo: wot do you really need ......
Pet hates are , auto wipers and auto headlights. evil:
Totally and utterly uneccessary, as is a seperate built in ecu for indicators on the Pug/Citroen range, that seem to last for about 3 years before gubbing themselves.
Cost for replacement? rubschin:
About £4-500!! Shocked:
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Dunno how true or where he got this info from.....
Posted Today, 14:28
Batteries for Stop / Start are nearly twice as much as a Standard battery
Too many gadgets on cars these days,,,,,,,,how many miles of wiring in a new merc...... noooo:
Agree wholeheartedly, and not gone unoticed by Dacia either, who are making quite a big thing about this in their advertising of the new (to GB from this month) Duster and Sandero models.
1000 pre orders on the Duster says many of the public agree on this too.
Was half tempted meself tbqh. rubschin:
Most gadgets are just gimmicks........ noooo: wot do you really need ......
Tyres?
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cussing:
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cussing:
I know, I know how you must feel.
He's bled that one to death now, boring owld fart. ::)
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Posted Yesterday, 21:00
Stop/Start batteries are differant to your average car battery and are designed to cope with the drain from the starter motor,
The battery is constantly monitored by sensors to how much life it has in it, volvos have to be 70% charged for stop start to work and if there is to much current been pulled or weathers to cold it won't stop,
TBH its a pain as for mr rep its fine as the cars used regular but for the oaps etc who just use car to go to shops and back twice a week then wonder why it doesn't work
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Fecking flat battery ...............newish battery alternator charging...........so must be a drain somewhere...... Banghead
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Fecking flat battery ...............newish battery alternator charging...........so must be a drain somewhere...... Banghead
Boot light's a favourite.
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Fecking flat battery ...............newish battery alternator charging...........so must be a drain somewhere...... Banghead
Boot light's a favourite.
No boot...... van-ish..........so no rear interior light ........
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Interior light?
Radio?
Is it possible to leave anything else on with the ignition switched off? rubschin:
You had anything new fitted that runs on this black magic stuff lately?
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Interior light?
Radio?
Is it possible to leave anything else on with the ignition switched off? rubschin:
You had anything new fitted that runs on this black magic stuff lately?
Interior light no.............stereo is wired to ignition....but the most obivous thing..... rubschin:
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Interior light?
Radio?
Is it possible to leave anything else on with the ignition switched off? rubschin:
You had anything new fitted that runs on this black magic stuff lately?
Interior light no.............stereo is wired to ignition....but the most obivous thing..... rubschin:
Is...WHAT?!
Left the piggin'lights on? rubschin:
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Interior light?
Radio?
Is it possible to leave anything else on with the ignition switched off? rubschin:
You had anything new fitted that runs on this black magic stuff lately?
Interior light no.............stereo is wired to ignition....but the most obivous thing..... rubschin:
Is...WHAT?!
Left the piggin'lights on? rubschin:
No.............I think it may be the stereo ..........or is it possible for the glow plugs to draw power rubschin:
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Nah. They only come on for a few seconds.
If they stayed on, they'd burn out fairly quick I'd have thought, but don't quote me like.
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Misty's hair straighteners...? rubschin:
Or the battery is just fucked...
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Misty's hair straighteners...? rubschin:
Or the battery is just fucked...
It is less than year old........ cussing:
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Misty's hair straighteners...? rubschin:
Or the battery is just fucked...
It is less than year old........ cussing:
Can still be fucked...
They don't last long here... noooo:
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Misty's hair straighteners...? rubschin:
Or the battery is just fucked...
It is less than year old........ cussing:
Warranty claim it is then. :thumbsup:
I assume you've still got the receip[t like, yes? whistle:
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Misty's hair straighteners...? rubschin:
Or the battery is just fucked...
It is less than year old........ cussing:
Warranty claim it is then. :thumbsup:
I assume you've still got the receip[t like, yes? whistle:
;D ;D this is Cyprus if he likes me no problem......if not forget it.......
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Misty's hair straighteners...? rubschin:
Or the battery is just fucked...
It is less than year old........ cussing:
Warranty claim it is then. :thumbsup:
I assume you've still got the receip[t like, yes? whistle:
;D ;D this is Cyprus if he likes me no problem......if not forget it.......
This wouldn't be from the battery shop that doesn't sell batteries by any chance would it? whistle:
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Misty's hair straighteners...? rubschin:
Or the battery is just fucked...
It is less than year old........ cussing:
Warranty claim it is then. :thumbsup:
I assume you've still got the receip[t like, yes? whistle:
;D ;D this is Cyprus if he likes me no problem......if not forget it.......
This wouldn't be from the battery shop that doesn't sell batteries by any chance would it? whistle:
oh noes I know places........ :thumbsup:
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Misty's hair straighteners...? rubschin:
Or the battery is just fucked...
It is less than year old........ cussing:
Can still be fucked...
Savile?
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Misty's hair straighteners...? rubschin:
Or the battery is just fucked...
It is less than year old........ cussing:
Can still be fucked...
Savile?
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happy001
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News: car has been released by the factory ~ delivery 26th Jan.
No News: nothing back regarding the "Stop-start fault"
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News: car has been released by the factory ~ delivery 26th Jan.
No News: nothing back regarding the "Stop-start fault"
Good News! Thumbs:
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News: car has been released by the factory ~ delivery 26th Jan.
No News: nothing back regarding the "Stop-start fault"
Good News! Thumbs:
Any news on the recall date.............. whistle:
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News: car has been released by the factory ~ delivery 26th Jan.
No News: nothing back regarding the "Stop-start fault"
Good News! Thumbs:
Any news on the recall date.............. whistle:
Jan 27th...?
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News: car has been released by the factory ~ delivery 26th Jan.
