Jan and Klodi's Party Bus - part II off topic discussion

rubadub · 27-01-2018 08:47PM

I nick the clear bags with handles for vegetables in supermarkets. They weigh nothing so have them in my bag if it rains. They do not keep it all off by any means but better than nothing. You tie the handles together. I do not have clip pedals but reckon they are so thin they would probably still allow you to clip in.

cdaly_ · 27-01-2018 11:07PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

i have done it, but there's a drying room in work, and newspaper a little hard to come by in there. but it's why i would wear overshoes if i thought it was going to be wet.

SPD sandals ftw. It rains, your toes get wet. Rain stops, your toes get dry again.

Sealskinz socks for winter riding...

27-01-2018 11:12PM

rubadub wrote: »

I nick the clear bags with handles for vegetables in supermarkets. They weigh nothing so have them in my bag if it rains. They do not keep it all off by any means but better than nothing. You tie the handles together. I do not have clip pedals but reckon they are so thin they would probably still allow you to clip in.

In the name of science I'll be willing to test this out !!!! :pac:

LollipopJimmy · 28-01-2018 12:51AM

magicbastarder wrote: »

i have done it, but there's a drying room in work, and newspaper a little hard to come by in there. but it's why i would wear overshoes if i thought it was going to be wet.

I'm with ya buddy. Shoe covers keep the feet toasty and dry.

Also indexing gears is a pig

rubadub · 28-01-2018 01:19AM

Deleted User wrote: »

In the name of science I'll be willing to test this out !!!! :pac:

thinking about it they might get tangled up in the mechanism so be careful, might not be good ideal, esp. if you forget they are on your feet. They would likely get a bit shredded each time you clip in & out. The bags are very weak though so would hopefully tear away.

28-01-2018 02:02AM

rubadub wrote: »

thinking about it they might get tangled up in the mechanism so be careful, might not be good ideal, esp. if you forget they are on your feet. They would likely get a bit shredded each time you clip in & out. The bags are very weak though so would hopefully tear away.

I did jokingly suggest it to her self and I got the "look" and the words "no you can't have the bag the bananas came in"

RobFowl · 28-01-2018 12:20PM

Killed my volvo last week by driving into what I though was shallow standing water

Now looking replacement.

Mrs Fowl wants me to get a "chest runaround" like a Micra (retches)

Meanwhile Rob is looking at 5 series beemers, more Volvos and Land Rovers (all with silly mileages

)

Helpful hint welcome though sensible ones will be ignored.

Room for bikes (and dogs) paramount and want something interesting ....

Doc07 · 28-01-2018 12:45PM

RobFowl wrote: »

Killed by volvo last week by driving into what I though was shallow standing water

Now looking replacement.

Mrs Fowl wants me to get a "chest runaround" like a Micra (retches)

Meanwhile Rob is looking at 5 series beemers, more Volvos and Land Rovers (all with silly mileages )

Helpful hint welcome though sensible ones will be ignored.

Room for bikes (and dogs) paramount and wnat something interesting ....

I'm in the same market right now. Going to get rid of Mrs Docs Hyundai and my old Merc and get one 'sensible' car that can fit kids and bikes.

A bit like you I'm wasting all research time looking at pre 2000 Range Rovers or X5s. I live in city centre so having an SUV is ridiculous but the monthly drive to the in laws West might just about justify it.
Have you looked at 2nd hand Volvo X60s?
That's what I'm thinking now although I'm not sure I'm ready to fully commit to being middle aged so early!

Lusk_Doyle · 28-01-2018 12:46PM

RobFowl wrote: »

Killed by volvo last week by driving into what I though was shallow standing water

Now looking replacement.

Mrs Fowl wants me to get a "chest runaround" like a Micra (retches)

Meanwhile Rob is looking at 5 series beemers, more Volvos and Land Rovers (all with silly mileages )

Helpful hint welcome though sensible ones will be ignored.

Room for bikes (and dogs) paramount and wnat something interesting ....

I'll sell you my merc!

ford2600 · 28-01-2018 01:01PM

RobFowl wrote: »

Killed by volvo last week by driving into what I though was shallow standing water

Now looking replacement.

Mrs Fowl wants me to get a "chest runaround" like a Micra (retches)

Meanwhile Rob is looking at 5 series beemers, more Volvos and Land Rovers (all with silly mileages )

Helpful hint welcome though sensible ones will be ignored.

Room for bikes (and dogs) paramount and wnat something interesting ....

