* Motors Chat - Round 5*

colm_mcm · 23-03-2014 02:07AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

I'm not quiet sure where to put this, it's not a dreamer, but it's sort of skanger, but it's the description that confuses me

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/1-4-standered-honda-civic/6640846

I reckon the "no back box" means it hasn't an aftermarket box.

Standared is a clever hybrid of "standard" and "red"

Its completely worthless tbh

GvidoR · 23-03-2014 02:11AM

To sum up...

He wants to swap a standered civic with break pads done for a diesel car that's low on petrol. :P

toastedpickles · 23-03-2014 02:12AM

This is what does it for me

He states first

"Great car"

then

"Car will never been on the road due to chassis rusted"

Whut??

Noccy_Mondy · 23-03-2014 02:17AM

That lad has sweg :pac:

Very Car
Much Standered
So Diesel
Many offer
:pac: :pac:

toastedpickles · 23-03-2014 02:23AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

That lad has sweg :pac:

Very Car
Much Standered
So Diesel
Many offer
:pac: :pac:

Hahahahaha

Wow very honda
Such red
Cate is jelly of honda sweg :pac:

GvidoR · 23-03-2014 02:27AM

Noccy_Mondy · 23-03-2014 02:30AM

How do you pronounce "doge". It's the same as dog isn't it?

GvidoR · 23-03-2014 02:33AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

How do you pronounce "doge". It's the same as dog isn't it?

I pronounce it "doggy" but apparently the correct way is "dohj" but I think it sound weird that way.

pronounce_doge4.jpg.CROP.promovar-mediumlarge.jpg

Kaiser D · 23-03-2014 02:37AM

I pronounce it, kind of, "dough-guh", but its 1 syllable.

Dunno if that even makes sense :P

Foxhole Norman · 23-03-2014 02:45AM

I pronounce it Dohj as well like you would when referring to an actual Doge, as you would find in Italy.

toastedpickles · 23-03-2014 02:50AM

..........I'm getting droplinks and a thermostat soon?? :pac::pac:

GvidoR · 23-03-2014 03:16AM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

I pronounce it Dohj as well like you would when referring to an actual Doge, as you would find in Italy.

Wait, wait, wait...

Are you saying this is not an actual Doge? Such shock, so scare, wow.

Interslice · 23-03-2014 12:53PM

Good idea/bad idea? http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-156-jtd-20v-sportwagon/6616343

GvidoR · 23-03-2014 01:36PM

Interslice wrote: »

Good idea/bad idea? http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-156-jtd-20v-sportwagon/6616343

I don't know, I'm not really a fan of Alfas.

I'd prefer this (but with a petrol engine) http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-passat/6650693 :P

pred racer · 23-03-2014 01:50PM

Interslice wrote: »

Good idea/bad idea? http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-156-jtd-20v-sportwagon/6616343

Great car, great engine, front suspension will break your heart.

Edit: no leather.....boooooooooo

GvidoR · 23-03-2014 01:56PM

You're better off without leather. It's too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter.

tossy · 23-03-2014 01:58PM

GvidoR wrote: »

You're better off without leather. It's too hot in the summer (air con) and too cold in the winter (heated seats).

fyp

you are becoming very Irish lol

YbFocus · 23-03-2014 01:59PM

GvidoR wrote: »

You're better off without leather. It's too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter.

Always the answer from someone that doesn't have it

GvidoR · 23-03-2014 01:59PM

Am I? Hahah, is that good or bad? :P

@YbFocus, sure I don't own leather seats but I've been in cars that have them so I know what it's like.

Interslice · 23-03-2014 02:14PM

pred racer wrote: »

Great car, great engine, front suspension will break your heart.

Edit: no leather.....boooooooooo

It's the heart break I'm worried about. Was just reading about the suspension on alfaowner.Stocks not up to the job with all the weight. They recomend upgrading with aftermarket stuff for 550stg. Seems a good but expensive idea. Brakes are apparently ****e too

http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/2248600-post18.html
lol

no leather wouldn't be a game changer so much as timing belt needing done. Can it be done on a driveway with the engine in place?

