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***** Motors Chat - Round 5*****

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  • #8192
    toastedpickles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,605 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    Quiet you!

    I was just cleaning my throat! :P


  • #8193
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    Quite a spirited drive in the Jag this evening. For a 2.5 it has a very nice exhaust note, and the manual box is nice too.
    10246661_710845512291009_8971023381878511882_n.jpg


  • #8194
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,293 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Meh, you need a 3.0 :D


  • #8195
    Sobanek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,350 ✭✭✭Sobanek


    Kaiser D wrote: »
    Quite a spirited drive in the Jag this evening. For a 2.5 it has a very nice exhaust note, and the manual box is nice too.
    10246661_710845512291009_8971023381878511882_n.jpg

    In a Polish TV series, where they help people choose an ideal car, there was a 2005 S-Type 4.2... man, that thing is awesome :D


  • #8196
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Meh, you need a 3.0 :D

    But, cheap tax! I wouldn't have a manual anyway like this anyway.


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  • #8197
    GvidoR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,925 ✭✭✭GvidoR


    Sobanek wrote: »
    In a Polish TV series, where they help people choose an ideal car, there was a 2005 S-Type 4.2... man, that thing is awesome :D

    Sounds like an interesting TV show.


  • #8198
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    Sobanek wrote: »
    In a Polish TV series, where they help people choose an ideal car, there was a 2005 S-Type 4.2... man, that thing is awesome :D

    A 4.2 would be very nice. I really like these, they're lovely inside, just a bit cramped in the back.

    I'd just like to figure out what all the buttons do...so many buttons.


  • #8199
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Boxy Starlet with a 1.3l engine.

    Are these belt or chain driven? Good or bad?


  • #8200
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,308 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Boxy Starlet with a 1.3l engine.

    Are these belt or chain driven? Good or bad?

    I'd say belt, don't know much about them. Is it a turbo one you are after?


  • #8201
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    wotzgoingon wrote: »
    I'd say belt, don't know much about them. Is it a turbo one you are after?

    Nah just after a plain one. I'm trying to broaden my horizons away from old Rover group cars. I'd like a second car that starts whenever I go to use it every few weeks. I've spotted one but on closer inspection it was a bit crusty round the arches.


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  • #8202
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,773 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Boxy Starlet with a 1.3l engine.

    Are these belt or chain driven? Good or bad?

    They are a belt. Look for a 1331cc jap import with a 4 speed. Those things are shockingly fast!!!


  • #8203
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    They are a belt. Look for a 1331cc jap import with a 4 speed. Those things are shockingly fast!!!

    I'm going to admit I know nothing about them. It was a EP70 5 door with huge mileage on a 1.3 DX. It's been parked outside a while and is starting to show rot around the valences and arches. Salvageable now but wouldn't want to go further.

    Worth saving?


  • #8204
    GvidoR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,925 ✭✭✭GvidoR


    Maybe you might consider a JDM Daihatsu Mira 0.6 Turbo AWD ?


  • #8205
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    GvidoR wrote: »
    Maybe you might consider a JDM Daihatsu Mira 0.6 Turbo AWD ?

    I'm not into all that modding stuff. I actually just want a plain jane car to enjoy.


  • #8206
    GvidoR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,925 ✭✭✭GvidoR


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    I'm not into all that modding stuff. I actually just want a plain jane car to enjoy.

    Well that's no fun. :P


  • #8207
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    GvidoR wrote: »
    Well that's no fun. :P

    It is for boring old farts like me!


  • #8208
    Old diesel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,430 ✭✭✭Old diesel


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    It is for boring old farts like me!

    You like Rovers yes????

    I normally wouldn't advise anyone to buy a Rover per se

    But if YOU really like them - id be inclined to be patient and keep an eye out for a nice example for the UK.

    As a 2nd car bought simply for enjoyment - id rather have the 1st choice rather then going for a 2nd choice.

    Apologies if im barking up the wrong tree though :(

    Mk 2 Golf is of similar era to the boxy Starlet - and id rather have the Golf if a decent condition example could be got*

    *personal preference - im not a lover of the boxy starlets tbh


  • #8209
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Old diesel wrote: »
    You like Rovers yes????

    I normally wouldn't advise anyone to buy a Rover per se

    But if YOU really like them - id be inclined to be patient and keep an eye out for a nice example for the UK.