The biggest cost to car ownership, which people seem to miss, is depreciation.

If you don't do a lot of mileage and can bear a higher yearly tax look at subaru, saab 93, Honda accord in petrol.

Mileage and age(other than insurance trouble) isn't what you should be concerned with but condition and servicing. My wife now drives my old car with 350k km on it, the car before that had over 500k km on it.

Have a gawk in motors forum, the Luxobarge thread is worth a look

CramCycle · 28-01-2018 01:15PM

RobFowl wrote: »

Room for bikes (and dogs) paramount and wnat something interesting ....

We have a Rav4 and it does the job nicely, seats down it can take bikes comfortably, but with the dogs and kids, we can carry everything with space if the bike is on the back (although I can fit the bike in if I just take the wheels off).

Doc07 wrote: »

A bit like you I'm wasting all research time looking at pre 2000 Range Rovers or X5s. I live in city centre so having an SUV is ridiculous but the monthly drive to the in laws West might just about justify it.

The only thing against these is getting insurance, cars over 10 or 14 years old can be troublesome to get insured unless you have had it continuously insured, from what the motors forum tell me. Our insurance started jumping when our old car went over the 10year mark. The enviromentalist in me thinks this is terrible though as I firmly believe it is a better idea to keep old cars in good shape, rather than replace with newer cars. Until Electrics are wide spread, I am keeping that view.

Have you looked at 2nd hand Volvo X60s?

Great cars and easy to service as well as being very reliable. I looked under a neighbours bonnet recently, and it was the first time in a long time I thought, whoever designed this was a practical engineer/mechanic, not a hands off, this will work type of person.

ford2600 wrote: »

The biggest cost to car ownership, which people seem to miss, is depreciation.

100%, buying a new car is lunacy as the moment your drive out the garage entrance, that is 50% off the value. Unless you want the look of a new car every year, in which case, you may as well rent (or PCP or whatever it is called) as you love throwing away money.

If you don't do a lot of mileage and can bear a higher yearly tax look at subaru, saab 93, Honda accord in petrol.

The old Saab 93s were great, sold mine a few years ago as I never drove it, 2 door executive. Most efficient car, comfortable and built to last. The safety features of this model (2000) are only coming into the main of other manufacturers in the last 5 years.

Mileage and age(other than insurance trouble) isn't what you should be concerned with but condition and servicing. My wide now drives my old car with 350k km on it, the car before that had over 500k km on it.

If a car is looked after, mileage is a non thing, I have seen well looked after toyotas over the 500k mark without problems.

ford2600 · 28-01-2018 01:47PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-159-20v-jtdm/17803988

The owner is posting about that in motors forum. Alfa enthusiast, properly serviced and looks good

I'd be all over it if I needed a car.

LollipopJimmy · 28-01-2018 02:46PM

I bought a 2003 Accord estate for 500quid. Nobody wants to tax a 2ltr :rolleyes:

Room for dog and bike plus full of luxury, heated leather, auto tailgate and lots more. Interesting looking thing too

Ardennes1944 · 28-01-2018 03:07PM

I would recommend an 8th gen Honda Civic, the seats fold completely flat (allowing me a 6ft 2 man to lie in comfort) or you have the "magic seats" function too which allows you to put a bike standing up in the back seat area.

1.8 is extremely economical and they are reliable and can be had to around 3k in Ireland.

My 06 cost me 6500 here in Switzerland last March.

magicbastarder · 28-01-2018 04:09PM

i'm on my second octavia, which is absolutely great for boot space but has one annoying feature - glass boot lid, which means you can't put a standard bike rack on the back.

rollingscone · 28-01-2018 04:19PM

Whoops

https://twitter.com/tobiaschneider/status/957317886112124928?s=09

Lusk_Doyle · 28-01-2018 07:00PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

i'm on my second octavia, which is absolutely great for boot space but has one annoying feature - glass boot lid, which means you can't put a standard bike rack on the back.

Slightly related. Saw a review of the octavia rs 245. Mmmmmmmm.....

RobFowl · 28-01-2018 07:56PM

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

I'll sell you my merc!

Koutobia trying to get me to go for a Merc too.
Yis must be soul mates

RobFowl · 28-01-2018 07:57PM

ford2600 wrote: »

If you don't do a lot of mileage and can bear a higher yearly tax look at subaru, saab 93, Honda accord in petrol.

Mileage and age(other than insurance trouble) isn't what you should be concerned with but condition and servicing. My wife now drives my old car with 350k km on it, the car before that had over 500k km on it.

