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****Motors Chat Thread Round 4****

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  • #4502
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    MuppetCheck wrote: »
    There's so much on fleabay. You'd sort out the seats easily and cheaply.

    I've been lazy tbh.

    No other excuses as I've done it before


  • #4503
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    CianRyan wrote: »
    ba_barabus wrote: »

    For me, unless it's something seriously rare that's never had any restortion but has just been kept clean using only OEM parts for the last 50+ years, I'm still all for improvement.

    I'm not gonna add another wing to the Taj Mahal but I will rewire it and fit it with modern comforts. ;)
    I know.

    The last classics I had 45k miles from new and a sh every 1500 miles or less from newc. It was a 1979 Rover


  • #4504
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,728 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    I know.

    The last classics I had 45k miles from new and a sh every 1500 miles or less from newc. It was a 1979 Rover

    Jesus, that's impressive alright!

    Speaking of classics, I just realised I "have" a daily driver and a car that can be insured as a classic... Gotta make some calls about the Mazda!


  • #4505
    Scortho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Scortho


    CianRyan wrote: »
    Jesus, that's impressive alright!

    Speaking of classics, I just realised I "have" a daily driver and a car that can be insured as a classic... Gotta make some calls about the Mazda!

    You need to be over 25.
    Well you did a month ago when I enquired.
    However if you have luck, let me know.


  • #4506
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,728 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Scortho wrote: »
    You need to be over 25.
    Well you did a month ago when I enquired.
    However if you have luck, let me know.

    Will do, worth a chance at least. Won't know if I don't try. :)

    It's either that or the Mazda goes up for sale.


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  • #4507
    Scortho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Scortho


    CianRyan wrote: »
    Will do, worth a chance at least. Won't know if I don't try. :)

    It's either that or the Mazda goes up for sale.

    You've sold it already.....


  • #4508
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,728 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Not yet but if I can't get insured on it then I'll be moving it on for something less head wrecking to insure.
    I rang a few places and before even asking about my age or licence I was told they won't insure anything over 20 years old.

    I'll have loads of time for fun classics when I'm older and better off but for now I'll need one car that can do all... Unless I can land a cheap classic policy.


  • #4509
    Scortho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Scortho


    CianRyan wrote: »
    Will do, worth a chance at least. Won't know if I don't try. :)

    It's either that or the Mazda goes up for sale.

    You could also consider giving it to your mam and putting it in her name. Liberty cover you to drive other cars once theyre roadworthy and you've got the owners permission.
    You need a full licence though....
    Just don't drive it all the time...or write it off.


  • #4510
    Scortho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Scortho


    CianRyan wrote: »
    Not yet but if I can't get insured on it then I'll be moving it on for something less head wrecking to insure.
    I rang a few places and before even asking about my age or licence I was told they won't insure anything over 20 years old.

    I'll have loads of time for fun classics when I'm older and better off but for now I'll need one car that can do all... Unless I can land a cheap classic policy.

    Well if you're looking for your money back I'd be happy to take her in return. It'd put me off buying a gtv, but that's about the only thing that would stop me buy one.


  • #4511
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,728 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    I've thought of that and it was the plan until I totalled the Almera. :(

    I'll also need something to do the test in if I'm to get my licence and I can't afford to buy anything else with out selling up.

    Edit: Presuming you'll be around on Monday I'll talk to you about that then but I will fight nail and tooth to get it insured so you'll have to wait a while. :p


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  • #4512
    Scortho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Scortho


    CianRyan wrote: »
    I've thought of that and it was the plan until I totalled the Almera. :(

    I'll also need something to do the test in if I'm to get my licence and I can't afford to buy anything else with out selling up.

    Edit: Presuming you'll be around on Monday I'll talk to you about that then but I will fight nail and tooth to get it insured so you'll have to wait a while. :p

    What will they insure you on the Saxo for?
    Fair enough. Oh definitely. I have to watch a certain fanboy cry. :D

    And make sure he doesn't <snip> anything that isn't his....:pac:


  • #4513
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,569 ✭✭✭166man


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-5-series-518d-se-saloon/5602201

    Christ I didn't think it was actually going to hit the market... Folks I give you the 518d.....

