***** Motors Chat - Round 5*****

Cleveland Hot Pocket

And it begins.
Someone asked me if I wanted to swap for an evo 7:rolleyes:

Supergurrier

Stupid slow post I want my shiney meow

Ded_Zebra

Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: »

And it begins.
Someone asked me if I wanted to swap for an evo 7:rolleyes:

In top shape and with few/tasteful mods I would would take it in a heart beat in your position.

Cleveland Hot Pocket

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

In top shape and with few/tasteful mods I would would take it in a heart beat in your position.

That's where we differ, I guess.
In selling this car I would be looking at something like an RX8, an older diesel truck, or the likes of a jag xjr.
Older, but still fun. (high tax not a problem)


Not for an evo though. If it was an RX8 I would have taken it in part exchange. I must put that in the ad.

Big Nasty

Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: »

That's where we differ, I guess.
In selling this car I would be looking at something like an RX8, an older diesel truck, or the likes of a jag xjr.
Older, but still fun. (high tax not a problem)


Not for an evo though. If it was an RX8 I would have taken it in part exchange. I must put that in the ad.

You should sell the lotta your sh1tboxes and buy that 'General Lee' Charger Cameron Cars has. Then you'd be a bona fide redneck. ; )

Scortho

If you're considering an rx8, buy one of an enthusiast on one of the owner forums...

Cleveland Hot Pocket

Big Nasty wrote: »

You should sell the lotta your sh1tboxes and buy that 'General Lee' Charger Cameron Cars has. Then you'd be a bona fide redneck. ; )

Ah feck off :P
I wouldn't raise 40 grand or whatever the asking price is on that, I have been ogling it for a while.

OSI wrote: »

Don't. You're just opening yourself for a world of pain and wasted time if you let them you're willing to consider trades.

I said specifically RX8. Would not trade for most cars. If it generates too much spam ill change it back. At the moment only 1 call and that was the evo guy

Ded_Zebra

An Evo is one of my bucket list cars is all so I would be snapping at the oppertunity to get one is all.

What kind of money are NSXs going for these days? If you can find one they is! God I love those cars!

EDIT: just checked there and they're going for mad money. Comfortably over 20 sterling :eek:

CianRyan

I've already been at him about the Evo, he's an eejit for not taking it!

Yeah, last time I saw one here it I've touching €30k, they are super cars I guess.

Big Nasty

I know Evo's are quick and handle like they're on rails but they attract the wrong kind of attention IMO.

Big Nasty

OSI wrote: »

Plus the whole "Oh this is the third I've driven it this week, time for a full service"

Sure you've that with the Rex too! :pac:

Cleveland Hot Pocket

Big Nasty wrote: »

Sure you've that with the Rex too! :pac:

Yeah but at least that isnt attracted to the same attention and negative image (shall we say) that evos get.

pred racer

Supergurrier wrote: »

Stupid slow post I want my shiney meow

If you need a hand to beat some of it into submission when it arrives gimme a shout!
I'm bored :rolleyes:

Black_Knight

Today I witnessed the second coming of "Steering column lock defective" error on the dash.

Our resident VW guru George said its a VW garage only job, at about €250. Got a quote of "around €300", but not until after Christmas. Hopefully I don't get stranded anywhere.

Cleveland Hot Pocket

Black_Knight wrote: »

Today I witnessed the second coming of "Steering column lock defective" error on the dash.

Our resident VW guru George said its a VW garage only job, at about €250. Got a quote of "around €300", but not until after Christmas. Hopefully I don't get stranded anywhere.

Ah sure only drive on straight roads and even if it does lock then you'll be grand :P

Black_Knight

Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: »

Ah sure only drive on straight roads and even if it does lock then you'll be grand :P

If it acts up entirely, the car wont start at all. Looks like my brothers VW curse has been passed onto me.

CianRyan

OSI wrote: »

Plus the whole "Oh this is the third I've driven it this week, time for a full service"

At least the coil packs shouldn't pack in once a week. :pac:

Cleveland Hot Pocket

CianRyan wrote: »

At least the coil packs shouldn't pack in once a week. :pac:

And there is the whole issue with buying an RX8, I would have to avoid buying the less powerful one.;)
191 bhp versus 232 - or something like that.

CianRyan

Why do you resist the 255 up in Donedeal?

Cleveland Hot Pocket

CianRyan wrote: »

Why do you resist the 255 up in Donedeal?

The rx8?
I resist nothing.
If I had the cash that would be the one I would buy. But the fact of the matter is, I don't - not until I sell the bmw anyway.
Plus I promised a certain OH that I would sell something before buying another car (unless it was a cheap manual RWD )


I sent the guy an email asking if he would swap with cash my way though - just on the off chance

MetzgerMeister

Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: »

And there is the whole issue with buying an RX8, I would have to avoid buying the less powerful one.;)
191 bhp versus 232 - or something like that.

The 192 version is 5 speed and the 231 is 6 speed and no, you can't just rempap the 192 there's another 2 ports in the engine that are the reason for the extra power.

CianRyan

HORRAY for emails and HORRAY cheap drift sluts.

Cleveland Hot Pocket

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

The 192 version is 5 speed and the 231 is 6 speed and no, you can't just rempap the 192 there's another 2 ports in the engine that are the reason for the extra power.

Right, so I will only be looking for the 6 speed model.
Not being familiar with wankel engine configurations, are there any other differences between the 192 and the 231?

Cleveland Hot Pocket

CianRyan wrote: »

HORRAY for emails and HORRAY cheap drift sluts.

I think we both know a great private race track where the RX8 will enjoy being driven by me, when I get it!;)

CianRyan

Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: »

I think we both know a great private race track where the RX8 will enjoy being driven by me, when I get it!;)

The pigeon house.

CianRyan

OSI wrote: »

There's a reason half the ads for Evo's say the engine has been fully rebuilt You find me one that's cover 85,000 Miles plus in 5 years without needing half the engine bay replaced and then we can talk.

I'd rather have a serious performer and know it'll need a rebuild in a few years, than have an on going issues that can't be diagnosed properly.
Not a doscredit to your car but you're be really in a place to slag a car's reliability.

pred racer

CianRyan wrote: »

I'd rather have a serious performer and know it'll need a rebuild in a few years, than have an on going issues that can't be diagnosed properly.
Not a doscredit to your car but you're be really in a place to slag a car's reliability.

Thats a bit harsh man! I dont remember Osi ever touting his car as a paragon of reliability?
Surely he is entitled to comment on the reliability of another car without having his current troubles thrown back at him?

Edit: I drive a bloody alfa, Id never be able to comment on anything.........ever

Supergurrier

Paragon ???

I thought he drove a VW

MetzgerMeister

Cleveland Hot Pocket wrote: »

Right, so I will only be looking for the 6 speed model.
Not being familiar with wankel engine configurations, are there any other differences between the 192 and the 231?

The 192 has more low-end torque than the 231 but it's still fook all and coming from the 535, you will wonder what the hell is going on. It revs like a muthakukka but for the amount of revving, it doesn't travel as far as you'd think.

As everyone here knows, I LOVED my RX8 and I love it as a car but I'm very aware of how it performs! Regardless of the torque, it really is an amazing car to drive and the engine is sooooooo good to listen to!

I will most definitely be getting one in a few years for herself to drive

Big Nasty

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I will most definitely be getting one in a few years for herself to drive

Who's that now!?! :cool: