Are there any kind souls left?

Sofiztikated

Good evening, Motors boardsies.

It's not long to my wedding now, 23rd Sep, 10 weeks. And I'm on the mooch for a favour. Basically, I'm looking for a kind soul, with a tasty motor to transport myself and 2 groomsmen from "De Mammies" to the hotel where we're having the cerimony.

It's just a trip of about 20 miles, max, and maybe a couple of photos.

I have herself sorted out with 2 Beetles, proper beetles 70's ones, and I'd love to have something tidy to turn up in. Modern, classic, I'm not fussy. I'd love a 67 Impala, but that's not happening.

The venue is in Cavan.

robbie_998

How much we talking ?

robbie_998

robbie_998 wrote: »

How much we talking ?

He hardly wants to go in a Civic :P

Mentioning fundage on a public forum would be less than wise due to the insurance implications should anything happen on the journey unless the car was registered as a PSV with the driver suitably licensed

Sofiztikated

Whatever your petrol costs are for the day, and my eternal gratitude.

Big Nasty

There are no generous kind souls in Cavan! :pac:

Would this be better suited to the Classic forum?

Sofiztikated

Doesn't necessarily have to be a classic, I'd be happy enough in a Maseratti Quattroporte.

I wouldn't be a poster in the Classics, but if one of the mods feels the need to move it, then so be it.

(For the record, there are generous people left down here, the use of the 2 beetles for the day is costing me petrol, and that's about it!)

robbie_998

RoverJames wrote: »

robbie_998 wrote: »

How much we talking ?

He hardly wants to go in a Civic :P

Mentioning fundage on a public forum would be less than wise due to the insurance implications should anything happen on the journey unless the car was registered as a PSV with the driver suitably licensed

I can get hold of a 05 Audi a4 if needs be

ottostreet

How about a black FTO? or a white Glanza lad? or a brand new Toyota Hiace?

TestTransmission

robbie_998 wrote: »

I can get hold of a 05 Audi a4 if needs be

Seriously?He said something tasty

Compton

ive got a 99 daewoo nubria u can have it for a tenner

robbie_998

TestTransmission wrote: »

robbie_998 wrote: »

I can get hold of a 05 Audi a4 if needs be

Seriously?He said something tasty

If you don't mind it in black and with a KE reg plate that is !

Or then again if you want a 07 red civic 5 door hatch with a KE reg again

20miles is nothing to be fair... I'd do it just for the day that's in it ... I wouldnt take anything for it

Tallon

robbie_998 wrote: »

How much we talking ?

You're not very up on what a 'favour' is are you?

OP, if I had anything decent, I would sort you out!

Sadly, all I can offer is a hatch corrolla, if you want to load the mother in law in the back!

Sofiztikated

robbie_998 wrote: »

I can get hold of a 05 Audi a4 if needs be

Thanks, but no. KE reg. Eeew. :P

ottostreet wrote: »

How about a black FTO? or a white Glanza lad? or a brand new Toyota Hiace?

How new is brand new?

shblob wrote: »

ive got a 99 daewoo nubria u can have it for a tenner

Eeeh, no.

mickdw

Many garages would help you out specially those that do rental cars as a sideline for not a huge amount of cash

Guy:Incognito

TestTransmission wrote: »

Seriously?He said something tasty

Could be worse. I thought the thread was about a Kia Soul for a minute.

Sofiztikated wrote: »

How new is brand new?



.

Does it matter? They're no less a Hiace regardless how new they are.

Unless of course your wearing a wife beater to the wedding. But then again, if you were youd most likely have your own Hiace.

TestTransmission

robbie_998 wrote: »

If you don't mind it in black and with a KE reg plate that is !

Or then again if you want a 07 red civic 5 door hatch with a KE reg again

20miles is nothing to be fair... I'd do it just for the day that's in it ... I wouldnt take anything for it

I can't tell if you're serious or not, that's scary

pburns

OK, I assume the OP is taking the piss? He doesn't expect a complete stranger with a 'classy' car to take a day out and travel to Cavan for this?

robbie_998

TestTransmission wrote: »

robbie_998 wrote: »

If you don't mind it in black and with a KE reg plate that is !

Or then again if you want a 07 red civic 5 door hatch with a KE reg again

20miles is nothing to be fair... I'd do it just for the day that's in it ... I wouldnt take anything for it

I can't tell if you're serious or not, that's scary

I'm serious .... But hey he already said no cos of a KE reg !