No News: nothing back regarding the "Stop-start fault"
18 bloody piggin' days! eeek:
Are they pushin' it all the way from the factory ffs?! evil:
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Are they pushin' it all the way from the factory ffs?! evil:
That's just what I said to the salesman (minus the ffs of course) confused:
He has no idea of the delivery process so I suggested that he find out (politely like)
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End of May is the latest update for my new car!!!!!!!
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No news on my car yet, apparently the paint job didn't go well so they are having to do it again. Seemingly their telephone skills are just as bad as they have not once yet been able to ring me and update me. They have had it at their garage since 18th December. noooo:
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No news on my car yet, apparently the paint job didn't go well so they are having to do it again. Seemingly their telephone skills are just as bad as they have not once yet been able to ring me and update me. They have had it at their garage since 18th December. noooo:
Did they write Tarmac instead of Bitmac rubschin:
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End of May is the latest update for my new car!!!!!!!
Bentley Continental then is it? whistle:
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Are they pushin' it all the way from the factory ffs?! evil:
That's just what I said to the salesman (minus the ffs of course) confused:
He has no idea of the delivery process so I suggested that he find out (politely like)
....and did he? rubschin:
I'd have used the ffs meself like btw, but there again, my manners are slightly suspect. evil:
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No news on my car yet, apparently the paint job didn't go well so they are having to do it again. Seemingly their telephone skills are just as bad as they have not once yet been able to ring me and update me. They have had it at their garage since 18th December. noooo:
Did they write Tarmac instead of Bitmac rubschin:
noooo:
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End of May is the latest update for my new car!!!!!!!
Bentley Continental then is it? whistle:
Not quite - a small BM.
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End of May is the latest update for my new car!!!!!!!
Bentley Continental then is it? whistle:
Not quite - a small BM.
One series?
Does it 'CLAIM' to have leather by any chance? rubschin:
It'd more than likely to be VINYL if so, albeit with a fancy name. ::)
. Be aware, 'cus it lasts 3 years before cracking up and splitting, and it's pure and utter shite.
BM are not alone in this latest industry scam/trick.
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End of May is the latest update for my new car!!!!!!!
Bentley Continental then is it? whistle:
Not quite - a small BM.
One series?
Does it 'CLAIM' to have leather by any chance? rubschin:
It'd more than likely to be VINYL if so, albeit with a fancy name. ::)
. Be aware, 'cus it lasts 3 years before cracking up and splitting, and it's pure and utter shite.
BM are not alone in this latest industry scam/trick.
Yes and yes.
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Have you asked the question "is it REALLY leather"?
What's the sales brochure say? rubschin:
Believe me, unless they've changed the material fairly recently, it really is utter crrap.
I generally only work on cars that are 2/3+ years old so haven't seen in a new one recently.
This crap material seems to start disintigrating on ALL manufacturers vehicles after 25k and or 3 years, so be warned.
Kia recently got into trouble under the Trades Description Act due to mis-describing it in their sales literature.
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Ey Al. You're not getting the M1 series are you? eeek: Drool:
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Ey Al. You're not getting the M1 series are you? eeek: Drool:
Unfortunately not! A verymiserly diesel.
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Ey Al. You're not getting the M1 series are you? eeek: Drool:
Unfortunately not! A verymiserly diesel.
Good choice matey.
Crackin' car.
I've driven one, albeit only 1/2 a mile from the front to the back of the stealers forecourt via the main road.
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Yeah - I borrowed one for a weekend for a test drive, like. Ride and handling are very good.
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End of May is the latest update for my new car!!!!!!!
Bentley Continental then is it? whistle:
Not quite - a small BM.
One series?
Does it 'CLAIM' to have leather by any chance? rubschin:
It'd more than likely to be VINYL if so, albeit with a fancy name. ::)
. Be aware, 'cus it lasts 3 years before cracking up and splitting, and it's pure and utter shite.
BM are not alone in this latest industry scam/trick.
Oi! cussing:
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End of May is the latest update for my new car!!!!!!!
Bentley Continental then is it? whistle:
Not quite - a small BM.
One series?
Does it 'CLAIM' to have leather by any chance? rubschin:
It'd more than likely to be VINYL if so, albeit with a fancy name. ::)
. Be aware, 'cus it lasts 3 years before cracking up and splitting, and it's pure and utter shite.
BM are not alone in this latest industry scam/trick.
Oi! cussing:
I was going do that joke............but waited for you...... :thumbsup:
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End of May is the latest update for my new car!!!!!!!
Bentley Continental then is it? whistle:
Not quite - a small BM.
One series?
Does it 'CLAIM' to have leather by any chance? rubschin:
It'd more than likely to be VINYL if so, albeit with a fancy name. ::)
. Be aware, 'cus it lasts 3 years before cracking up and splitting, and it's pure and utter shite.
BM are not alone in this latest industry scam/trick.
Oi! cussing:
I was going do that joke............but waited for you...... :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
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WHA'?
Shrugs:
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WHA'?
Shrugs:
He is BM ............you called beemers BM...................get it......... :thumbsup:
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WHA'?
Shrugs:
He is BM ............you called beemers BM...................get it......... :thumbsup:
Oh yes. Silly Billy aren't I?
Soz Beemer. redface:
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evil:
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Update,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,today is the day isn't it......... rubschin:
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Prolly baling it out noooo:
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Prolly baling it out noooo:
Chortle chortle. lol:
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Prolly baling it out noooo:
Chortle chortle. lol:
He'll need some chips with all that salt.... whistle:
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Prolly baling it out noooo:
Chortle chortle. lol:
He'll need some chips with all that salt.... whistle:
Yup. Babtism of salt. Nice. whistle:
Slightly less damaging then the first one though ey? lol:
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Update:
I've had a transcript of the email exchanges between the dealer and Ford progress. They are still saying that it's the Stop Start function that necessitated the recall. last message from them:
"The concern was not with the Start Stop Button but the Start Stop Function which is on all of the Eco-Boost B-Max vehicles.
