Post by: Nick on June 07, 2014, 02:52:25 PM
Mr Focus has been excellent :thumbsup: Economical, reliable (apart from the small fire) and whizzy on the motorway.
He has 5 doors which I don't really need as he and I are generally alone together, but I don't want to downsize to some little car. rubschin:
A Golf appeals, I had one a few years ago, and I like the look of the Honda Civic. Big Sis's petrol Civic drinks petrol like Miss D at the voddy noooo: though, so would have to be diesel.
So, prolly diesel, roomy to fit me in, reliable, enough toys but not so many that they go wrong all the time, handy for local trips and longer runs, and not silly money.
I keep my cars a long time and as I am 60 in Jan sad24: I reckon this one will see me out :thumbsup:
Any suggestions??
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 07, 2014, 03:05:02 PM
Post by: Nick on June 07, 2014, 03:07:33 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 07, 2014, 03:15:21 PM
Post by: Nick on June 07, 2014, 03:17:30 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 07, 2014, 03:18:55 PM
Post by: Nick on June 07, 2014, 03:19:32 PM
Post by: Steve on June 07, 2014, 03:49:00 PM
A Ford Focus TDCi is goodYep everybody rates Ford Focuses (is that Foci?) but if you want the same chassis but different body in a used car try the Mazda 3 (although sadly since 2013 they seem to have dropped the wonderfully bonkers MPS engine option and also the Ford chassis)
2 or 3 swing door cars are imho awful and should be banned from sale in the UK. There is not enough room to open the doors so they are always being banged against other cars. Their owners should pay doubled if not trebled road tax and then lightly shot.
Skodas are no longer a joke, some of the rental ones I've driven have been excellent.
Post by: apc2010 on June 07, 2014, 03:50:30 PM
Post by: Nick on June 07, 2014, 04:03:41 PM
Post by: apc2010 on June 07, 2014, 04:05:36 PM
Skodas are looking quite reasonable but a tad embarrassing redface:
Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on June 07, 2014, 04:07:07 PM
Skodas are looking quite reasonable but a tad embarrassing redface:The days when you'd be as embarrassed seen getting out of the back of a sheep as a Skoda are long gone.
Post by: apc2010 on June 07, 2014, 04:08:12 PM
Post by: Nick on June 07, 2014, 04:11:00 PM
Post by: Steve on June 07, 2014, 04:11:38 PM
Is it time for my heated rear window joke........ rubschin:oh yes please
Post by: apc2010 on June 07, 2014, 04:13:21 PM
Is it time for my heated rear window joke........ rubschin:oh yes please
Or the double the price of a skoda..... rubschin:
Post by: apc2010 on June 07, 2014, 04:22:49 PM
Is it time for my heated rear window joke........ rubschin:oh yes please
Or the double the price of a skoda..... rubschin:
To keep your harms warm in the winter.........
put a full tank of petrol in......... Thumbs:
Post by: apc2010 on June 07, 2014, 04:26:19 PM
Post by: Steve on June 07, 2014, 04:26:43 PM
lol: lol: lol:Is it time for my heated rear window joke........ rubschin:oh yes please
Or the double the price of a skoda..... rubschin:
To keep your harms warm in the winter.........
put a full tank of petrol in......... Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on June 07, 2014, 04:43:25 PM
Post by: Steve on June 07, 2014, 04:48:01 PM
My poor thread sad24: sad24:
OK then, back to serious. Have you tried the online What Car reviews? http://www.whatcar.com/ (http://www.whatcar.com/)
Post by: Nick on June 07, 2014, 04:49:27 PM
Post by: apc2010 on June 07, 2014, 04:54:13 PM
My poor thread sad24: sad24:
They were funny......... cussing:
Post by: Nick on June 07, 2014, 04:56:25 PM
My poor thread sad24: sad24:
They were funny in 1973......... cussing:
Post by: Steve on June 07, 2014, 05:05:03 PM
And they were on their 25th anniversary Affs thenMy poor thread sad24: sad24:
They were funny in 1973......... cussing:
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2014, 09:03:45 PM
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 08, 2014, 09:58:02 AM
Skodas are looking quite reasonable but a tad embarrassing redface:Skoda Yeti :thumbsup:
DIL has one, very impressive.
You will never get snowed in again.
Post by: Barman on June 08, 2014, 02:55:55 PM
Skodas are looking quite reasonable but a tad embarrassing redface:Skoda Yeti :thumbsup:
DIL has one, very impressive.
You will never get snowed in again.
It won car of the year or summat.... Thumbs:
We need Growler....