Eric Cartman

theres a lad in a lovely toyota carina whod be glad to help you out here

EPM

A motors thread without an Octavia mentioned...speaking of which...

robbie_998

EPM wrote: »

A motors thread without an Octavia mentioned...speaking of which...

i can get one too.... if you dont mind it being filled with taxi equipment :pac:

EPM

robbie_998 wrote: »

i can get one too.... if you dont mind it being filled with taxi equipment :pac:

Rich from the guy driving a Civic:D

robbie_998

EPM wrote: »

Rich from the guy driving a Civic:D

the civic is my one and only..... these are cars i can get of other people now that im fully comp insured and so on

couldnt drive them before cos i was never insured !

now the octavia wouldnt actually have the roof sign on top but will have a meter inside (turned off ofcourse) and so on

these are cars i can drive now because i have insurance.... and already have driven them !

also my civic is a lovely car... its my first car and first time insurance ... definitly beats a crappy 97 micra !

EPM

robbie_998 wrote: »

the civic is my one and only..... these are cars i can get of other people now that im fully comp insured and so on

couldnt drive them before cos i was never insured !

now the octavia wouldnt actually have the roof sign on top but will have a meter inside (turned off ofcourse) and so on

these are cars i can drive now because i have insurance.... and already have driven them !

also my civic is a lovely car... its my first car and first time insurance ... definitly beats a crappy 97 micra !

You ARE serious!

robbie_998

EPM wrote: »

You ARE serious!

yes... yes i am.

i was being rather nice giving the circumstances surrounding the event and will be happy to oblige

langdang

Class thread, loving the joke of a 05 Audi A4 as a classy wedding car. You'd be as classy turning up in the white jap import twin turbo Aristo that was in the dreamers thread a few days ago!

Sobanek

Is a 1997 BMW 728i in black good?

EPM

Sobanek wrote: »

Is a 1997 BMW 728i in black good?

Shined up I'd take it!

robbie_998

langdang wrote: »

Class thread, loving the joke of a 05 Audi A4 as a classy wedding car. You'd be as classy turning up in the white jap import twin turbo Aristo that was in the dreamers thread a few days ago!

why not a good car ?

langdang

Robbie, you are one dead pan joker, I salute you.

MetzgerMeister

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljPFZrRD3J8

I'm sorry, I had to

Compton

only classy if its the 1.9tdi.. some lift off her lad.

Sofiztikated

pburns wrote: »

OK, I assume the OP is taking the piss? He doesn't expect a complete stranger with a 'classy' car to take a day out and travel to Cavan for this?

If you don't ask, you'll never know.

No, I am not taking the piss, not everyone would do it, I know, but some would.

TestTransmission

langdang wrote: »

Robbie, you are one dead pan joker, I salute you.

Unfortunately,he's very very serious I think :pac:

robbie_998

TestTransmission wrote: »

Unfortunately,he's very very serious I think :pac:

What am i missing here ?


im not even trolling here if thats what y'all think :pac:

-Chris-

robbie_998 wrote: »

What am i missing here ?

Robbie, an 05 A4 is a fine car, and your Civic is nice too, but neither of them are tasty wedding cars.

They're just not.

ScouseMouse

Some wedding dresses can be quite wide so you need something big.

How about my Ford Transit Connect?

Its white, would match your dress, throw a mattress in the back, you could start your wedding night early.....

robbie_998

-Chris- wrote: »

Robbie, an 05 A4 is a fine car, and your Civic is nice too, but neither of them are tasty wedding cars.

They're just not.

i knew the civic wouldn't make it but i thought audi would be good

andyseadog

epic thread

-Chris-

robbie_998 wrote: »

i knew the civic wouldn't make it but i thought audi would be good

Nope.

And I'm not being a snob, my wedding car was a 5Dr Corsa, but for someone who's looking for a tasty wedding car, they're looking for something for a once-in-a-lifetime day - and that needs a once-in-a-lifetime car.
They're aiming for a car that they don't expect to own or drive in the normal circumstances, in their life.

For most people, an 05 A4 is obtainable (at some point). Things like very high spec large executive cars, supercars, classic cars are less likely to be owned by the average person.

-Corkie-

05 A8 would be ok but not an A4.

robbie_998

ahwell t'was worth a shot so


but for a really class car for a wedding i think most people here with classic cars would be afraid to take them out of the garden or warehouse and so on so im guessing OP should go to a company that specializes in this sort of thing ?

any way... best of luck !

pburns

Sofiztikated wrote: »

If you don't ask, you'll never know.

No, I am not taking the piss, not everyone would do it, I know, but some would.

I think that kind of 'blagging' takes a hard neck. Personally, I'd feel bad about accepting such a favour. Especially for such a big occasion, I'd rather pay than be under a compliment to a stranger. Family or close friends would be a different thing.

TylerIE

Sofiztikated wrote: »

Good evening, Motors boardsies.