When your vehicle is idling at a standstill, the engine automatically shuts down to save on fuel consumption. When you want to drive off, the engine immediately restarts."
Not what it says in the brochure.
Asked again for clarification.
Meanwhile, vehicle is still shown on tracking as 'compounded'
Banghead
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Update:
I've had a transcript of the email exchanges between the dealer and Ford progress. They are still saying that it's the Stop Start function that necessitated the recall. last message from them:
"The concern was not with the Start Stop Button but the Start Stop Function which is on all of the Eco-Boost B-Max vehicles.
When your vehicle is idling at a standstill, the engine automatically shuts down to save on fuel consumption. When you want to drive off, the engine immediately restarts."
Not what it says in the brochure.
Asked again for clarification.
Meanwhile, vehicle is still shown on tracking as 'compounded'
Banghead
noooo: refund time...........
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Update:
I've had a transcript of the email exchanges between the dealer and Ford progress. They are still saying that it's the Stop Start function that necessitated the recall. last message from them:
"The concern was not with the Start Stop Button but the Start Stop Function which is on all of the Eco-Boost B-Max vehicles.
When your vehicle is idling at a standstill, the engine automatically shuts down to save on fuel consumption. When you want to drive off, the engine immediately restarts."
Not what it says in the brochure.
Asked again for clarification.
Meanwhile, vehicle is still shown on tracking as 'compounded'
Banghead
Compounded piggin' WHERE though?
UK or abroad? Shrugs:
Must be nearing time to tell them to stuff it I'd have thought. rubschin:
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Update:
I've had a transcript of the email exchanges between the dealer and Ford progress. They are still saying that it's the Stop Start function that necessitated the recall. last message from them:
"The concern was not with the Start Stop Button but the Start Stop Function which is on all of the Eco-Boost B-Max vehicles.
When your vehicle is idling at a standstill, the engine automatically shuts down to save on fuel consumption. When you want to drive off, the engine immediately restarts."
Not what it says in the brochure.
Asked again for clarification.
Meanwhile, vehicle is still shown on tracking as 'compounded'
Banghead
Compounded piggin' WHERE though?
UK or abroad? Shrugs:
Must be nearing time to tell them to stuff it I'd have thought. rubschin:
Compound polish - to get the surface rust off like... Thumbs:
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I'm told it's in the UK.
As to telling them to stuff it, how exactly does that work in me getting a new car?
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Update:
I've had a transcript of the email exchanges between the dealer and Ford progress. They are still saying that it's the Stop Start function that necessitated the recall. last message from them:
"The concern was not with the Start Stop Button but the Start Stop Function which is on all of the Eco-Boost B-Max vehicles.
When your vehicle is idling at a standstill, the engine automatically shuts down to save on fuel consumption. When you want to drive off, the engine immediately restarts."
Not what it says in the brochure.
Asked again for clarification.
Meanwhile, vehicle is still shown on tracking as 'compounded'
Banghead
Compounded piggin' WHERE though?
UK or abroad? Shrugs:
Must be nearing time to tell them to stuff it I'd have thought. rubschin:
Compound polish - to get the surface rust off like... Thumbs:
lol: lol: lol:
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I'm told it's in the UK.
As to telling them to stuff it, how exactly does that work in me getting a new car?
It doesn't really, but don't you think it'd look ss so sweet as a talking point and unique feature mounted on yu wall like? :thumbsup:
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I'm told it's in the UK.
As to telling them to stuff it, how exactly does that work in me getting a new car?
It doesn't really, but don't you think it'd look ss so sweet as a talking point and unique feature mounted on yu wall like? :thumbsup:
drumroll: lol: lol: lol:
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evil:
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evil:
Oh lighten up yu grumpy owld buzzard. lol:
If it's in the UK, then all well and good. Tell 'em to send an employee or someone with a trailer to go and collect it from the compound if possible.
If it's still abroad though, well that's a different barrel of fish. rubschin:
Plenty of other ways and means of obtaining the car that you want.
These have got quite a good reputaion apparently:
http://www.broadspeed.com/ (http://www.broadspeed.com/)
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Ask for a free car till yours comes ...............then they will move their arse........
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Ask for a free car till yours comes ...............then they will move their arse........
+1 :thumbsup:
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Get a Megane.............. whistle: (they look nice in silver)
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Get a Megane.............. whistle: (they look nice in silver)
But the headlining rips so easily if you have high heels. noooo:
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noooo:
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noooo:
Oh but it does, believe me. Thumbs:
Be careful out there Miss D, be careful.
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Get a Megane.............. whistle: (they look nice in silver)
My ex's hubby has one of those. rubschin:
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rubschin: Popcorn:
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a.k.a. the stepfather from hell.
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Has his car got stiletto marks in the headlining? rubschin:
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How should I know? rubschin:
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Get a Megane.............. whistle: (they look nice in silver)
My ex's hubby has one of those. rubschin:
Confused.com .............. rubschin: eeek:
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Latest ETA ~ 16th February eeek:
BM could've built it quicker than Ford. whistle:
To cap it the central locking on my Fusion packed up yesterday. I'm thinking it's just the fuse so I'm nipping out to Halfords to get a replacement and try that first.
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Latest ETA ~ 16th February eeek:
BM could've built it quicker than Ford. whistle:
To cap it the central locking on my Fusion packed up yesterday. I'm thinking it's just the fuse so I'm nipping out to Halfords to get a replacement and try that first.
lol: lol: lol:
The Fusion knows.... scared2:
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Latest ETA ~ 16th February eeek:
BM could've built it quicker than Ford. whistle:
To cap it the central locking on my Fusion packed up yesterday. I'm thinking it's just the fuse so I'm nipping out to Halfords to get a replacement and try that first.