Have a gawk in motors forum, the Luxobarge thread is worth a look

The Luxobarge thread is great fun and far too tempting...
SAAB's worry me due to maintenance issues
Looking at Subaru and Honda now though and very tempted..

RobFowl · 28-01-2018 07:58PM

ford2600 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-159-20v-jtdm/17803988

The owner is posting about that in motors forum. Alfa enthusiast, properly serviced and looks good

I'd be all over it if I needed a car.

Had an Alfa once

Once was enough......

RobFowl · 28-01-2018 07:59PM

CramCycle wrote: »

We have a Rav4 and it does the job nicely, seats down it can take bikes comfortably, but with the dogs and kids, we can carry everything with space if the bike is on the back (although I can fit the bike in if I just take the wheels off).

If a car is looked after, mileage is a non thing, I have seen well looked after toyotas over the 500k mark without problems.

Chilled about mileage as long as looked after properly.
RAV 4 looks nice

RobFowl · 28-01-2018 08:00PM

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

I would recommend an 8th gen Honda Civic, the seats fold completely flat (allowing me a 6ft 2 man to lie in comfort) or you have the "magic seats" function too which allows you to put a bike standing up in the back seat area.

1.8 is extremely economical and they are reliable and can be had to around 3k in Ireland.

My 06 cost me 6500 here in Switzerland last March.

Sounds good but Honda civic's are hairdressers cars

#Sorry

eeeee · 28-01-2018 08:58PM

RobFowl wrote: »

Sounds good but Honda civic's are hairdressers cars

#Sorry

Ah now! They were awesome boy racer bars where I'm from. I've spent some time being deafened in them! They can fairly go.
Also seen a couple rallied too.

I love an old shape civic. If insurance wasn't so ridiculous on older cars I'd love one.*

I am really hoping that's gonna change btw, it's atrocious environmentally.

*I am, and always have been carless. Disregard all of my automotive choices!

koutoubia · 28-01-2018 09:28PM

RobFowl wrote: »

Koutobia trying to get me to go for a Merc too.

Look we have had this conversation and I thought we agreed.....No crappy beemers and buy this https://www.adverts.ie/car/mercedes-benz/r-class/2007-mercedes-benz-r-class/14165314

RobFowl · 28-01-2018 10:50PM

koutoubia wrote: »

Look we have had this conversation and I thought we agreed.....No crappy beemers and buy this https://www.adverts.ie/car/mercedes-benz/r-class/2007-mercedes-benz-r-class/14165314

Going to try and test drive it anyway

May drag you along....

LollipopJimmy · 28-01-2018 11:02PM

nee wrote: »

Ah now! They were awesome boy racer bars where I'm from. I've spent some time being deafened in them! They can fairly go.
Also seen a couple rallied too.

I love an old shape civic. If insurance wasn't so ridiculous on older cars I'd love one.*

I am really hoping that's gonna change btw, it's atrocious environmentally.

*I am, and always have been carless. Disregard all of my automotive choices!

I had a few SiR's and TypeR's over the years. They are like go karts with a stereo. An absolute hoot to drive. Not great for getting bikes in and out of though!

28-01-2018 11:42PM

We've an Octavia , only thing thats an absolute arse ache is changing bulbs in the front. Herself and her tiny hands takes care of that. Had a minor fender bender last year which resulted in the grill at the front being damaged no more than that and we had to have the whole f'n bumper replaced :mad:

ford2600 · 28-01-2018 11:51PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

We've an Octavia , only thing thats an absolute arse ache is changing bulbs in the front. Herself and her tiny hands takes care of that. Had a minor fender bender last year which resulted in the grill at the front being damaged no more than that and we had to have the whole f'n bumper replaced :mad:

Read your manual? Small white plastic nut and a black lever

The whole headlight comes out from the front; easiest bulbs I've ever changed...

https://youtu.be/HpZqvGawcKQ

Lumen · 29-01-2018 06:19AM

I foresee an increase in Strava activities of the type "Running from incoming mortar fire".

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jan/28/fitness-tracking-app-gives-away-location-of-secret-us-army-bases

Wishbone Ash · 29-01-2018 08:22AM

RobFowl wrote: »

Going to try and test drive it anyway
May drag you along....

As it's pre 2008, can you live with motor tax of €1,500 annually?

The initial price may seem attractive but, in 4 years time it will be 15 years old and practically worthless and the tax will still be €1,500.

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Jan and Klodi's Party Bus - part II off topic discussion