    As a 2nd car bought simply for enjoyment - id rather have the 1st choice rather then going for a 2nd choice.

    Apologies if im barking up the wrong tree though :(

    Mk 2 Golf is of similar era to the boxy Starlet - and id rather have the Golf if a decent condition example could be got*

    *personal preference - im not a lover of the boxy starlets tbh
    I'm completely with you in all of that. I'm looking out fir a nice R8 and R6 in the UK.

    It's taking time though as values are rising over there very quickly.


  • #8210
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,773 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    I'm going to admit I know nothing about them. It was a EP70 5 door with huge mileage on a 1.3 DX. It's been parked outside a while and is starting to show rot around the valences and arches. Salvageable now but wouldn't want to go further.

    Worth saving?

    I thought it was going to be the 80 series one. IMO it is worth saving because they are all being killed by lads auto testing them. Dull as they are it would be nice to see some on the road still. You would want to get it cheap though if it needs bodywork...


  • #8211
    Old diesel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,430 ✭✭✭Old diesel


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    I'm completely with you in all of that. I'm looking out fir a nice R8 and R6 in the UK.

    It's taking time though as values are rising over there very quickly.

    No worries

    Are there other cars you might be interested in????

    Always good to have an open mind though


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  • #8212
    Old diesel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,430 ✭✭✭Old diesel


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    I thought it was going to be the 80 series one. IMO it is worth saving because they are all being killed by lads auto testing them. Dull as they are it would be nice to see some on the road still. You would want to get it cheap though if it needs bodywork...

    It may be worth saving but my issue with them - for what Ba barubus wants it for - a 2nd car to ENJOY - is that they are dull.

    Mk 2 Golf might be a better option - but I suppose prices on those are on the rise too.

    That's the problem - cars that are nice/interesting to own - are more likely to be in demand.

    I take a W124 Merc is too far off the track of where you want to go????.


  • #8213
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Old diesel wrote: »
    No worries

    Are there other cars you might be interested in????

    Always good to have an open mind though

    I've learned of an 820 saloon too but I'm waiting to hear back about it. The budget is tight to buy the car but I'm happy to do it as a running project.

    I also have a strange liking for old Renaults, mk1 Clios and R19's especially..


  • #8214
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,773 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    Old diesel wrote: »
    It may be worth saving but my issue with them - for what Ba barubus wants it for - a 2nd car to ENJOY - is that they are dull.

    Mk 2 Golf might be a better option - but I suppose prices on those are on the rise too.

    That's the problem - cars that are nice/interesting to own - are more likely to be in demand.

    I take a W124 Merc is too far off the track of where you want to go????.

    Well it clearly depends on opinion but I think the golf would be duller!!!!!:p


  • #8215
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,585 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    Old diesel wrote: »
    I take a W124 Merc is too far off the track of where you want to go????.

    Not at all but it'll take me a while to get something unless it just comes along. I'd like a nice merc but I'm hampered by budget.

    As for the term 'enjoy', it's all relative. A plain but originally car brings me enjoyment especially if the rest have been ruined. Something fun to drive can also be enjoyed ;)

    Even looking down a bonnet at a merc badge brings enjoyment.


  • #8216
    toastedpickles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,605 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    Went to pop into town for a few minutes, went around a corner and the car conked out, won't start, and had to get towed home, some guy in a silver passat

    so yeah! two cars and neither work, I am living the life :pac::rolleyes:


  • #8217
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,773 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    toastedpickles wrote: »
    Went to pop into town for a few minutes, went around a corner and the car conked out, won't start, and had to get towed home, some guy in a silver passat

    so yeah! two cars and neither work, I am living the life :pac::rolleyes:

    Buy my Primera off me, it's very reliable :D:D


  • #8218
    Old diesel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,430 ✭✭✭Old diesel


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    Well it clearly depends on opinion but I think the golf would be duller!!!!!:p

    No worries - that's what makes been into cars so interesting - lots of people been into different things.


  • #8219
    toastedpickles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,605 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    Buy my Primera off me, it's very reliable :D:D

    Neh :P


  • #8220
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,773 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    toastedpickles wrote: »
    Neh :P

    you would love it! admit it :pac:


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  • #8221
    toastedpickles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,605 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    you would love it! admit it :pac:

    I'll admit nothing! It sucks because usually people are able to point towards something on this, but not with this

    so lonely.....so very lonely...


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