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  • 22-10-2007 11:19pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭


    :D

    Ok, been battling with the new smaller car vs the bigger older car thing for the last few weeks, and finally came to a conclusion, found the right car.

    Last Thursday, up at 4 am, train to Dub, Luas across, Dart to location. See, smell, drive.............oooh, I just love 'retail therapy' :D (see girls, we know how to do it too;) )
    Didn't respond right then, needed to talk to the SO, and make sure it was exactly what I wanted - it ticked all bar one box, but buying secondhand sometimes that's as good as it gets........
    Dart back to Connolly, Luas to Heuston, Irish Rail back West..........mmm

    Friday, phoned garage, did the deal, lunchtime transferred the money, arranged insurance.
    Sat, up at 6, train East at 7 to Heuston, Luas to Connolly.......and, yes, Dart Connolly - Howth. See, try, buy.

    Car came with a complete set of 4 spare alloys c/w tyres, so took some judicious packing to get them all in, but I did.

    Then, fill her up with go-go juice, tootle across the M50 to the Mad Cow - frick me, they ain't joking - quick visit to Bikeworld, and an attempt to visit Dublin H-D, but no parking (are they for real???), meant I didn't even get out of the car...........and set the nose for All Points West.

    Home by 5. Life is good, car pinging nicely in the drive. I am Happy Bunny.

    Oh, I'm sorry.........did I not tell what it was ?? Tut Tut, silly me....:rolleyes:












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    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Is that a spoiler on the back I see? Congrats and enjoy nice buy. Where do the kids go? :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    Brilliant story, and a cracking car GalwayTT, we must really have a boards car meetup in the new year, and if we do, I'd say your new baby will have some admirers. I'll be first to drool over it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Well done!:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,183 ✭✭✭Fey!


    Nice! Enjoy.


  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional North East Moderators Posts: 10,878 Mod ✭✭✭✭PauloMN


    Lovely motor. :)

    I'm still trying to work out how you got 4 spare alloys home in it though!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭MercMad


    Yeah nice........................enjoy !

    Post up some more photos please !


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 146 ✭✭CarLover


    That's an absolutely stunning motor...well done!!!


  • Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 41,224 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    nice one!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    PauloMN wrote: »
    Lovely motor. :)

    I'm still trying to work out how you got 4 spare alloys home in it though!

    not as hard as you think....... :D

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,328 ✭✭✭kdevitt


    Nice car , enjoy - somehow I thought you had an aversion to 80's style interiors though?? :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 766 ✭✭✭mkdon05


    galwaytt wrote: »
    not as hard as you think....... :D


    I thought cars usually run on 4 wheels:D:D

    Sweet motor!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Dodgy Geezer...Nice Motor:D well wear with it, Galwaytt. Imterior looks fantastic.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    kdevitt wrote: »
    Nice car , enjoy - somehow I thought you had an aversion to 80's style interiors though?? :D


    yes indeedy, but one does what one can :rolleyes: - at least leather is standard in this not like that OTHER brand......;)...........Alfa GT is just too new for , and too far to go on depreciation yet.........but will try one, later.........

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66,120 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Sweet! How much did it set you back?

    I'll try and convince myself I need one too :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 651 ✭✭✭eire1


    Nice car, I'm so jealous!!!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 19,986 ✭✭✭✭mikemac


    Lovely car and you do have a very good way with words. Well written post.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,752 ✭✭✭cyrusdvirus


    ned78 wrote: »
    Brilliant story, and a cracking car GalwayTT, we must really have a boards car meetup in the new year, and if we do, I'd say your new baby will have some admirers. I'll be first to drool over it!

    Must make sure i don't go to that one...i'd say my poor mundano will be like a crow in the middle of a flock of peacocks!! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,321 ✭✭✭MarkN


    Nice one. Smashing looking car.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,023 ✭✭✭Barr


    Nice motor , although I dont know if id be brave enough to drive a purple car:D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Barr wrote: »
    Nice motor , although I dont know if id be brave enough to drive a purple car:D


    ...that's exactly how I feel about grey - sorry, "silver" :rolleyes: - cars .....:D

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭MercMad


    I had a purple car once......................drew lots of positive comments from male and female and I loved it !

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,863 ✭✭✭RobAMerc


    Barr wrote: »
    Nice motor , although I dont know if id be brave enough to drive a purple car:D

    thats just sad !

    So men can't drive :

    yellow cars, pink cars, any convertibles, most small cars and now purple cars?

    What would you think if you saw a guy driving a purple MPV jammed to the the doors with wife chizlers and a mut? "That guy's obviously gay look at the colour of that car he's driving" :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭pburns


    That's a class car!

    The 944/968 was quickly forgotten but is still renowned as one of the best handling cars of all time.

    Plus it combined 'hot-hatch' versatility in a 'semi'-supercar package.

    I prefer these to the 911-wannabe Boxter...


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