Post by: Nick on June 08, 2014, 02:57:47 PM
Post by: Barman on June 08, 2014, 02:59:06 PM
I had a look. It is an ugly beast noooo: I am inclining towards another Focus or praps an Astra. Citroens are cheap but French evil: Golfs remain overpriced
You are no oil painting yourself.... ::)
Post by: Nick on June 08, 2014, 03:00:27 PM
Post by: boogs on June 08, 2014, 03:07:38 PM
May be an option if you want something smaller than the Focus :thumbsup:
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 08, 2014, 03:09:31 PM
Skodas are looking quite reasonable but a tad embarrassing redface:Skoda Yeti :thumbsup:
DIL has one, very impressive.
You will never get snowed in again.
Surely by now you know better than to tempt fate by making a comment like that to Nick... noooo:
Post by: Nick on June 08, 2014, 03:17:08 PM
My daughter has just had a diesel Fiesta 1.6 I think rubschin: Nice car and all the toy's Thumbs:
May be an option if you want something smaller than the Focus :thumbsup:
A Fiesta is a gerl car ::)
Post by: boogs on June 08, 2014, 03:18:38 PM
My daughter has just had a diesel Fiesta 1.6 I think rubschin: Nice car and all the toy's Thumbs:
May be an option if you want something smaller than the Focus :thumbsup:
A Fiesta is a gerl car ::)
So ::) It will suit you angel1
Post by: Nick on June 08, 2014, 03:19:38 PM
Post by: boogs on June 08, 2014, 03:24:53 PM
cussing: cussing: cussing: evil:
kisss:
Post by: apc2010 on June 08, 2014, 05:24:14 PM
Post by: Baldy on June 08, 2014, 05:27:08 PM
Get a Moggy.......... Thumbs:
....and call it Jim. Thumbs:
Post by: Steve on June 08, 2014, 08:41:59 PM
My daughter has just had a diesel Fiesta 1.6 I think rubschin: Nice car and all the toy's Thumbs:
May be an option if you want something smaller than the Focus :thumbsup:
A Fiesta is a gerl car ::)
Not really but costs about the same as a same spec Focus.
Try looking at the Mercedes A45 hatchback.. V nice engine and 4WD for the snow.
;)
Post by: Barman on June 09, 2014, 06:13:24 AM
My daughter has just had a diesel Fiesta 1.6 I think rubschin: Nice car and all the toy's Thumbs:
May be an option if you want something smaller than the Focus :thumbsup:
A Fiesta is a gerl car ::)
I have an Fiesta! evil:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 09, 2014, 08:58:09 AM
Post by: Barman on June 09, 2014, 09:50:42 AM
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.ning.com%2Ffiles%2FChfDaL9hMyfd6Y1bLAKm6T83SEMCuFwMiVXa0UwR-QRO4NRMKY7G1ePWzH-wizWK6sbBXtEt8FTAC5sfpAEmQ1JdCQyHoAAP%2Fclowncar.jpg&hash=19391fb8327055a123419250c39984ee1fb3e176)
I'm surprised you of all people posted that! Shocked:
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 09, 2014, 10:00:18 AM
I am trying to overcome my fears scared2:
sad32:
Post by: Barman on June 09, 2014, 10:01:57 AM
I know
I am trying to overcome my fears scared2:
sad32:
Go and have a lie down.... happy100
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 09, 2014, 10:03:11 AM
Post by: Steve on June 09, 2014, 10:04:53 AM
Post by: Barman on June 09, 2014, 10:07:08 AM
I am all shakey like sad24:
happy100
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 09, 2014, 01:49:04 PM
My daughter has just had a diesel Fiesta 1.6 I think rubschin: Nice car and all the toy's Thumbs:
May be an option if you want something smaller than the Focus :thumbsup:
A Fiesta is a gerl car ::)
I have an Fiesta! evil:
Case proven Barmina whistle:
Post by: Nick on August 03, 2014, 05:52:40 PM
Post by: apc2010 on August 03, 2014, 05:54:37 PM
Getting quite excited about a Kia Cee'd rubschin: rubschin: rubschin:
A sierra for me.......... cloud9:
Post by: Nick on August 03, 2014, 05:59:28 PM
http://used.kia.co.uk/kia-pro-ceed/kia-pro-ceed--nottingham-201407015456745?postcode=NG3+5AS&link=%2Fsearch-results%3Fdistance%3D30%26page%3D2%26postcode%3DNG3%2B5AS (http://used.kia.co.uk/kia-pro-ceed/kia-pro-ceed--nottingham-201407015456745?postcode=NG3+5AS&link=%2Fsearch-results%3Fdistance%3D30%26page%3D2%26postcode%3DNG3%2B5AS)
Post by: apc2010 on August 03, 2014, 06:00:25 PM
Test drive on Wednesday. Good spec :thumbsup:
