Motors Chat Thread Round 4

Scortho · 17-09-2013 07:01PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

Right I called about one with a tan coloured roof.

The roof is knackered and at the very least needs to be repaired. It hasn't had an NCT in two year. It's had work from TI autos including clutch and belts about two years ago although the receipts are missing.

The ad states 1600..........is it even worth 600?

Actually don't bother answering that, I've just spoken to Gerry in Ti Autos and I'm not bothered.

No nct on an alfa for 2 years...not a hope of it being worth more than 600.
probably needs a belt, brake work etc,
along with a new roof, definitely will need suspension work and if the roofs knackered chances are it reaks of damp.

Judging by the amount of work required I wouldn't offer more than 500 for it.
That's all it's worth in scrap anyway.

Scortho · 17-09-2013 07:02PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

I went to look at the Alfa Spider in the end. Its currently a bit of a dog but I left an offer none the less.

When was the belt last done?

YbFocus · 17-09-2013 07:02PM

The weather is great isn't it. Got a nice thorough soaking today which was nice

Stheno · 17-09-2013 07:04PM

The ****ing traffic, almost an hour and 20 minutes to get in this morning, then decided to take the tunnel home.

Some ****ing gimp went into the coins only lane with no chuffing coins

GIMP!

ba_barabus · 17-09-2013 07:12PM

Scortho wrote: »

When was the belt last done?

Early 2009. Last nctd in 2011 and no tax since, could tell when it was last insured as the date was folded over. Its still driven occasionally though......

Anyway it needs a new roof, full service and belt change, coolant and 4 new tyres. Bushings are also knocking slightly. It has a few scuffs around it, needs a dam good clean too and general tlc.

I made an offer and told him to think about it.

ba_barabus · 17-09-2013 07:13PM

Stheno wrote: »

The ****ing traffic, almost an hour and 20 minutes to get in this morning, then decided to take the tunnel home.

Some ****ing gimp went into the coins only lane with no chuffing coins

GIMP!

At least the ISM instructors car didn't nearly t bone you while running a red light on Merrion Road.

Stheno · 17-09-2013 07:19PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

At least the ISM instructors car didn't nearly t bone you while running a red light on Merrion Road.

No at Merrion Square, I had an ambulance driving the wrong way down the road, and doing a right hand turn with lights but no siren.

In more positive news, I got an interview for a job I'm interested in.

toastedpickles · 17-09-2013 07:21PM

I'm in love....I've got a Canadian for a class in college, I don't have a thing for Canadians I swear :pac:

Can't wait to get off this blasted peasant wagon and back to driving my own car again

Max Power1 · 17-09-2013 07:25PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

I'm in love....I've got a Canadian for a class in college, I don't have a thing for Canadians I swear :pac:

Can't wait to get off this blasted peasant wagon and back to driving my own car again

What's that all abuuut? :P

Yeah the canadian accent is very easy on the ear. I used to listen to Alison Curtis on the radio just for the voice lol

power pants · 17-09-2013 07:26PM

I worked in a Canadian bank a few years back, I found the accent made me want to self harm it was that annoying after a while

toastedpickles · 17-09-2013 07:27PM

Max Power1 wrote: »

What's that all abuuut? :P

Yeah the canadian accent is very easy on the ear. I used to listen to Alison Curtis on the radio just for the voice lol

Ah she was a good, this one though is great haha, she walked in and was like "hey guys I'm yer lecturer for this class, now who have I got here eh?" Que me being like :eek: marry me! :pac:

ba_barabus · 17-09-2013 07:28PM

power pants wrote: »

I worked in a Canadian bank a few years back, I found the accent made me want to self harm it was that annoying after a while

I completely agree

toastedpickles · 17-09-2013 07:29PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

I completely agree

power pants wrote: »

I worked in a Canadian bank a few years back, I found the accent made me want to self harm it was that annoying after a while

In fairness I cannot tolerate Americans for more than a minute, so I see where you're coming from

Stheno · 17-09-2013 07:36PM

power pants wrote: »

I worked in a Canadian bank a few years back, I found the accent made me want to self harm it was that annoying after a while

I once worked in a place where we had offices in Canada and Florida, one of the Canadians came over, and me and another colleague took him on a tour of Dublin for an ENTIRE day, and out to dinner.

When we then visited Canada, the scabby gimp didn't so much as buy us a cup of coffee.

Ever since I dislike Canadians.

