*********Motors Chat - Round 9 *********

Dr Turk Turkelton

Toasted Pickles closed his account?

GvidoR

You're right. What's going on here lately? :eek:

Chris_Heilong

Dr Turk Turkelton wrote: »

Toasted Pickles closed his account?

really, thats mad considering how involved he was on the forum.

jimgoose

GvidoR wrote: »

You're right. What's going on here lately?...

Lot of fighting and snarling over nonsense, for some reason.

Dr Turk Turkelton

Dr Turk Turkelton wrote: »

Toasted Pickles closed his account?

Ah ffs! Although he was quiet for a while. Hopefully he'll be back. I want to know how the SAAB's turn out

Marty McFly

Hal1 wrote: »

I'd say it would be fine just keep an eye on the level before and after journeys. Bring a bottle of water just in case though. When mine leaked it was from the expansion tank even though it looked fine but there was coolant dripping on the inside of the wheel area.

Cheers I'll check the level before I head off for work in the morning. I'll also take a quick look around see if I can spot any leaks.

Can anyone tell me why one of these (identical?) cars has higher tax than the other?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/citroen-c5-sat-nav/9241396?offset=2


http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/citroen-c5-vtr-nav-hdi/10014941?offset=3




Sat in one today (met with the first one I linked to above) and I have to admit, they're a seriously lovely car. Definitely left a lasting impression that far surpassed the Insignia.. or practically any car I'd been in. Seriously, seriously lovely car.

Only problem is my overall budget is 10k.. not sure I'd get either.. What way does finance word with a "dealer" (quotation marks intended)? And has anyone ever dealt with that dealer (Drimnagh Motors)? Haven't talked to them yet, but assuming that's still available I'd be keen for a test drive and see how much they'd sway on price.

Noccy_Mondy

Ah bolloox to pickles closing his account. Who am I going to get free LED's off now :pac:

So many of the older posters are fecking off.

challengemaster

Some yobbos driving around Dublin... Saw a pack of scummers in a car nearly write off themselves and about 2 other cars at capel st. They were coming alongside the luas lines where they cross. Last second braking for the red light, massive amount of smoke off the tyres, just about stopped before going into the side of another car. Then off through the red light and away. :rolleyes:

166man

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Can anyone tell me why one of these (identical?) cars has higher tax than the other?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/citroen-c5-sat-nav/9241396?offset=2


http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/citroen-c5-vtr-nav-hdi/10014941?offset=3




Sat in one today (met with the first one I linked to above) and I have to admit, they're a seriously lovely car. Definitely left a lasting impression that far surpassed the Insignia.. or practically any car I'd been in. Seriously, seriously lovely car.

Only problem is my overall budget is 10k.. not sure I'd get either.. What way does finance word with a "dealer" (quotation marks intended)? And has anyone ever dealt with that dealer (Drimnagh Motors)? Haven't talked to them yet, but assuming that's still available I'd be keen for a test drive and see how much they'd sway on price.

I think you were onto a winner with that 2.0 one. Those 1.6's are the same engine as the fords etc. They require really specific maintenance. I'd avoid.

Marty McFly

Topped up the coolant with water drove to work this morning no problem at all. But looking under the car there does seem to be a leak on the opposite side of the coolant tank just behind the driver side wheel.

GvidoR

Behind the wheel? Strange, probably a hose then.

Pov06

What would happen if I was pulled over for driving without a tax disc even though the car is taxed? Could they tow the car or fine me?

I plan on carrying a Motorcheck report which says that the car is taxed but I'm unsure. I heard you can get a fine if you park in a paid parking spot in town and there is no tax disc displayed...

YbFocus

You get the fine for "non display of tax"
You still gotta pay which is a touch silly :rolleyes:

Marty McFly

GvidoR wrote: »

Behind the wheel? Strange, probably a hose then.

That's what I was thinking myself, a quick Google search seems to suggest the same.

Rang the bmw mechanic said just keep an eye on it if it drops again he'll have a look Saturday morning.

Said the leak could be air conditioning but I don't think it is myself.

Special Circumstances

Pov06 wrote: »

I heard you can get a fine if you park in a paid parking spot in town and there is no tax disc displayed...