http://used.kia.co.uk/kia-pro-ceed/kia-pro-ceed--nottingham-201407015456745?postcode=NG3+5AS&link=%2Fsearch-results%3Fdistance%3D30%26page%3D2%26postcode%3DNG3%2B5AS (http://used.kia.co.uk/kia-pro-ceed/kia-pro-ceed--nottingham-201407015456745?postcode=NG3+5AS&link=%2Fsearch-results%3Fdistance%3D30%26page%3D2%26postcode%3DNG3%2B5AS)
Moving forward then......... whistle:
Post by: Nick on August 03, 2014, 06:01:09 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 03, 2014, 06:28:45 PM
Test drive on Wednesday. Good spec :thumbsup:
http://used.kia.co.uk/kia-pro-ceed/kia-pro-ceed--nottingham-201407015456745?postcode=NG3+5AS&link=%2Fsearch-results%3Fdistance%3D30%26page%3D2%26postcode%3DNG3%2B5AS (http://used.kia.co.uk/kia-pro-ceed/kia-pro-ceed--nottingham-201407015456745?postcode=NG3+5AS&link=%2Fsearch-results%3Fdistance%3D30%26page%3D2%26postcode%3DNG3%2B5AS)
Diesel... noooo: noooo: noooo:
Cancer emitting hateful heap of shite.
Post by: Nick on August 03, 2014, 06:30:12 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 03, 2014, 06:45:40 PM
I like diesels evil:
Then you are guilty of manslaughter. Diesel particulates are proven carcinogens and are probably responsible for more lung cancers than are blamed on smoking. But it is easier and less problematic to blame fags than to address the problems that would arise from sorting out all the heavy machinery/lorries/buses etc. that are diesel.
Remember all those Beagles that were forced to smoke 10's of thousands of fags to study lung cancer? Not one of them developed it. Not one. Then they realised the hounds were all breathing laboratory purified air, so they changed the supply to take in the air from the busy A road nearby and guess what...
Post by: Nick on August 03, 2014, 06:46:47 PM
OIC redface:
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 03, 2014, 06:52:30 PM
Sod the beagles, the old sierra still gives me 65 mp............
OIC redface:
I gave you manslaughter on the basis of your ignorance, but if you choose diesel knowing the facts then murder could be the charge...
Post by: Nick on August 03, 2014, 06:53:45 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 03, 2014, 06:56:25 PM
WHere are we on global warming here? whistle:
Diesels are better for Polar Bears than petrol engines :thumbsup:
Post by: Nick on August 03, 2014, 06:59:12 PM
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2014, 07:02:28 PM
Getting quite excited about a Kia Cee'd rubschin: rubschin: rubschin:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs28.postimg.org%2F8rz8shkfd%2F20121017_181121_pic_71919085.jpg&hash=bb9291d030a7448a9811e6d0a66afe1a31311f62) (http://postimg.org/image/8rz8shkfd/)
whistle:
Post by: Nick on August 03, 2014, 07:03:32 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 03, 2014, 07:04:10 PM
I spose with no ice caps they need vehicles with decent mpg to get after those fecking seals :thumbsup:
They have no thumbs and big paws, how would they turn the steering wheel? Mong... noooo:
Post by: Nick on August 03, 2014, 07:05:34 PM
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2014, 07:06:40 PM
I spose with no ice caps they need vehicles with decent mpg to get after those fecking seals :thumbsup:
They have no thumbs and big paws, how would they turn the steering wheel? Mong... noooo:
They hang on to those mints without any problems....
Post by: Nick on August 03, 2014, 07:07:37 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 03, 2014, 07:12:36 PM
Straight line to seal and foot on accelerator :thumbsup:
Their huge paws would press the brake simultaneuosly so they would sit there in a cloud of clutch smoke assuming they had actually managed to turn the key to start it and selected a gear. Honestly Nick, you haven't thought this through one iota...
Post by: Nick on August 03, 2014, 07:17:56 PM
Post by: Steve on August 03, 2014, 08:17:43 PM
lol: lol: lol:I spose with no ice caps they need vehicles with decent mpg to get after those fecking seals :thumbsup:
They have no thumbs and big paws, how would they turn the steering wheel? Mong... noooo:
They hang on to those mints without any problems....
