Motors Chat Thread Round 1

13-09-2012 10:34PM

166man wrote: »

There's no way that ZT is worth €800 is there?............

Who said it was ?

ba_barabus · 13-09-2012 10:35PM

RoverJames wrote: »

My car is worth less than yours :pac:

Priceless to you mind as long as it keeps going

13-09-2012 10:37PM

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

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Edit: if rj or anyone wants a tyre or 2 I could bring them down no hassle?

Cheers Steve

I'm ok at the mo.

MetzgerMeister · 13-09-2012 10:41PM

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

You'll be passing by me on the way back. Could you grab me 2 x 225/40/18 and 2 x 255/30/18 Bridgestone Potenzas?

Thanks lad!

166man · 13-09-2012 10:42PM

Stheno wrote: »

Nah you can leave the toothbrush thanks

Did you try over on alfaowner?

I've to get a couple of tyres too, am going to tyreland.

Where'd you get the badge? I've lost mine on the front and the back one is shabby

Toothbrush was a joke of course...:P

Haven't tried there yet, probably should though. I don't think I'd have an issue paying decent money for one though.

Just bought the badge and grill there on adverts. €30 for the front one and grill, seems alright I suppose.

RoverJames wrote: »

Who said it was ?

You said it was worth less than the 156 which is worth about €800...

13-09-2012 10:47PM

166man wrote: »

There's no way that ZT is worth €800 is there?...............

To me the above implies you reckon it's worth less than €800.

166man wrote: »

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You said it was worth less than the 156 which is worth about €800...

True.

So I don't really see your point at all as it seems we're in agreement.

Stheno · 13-09-2012 10:47PM

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Going to a concert in the academy next Wednesday and I want to get 2 tyres in tyreland before it, would the one in swords be much handier for getting to?

Edit: if rj or anyone wants a tyre or 2 I could bring them down no hassle?

You're coming from Cork yeah? Swords would be easier, fly up the M50, up the M1 and then take the tunnel back into the city. Leave at least an hour to get the tyres, they can get fierce busy! Always wondered what the academy was until now, I pass it regularly!

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

You'll be passing by me on the way back. Could you grab me 2 x 225/40/18 and 2 x 255/30/18 Bridgestone Potenzas?

Thanks lad!

MM, might be an idea to give them (tyreland) a ring and see if they have them in stock if that's where you want them from

166man wrote: »

Haven't tried there yet, probably should though. I don't think I'd have an issue paying decent money for one though.

Just bought the badge and grill there on adverts. €30 for the front one and grill, seems alright I suppose.

Would gtv interior fit? There are always gtvs being broken on there.

Cheers for the info on the badges

166man · 13-09-2012 10:51PM

RoverJames wrote: »

To me the above implies you reckon it's worth less than €800.

True.

So I don't really see your point at all as it seems we're in agreement.

You mean, we agree on something? :eek:

:pac:

MetzgerMeister · 13-09-2012 10:58PM

Stheno wrote: »

MM, might be an idea to give them (tyreland) a ring and see if they have them in stock if that's where you want them from

I was taking the mick

What I'm looking for is probably the most awkward combination especially since it's the one brand I'm after!

Stheno · 13-09-2012 10:58PM

166man wrote: »

You mean, we agree on something? :eek:
:pac:

Do you know, there are pigs in the sky outside my window!

Stheno · 13-09-2012 11:00PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I was taking the mick What I'm looking for is probably the most awkward combination especially since it's the one brand I'm after!

Lol, that's me and my non existent knowledge

You'd be surprised what the tyreland mob get in, and if they don't have it, they'll tell you if they are likely to get it, and hold them for you

MetzgerMeister · 13-09-2012 11:05PM

Stheno wrote: »

Lol, that's me and my non existent knowledge

You'd be surprised what the tyreland mob get in, and if they don't have it, they'll tell you if they are likely to get it, and hold them for you

I'm of the opinion that buying part-worns is a bit of a false economy a lot of the time unless you can get what you're looking for cheap enough.

I'd rather buy new than buy part worns but it's not always the case that you won't get good use out of them.

Stheno · 13-09-2012 11:29PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I'm of the opinion that buying part-worns is a bit of a false economy a lot of the time unless you can get what you're looking for cheap enough.

I'd rather buy new than buy part worns but it's not always the case that you won't get good use out of them.

Fair enough

I'd agree with you, but I find it easier to shell out twice for part worns than murder new tyres due to the cost

MetzgerMeister · 13-09-2012 11:37PM

Stheno wrote: »

Fair enough

I'd agree with you, but I find it easier to shell out twice for part worns than murder new tyres due to the cost

I know exactly what you mean. I'm not saying that I'll never go for part-worns but there would have to be plenty of life in them before I would.