So it's still only an estimate? eeek:
This is shockingly bad you know, seriously.
What 'sweet noises' are the dealer making for you? rubschin:
If it is going to actually be here mid Feb, you may as well tell them to wait to register it for another 2 weeks beyond to take advantage of the 13 plate on 1/3
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It's at a compound in Dagenham. Due out on Wednesday.
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It's at a compound in Dagenham. Due out on Wednesday.
Have you bought it a birthday card?
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It's at a compound in Dagenham. Due out on Wednesday.
Did you send it a cake like...? ;)
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Sent it a get better and dry out soon card?
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Sent it a get better and dry out soon card?
Is this about Paul Gascoigne? rubschin:
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Sent it a get better and dry out soon card?
Is this about Paul Gascoigne? rubschin:
lol: lol:
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Sent it a get better and dry out soon card?
Is this about Paul Gascoigne? rubschin:
lol: lol:
Howdy apey, what brings you here at this time of the morning?
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Sent it a get better and dry out soon card?
Is this about Paul Gascoigne? rubschin:
lol: lol:
Howdy apey, what brings you here at this time of the morning?
Always about this time.......body clock shagged....... evil:
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Sent it a get better and dry out soon card?
Is this about Paul Gascoigne? rubschin:
lol: lol:
Howdy apey, what brings you here at this time of the morning?
Always about this time.......body clock shagged....... evil:
Know the feeling happy100 I'm not long back from work so am going to have another can and then try and sleep. Thing is, it's blowing a bloody gale here and all I can hear is the sound of wheelie bins being upended and whizzing down the road evil:
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Have a beer for me ..... :thumbsup:
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Have a beer for me ..... :thumbsup:
Twist my arm :thumbsup:
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lol: lol: lol:
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Hurrah!
It's arrived at the Dealers and I've sat in it.
Being prepped and I'm picking it up Tuesday afternoon.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs7.postimage.org%2Fkvhdovsfr%2FUncle_Morts_B_Max.jpg&hash=8325f7e41afe0a2c5a3502acb2879cabf30b9591) (http://postimage.org/image/kvhdovsfr/)
Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
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Hurrah!
It's arrived at the Dealers and I've sat in it.
Being prepped and I'm picking it up Tuesday afternoon.
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Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
Yay! Thumbs:
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Hurrah!
It's arrived at the Dealers and I've sat in it.
Being prepped and I'm picking it up Tuesday afternoon.
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Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
You could win the car bingo......... :thumbsup:
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FREE BAR cloud9:
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evil:
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Hurrah!
It's arrived at the Dealers and I've sat in it.
Being prepped and I'm picking it up Tuesday afternoon.
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Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
4 werking days to 'prep' a new car? eeek:
Why? Is it having a respray or summat? Shrugs:
At last anyway ey? :thumbsup:
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I don't know how long they spend prepping a car, I chose Tuesday afternoon as it suits me.
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I don't know how long they spend prepping a car, I chose Tuesday afternoon as it suits me.
Ahh, well in that case, I'll let you off. ;)
About 2 hours max btw.
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I don't know how long they spend prepping a car, I chose Tuesday afternoon as it suits me.
You have to go buy furry dice and one of those traffic light smelly things don't you Uncle...? Thumbs:
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Might just win this though you know, as IF this Mog I'm going to see today is ok, me and G Jnr will probably go and collect it tomozo or sunday.
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I don't know how long they spend prepping a car, I chose Tuesday afternoon as it suits me.
You have to go buy furry dice and one of those traffic light smelly things don't you Uncle...? Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
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I don't know how long they spend prepping a car, I chose Tuesday afternoon as it suits me.
You have to go buy furry dice and one of those traffic light smelly things don't you Uncle...? Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
Don't forget the stick-on white letters for the windscreen.
M O R T and V A C A N C Y
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Spank2: Spank2: Spank2: Spank2: Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:
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I don't know how long they spend prepping a car, I chose Tuesday afternoon as it suits me.
You have to go buy furry dice and one of those traffic light smelly things don't you Uncle...? Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
Don't forget the stick-on white letters for the windscreen.
M O R T and V A C A N T
Giving Nick a lift......... rubschin:
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cussing:
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I don't know how long they spend prepping a car, I chose Tuesday afternoon as it suits me.
You have to go buy furry dice and one of those traffic light smelly things don't you Uncle...? Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
Don't forget the stick-on white letters for the windscreen.
M O R T and V A C A N T
Giving Nick a lift......... rubschin:
happy001
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Hurrah!
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Hurrah!
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:thumbsup:
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Hurrah!
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We have a winner .......... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Nice! Thumbs:
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Not exactly a budding 'David Bailey' are you ey? noooo:
Do us some proper ones you owld grizzly wad. Banghead
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2280243/Millions-regret-buying-latest-car-Third-admit-purchasing-faulty-vehicle-say-didnt-research.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2280243/Millions-regret-buying-latest-car-Third-admit-purchasing-faulty-vehicle-say-didnt-research.html)
Uncle............ rubschin:
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Not me. I did my research and I'm well satisfied. :thumbsup:
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Not me. I did my research and I'm well satisfied. :thumbsup:
Well we're not satisfied with your ONE and CRAPPY snap so far. noooo:
Gerrit sorted you....and don't forget to blank out the number plate before posting them too. ;)
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Well that^^^ fell on deaf ears ey? ::)
Anyway.
You've had it a month now, so lets's be hearing a progress and road test report to compare it to the jerrrnulists opinions, yes? :thumbsup:
Young G Jnr's getting a new Ford today too btw. Same size engine as what's in yours iirc
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Pardon?
