***Motors Chat Thread*** Round 1

BUBBLE WRAP

Hal1 wrote: »

Ah shít, sigpo got to you.

Yup, but it was taking up half of somebody's computer screen.

Mister Jingles

Mister Jingles wrote: »

Would anybody consider 116k miles high for a 1999 1.6 Focus ? Don't know about the service history though.

On this again, anything to look out for with these ?

Jemmy

MugMugs wrote: »

I went to pay for Diesel earlier and my card bounced.

I had to ask for my payslip to be posted out as I was nowhere near the office and still no sign of it.

I'm growing very tired of this.

In fairness, the owner was quite understanding.

It's ridiculous I was understanding in the beginning thinking ah sure they said it will be fixed over the wknd. Then it was early the next wk now we are there they are saying end of this wk early next wk. I'm holding out hope!
I'm paid monthly & was suppose to be paid on 22nd June, still waiting & going to the UK on friday til monday It'll be my next f-ing payday before I get last months at this rate. I'm already owed money that I've been waiting for & I can't even get that/ now.



/Rant Over, from a very annoyed Jemmy

Hal1

Mister Jingles wrote: »

On this again, anything to look out for with these ?

There isn't alot that goes wrong with them, but there are some common faults that are easily fixable.

Have a look here for some common meachanical faults: http://fordfocusworld.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=74&hilit=common+focus+faults

Check the body panel gaps, particurly around the front end and wing for evidence of accident damage. Under the wing mirrors can rust due to chaffing when the doors are opened / closed. There is a fix but means removing to rectify it.

That's all I can remember for the moment.

L-M

i'd love a Euro R!

BUBBLE WRAP

Limerick man wrote: »

i'd love a Euro R!

Yup, Nice car.

fasttalkerchat

Mister Jingles wrote: »

On this again, anything to look out for with these ?

Friend has one. Speedo stops working every now and again but apart from this he has had no trouble.

jenizzle

Jem, I literally got my wages in the last half hour (showing on online banking), so yours might be there now too. If not, they're getting there. Big weight lifted off my shoulders as I was trying to figure out how much petrol I'd be using in Norway. Think petrol is about €1.90 a litre there :eek:

gollywog

jenizzle wrote: »

Jem, I literally got my wages in the last half hour (showing on online banking), so yours might be there now too. If not, they're getting there. Big weight lifted off my shoulders as I was trying to figure out how much petrol I'd be using in Norway. Think petrol is about €1.90 a litre there :eek:

Been in Norway a few years ago, beautiful country. But be prepared, the most ridiculously expensive country I've been in, for every single thing. Surprised petrol isn't nearer 3 euro tbh.

Atomic Pineapple

gollywog wrote: »

Been in Norway a few years ago, beautiful country. But be prepared, the most ridiculously expensive country I've been in, for every single thing. Surprised petrol isn't nearer 3 euro tbh.

Yeh colleague was there earlier this year and said it was ridiculously expensive! Food was rank too according to him! Pints were €8 for the cheap stuff!!!

gollywog

draffodx wrote: »

gollywog wrote: »

Been in Norway a few years ago, beautiful country. But be prepared, the most ridiculously expensive country I've been in, for every single thing. Surprised petrol isn't nearer 3 euro tbh.

Yeh colleague was there earlier this year and said it was ridiculously expensive! Food was rank too according to him! Pints were €8 for the cheap stuff!!!

Well it was 2006 when I went, but even then most pints worked out between 10-14 euro depending on what/where... Food isn't great and also around 20 for basically anything.... Even the supermarkets for frozen pizzas and cheap things are an absolute joke. I'm sure jenizzle knows this already but I'm just warning incase, cause you would get some shock!

Jemmy

jenizzle wrote: »

Jem, I literally got my wages in the last half hour (showing on online banking), so yours might be there now too. If not, they're getting there. Big weight lifted off my shoulders as I was trying to figure out how much petrol I'd be using in Norway. Think petrol is about €1.90 a litre there :eek:

Oh just checked, they have balanced out the debits but not the credits yet. Fingers crossed I just want to figure out whats there between car parts & labour costs, tax it, usual bills & crap. :rolleyes:

Think I need to win the lotto, just a small amount would do please, between 1-5k I'm not fussy!

jenizzle

gollywog wrote: »

Been in Norway a few years ago, beautiful country. But be prepared, the most ridiculously expensive country I've been in, for every single thing. Surprised petrol isn't nearer 3 euro tbh.

I am prepared! I'm going to Stockholm for a few days first, then going to Oslo before collecting a car to drive around for 5 days. My plan is to stock up on the free brekkie from my hotels and head out driving for the day. I'm also bringing vodka from the airport and more is being delivered for me Don't really need anything else :pac:

gollywog

jenizzle wrote: »

gollywog wrote: »

Been in Norway a few years ago, beautiful country. But be prepared, the most ridiculously expensive country I've been in, for every single thing. Surprised petrol isn't nearer 3 euro tbh.