It's not long to my wedding now, 23rd Sep, 10 weeks. And I'm on the mooch for a favour. Basically, I'm looking for a kind soul, with a tasty motor to transport myself and 2 groomsmen from "De Mammies" to the hotel where we're having the cerimony.

It's just a trip of about 20 miles, max, and maybe a couple of photos.

I have herself sorted out with 2 Beetles, proper beetles 70's ones, and I'd love to have something tidy to turn up in. Modern, classic, I'm not fussy. I'd love a 67 Impala, but that's not happening.

The venue is in Cavan.

If you go to any of the numerous heritage and vintage days that be on you could perhaps take your pick of vintage vehicles....

There are no IVETA affiliated events in your area in the immediate future, but the Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival may be an option - Moynalty is not far from Kells/Bailieboro/Kingscourt.

There are many people who do these circuits who would be delighted to have an excuse to go for a spin, but finding the right person may be the problem! If you have any acquaintances who are involved in these festivals they could probably hook you up.

When attending the Vintage Days they do expect to be well looked after in terms of tea/sandwiches etc... I'd respectfully suggest a bottle of spirits or a voucher (perhaps hotel restaurant) or something along with the petrol money and a thank you card afterwards.

Sofiztikated

-Corkie- wrote: »

05 A8 would be ok but not an A4.

Or a legitimate RS4. (Not an RS4 TDI)

Seriously though, Robbie, thanks for the offer of both cars, but as Chris said, I'm honestly after something that I don't or wouldn't have the use of every day.

I do understand that most people that have that type of car wouldn't be on for it, but as I said, it's worth a shot.

If I go to rent a car for the event, most places are looking over the €400 mark, and I just can't justify the expense for what is going to be 20 miles plus maybe a few photos.

Sofiztikated

pburns wrote: »

I think that kind of 'blagging' takes a hard neck. Personally, I'd feel bad about accepting such a favour. Especially for such a big occasion, I'd rather pay than be under a compliment to a stranger. Family or close friends would be a different thing.

Meh, a stranger is just a friend you haven't met (to paraphrase The Simpsons.)

A friend used to have a 69 Mustang, (which I would have jumped at in a heartbeat) but he traded in against a 80's Ford Crown Victoria (with full sheriff livery), and I just don't feel the love for it. Although, just after remembering his Supercharged 02 Mustang. Might give him a shout now. Other than that, my friends and family drive very mundane cars.

Suzie Sue

Sofiztikated wrote: »

If you don't ask, you'll never know.

No, I am not taking the piss, not everyone would do it, I know, but some would.

I hope your going to invite the provider of your free transport and their partner/friend to your wedding and put them up for the night in the hotel, it's the least you can do.

Sofiztikated

Sofiztikated wrote: »

Whatever your petrol costs are for the day, and my eternal gratitude.

RoverJames wrote: »

He hardly wants to go in a Civic :P

Mentioning fundage on a public forum would be less than wise due to the insurance implications should anything happen on the journey unless the car was registered as a PSV with the driver suitably licensed

Suzie Sue wrote: »

I hope your going to invite the provider of your free transport and their partner/friend to your wedding and put them up for the night in the hotel, it's the least you can do.

Honestly, let me sort out whatever reimbursement myself and the driver decide is appropriate. Doing what you suggest would cost me over €300, so there wouldn't be much difference in hiring a car for the day.

robbie_998

Suzie Sue wrote: »

€300 my arse. Not too big on return favours then. Intresting.

so your not gonna contribute anything positive to this thread ?

for some reason when you post the thread " Stingiest thing you've seen stingy people do" comes to mind

Suzie Sue

Suzie Sue wrote: »

He's the self confessed moocher, not me. If someone does me a big favour I like to return it, that's just me, old fashioned I guess.

I had the perfect car in mind for the OP less than an hour away, just thought I'd set him a little test first.

I think I have to agree, to be honest.

OP probably spent a fortune hiring out another car, on the dress, venue, church, photographer, etc. but then expects a stranger to pop along to chauffeur people around for free?


I don't think I'd jump at the chance, myself. Just my honest opinion.

Sofiztikated

Suzie Sue wrote: »

He's the self confessed moocher, not me. If someone does me a big favour I like to return it, that's just me, old fashioned I guess.

I had the perfect car in mind for the OP less than an hour away, just thought I'd set him a little test first.

Straight up, I'm looking for a favour.

I do have ways of returning favours, that I'm not willing to go into on a public forum. And I always return a favour.

But in all honesty, would you (or whoever you have in mind) really want to go to the actual wedding of stranger?

EDIT: That came out a LOT sleazier than I intended!