1.9 m-jet seem the better option the more I look into it but doubt it will be got for them sort of moneys.Have a small 4 pot diesel phobia though:o, although in a medium sized car the weight becomes more of an issue. Also looking at this with my half sensible hat on. Looking more likely tbh unless it's a rusty shed. http://www.adverts.ie/car/audi/80-avant/1995-audi-80-avant-for-sale/2832739 bit of a step down

pred racer · 23-03-2014 02:18PM

GvidoR wrote: »

You're better off without leather. It's too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter.

Mine are fine;)

YbFocus wrote: »

Always the answer from someone that doesn't have it

An Alfa without leather is like a BMW without a cock driving it:p

pred racer · 23-03-2014 02:22PM

Interslice wrote: »

It's the heart break I'm worried about. Was just reading about the suspension on alfaowner.Stocks not up to the job with all the weight. They recomend upgrading with aftermarket stuff for 550stg. Seems a good but expensive idea. Brakes are apparently ****e too

http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/2248600-post18.html
lol

no leather wouldn't be a game changer so much as timing belt needing done. Can it be done on a driveway with the engine in place?

1.9 m-jet seem the better option the more I look into it but doubt it will be got for them sort of moneys.Have a small 4 pot diesel phobia though:o, although in a medium sized car the weight becomes more of an issue. Also looking at this with my half sensible hat on. Looking more likely tbh unless it's a rusty shed. http://www.adverts.ie/car/audi/80-avant/1995-audi-80-avant-for-sale/2832739 bit of a step down

That 2.4 jtd is a 5 pot. Dunno about the timing belt but suspension and clutch recently done would be a good thing. I always liked the Audi 80 avant, bit long in the tooth now though.

Edit: shocks are not the problem, it's the front suspension arms, they last about as long as an Irish dry spell.

Mycroft H · 23-03-2014 02:22PM

Leather even cleans easier. Did you ever eat a twirl in the car and try get little bits of chocolate out of the seats.

Interslice · 23-03-2014 02:35PM

pred racer wrote: »

That 2.4 jtd is a 5 pot. Dunno about the timing belt but suspension and clutch recently done would be a good thing. I always liked the Audi 80 avant, bit long in the tooth now though.

Bit long in the tooth alright but if I could get it VRT's and NCT'd up with tyres and timing belts done for under 1500 I'd be happy. Any more and maybe it's not worth it. Have to have a look and a drive of it to know roughly

Bought and vrt'd for 1000
nct 55
tyres 240
timing belts+WP 200.
Full service 80

Tight margins :pac: Track rods or brake hose wouldn't be the end of the world. What would one be worth with that work done and a fresh NCT I wonder.

Interslice · 23-03-2014 02:40PM

pred racer wrote: »

Edit: shocks are not the problem, it's the front suspension arms, they last about as long as an Irish dry spell.

Aye that's what I thought, reading again they just meant it as a performance upgrade. A friend who commutes into galway from the sticks had to got rid of his 156 because of them wishbones.

Old diesel · 23-03-2014 02:51PM

GvidoR wrote: »

You're better off without leather. It's too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter.

Imo - a lot of modern cars are transformed inside with leather.

Manufacturers tend to fit cars with black interiors a lot - but you are more likely to get a lighter coloured interior with leather imo.

THAT alone makes a world of difference to a car - having a lighter coloured interior

Cars just seem nicer to be in when you've leather - I know that's probably just in my head.

colm_mcm · 23-03-2014 03:01PM

pred racer wrote: »

An Alfa without leather is like a BMW without a cock driving it:p

I've seen an Alfa without leather though.

YbFocus · 23-03-2014 03:27PM

pred racer wrote: »

Mine are fine;)

An Alfa without leather is like a BMW without a cock driving it:p

I think there needs to be a poster of your quotes made, some of them are fantastic

@GvidoR - I'll never go back, as well as everything mentioned they don't get dirty like cloth seats etc.

Kaiser D · 23-03-2014 03:31PM

Leather seats are the best.

Especially when they're heated, massage etc...

tossy · 23-03-2014 03:42PM

Kaiser D wrote: »

Leather seats are the best.

Especially when they're heated, massage etc...

The various Leather Recaros i've had in cars are some of the most comfortable 'chairs' i've sat in (not just in cars)

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