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Anyway:
Generally very pleased with the motor. It's well built, plenty of room inside but feels like a much smaller car. Driving position is comfortable and the dash and dials are well laid out (see pic). The sliding rear doors and lack of door pillars is a good idea, would have been real handy when the sprogs were tiny. Though it does mean all the doors are very heavy. Engine is tiny! (see pic) 3 cylinders and only 998cc ~ Maybe a bit underpowered but OK for the sort of motoring I do. I'm of to Oxford tomorrow so it'll a be a chance to see how it does on the motorway.
About the only thing that annoys me is that the rear gets very dirty, very quickly. Must be something to do with the airflow.
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Most excellent mini report that UM. :thumbsup:
I luv REAL life customerreports, not what jernalists are told to say, usually vie bungs from the mnanufacturers. ::)
G Jnr is just going now to pick his similar engined 3 pot 1.0 ecoboost Festa up.
He's all excited and looking forward to monster fuel economy too.
Had to paty EXTRA for white! Shocked:
Seems it's THE colour to have now according to statistics, whicm I think (cynically of course) may be the reason for the price hike.
He's very old thinking for a 20yr old! lol:
Most excellent however. cloud9:
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Anyway:
Generally very pleased with the motor. It's well built, plenty of room inside but feels like a much smaller car. Driving position is comfortable and the dash and dials are well laid out (see pic). The sliding rear doors and lack of door pillars is a good idea, would have been real handy when the sprogs were tiny. Though it does mean all the doors are very heavy. Engine is tiny! (see pic) 3 cylinders and only 998cc ~ Maybe a bit underpowered but OK for the sort of motoring I do. I'm of to Oxford tomorrow so it'll a be a chance to see how it does on the motorway.
About the only thing that annoys me is that the rear gets very dirty, very quickly. Must be something to do with the airflow.
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Excellent! Thumbs:
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Tell you summat UM. This new engine is the 'dogs' in'it? eeek:
Like a lickle sewing machine it is. lol:
Young G Jnr is well happy and very proud of his new car, and it really does look lovely both inside and out. Suits white too.
His mother kicked off at him for buying it, but I jumped straight in to his defence and told her to shut her beak, as he deserves it. evil:
He doesn't drink, smoke, pub or club it, he worls exceptionally hard for long hours sometimes too,getting in in the early hours, cleans after himself AND US around the house and garden, washes and polishes the fleet and is generally someone to be extremelly proud of...which I most certainly am. cloud9:
He told me last night that the 'puter said that he got over 70mpg driving it home btw! Shocked:
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Tell you summat UM. This new engine is the 'dogs' in'it? eeek:
Like a lickle sewing machine it is. lol:
Young G Jnr is well happy and very proud of his new car, and it really does look lovely both inside and out. Suits white too.
His mother kicked off at him for buying it, but I jumped straight in to his defence and told her to shut her beak, as he deserves it. evil:
He doesn't drink, smoke, pub or club it, he worls exceptionally hard for long hours sometimes too,getting in in the early hours, cleans after himself AND US around the house and garden, washes and polishes the fleet and is generally someone to be extremelly proud of...which I most certainly am. cloud9:
He told me last night that the 'puter said that he got over 70mpg driving it home btw! Shocked:
Top lad......... :thumbsup:
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3 cylinders. Anyone remember when so many went all noooo: over 5 cylinder Audis?
Still sounds a bit weird though
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3 cylinders. Anyone remember when so many went all noooo: over 5 cylinder Audis?
Still sounds a bit weird though
:thumbsup: my mate had one ....
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3 cylinders. Anyone remember when so many went all noooo: over 5 cylinder Audis?
Still sounds a bit weird though
Sounds like a V6...sort of. lol:
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3 cylinders. Anyone remember when so many went all noooo: over 5 cylinder Audis?
Still sounds a bit weird though
Sounds like a V6...sort of. lol:
Not arf? or even just arf?
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3 cylinders. Anyone remember when so many went all noooo: over 5 cylinder Audis?
Still sounds a bit weird though
On the 3 cylinder point, my brother had one of these:
1956 Saab 93 A (748cc 3-cylinder 2-stroke) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nis5P1EXX4#)
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3 cylinders. Anyone remember when so many went all noooo: over 5 cylinder Audis?
Still sounds a bit weird though
On the 3 cylinder point, my brother had one of these:
1956 Saab 93 A (748cc 3-cylinder 2-stroke) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nis5P1EXX4#)
Drool:
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3 cylinders. Anyone remember when so many went all noooo: over 5 cylinder Audis?
Still sounds a bit weird though
On the 3 cylinder point, my brother had one of these:
1956 Saab 93 A (748cc 3-cylinder 2-stroke) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nis5P1EXX4#)
Drool:
Drool: Drool:
So much style in those days. :thumbsup:
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3 cylinders. Anyone remember when so many went all noooo: over 5 cylinder Audis?
Still sounds a bit weird though
On the 3 cylinder point, my brother had one of these:
1956 Saab 93 A (748cc 3-cylinder 2-stroke) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nis5P1EXX4#)
Did quite well in "Monte" as I recall - however, they cost a fortune in oil to run and laid down their own smoke screen!
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. .On the 3 cylinder point, my brother had one of these:
1956 Saab 93 A (748cc 3-cylinder 2-stroke) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nis5P1EXX4#)
Ah SAAB. In memory of brands departed.
And wasn't Growler mentioning DAF earlier?
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. .On the 3 cylinder point, my brother had one of these:
1956 Saab 93 A (748cc 3-cylinder 2-stroke) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nis5P1EXX4#)
Ah SAAB. In memory of brands departed.
And wasn't Growler mentioning DAF earlier?