I am prepared! I'm going to Stockholm for a few days first, then going to Oslo before collecting a car to drive around for 5 days. My plan is to stock up on the free brekkie from my hotels and head out driving for the day. I'm also bringing vodka from the airport and more is being delivered for me Don't really need anything else :pac:

Sensible! Your sorted so enjoy Oslo, its absolutely beautiful!

pred racer

jenizzle wrote: »

I am prepared! I'm going to Stockholm for a few days first, then going to Oslo before collecting a car to drive around for 5 days. My plan is to stock up on the free brekkie from my hotels and head out driving for the day. I'm also bringing vodka from the airport and more is being delivered for me Don't really need anything else :pac:

Free brekkie and vodka......all the major food groups covered there:p

Enjoy!

pred racer

pred racer wrote: »

Thats 2 crows that wont be able to **** on my car tomorrow;)

Its amazing how a shotgun can convince birds to fcuk off.
Ive been away but its time to re-establish the no - fly zone around my house.

Edit: make that 4...

Currently Ed 7 - crows 0

Crows are normally quite intelligent, shouldn't take much longer;)
Any sh1te on my car tomorrow, im gonna go rambo on em.

:cool:

Big Nasty

So I asked my woman would she like to go to the states for a week in Dec for her 40th birthday and do a bit of shopping for Christmas. She said it will cost too much money and in the same breath said I should consider getting rid of the 7er. Then I was told to paint the ceiling in the bathroom.

I'm not even married a year!

MugMugs

MCMLXXV wrote: »

So I asked my woman would she like to go to the states for a week in Dec for her 40th birthday and do a bit of shopping for Christmas. She said it will cost too much money and in the same breath said I should consider getting rid of the 7er. Then I was told to paint the ceiling in the bathroom.

I'm not even married a year!

A married man suddenly realising what marriage entails.

:rolleyes:

Eric Cartman

MCMLXXV wrote: »

So I asked my woman would she like to go to the states for a week in Dec for her 40th birthday and do a bit of shopping for Christmas. She said it will cost too much money and in the same breath said I should consider getting rid of the wife. Then I was told to paint the ceiling in the bathroom.

I'm not even married a year!

FYP , but if the 7er has to go, i might give it a home

ShadowHearth

MCMLXXV wrote: »

So I asked my woman would she like to go to the states for a week in Dec for her 40th birthday and do a bit of shopping for Christmas. She said it will cost too much money and in the same breath said I should consider getting rid of the 7er. Then I was told to paint the ceiling in the bathroom.

I'm not even married a year!

/hug

Sell the 7er and buy 740i

MugMugs

Jemmy wrote: »

Oh just checked, they have balanced out the debits but not the credits yet. Fingers crossed I just want to figure out whats there between car parts & labour costs, tax it, usual bills & crap. :rolleyes:

Think I need to win the lotto, just a small amount would do please, between 1-5k I'm not fussy!

Peeps on the UB thread are reporting 29th Pay Days sneaking through now.

Big Nasty

MugMugs wrote: »

A married man suddenly realising what marriage entails.

:rolleyes:

Eric Cartman wrote: »

FYP , but if the 7er has to go, i might give it a home

ShadowHearth wrote: »

/hug

Sell the 7er and buy 740i

Thanks for the sympathy lads but I think she was just having 'a moment' (probably had just checked the bank balance more likely).

Anyhow, all is good - the dinner is on and she went and got me a couple of beers while I was doing the painting!

She ain't so bad after all!

MugMugs

At least it was 7er and not "The other one" :P

Big Nasty

MugMugs wrote: »

At least it was 7er and not "The other one" :P

She wouldn't even dream of suggesting that! :eek:

Jemmy

MugMugs wrote: »

Peeps on the UB thread are reporting 29th Pay Days sneaking through now.

Cheers, just checked tho & still no sign :mad::(
Any sign of yours yet?

Drummerboy08

Jemmy wrote: »

Cheers, just checked tho & still no sign :mad::(
Any sign of yours yet?

If it makes you Ulster Bank Customers feel any better...................I got paid as normal this month.


:pac:

Jemmy

Drummerboy08 wrote: »

If it makes you Ulster Bank Customers feel any better...................I got paid as normal this month.


:pac:

Good for you :rolleyes:

MugMugs

Jemmy wrote: »

Cheers, just checked tho & still no sign :mad::(
Any sign of yours yet?

Nopes.

If it doesn't hit before the weekend I have a trip to the branch to withdraw money and a drive to Athlone to pay a very obliging garage owner !

Alanstrainor

Jemmy wrote: »

Cheers, just checked tho & still no sign :mad::(
Any sign of yours yet?

I know your pain:(

Feckin' Ulster bank!

Drummerboy08

Jemmy wrote: »

Good for you :rolleyes:

Ah now don't be nasty.....