The main problem for me though is, where did they come from.

Stheno · 13-09-2012 11:38PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I know exactly what you mean. I'm not saying that I'll never go for part-worns but there would have to be plenty of life in them before I would.

The main problem for me though is, where did they come from.

I can't remember exactly, but I think Tyreland get theirs from Germany?

MetzgerMeister · 13-09-2012 11:40PM

Stheno wrote: »

I can't remember exactly, but I think Tyreland get theirs from Germany?

Sorry, I meant what car they came from and why they came off it. It's fairly easy to see if they're plugged, patched or whatever but I'd also be weary of trying to get them fitted. All the tyre shops here only fit tyres they sell.

Ardennes1944 · 13-09-2012 11:41PM

thanks shteno ill head that way

MM, i got quoted 45e balanced and fitted for 225/40/18 for a bridgestone, might be worth it ya never know

any other regular users here that are from cork that might need a tyre anyway gimme a shout we can work out something

Stheno · 13-09-2012 11:52PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Sorry, I meant what car they came from and why they came off it. It's fairly easy to see if they're plugged, patched or whatever but I'd also be weary of trying to get them fitted. All the tyre shops here only fit tyres they sell.

Ah I get you now, I get tyreland to do my fitting, and they listen to me when I tell them the tyre pressures

Forgot you'd be trying to get them fitted in another place!

@ Ardennes you are welcome

Just a hint on getting to tyreland, take the 3rd exit from the M1, turn right at airside (Travel lodge) and then you are on the same side of the road, if you take the 2nd exit there is no junction to get you across the road to Tyreland.

Ardennes1944 · 14-09-2012 11:52AM

got my repeat result....i passed!

hopefully i can finally enjoy education again! auf wiedersehen economics!

Alanstrainor · 14-09-2012 12:01PM

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

got my repeat result....i passed! hopefully i can finally enjoy education again! auf wiedersehen economics!

Fair play dude.

Alanstrainor · 14-09-2012 12:54PM

Just saw this on Reddit...

http://www.reddit.com/r/WTF/comments/zv47p/cute_girl_came_to_get_her_oil_changed_and_to/

Cute girl came to get her oil changed and to check this "slight" grinding coming from her brakes.. she didn't fix it and had to sign a wavier releasing stupidity

:eek:

Ardennes1944 · 14-09-2012 01:08PM

might get a few strange/awkward looks in college but sure **** it

not finished yet but almost done

Ardennes1944 · 14-09-2012 01:11PM

as i said, not done yet bru!

Foxhole Norman · 14-09-2012 01:49PM

Picking up a new car today

Harcrid · 14-09-2012 02:20PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Just saw this on Reddit...

http://www.reddit.com/r/WTF/comments/zv47p/cute_girl_came_to_get_her_oil_changed_and_to/

:eek:

I don't see a problem. They are the new Super Vented discs........ Better air flow.

14-09-2012 02:20PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Picking up a new car today

..... Tell us more ffs :pac:

Foxhole Norman · 14-09-2012 02:43PM

It's fairly boring tbh as its just a Diesel Family car but it's a step up from what I was driving, It's a 12 Fluence 1.5DCi, it does however have a few toys that I think I'll like such as Cruise Control, Bluetooth, Keyless entry and Start, Special order alloys, upgraded sound system, auto dimming mirror and it got a Diamondbrite treatment from the dealer before we picked it up. 7700 with the trade in of the previously crashed Clio along with the damage and scratch on the rear, also got a 5 year unlimited Mileage warranty.

So pretty boring but its a step up from the Clio along with there being cheaper tax and Insurance.

conzy · 14-09-2012 05:07PM

Dropped my boss out to beshoff motors to pick up a nice space grey E60 523i in M Sport trim.

They have some serious cars out there!

A CL600

A 650i

And.... :eek:

Matt Simis · 14-09-2012 05:18PM

conzy wrote: »

And.... :eek:

Are you aware the CL600 you posted first is more expensive, more powerful (BiTurbo V12 and nearly 200ft/lb more torque than the M5) and faster (0-60, 0-100, Qtr mile etc) than the M5?

Stheno · 14-09-2012 05:35PM

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

got my repeat result....i passed! hopefully i can finally enjoy education again! auf wiedersehen economics!

Congrats

Btw, I was wrong it's left, not right at the travel lodge to go to tyreland!

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