Indeed. cloud9:
I think the truck division is still going too. rubschin:
The gaffer of the garage I werked at on the pumps, did the Daily Mirror R.A.C. rally in a DAF back in 1977. :thumbsup:
Finished too it did! eeek:
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That brought back a long forgotten memory... One of me teachers at school had a DAF Variomatic
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Performed well on the motorways today :thumbsup:
'tis indeed a good little engine.
Shame the same couldn't be said about the motorways. Took me a total of six hours to do a round trip of about 150 miles. Average speed 25mph, average fuel consumption 31.5 mpg noooo:
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3 cylinders. Anyone remember when so many went all noooo: over 5 cylinder Audis?
Still sounds a bit weird though
On the 3 cylinder point, my brother had one of these:
1956 Saab 93 A (748cc 3-cylinder 2-stroke) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nis5P1EXX4#)
Drool:
Drool: Drool:
So much style in those days. :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
And imagine, that beautiful machine was all styled by a bloke with a big limp of clay and a slide rule - no computers or anything... worthy:
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3 cylinders. Anyone remember when so many went all noooo: over 5 cylinder Audis?
Still sounds a bit weird though
On the 3 cylinder point, my brother had one of these:
1956 Saab 93 A (748cc 3-cylinder 2-stroke) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nis5P1EXX4#)
Drool:
Drool: Drool:
So much style in those days. :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
And imagine, that beautiful machine was all styled by a bloke with a big limp of clay and a slide rule - no computers or anything... worthy:
Growler? rubschin: Not sure if he would like to be called limp though
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3 cylinders. Anyone remember when so many went all noooo: over 5 cylinder Audis?
Still sounds a bit weird though
On the 3 cylinder point, my brother had one of these:
1956 Saab 93 A (748cc 3-cylinder 2-stroke) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nis5P1EXX4#)
Drool:
Drool: Drool:
So much style in those days. :thumbsup:
Thumbs:
And imagine, that beautiful machine was all styled by a bloke with a big limp of clay and a slide rule - no computers or anything... worthy:
Yup. Or to put it another way, designed by Anna Log. cloud9:
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LUMP! Banghead
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Well that too, but mainly a furry oaf :thumbsup:
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Well that too, but mainly a furry oaf :thumbsup:
lol: lol: lol:
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Drove the young Bear cubs new mowta yesterday for the first time, same engine as what's in yours I presume UM (3 pot 1.0 ecotech 105bhp or summat), and I must say...WHATa peach! cloud9:
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Took the motor down to the dealers today ~ a "recall" for a realignment of a heater cable that might short out.
No problems, but it took me a while to get the driving position back to the way that suits me (being a bit on the short side like) Banghead
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Took the motor down to the dealers today ~ a "recall" for a realignment of a heater cable that might short out.
No problems, but it took me a while to get the driving position back to the way that suits me (being a bit on the short side like) Banghead
My car has fancy electric seats that "pair" with the keys, so when Mrs DS uses her key, it automatically moves seat and steering wheel to her preferred position.
All very well until I pick up her key to nip to the shop and get jammed under the dash and crushed against the wheel. redface:
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Took the motor down to the dealers today ~ a "recall" for a realignment of a heater cable that might short out.
No problems, but it took me a while to get the driving position back to the way that suits me (being a bit on the short side like) Banghead
My car has fancy electric seats that "pair" with the keys, so when Mrs DS uses her key, it automatically moves seat and steering wheel to her preferred position.
All very well until I pick up her key to nip to the shop and get jammed under the dash and crushed against the wheel. redface:
point:
Flash Fecker.
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Took the motor down to the dealers today ~ a "recall" for a realignment of a heater cable that might short out.
No problems, but it took me a while to get the driving position back to the way that suits me (being a bit on the short side like) Banghead
I feel your pain Uncle. I had the lads take and collect my car following repairs on Tuesday. Can I get the seat back in the right position... can I feck, me poor back cry: Course, had I spent me money on a posh car like Darwin instead of going to the bookies... sad32:
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Took the motor down to the dealers today ~ a "recall" for a realignment of a heater cable that might short out.
No problems, but it took me a while to get the driving position back to the way that suits me (being a bit on the short side like) Banghead
My car has fancy electric seats that "pair" with the keys, so when Mrs DS uses her key, it automatically moves seat and steering wheel to her preferred position.
All very well until I pick up her key to nip to the shop and get jammed under the dash and crushed against the wheel. redface:
eeek: Have you sacked the chauf showf driver rubschin:
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Took the motor down to the dealers today ~ a "recall" for a realignment of a heater cable that might short out.
No problems, but it took me a while to get the driving position back to the way that suits me (being a bit on the short side like) Banghead
My car has fancy electric seats that "pair" with the keys, so when Mrs DS uses her key, it automatically moves seat and steering wheel to her preferred position.
All very well until I pick up her key to nip to the shop and get jammed under the dash and crushed against the wheel. redface:
eeek: Have you sacked the chauf showf driver rubschin:
Oh no. I just like to keep my hand in.
(Awaits dairy farming quips)
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Can't believe it's been two years already like.
Just had it serviced and it feels and drives as well as it did on day one :thumbsup:
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Can't believe it's been two years already like.
Just had it serviced and it feels and drives as well as it did on day one :thumbsup:
Thumbs: Thumbs:
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What sort is it again? rubschin:
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Can't believe it's been two years already like.
Just had it serviced and it feels and drives as well as it did on day one :thumbsup:
Seems like only yesterday we were persuading you to retire early Uncle.... Thumbs:
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And now he has taken up bowling and everyfink :thumbsup:
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Can't believe it's been two years already like.
Just had it serviced and it feels and drives as well as it did on day one :thumbsup:
Seems like only yesterday we were persuading you to retire early Uncle.... Thumbs:
I know! that's over 4 years ago. Got lots of good advice and I'm glad I took it. :thumbsup:
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Can't believe it's been two years already like.