Post by: Nick on August 04, 2014, 04:29:00 PM
Post by: Barman on August 04, 2014, 04:37:14 PM
Test drive on Wednesday :thumbsup:
scared2:
Post by: Steve on August 04, 2014, 05:07:43 PM
Test drive on Wednesday :thumbsup:With that 0 to 60 spec best start early or it'll be Thursday before you know if it can do 70
Post by: Nick on August 04, 2014, 05:09:22 PM
It is the last car I will ever own. Spec is OK and it is intended to see me out. Boy Racer I am not.
Post by: Barman on August 04, 2014, 05:34:20 PM
Test drive on Wednesday :thumbsup:With that 0 to 60 spec best start early or it'll be Thursday before you know if it can do 70
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Nick on August 04, 2014, 05:40:39 PM
Post by: Steve on August 04, 2014, 05:51:45 PM
evil: evil:
It is the last car I will ever own. Spec is OK and it is intended to see me out. Boy Racer I am not.
Fair enuf. But bet you have another car sometime
I'm no boy racer either but imho there is a real pleasure driving a car that effortlessly does what you want it to do.
Post by: Nick on August 04, 2014, 05:53:29 PM
Post by: Steve on August 04, 2014, 06:07:40 PM
Nah, with my habits and expenses I won't make 70. :thumbsup:Lets hope you're wrong
Post by: Nick on August 04, 2014, 06:12:59 PM
Post by: Steve on August 04, 2014, 06:15:51 PM
I know I won't. When I pop my clogs The Boy gets a mahoosive set up for life style payoff. I will have done my bit. I do not wish to go downhill and be found dead by some copper in me flat. WHo wants to volunteer to put the pillow over my face? :thumbsup:Ah but what if Kaye Forster comes calling . . .
Post by: Nick on August 04, 2014, 06:21:37 PM
Oh shit kleenex: kleenex:
Post by: Barman on August 04, 2014, 06:46:54 PM
Has LL crashed the owld Panjero recently? whistle:
Nope! cloud9:
Post by: Nick on August 04, 2014, 06:54:16 PM
Post by: Barman on August 04, 2014, 06:56:36 PM
Soon then ::)
yes... cry:
Post by: Nick on August 04, 2014, 06:58:24 PM
Post by: Barman on August 04, 2014, 07:00:09 PM
point: point: point: point:
At least she hasn't driven MeMi yet.... cloud9:
Post by: Nick on August 04, 2014, 07:10:03 PM
.
A bird just crapped on my head evil:
Post by: Barman on August 04, 2014, 07:35:53 PM
Or ever. if you have any sense
.
A bird just crapped on my head evil:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 05, 2014, 02:49:35 AM
evil: evil:
It is the last car I will ever own. Spec is OK and it is intended to see me out. Boy Racer I am not.
Crash test dummy you say.... rubschin:
Post by: Barman on August 05, 2014, 04:13:30 AM
evil: evil:
It is the last car I will ever own. Spec is OK and it is intended to see me out. Boy Racer I am not.
Crash test dummy you say.... rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on August 05, 2014, 02:58:45 PM
Remind me, what car do Top Gear use for their "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car" . . .
Post by: Barman on August 05, 2014, 03:14:01 PM
Kia Cee'd . . .
Remind me, what car do Top Gear use for their "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car" . . .
Thumbs:
Post by: Nick on August 05, 2014, 03:16:10 PM
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 05, 2014, 07:57:30 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 05, 2014, 10:20:49 PM
Kia Cee'd . . .
Remind me, what car do Top Gear use for their "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car" . . .
The Stig's embarrassing ginger great uncle you say... rubschin:
Post by: Nick on August 06, 2014, 11:49:01 AM
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 12, 2014, 04:22:10 PM
In all seriousness, they are bloody good cars and 100,000 mile/7 year warranty. Ideal for a ginger mongulant with hints of poofery :thumbsup:
That description on it's own narrows down Nick's search to one car...................................the Toyota Prius whistle:
Post by: apc2010 on December 13, 2014, 06:05:26 PM
Post by: Nick on December 13, 2014, 06:14:23 PM
Post by: apc2010 on December 13, 2014, 06:16:23 PM
Feb or March :thumbsup:
Nissan march....... rubschin:
Post by: Nick on December 13, 2014, 06:18:51 PM
Post by: Barman on December 13, 2014, 08:19:54 PM
Feb or March :thumbsup:
Nissan march....... rubschin:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs7.postimg.org%2F4djgu0btj%2FLEAF_burnt_2.jpg&hash=13d8dcd5507a277085b00a96e082386fb6c9e8f5) (http://postimg.org/image/4djgu0btj/)
rubschin:
Post by: Nick on February 01, 2015, 12:26:26 PM
Post by: Steve on February 01, 2015, 03:07:33 PM
Post by: Nick on February 01, 2015, 03:17:28 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 02, 2015, 01:55:10 PM
evil: evil: Jim is on good form and enjoying the A1 a lot :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Don't know why but this came to mind for some reason... rubschin:
http://youtu.be/abZlWqVeLzg (http://youtu.be/abZlWqVeLzg)
Post by: Barman on February 02, 2015, 01:57:25 PM
evil: evil: Jim is on good form and enjoying the A1 a lot :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Don't know why but this came to mind for some reason... rubschin:
http://youtu.be/abZlWqVeLzg (http://youtu.be/abZlWqVeLzg)
This always comes to my mind....
