***Motors Chat Thread*** Round 1

E39MSport

robbie_998 wrote: »

I didn't do that part oday, twas further down


Walking through Dublin city now and just got passed by one of those Viking boat car things...


I want one .....

The 'Duck'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DUKW

MetzgerMeister

E39MSport wrote: »

The 'Duck'

CianRyan

Quazzie wrote: »

That list of cars is for a totally different market than what the A4 was made for. For a start, none of the cars on your list are Diesel. None of them would be as cheap to insure, tax or maintain as the Audi. There are many cars that can be compared favourably against the Audi but none of them are on your list unfortunately

They're very different but I'd still rather them over an A4.

If you really want to go Diesel and buy a Mazda 6 2.2L.

dgt

pred racer wrote: »

Thanks man, never thought of that..........

If it was easy, i wouldnt have to ask here would I?

I reckon ill have to look on the continent to get one.
Any german speakers on here ( waves at MetzgerMeister) fancy having a look for me:D

Theres a garage not too far away from me that had a load of old Opels (O Neils) I'll put a link up on maps when I'm at a computer. Cars are now hidden round the back of the place.

Whats the crack on the Slane to Collon road with wires running across the road and cameras on poles?

Jemmy

There is some amount of room in the back of an Integra, just moved my whole life in the ITR & an ix35 :eek:



The hunt is on for a new home!

Now I'm back home for a few days should be able to get a few of the little jobs done on the car, full set of Teng tools in the garage! Gotta love ex panel beater Daddys







Oh god that's very depressing when I read that first part back

barura

So I moved out, got the internet at long last and got another car.

Its another Polo, but this one should be the last.

What'd I miss anyways?

randy hickey

Randy Hickey would like to announce that, following his recent painful separation from his beloved Lexus Gs300, he is now ( as of last night ) embarking on a new relationship - not with a Mondeo or an Avensis :eek: , but with a rather sexy Honda Accord CDTi.


I think I'm in love again........:D

Nissan doctor

CianRyan wrote: »

They're very different but I'd still rather them over an A4.

If you really want to go Diesel and buy a Mazda 6 2.2L.

The build quality and specs of the last 2 generations of Nissan Skyline are easily comparable to any A4 or similar.

Quazzie

CianRyan wrote: »

They're very different but I'd still rather them over an A4.

If you really want to go Diesel and buy a Mazda 6 2.2L.

And you wouldn't be wrong to want any of the cars on your list over the A4 but that just means you're not the market that the A4 was intended for. For a better comparison would you take the cars on your list over a S4?

Nissan doctor wrote: »

The build quality and specs of the last 2 generations of Nissan Skyline are easily comparable to any A4 or similar.

I was more referring to the market which the A4 is aimed at, rather than the build quality/overall quality.

Nissan doctor

Quazzie wrote: »

And you wouldn't be wrong to want any of the cars on your list over the A4 but that just means you're not the market that the A4 was intended for. For a better comparison would you take the cars on your list over a S4?


I was more referring to the market which the A4 is aimed at, rather than the build quality/overall quality.

All the cars that were listed are not performance cars so I don't see a comparison to an S4. They have performance versions yes, but the cars mentioned are all designed and sold as mid size 4 door saloons. They don't compete with the A4 in Europe but in the US and Asia some of them do.

So my water pump has begun to fail on my 318is. Driving home from work yesterday i noticed a squealing noise which worried me, by the time i got home a horrible grumbling noise had developed. But temps were fine.

Getting it replaced today. Thank god i noticed something was up before it completely went. Last thing i need is to be paying for another HG failure.

I'm at 91,000 miles so around the normal water pump life expectancy.

Quazzie

Nissan doctor wrote: »

All the cars that were listed are not performance cars so I don't see a comparison to an S4. They have performance versions yes, but the cars mentioned are all designed and sold as mid size 4 door saloons. They don't compete with the A4 in Europe but in the US and Asia some of them do.

This is the list that was posted.

Honda Accord Euro R, Mazda 6 MPS, Toyota Chaser, Nissan Skyline.

They are performance versions of the cars that they are. I'll start with the first. He stated a EuroR Accord, not an ordinary 2.0 iVTec, but a K20 EuroR. How does this compare to a 1.9 TDi A4?
Secondly he named a Mazda 6 MPS. Again its the performance Mazda. Its a 2.3 Turbocharged petrol, again hardly comparable to a 1.9TDI or even a 2.0 FSi for that matter.
Then he named a Toyota Chaser which I'm not overly familiar with but again its classed as a performance car, and hardly comparable to a 1.9TDi.
Then we have the Skyline. Since you're the Nissan Doctor I'll let you figure out for yourself why that one isn't in the same market.