Just had it serviced and it feels and drives as well as it did on day one :thumbsup:
Seems like only yesterday we were persuading you to retire early Uncle.... Thumbs:
I know! that's over 4 years ago. Got lots of good advice and I'm glad I took it. :thumbsup:
cloud9:
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From professionals, not us ::)
If had taken our advice he would have been living on a park bench by now
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From professionals, not us ::)
If had taken our advice he would have been living on a park bench by now
;D
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From professionals, not us ::)
If had taken our advice he would have been living on a park bench by now
evil:
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From professionals, not us ::)
If had taken our advice he would have been living on a park bench by now
evil:
Lucky bugger, I used to dream of living on a park bench
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From professionals, not us ::)
If had taken our advice he would have been living on a park bench by now
evil:
Lucky bugger, I used to dream of living on a park bench
Don't start that noooo:
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From professionals, not us ::)
If had taken our advice he would have been living on a park bench by now
evil:
Lucky bugger, I used to dream of living on a park bench
Don't start that noooo:
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Just been rereading this thread; I wonder how Growler is these days.
Anyway, 8 years later, just had the old motor collected for a service/MOT. Still looks like new. Although I'm not allowed to drive at the moment (medical reasons) I'll probably keep it as it's not going to be worth much if I sell it. Low mileage, only did 399 miles since the last MOT; Lockdown and illness saw to that.
Tempus fugit noooo:
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Just been rereading this thread; I wonder how Growler is these days.
Anyway, 8 years later, just had the old motor collected for a service/MOT. Still looks like new. Although I'm not allowed to drive at the moment (medical reasons) I'll probably keep it as it's not going to be worth much if I sell it. Low mileage, only did 399 miles since the last MOT; Lockdown and illness saw to that.
Tempus fugit noooo:
Yarp, diesel lasts forever these days... noooo:
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Just been rereading this thread; I wonder how Growler is these days.
Anyway, 8 years later, just had the old motor collected for a service/MOT. Still looks like new. Although I'm not allowed to drive at the moment (medical reasons) I'll probably keep it as it's not going to be worth much if I sell it. Low mileage, only did 399 miles since the last MOT; Lockdown and illness saw to that.
Tempus fugit noooo:
noooo: noooo:
But Thumbs: to your logic for keeping it
As for Growler why not send him a PM and see what happens
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Just been rereading this thread; I wonder how Growler is these days.
Anyway, 8 years later, just had the old motor collected for a service/MOT. Still looks like new. Although I'm not allowed to drive at the moment (medical reasons) I'll probably keep it as it's not going to be worth much if I sell it. Low mileage, only did 399 miles since the last MOT; Lockdown and illness saw to that.
Tempus fugit noooo:
noooo: noooo:
But Thumbs: to your logic for keeping it
As for Growler why not send him a PM and see what happens
Growler hasn't logged-on for the 1,871 days since BusGate... noooo:
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Never mind, shame though.
Car just returned. Garage owner interested in buying it as his missus has mobility problems and with the siding door rear doors and no central pillar it's easy to get in and out of.
rubschin:
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Just been rereading this thread; I wonder how Growler is these days.
Anyway, 8 years later, just had the old motor collected for a service/MOT. Still looks like new. Although I'm not allowed to drive at the moment (medical reasons) I'll probably keep it as it's not going to be worth much if I sell it. Low mileage, only did 399 miles since the last MOT; Lockdown and illness saw to that.
Tempus fugit noooo:
noooo: noooo:
But Thumbs: to your logic for keeping it
As for Growler why not send him a PM and see what happens
Growler hasn't logged-on for the 1,871 days since BusGate... noooo:
I'd suggest asking Nick to get in touch to see how he is but I suspect he's suffering enough under the lockdown whistle:
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Just been rereading this thread; I wonder how Growler is these days.
Anyway, 8 years later, just had the old motor collected for a service/MOT. Still looks like new. Although I'm not allowed to drive at the moment (medical reasons) I'll probably keep it as it's not going to be worth much if I sell it. Low mileage, only did 399 miles since the last MOT; Lockdown and illness saw to that.
Tempus fugit noooo:
noooo: noooo:
But Thumbs: to your logic for keeping it
As for Growler why not send him a PM and see what happens
Growler hasn't logged-on for the 1,871 days since BusGate... noooo:
Ah but surely he gets an email whenever someone PM's him
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Never mind, shame though.
Car just returned. Garage owner interested in buying it as his missus has mobility problems and with the siding door rear doors and no central pillar it's easy to get in and out of.
rubschin:
An opportunity! Thumbs:
I'm thinking of selling Kia-Ora next year... She'll be 4, have 3 years manufacturer's warranty and 2 years MoT (plus some new tyres)...
Cars from the UK have become 'spensive post-Brexit so I reckon I could get a good price... rubschin:
I know I held onto the Shogun for too long (16 years)...
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I kept my Clio for 13 years ~ at the end it was virtually worthless.
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Never mind, shame though.
Car just returned. Garage owner interested in buying it as his missus has mobility problems and with the siding door rear doors and no central pillar it's easy to get in and out of.
rubschin:
An opportunity! Thumbs:
I'm thinking of selling Kia-Ora next year... She'll be 4, have 3 years manufacturer's warranty and 2 years MoT (plus some new tyres)...
Cars from the UK have become 'spensive post-Brexit so I reckon I could get a good price... rubschin:
I know I held onto the Shogun for too long (16 years)...
Yes, Brexit has fucked up so much whistle:
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Never mind, shame though.
Car just returned. Garage owner interested in buying it as his missus has mobility problems and with the siding door rear doors and no central pillar it's easy to get in and out of.
rubschin:
An opportunity! Thumbs:
I'm thinking of selling Kia-Ora next year... She'll be 4, have 3 years manufacturer's warranty and 2 years MoT (plus some new tyres)...
