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And so it's time to say goodbye....

  • 05-10-2008 11:24pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭


    ...to another season !!

    Yep, the rare break in the weather meant I actually got to see the colour of the car today in it's glory.........just before a quick wash, and rolling it into the garage for the winter......... :(:(

    ...insurance transferred back to the 'ordinary car', and important things done.........like empty the CD changer (or we'll never remember where all those went, come December....).

    Pity the weather was so, so, ****e this year.....maybe next year, huh ??

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    Pics HERE

    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: 1,119 ✭✭✭mustang68


    I was thinking of putting the Mustang away for the winter, but just realised that the weather has never been drier!

    This is the new car season :)


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    I don't know about yours - but my car's waterproof!

    Might pop the hardtop on at some point, but winter driving ftw!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,837 ✭✭✭S.I.R


    its just cold... nothing like blasting around at 6 a.m on a sunday morning with nothing but green lightsand no traffic... heaters on full blast along with journey/genisis...


    something you cant do in the summer :)


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


    Oh, Oh, I agree the '5 is a hoot in crisp weather with the hood down, and heater on full blast !!

    But, hey, I'm not giving up - this one is staying on the road !

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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” 



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,119 ✭✭✭mustang68


    While we're on the subject of cold, does anyone know or can point to what increase in performance (high density air) can be expected with a decrease in incoming air temperature?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 757 ✭✭✭milod


    S.I.R wrote: »
    ...along with journey/genisis...


    something you cant do in the summer :)

    Well now playing journey/genesis is something I can't do any time... :D

    But yeah - autumn is the new summer...

    I'm keeping the 2002tii on the road right through winter...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    mustang68 wrote: »
    While we're on the subject of cold, does anyone know or can point to what increase in performance (high density air) can be expected with a decrease in incoming air temperature?
    Haha,you are getting very technical here!!i doubt there would be a very noticable difference?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 446 ✭✭Eric318


    Don't give up, use Waxoil and keep driving!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66,132 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    galwaytt wrote: »
    rolling it into the garage for the winter......... :(:(

    Why? :confused:

    The only reason I can possibly think of to store it in the garage is to save on motor tax. This though is a false economy as the car will depreciate heavier than it costs to tax anyway. And you aren't getting any joy out of it!


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


    unkel wrote: »
    Why? :confused:

    The only reason I can possibly think of to store it in the garage is to save on motor tax. This though is a false economy as the car will depreciate heavier than it costs to tax anyway. And you aren't getting any joy out of it!

    Correct - it is the tax.

    There's nothing 'false' about not spending Eur1300 for.........nothing - I disagree, the car won't depreciate more than that. Not using it this winter will allow me to try and get in a position to get a 996.

    As mentioned, I'm keeping the Tiptronic on the road - that's another Eur1300. And that's more than 3 times the insurance.........

    Eur 2600 p.a. for tax :eek: Sobering thought - and that's just those two......

    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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  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    galwaytt wrote: »
    Eur 2600 p.a. for tax :eek: Sobering thought - and that's just those two......
    Yikes - you do make a valid point.

    Classic tax ftw!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66,132 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    galwaytt wrote: »
    As mentioned, I'm keeping the Tiptronic on the road - that's another Eur1300.

    Ah, apologies. I didn't realise you had both of them taxed and running!


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


    Dades wrote: »
    Yikes - you do make a valid point.

    Classic tax ftw!

    Yes, well, I did try the 911 thing, and tbh.......it's just too......old. The 968 is modern enough, and classic enough, if you get my drift.....so can't complain too much.

    Actually, I can ! :D

    Unkel: 'fraid so, both taxed simultaneously - they're a bit too ticket-happy around here, and it's a small town.........too easy to get spotted w/no tax.......it's the wardens, more than the guards that'll do the ticket........that, and having a GTC neighbour.......be kind of pushing it/cheeky, really, not to.........

    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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