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs21.postimg.org%2F9kfu73pwz%2FClown_Car.jpg&hash=a54dd373f4eac8e9c479a7cd6f9a9cc8f1626e2a) (http://postimg.org/image/9kfu73pwz/)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 02, 2015, 02:05:27 PM
Post by: apc2010 on February 02, 2015, 03:05:54 PM
Thought that was Apey's car? rubschin:
cussing:
Post by: Nick on February 12, 2015, 12:48:18 PM
Might get his heater fixed in that case :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Post by: Steve on February 12, 2015, 01:17:00 PM
No new car needed cloud9: cloud9: Garage says Jim is good for another 100,000 miles cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9::thumbsup:
Might get his heater fixed in that case :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
do we need a Friends Not Departed thread?
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 12, 2015, 02:44:08 PM
Garage says Jim is good for another £100,000point:
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Post by: Barman on February 12, 2015, 02:45:27 PM
Garage says Jim is good for another £100,000point:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.minder.org%2Fgeorgecole%2Fgc_theend_speech.jpg&hash=72d87e32d753c5fe727b43eb4b7ad2fa64ea1818)
happy001
Post by: Nick on February 12, 2015, 05:11:48 PM
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 12, 2015, 05:19:34 PM
No new car needed cloud9: cloud9: Garage says Jim is good for another 100,000 miles cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Might get his heater fixed in that case :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
And when he next breaks down on the way to Scunthorpe something tells me the song on the radio will be...
http://youtu.be/tM0sTNtWDiI (http://youtu.be/tM0sTNtWDiI)
rubschin:
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2015, 05:34:22 PM
No new car needed cloud9: cloud9: Garage says Jim is good for another 100,000 miles cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Might get his heater fixed in that case :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
You're sure he didn't say 100,000 metres....? rubschin:
Post by: Nick on February 12, 2015, 05:46:25 PM
Jim is a diesel and has only done 110000 miles. Garage owner has same model and same age and says he aims to keep his for another 10 years. cloud9: cloud9: He calls Jim Jim now too cloud9: I think he secretly loves Jim too cloud9:
He is booked in for day surgery on March 3rd.
Only other fault was a split wiper blade cloud9:
Post by: apc2010 on February 12, 2015, 06:44:12 PM
He was suffering from corroded brake pipes. Replacement cost (inc labour) is £162 cloud9: cloud9:
Jim is a diesel and has only done 110000 miles. Garage owner has same model and same age and says he aims to keep his for another 10 years. cloud9: cloud9: He calls Jim Jim now too cloud9: I think he secretly loves Jim too cloud9:
He is booked in for day surgery on March 3rd.
Only other fault was a split wiper blade cloud9:
Clown car......... Thumbs:
Post by: Baldy on February 13, 2015, 10:08:05 AM
"Every fool that comes here gets new wiper blades, they cost me about 10 pence per blade....that pays for my apartment and air fares to Cyprus."
point:
Post by: Nick on March 02, 2015, 03:58:26 PM
Post by: apc2010 on March 02, 2015, 03:59:52 PM
Dropped Jim off at the car hospital earlier. They are operating at 8.30 sad24: sad24: They reckon he will be well enough to go to Scunny by about 4.00 scared2: scared2:
I hope you moved enough cash today....... noooo:
Post by: Nick on March 02, 2015, 04:04:54 PM
He will be like a new Jim cloud9:
I took him for a Bulgarian valet today too so he is all shiny and fresh, like cloud9:
Post by: Steve on March 02, 2015, 07:30:51 PM
No need cloud9: Service and MOT is about £150 and the brake pipe total replacement is a mere £162 cloud9::thumbsup:
He will be like a new Jim cloud9:
I took him for a Bulgarian valet today too so he is all shiny and fresh, like cloud9:
we await news of his Op with baited breath (and many obvious jokes)