    Really though the E34 was the last 5 series to wear the 518 badge, we're going bloody backwards. :(


  • #4514
    Scortho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Scortho


    166man wrote: »
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-5-series-518d-se-saloon/5602201

    Christ I didn't think it was actually going to hit the market... Folks I give you the 518d.....

    Really though the E34 was the last 5 series to wear the 518 badge, we're going bloody backwards. :(

    46 feckin grand. Sweet Jesus I'd want my head examined if I was willing to drop that much on a car that only has a 2 L.


  • #4515
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,294 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    140bhp isn't the worst once the power delivery is good. I'd have it over a 177bhp IS220d for example.


  • #4516
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,917 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Scortho wrote: »
    46 feckin grand. Sweet Jesus I'd want my head examined if I was willing to drop that much on a car that only has a 2 L.

    It's only 6k more than a Toyota GT86 and IMO, that's not too bad considering that extras like sat nav and leather etc. would take up a huge chunk of that 6k.


  • #4517
    Scortho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Scortho


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    It's only 6k more than a Toyota GT86 and IMO, that's not too bad considering that extras like sat nav and leather etc. would take up a huge chunk of that 6k.

    That's true, but I'm thinking what I could fill the driveway with for that 46k.


  • #4518
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,951 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    Punto just died at the lights at palmerston n4.


    Wont budge.. ffs


  • #4519
    Scortho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Scortho


    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »
    Punto just died at the lights at palmerston n4.


    Wont budge.. ffs

    Where you going too? Might be able to give you a lift as far as Enfield or so?
    Wouldn't be able to tow it though.


  • #4520
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,951 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    Scortho wrote: »
    Where you going too? Might be able to give you a lift as far as Enfield or so?
    Wouldn't be able to tow it though.

    Only to the city center... car is bloxking a lane and im standing aside. Phone about to die :/


  • #4521
    Scortho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Scortho


    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »
    Only to the city center... car is bloxking a lane and im standing aside. Phone about to die :/
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »
    Only to the city center... car is bloxking a lane and im standing aside. Phone about to die :/

    If you want a lift in I can be there on 20 minutes. Don't know what you can do with the punto other than push it into the side.
    I'm guessing you got sorted anyway...no punto around.


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  • #4522
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,951 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    Scortho wrote: »
    If you want a lift in I can be there on 20 minutes. Don't know what you can do with the punto other than push it into the side.
    I'm guessing you got sorted anyway...no punto around.

    Thanks for the offer !

    Gardai came along and helped me get it into thepparking space.... sorted for now !


  • #4523
    Scortho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Scortho


    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »
    Thanks for the offer !

    Gardai came along and helped me get it into thepparking space.... sorted for now !

    No problem at all I had a good look around but couldn't see any punto.
    Glad to hear you got it sorted anyway. :D


  • #4524
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,951 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    Scortho wrote: »
    No problem at all I had a good look around but couldn't see any punto.
    Glad to hear you got it sorted anyway. :D

    Very sound of you ! Will repay someday !


  • #4525
    Scortho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Scortho


    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »
    Very sound of you ! Will repay someday !

    Do you still work in the nct centre?


  • #4526
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,728 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Go after him for top shelf tyres now.


  • #4527
    Scortho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Scortho


    CianRyan wrote: »
    Go after him for top shelf tyres now.

    I do need two Bridgestone turanzas...:pac:


  • #4528
    Max Power1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,179 ✭✭✭✭Max Power1


    Scortho wrote: »
    That's true, but I'm thinking what I could fill the driveway with for that 46k.

    You could buy 3 m cars for that money, an e60, an e39 and an e46.


  • #4529
    Scortho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,871 ✭✭✭Scortho


    Max Power1 wrote: »
    You could buy 3 m cars for that money, an e60, an e39 and an e46.

    Or I could buy an e34 m5, a lancia delta integrale and a jag xkr. And still have money to run them. :pac:


  • #4530
    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,951 ✭✭✭Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime


    Scortho wrote: »
    Do you still work in the nct centre?

    I dont but might still have some contacts there..

    What can we do or not do ?


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  • #4531
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,473 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Mmmm integrale. . . .


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