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14-06-2010 1:05pm

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crashoveroid

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Hi All

Just interested to see what people drive when they are not on the bike or how many of us don't drive.

I have a BMW 530D Tourer.

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#2 14-06-2010 1:09pm
CheGuedara

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Recently picked up a Honda Accord Tourer (biggest bike accessory ever!)

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#3 14-06-2010 1:09pm
morninwood

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I don't drive. Waaaay too dangerous with all them cycle maniacs out on the roads.

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#4 14-06-2010 1:11pm
iregk

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Toyota Avensis for me.

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#5 14-06-2010 1:12pm
Beasty

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Volvo XC90 - can comfortably fit a couple of bikes in the back without removing wheels - (a bit of a tight fit to get the 4 kids in at the same time though!)

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#6 14-06-2010 1:14pm
Karma

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A Lancia Dedra 2.0ie & the broom wagon- Fiat Multipa1.6sx 4 bikes and 6 bikes

will mention the accord tourer to my honda fanatic mate. nice car

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#7 14-06-2010 1:17pm
Morgan

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Volkswagen Caddy. Can fit a lot in...

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#8 14-06-2010 1:22pm
Danbo!

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Mkiv Golf, bike goes in no problem with seats folded, or wheels off with seats not folded.

Costs me €333 in 'road' tax too, for the record.

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#9 14-06-2010 1:23pm
sweetswing

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Jaguar xj8 "v8":D

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#10 14-06-2010 1:25pm
Chips Lovell

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Range Rover. It's handy for dropping the kids to school.

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#11 14-06-2010 1:25pm
DirkVoodoo

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I have a few cars at my disposal, only one of them is "mine" but my two younger brothers use it. If I can avoid driving, I do. Cycling is much more fun, no worries about parking!

EDIT: Just realised I forgot to mention the car - Fiat Punto, sporting, bright blue. Typical fiat build, dodgy clutch, awful power steering but it's actually a lot of fun to drive and goes well when you rev it hard. Plus, it's italian!

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#12 14-06-2010 1:28pm
Vélo

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I've a Mitsy Lancer

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#13 14-06-2010 1:31pm
Caroline_ie

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I have a Peugeot 107 ... but I don't use it often... it's also my biggest bike accessory.
You can fit 3 bikes inside it!...

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#14 14-06-2010 1:34pm
DirkVoodoo

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Caroline_ie wrote: »

I have a Peugeot 107 ... but I don't use it often... it's also my biggest bike accessory.
You can fit 3 bikes inside it!...

Funny little french thing, that car was surprisingly roomy though.

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#15 14-06-2010 1:37pm
Caroline_ie

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DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Funny little french thing

Just like moi ...

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#16 14-06-2010 1:39pm
DirkVoodoo

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Exactly

My car is quite like me too: looks faster than it is!

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#17 14-06-2010 1:39pm
cdaly_

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One or other of

depending on season.

1990 Saab 900 convertible 'summer car' for cruising.
1992 Saab 900 turbo 'winter car' for playing with the traffic (like my mother used to tell me)...

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#18 14-06-2010 1:49pm
el tel

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mine just after a good wash & polish

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#19 14-06-2010 2:17pm
Repolho

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Ford Focus Ghia Hatchback (mk II) 1.6 TDCi.

I've been trying to find out the best way of transporting bikes in it without having to use the rack or take off the back wheel!

So far the best fit seems to be 2 bikes across the back seat with the front wheels off. Ideally would like to be able to fit bikes in the boot leaving all the passenger seats free. Anyone else with this car that has a better way?

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#20 14-06-2010 2:30pm
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#21 14-06-2010 2:41pm
thebouldwhacker

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I have one of these....(fits two bikes in the back seat)

And one of these.....THE ultimate bike accessory:D
(not exact model but same idea)

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#22 14-06-2010 2:43pm
Doctor Bob

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You can put me squarely in the 'don't drive' camp.

If I ever learn, it'll be a Rover P5B all the way. Move up in the bed there Queenie!

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#23 14-06-2010 2:48pm
cdaly_

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dave2pvd wrote: »

Ah yes, summer hols coming up. 5 bikes to bring along with roofbox. Two bikes on top, 3 on a boot rack. Nothing like driving a holiday hedgehog across France...

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#24 14-06-2010 2:50pm
ednwireland

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knackered 98 nissan primera with the paint coming off - it triples in value when i put the bike on the roof rack

My weather
https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F

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#25 14-06-2010 2:55pm
Caroline_ie

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My ultimate car/van would be a VW camper ...

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#26 14-06-2010 2:56pm
kennyb3

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Kona will not be happy with what i drive (http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=65879290#post65879290).

Seriously thugh its costing me an arm and a leg between service, tyres, tax and insurance. i ll prob get rid of it soon. A luxury i can no longer afford.

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#27 14-06-2010 3:48pm
CheGuedara

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Caroline_ie wrote: »

My ultimate car/van would be a VW camper ...

Seen one for sale in Kerry over the weekend actually

(does posting on this forum mean you automatically encourage everyone to buy everything?!)

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#28 14-06-2010 4:01pm
The tax man

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Mk IV Seat Ibiza and a Ford Transit.

I reckon Caroline bought her 107 from Doctor Who.

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#29 14-06-2010 4:03pm
Caroline_ie

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The tax man wrote: »

I reckon Caroline bought her 107 from Doctor Who.

I have small bikes.

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#30 14-06-2010 4:59pm
Dubba

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My 350z

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#31 14-06-2010 5:18pm
tomasrojo

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I don't drive. I have a full driving licence, which I use purely as a form of ID. I'm not sure I can still drive, as I haven't driven in six or seven years and that was just for an evening.

Maybe it's something you don't forget once you've learnt it. Like learning to ... well, you know.

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