Nissan doctor

Quazzie wrote: »

This is the list that was posted.


They are performance versions of the cars that they are. I'll start with the first. He stated a EuroR Accord, not an ordinary 2.0 iVTec, but a K20 EuroR. How does this compare to a 1.9 TDi A4?
Secondly he named a Mazda 6 MPS. Again its the performance Mazda. Its a 2.3 Turbocharged petrol, again hardly comparable to a 1.9TDI or even a 2.0 FSi for that matter.
Then he named a Toyota Chaser which I'm not overly familiar with but again its classed as a performance car, and hardly comparable to a 1.9TDi.
Then we have the Skyline. Since you're the Nissan Doctor I'll let you figure out for yourself why that one isn't in the same market.

Its hardly worth an argument, but why are we comparing the Euro R or the MPS to 1.9tdi A4's? There is an accord CDTI and a 6 2.2 diesel for that.

Accord Euro R is easily comparable to the 1.8T or 2.0T or even 2.4 V6 A4's, the MPS comparable to any of the above engines with Quattro. Powers vary from model to model, but this is the same with any comparison.

The Toyota chaser and Nissan skyline are not performance cars, they are mundane 4 door saloons in the markets they are sold, so while neither have traditionally been sold with diesel engines, they are easily comparable to petrol A4's.

You are mistaking the performance versions of chasers and Skylines as being the norm, and while that may be the case for the ones that were imported here(obviously people are more interested in importing the performance versions) it isn't the case for the cars as a whole. The vast majority of chasers and skylines are non turbo 2.0 - 2.5L automatics.
Sure there is even a Nissan Skyline MPV these days.

MetzgerMeister

ND - I see your point regarding the Chaser/Skyline thing but I also see Quazzie's point.

I too thought that the Chaser and Skyline were performance cars full stop. I didn't know that they were like the 3 series vs M3, more like they were M3.

Jimdagym

barura wrote: »

So I moved out, got the internet at long last and got another car.

Its another Polo, but this one should be the last.

What'd I miss anyways?

There you are! Was wondering where you had gone.

Welcome back, the bangernomics thread has missed you badly

Quazzie

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Its hardly worth an argument, but why are we comparing the Euro R or the MPS to 1.9tdi A4's? There is an accord CDTI and a 6 2.2 diesel for that.

No argument here, I was just pointing out that compared to cars specified in his list they were a different market Had he simply said Accord and Mazda 6 I would've never mentioned it, but he specifically named performance versions in the EuroR and MPS when comparing it to a 1.9Tdi Audi A4.

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Accord Euro R is easily comparable to the 1.8T or 2.0T or even 2.4 V6 A4's, the MPS comparable to any of the above engines with Quattro. Powers vary from model to model, but this is the same with any comparison.

The Toyota chaser and Nissan skyline are not performance cars, they are mundane 4 door saloons in the markets they are sold, so while neither have traditionally been sold with diesel engines, they are easily comparable to petrol A4's.

You are mistaking the performance versions of chasers and Skylines as being the norm, and while that may be the case for the ones that were imported here(obviously people are more interested in importing the performance versions) it isn't the case for the cars as a whole. The vast majority of chasers and skylines are non turbo 2.0 - 2.5L automatics.
Sure there is even a Nissan Skyline MPV these days.

I admittedly don't know too much about Chasers or Skylines for that matter, but in terms of Insurance premiums, Tax and maintenance they are in a different market to the TDi A4, which was my original point.

superstoner90

Awwww, rough day today.

dgt

barura wrote: »

So I moved out, got the internet at long last and got another car.

Its another Polo, but this one should be the last.

What'd I miss anyways?

SFA! New o/t thread, that's about it really!

Glad you're back

dgt wrote: »

Theres a garage not too far away from me that had a load of old Opels (O Neils) I'll put a link up on maps when I'm at a computer. Cars are now hidden round the back of the place.

As above!

Gary ITR

pred racer wrote: »

Anyone know here id get a wing for an opel manta A?
All help appreciated!!

The lads over on Total Opel are sound and should be able to find you one. Those Manta A's were prone to rotting though

ronanc15

Guy selling an audi in Leitrim area. I would be driving from limerick, ask him could he drive 25mins to meet me in Longford. He says he wouldnt be "keen" on that....if someone wants it they'll travel to where he is and hes not pushed on selling. Take down the f*cking ad if you dont want to sell it. Am I expecting too much??