Cars from the UK have become 'spensive post-Brexit so I reckon I could get a good price... rubschin:
I know I held onto the Shogun for too long (16 years)...
Is there duty again....... rubschin:
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Never mind, shame though.
Car just returned. Garage owner interested in buying it as his missus has mobility problems and with the siding door rear doors and no central pillar it's easy to get in and out of.
rubschin:
An opportunity! Thumbs:
I'm thinking of selling Kia-Ora next year... She'll be 4, have 3 years manufacturer's warranty and 2 years MoT (plus some new tyres)...
Cars from the UK have become 'spensive post-Brexit so I reckon I could get a good price... rubschin:
I know I held onto the Shogun for too long (16 years)...
So what you got your eye on instead?
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Never mind, shame though.
Car just returned. Garage owner interested in buying it as his missus has mobility problems and with the siding door rear doors and no central pillar it's easy to get in and out of.
rubschin:
An opportunity! Thumbs:
I'm thinking of selling Kia-Ora next year... She'll be 4, have 3 years manufacturer's warranty and 2 years MoT (plus some new tyres)...
Cars from the UK have become 'spensive post-Brexit so I reckon I could get a good price... rubschin:
I know I held onto the Shogun for too long (16 years)...
So what you got your eye on instead?
Whatever LL tells him...... whistle:
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Never mind, shame though.
Car just returned. Garage owner interested in buying it as his missus has mobility problems and with the siding door rear doors and no central pillar it's easy to get in and out of.
rubschin:
An opportunity! Thumbs:
I'm thinking of selling Kia-Ora next year... She'll be 4, have 3 years manufacturer's warranty and 2 years MoT (plus some new tyres)...
Cars from the UK have become 'spensive post-Brexit so I reckon I could get a good price... rubschin:
I know I held onto the Shogun for too long (16 years)...
So what you got your eye on instead?
I've been very pleased with it, I'll prolly get another...
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Never mind, shame though.
Car just returned. Garage owner interested in buying it as his missus has mobility problems and with the siding door rear doors and no central pillar it's easy to get in and out of.
rubschin:
An opportunity! Thumbs:
I'm thinking of selling Kia-Ora next year... She'll be 4, have 3 years manufacturer's warranty and 2 years MoT (plus some new tyres)...
Cars from the UK have become 'spensive post-Brexit so I reckon I could get a good price... rubschin:
I know I held onto the Shogun for too long (16 years)...
So what you got your eye on instead?
I've been very pleased with it, I'll prolly get another...
:thumbsup:
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Never mind, shame though.
Car just returned. Garage owner interested in buying it as his missus has mobility problems and with the siding door rear doors and no central pillar it's easy to get in and out of.
rubschin:
An opportunity! Thumbs:
I'm thinking of selling Kia-Ora next year... She'll be 4, have 3 years manufacturer's warranty and 2 years MoT (plus some new tyres)...
Cars from the UK have become 'spensive post-Brexit so I reckon I could get a good price... rubschin:
I know I held onto the Shogun for too long (16 years)...
So what you got your eye on instead?
I've been very pleased with it, I'll prolly get another...
:thumbsup:
BM Thumbs: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/418244486106155
Mercedes cl 55 amg original upgrade engine 710hp..... eeek:
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Never mind, shame though.
Car just returned. Garage owner interested in buying it as his missus has mobility problems and with the siding door rear doors and no central pillar it's easy to get in and out of.
rubschin:
An opportunity! Thumbs:
I'm thinking of selling Kia-Ora next year... She'll be 4, have 3 years manufacturer's warranty and 2 years MoT (plus some new tyres)...
Cars from the UK have become 'spensive post-Brexit so I reckon I could get a good price... rubschin:
I know I held onto the Shogun for too long (16 years)...
So what you got your eye on instead?
I've been very pleased with it, I'll prolly get another...
:thumbsup:
BM Thumbs: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/418244486106155
Mercedes cl 55 amg original upgrade engine 710hp..... eeek:
Narp... noooo:
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Never mind, shame though.
Car just returned. Garage owner interested in buying it as his missus has mobility problems and with the siding door rear doors and no central pillar it's easy to get in and out of.
rubschin:
An opportunity! Thumbs:
I'm thinking of selling Kia-Ora next year... She'll be 4, have 3 years manufacturer's warranty and 2 years MoT (plus some new tyres)...
Cars from the UK have become 'spensive post-Brexit so I reckon I could get a good price... rubschin:
I know I held onto the Shogun for too long (16 years)...
So what you got your eye on instead?
I've been very pleased with it, I'll prolly get another...
:thumbsup:
BM Thumbs: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/418244486106155
Mercedes cl 55 amg original upgrade engine 710hp..... eeek:
Narp... noooo:
Road Tax...... rubschin:
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Just been rereading this thread; I wonder how Growler is these days.
Anyway, 8 years later, just had the old motor collected for a service/MOT. Still looks like new. Although I'm not allowed to drive at the moment (medical reasons) I'll probably keep it as it's not going to be worth much if I sell it. Low mileage, only did 399 miles since the last MOT; Lockdown and illness saw to that.
Tempus fugit noooo:
Two years later...
Car ten years old! Just taken away for a service and MOT. Still working fine (better than I, another hospital visit due Wednesday)
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:thumbsup: and fingers crossed for both its and your MOT
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Wot he said
Car must be low mileage. I recall you getting that. Has 10 years really passed?? eeek:
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Car hardly moved between the start of covid and mid 2022.
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Bloody hell, I can't believe it can be 10 years! eeek:
Mind you, KIA-Ora is nearly five! eeek:
Good health to you Uncle!
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My Merc is 6 and a half and still hasn't done 20,000 miles (19991). I used to do 25,000 miles a year
Just reinsured it on a very limited mileage basis.