Any garda I've ever meet when I was a little bit out (through memory lapse or just buying a new car) was sound. Traffic wardens though.... grrrrr

Pov06

Special Circumstances wrote: »

Any garda I've ever meet when I was a little bit out (through memory lapse or just buying a new car) was sound. Traffic wardens though.... grrrrr

Ah it's such a PITA changing car. I can't even pay for tax until I get the log book

166man

166man wrote: »

I think you were onto a winner with that 2.0 one. Those 1.6's are the same engine as the fords etc. They require really specific maintenance. I'd avoid.

But they're both marked as 1.6?


EDIT: Sorry, you mean the one I posted before? That one is gone, unfortunately. Given the choice I'd rather a 2ltr for a bit more 'oomph' (I presume its a bit more powerful) but i'd settle for a 1.6 as anything I buy for €10k will be the most i've ever spent on a car and will be minded meticulously.

GvidoR

Meanwhile in Cork

jimgoose

GvidoR wrote: »

Meanwhile in Cork...

That is so shít it's cool. :pac:

GvidoR

jimgoose wrote: »

That is so shít it's cool. :pac:

It's awesome, full stop.

It made it all the way here from Kazakhstan too.

jimgoose

GvidoR wrote: »

It's awesome, full stop.

It made it all the way here from Kazakhstan too.

Stop, stop! I can't take the Coolitude!

CIP4

Pov06 wrote: »

Ah it's such a PITA changing car. I can't even pay for tax until I get the log book

Aren't you buying from a garage sure they will tax it for you if you ask them assuming you haven't actually collected the car yet. That's what I did with mine they taxed it the morning I collected it gave me the disk so handy no going online or to the tax office or waiting for the logbook.

Deleted User wrote: »

But they're both marked as 1.6?


EDIT: Sorry, you mean the one I posted before? That one is gone, unfortunately. Given the choice I'd rather a 2ltr for a bit more 'oomph' (I presume its a bit more powerful) but i'd settle for a 1.6 as anything I buy for €10k will be the most i've ever spent on a car and will be minded meticulously.

Honestly if I had 10k to spend the last thing I'd be buying is anything with a 1.6 psa Diesel engine and it's nothing to do with power. I got to know mechanic very well while owning one even my grandad has one and it's not even 3 years old engine is causing issues. You get the odd one that does cause much trouble but fcuk gambling 10k on getting a reliable one. Just my opinion on them though. That's the 1.6 psa engine in general rather than the c5 as such.

Pov06

CIP4 wrote: »

Aren't you buying from a garage sure they will tax it for you if you ask them assuming you haven't actually collected the car yet. That's what I did with mine they taxed it the morning I collected it gave me the disk so handy no going online or to the tax office or waiting for the logbook.

The car is already taxed but the tax disc is missing :pac: I was thinking of just paying for another year of tax instead of asking for a replacement.

MuppetCheck

Pov06 wrote: »

The car is already taxed but the tax disc is missing :pac: I was thinking of just paying for another year of tax instead of asking for a replacement.

Apply for a replacement disc.

dr.fuzzenstein

jimgoose wrote: »

That is so shít it's cool. :pac:

Lada Nivas are just cool. My GF is thinking about a 4x4, I'm peddling it hard, but to no avail. She doesn't buy into the whole funky junk scene. She is also horrified at my dream of converting a VW T3 to a 1.9 TDI to make it a useful every day car. I would insure it as a classic.

GvidoR

Any chance it's a sinka or doka? Those things are awesome.

dr.fuzzenstein

GvidoR wrote: »

Any chance it's a sinka or doka? Those things are awesome.

I would just get the normal Transporter. But I agree the Doka is utterly, utterly sh*tcool. I would fill my pants if I could have this one:

jimgoose

dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »

Lada Nivas are just cool. My GF is thinking about a 4x4, I'm peddling it hard, but to no avail. She doesn't buy into the whole funky junk scene. She is also horrified at my dream of converting a VW T3 to a 1.9 TDI to make it a useful every day car. I would insure it as a classic.

"Funky junk" - love it! :pac::pac::pac:

morritty

GvidoR wrote: »

Any chance it's a sinka or doka? Those things are awesome.

dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »

I would just get the normal Transporter. But I agree the Doka is utterly, utterly sh*tcool. I would fill my pants if I could have this one:

I remember the aul lad had a sinka back in the 90s and it was the sh1t, I'm sure theres a picture of it somewhere in the house I must try to dig it out.