L-M

ronanc15 wrote: »

Guy selling an audi in Leitrim area. I would be driving from limerick, ask him could he drive 25mins to meet me in Longford. He says he wouldnt be "keen" on that....if someone wants it they'll travel to where he is and hes not pushed on selling. Take down the f*cking ad if you dont want to sell it. Am I expecting too much??

i wouldn't drive to Clare to meet someone from Mayo!

Actually, i did meet a fella once in Clare from Mayo and i told him i would buy the car if it was as described, which was mint for it's age.

Turned out to be an absolute and utter pile of crap and he got pissed off at me for not buying it, lol.

pred racer

Gary ITR wrote: »

The lads over on Total Opel are sound and should be able to find you one. Those Manta A's were prone to rotting though

Ill try that thanks.
Every bloody manta in the country needs new body parts, sorta surprised you cant buy pattern ones.

ronanc15

Limerick man wrote: »

i wouldn't drive to Clare to meet someone from Mayo!

Actually, i did meet a fella once in Clare from Mayo and i told him i would buy the car if it was as described, which was mint for it's age.

Turned out to be an absolute and utter pile of crap and he got pissed off at me for not buying it, lol.

So do you mean you think he's right or wrong lol

Jimbob 83

Anyone happen to have viewed this car or know the owner?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2999535

Looks too good to be true, been stalking it for a good 3 weeks now hoping it doesn't sell, can't figure out if it's an ED30 or not though looks like one and to make a standard GTI look that much like one surely would cost several arms and legs and afew collarbones.

barura

barura wrote: »

......

What'd I miss anyways?

Welcome back, was wondering where you went, missed your bangernomics posts

ronanc15 wrote: »

.........Take down the f*cking ad if you dont want to sell it. Am I expecting too much??

I think you are
In saying that no shortage of cars or sellers out there

L-M

ronanc15 wrote: »

So do you mean you think he's right or wrong lol

Well i personally wouldn't buy a car off someone unless i was outside their house or knew them prior to the sale.

There was a story last year where someone (Person A) rang Person B about a Bmw for sale. Asked them to meet half way, so they did. Person A drove the car and offered €16,000 (asking price was €18,000) whilst they were on the test drive. Person B hummed and hawed and asked "Have you got it on you?" to which Person A replied, yup, one me right now and will buy today.

Person B proceed to pull a gun and tell person A to F out of the car. Turns out it had fake plates.

Now, chances of that happening are slim, but you can't be careful enough.

ronanc15

RoverJames wrote: »

Welcome back, was wondering where you went, missed your bangernomics posts



I think you are
In saying that no shortage of cars or sellers out there

Honestly now, if a potential buyer was willing to drive 3hrs with a view to an immediate deal you wouldn't drive 20mins to meet them? I must be too kind when selling cars haha

Fiona

Not sure if anybody on here would be interested in going to this but said I would post it up anyway:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=362658347116990&id=303015596414599

ronanc15

Limerick man wrote: »

Well i personally wouldn't buy a car off someone unless i was outside their house or knew them prior to the sale.

There was a story last year where someone (Person A) rang Person B about a Bmw for sale. Asked them to meet half way, so they did. Person A drove the car and offered €16,000 (asking price was €18,000) whilst they were on the test drive. Person B hummed and hawed and asked "Have you got it on you?" to which Person A replied, yup, one me right now and will buy today.

Person B proceed to pull a gun and tell person A to F out of the car. Turns out it had fake plates.

Now, chances of that happening are slim, but you can't be careful enough.

Valid point. Admittedly I never thought of it from a safety aspect. I think this guy was just being awkward. Ad says vrt 600, 787 when I checked. He says no way it was 690 when I checked 4 weeks ago.......??? So why does your ad say 600 haha

ronanc15

ronanc15 wrote: »

Honestly now, if a potential buyer was willing to drive 3hrs with a view to an immediate deal you wouldn't drive 20mins to meet them? I must be too kind when selling cars haha

I didn't say I wouldn't do it

I drove 30 mins once and got my ole lad to folllow me to bring me back home, also delivered a car 60 odd miles as the lad who bought it had no insurance sorted. I wouldn't expect any seller to do so though and as LM pointed out having folks meeting you in neutral locations when there are sums of money involved can be less than wise, you never know and all that.