When I visited Florida, they took me to a lapdancing bar as it was their Friday treat to themselves :rolleyes:

power pants · 17-09-2013 07:41PM

haha, doesn't surprise me about the lap dancing clubs

Marcusm · 17-09-2013 07:55PM

power pants wrote: »

I worked in a Canadian bank a few years back, I found the accent made me want to self harm it was that annoying after a while

There are regional variations in Canada much like the USA. I can safely say that if I can avoid ever having to spend time working with monotone, droning on midwestern Americans again I'll be much happier. They joke about being in the flyover states but underlying it all recognising that the term is used for a reason. My god, you could sleep through a meeting with the even tones and lack of emotion.

Scortho · 17-09-2013 08:28PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

Early 2009. Last nctd in 2011 and no tax since, could tell when it was last insured as the date was folded over. Its still driven occasionally though......

Anyway it needs a new roof, full service and belt change, coolant and 4 new tyres. Bushings are also knocking slightly. It has a few scuffs around it, needs a dam good clean too and general tlc.

I made an offer and told him to think about it.

Well overdue then. As its the 2L twin spark the belt is more expensive than the smaller engined twin sparks due to the balancing belt. You'd need to do the pump as well. When bushings need doing its nearly better to do the parts as well (eg if the arb bushing goes you may as well replace the whole arb as its a bitch of a job and you don't want to be doing it again in 3 months time when the arb needs replacing)

I hope it was a cheeky offer at that!:D

Max Power1 · 17-09-2013 08:29PM

drool

That is all.

Seriously giving some thought to calling in tomorrow and seeing what the cost to change with the 535d would be

YbFocus · 17-09-2013 08:33PM

Max Power1 wrote: »

drool

That is all.

Seriously giving some thought to calling in tomorrow and seeing what the cost to change with the 535d would be

I'd say he'd allow 8k for your machine. That's a big hole left

Supergurrier · 17-09-2013 08:34PM

Won't get 30mpg in that

Although at low revs they still do sound like a tractor

Max Power1 · 17-09-2013 08:35PM

YbFocus wrote: »

I'd say he'd allow 8k for your machine. That's a big hole left

8k? Ah he could go and shyte then haha she's worth half that from vrt rebate from exporting it alone

YbFocus · 17-09-2013 08:35PM

The running costs on one of them must be astronomical, especially with your mileage Max

Max Power1 · 17-09-2013 08:36PM

Supergurrier wrote: »

Won't get 30mpg in that

Although at low revs they still do sound like a tractor

Ah yeah I would probably have to get a second runaround car, but I fully intend on buying an e60 m5 in the next 12-18 months.

Max Power1 · 17-09-2013 08:37PM

YbFocus wrote: »

The running costs on one of them must be astronomical, especially with your mileage Max

Mileage can be reduced... give me an excuse to start cycling to work some days lol!

YbFocus · 17-09-2013 08:37PM

Max Power1 wrote: »

8k? Ah he could go and shyte then haha she's worth half that from vrt rebate from exporting it alone

I'd say a dealer would offer about 3k for mine

just the way it is.
You think they are allowing you a bit more when you battle but they get you somewhere else anyway

pred racer · 17-09-2013 08:38PM

Stheno wrote: »

I once worked in a place where we had offices in Canada and Florida, one of the Canadians came over, and me and another colleague took him on a tour of Dublin for an ENTIRE day, and out to dinner.

When we then visited Canada, the scabby gimp didn't so much as buy us a cup of coffee.

Ever since I dislike Canadians.

When I visited Florida, they took me to a lapdancing bar as it was their Friday treat to themselves :rolleyes:

I married a Canadian...

Nuff said:pac:

dgt · 17-09-2013 08:48PM

Max Power1 wrote: »

Mileage can be reduced... give me an excuse to start cycling to work some days lol!

There's a forum for that.....................................

............. I'll get my tattered coat :pac:

dar83 · 17-09-2013 08:50PM

Max Power1 wrote: »

drool

That is all.

Seriously giving some thought to calling in tomorrow and seeing what the cost to change with the 535d would be

You could actually drive a proper performance BMW. do it! :P

Max Power1 · 17-09-2013 08:51PM

dgt wrote: »

There's a forum for that.....................................

............. I'll get my tattered coat :pac:

There is a forum for it alright but I have a permanent holiday from it!

Big Nasty · 17-09-2013 08:51PM

dar83 wrote: »

You could actually drive a proper performance BMW. do it! :P

:D:D

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