Motors Chat - Round 6

Armaghmagic · 15-08-2014 01:19AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

I don't see why not! If you can pick it up and get it fitted sure no harm!

Yeah absolutely. Where would you pick one up though? And would you be talking €000's??

toastedpickles · 15-08-2014 01:22AM

Armaghmagic wrote: »

Yeah absolutely. Where would you pick one up though? And would you be talking €000's??

Jaysis i couldn't tell you! Maybe try look at ebay for a general price, if they're not on there, then its a trip to the main dealer and you could be looking at a fair price, like a factory upgrade body kit of one of my cars is close to 1200, with no primer or anything on the parts

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 15-08-2014 08:23AM

Just found this on donedeal

http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/7130565

Big Nasty · 15-08-2014 08:27AM

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

Just found this on donedeal

http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/7130565

Cool dhis no

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 15-08-2014 08:29AM

Big Nasty wrote: »

Cool dhis no

Is that not colms mcm old yoke ?

coolisin · 15-08-2014 09:39AM

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

Is that not colms mcm old yoke ?

His was petrol and manual, and going to say a 01.
Remember being blown away by the bangernomics of it! It was parked next to a €115k bmw 6series at a meet and it was getting a lot of my attention.

Chris_Heilong · 15-08-2014 11:41AM

Saw a cool looking black camry yesterday around Edenmore, Dublin 5. It was 1992 - 1995 and a Japanese import. Kind of looked like this.
http://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/comment-image/160239.jpg
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I thought it was cool for what it was.

YbFocus · 15-08-2014 11:49AM

So i lost 3 intake valves when they contacted with the pistons. All because the bloody water pump gave! Intake cam jumped timing and bang

should be going tomorrow

dgt, i've only put 4 hours into it but that included a refitting of new pump and belt to chance my arm

Foxhole Norman · 15-08-2014 11:58AM

Only one more exam to go and then hopefully next month will be new car time

Armaghmagic · 15-08-2014 12:36PM

Choice of 2, which one is best?? Mondeo or Accord?

http://www.mglcarsales.co.uk/used-cars/ford-mondeo-2-0-tdci-140-titanium-5dr-drumbulcan-2-201406195145375

http://www.mglcarsales.co.uk/used-cars/honda-accord-2-2-i-dtec-es-gt-4dr-drumbulcan-2-201407266115894

Noccy_Mondy · 15-08-2014 12:39PM

EVERYONE here is going to say the accord, but I'm going to say Mondeo. 2.0 engine, plenty of poke, one of the best specs, and colours. I'd run away with that if I was changing cars.

davycc · 15-08-2014 12:40PM

OSI wrote: »

George finally got around to looking at the GTI. Dodgy injector? No. Melted intake manifold. HOW. THE. ****?

VAG must have outsourced intake mani production to FIAT group;):D

Hal1 · 15-08-2014 03:54PM

Two oil changes done. Mine an the ol fella's. I always make sure to hand tighten the oil filter, but it was an absolute pig to remove. So had to use a screwdriver. How I felt when finally removed it.

Chris_Heilong · 15-08-2014 04:28PM

Anyone ever use this rust convertor spray from Dupicolor, its sprays on clear and turns black as it converts the rust, When working on the car I noticed a small bit of brown at a seam in the rear door sill, hopefully I can be lazy and just spray this, my car is black so it should not be a problem.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/duplicolor-rust-fix-rust-converter-black-10.25-oz.-aerosol-rf129/7140921-P

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 15-08-2014 05:36PM

Random question

Whats the cheapest country in the world to buy a

new car ?

Used car ?

toastedpickles · 15-08-2014 05:42PM

Soooo Ive been busy!

New clutch - 125 shipped
Front subframe polybush kit - 60
Gearbox oil seal - 20
Getting it done on a pretty awesome condition - 350

My bank account -

:pac:

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 15-08-2014 05:45PM

OSI wrote: »

Tata Nano in India is about $2,000 new I think?

Oh sorry, didnt mean specific car, in general which country is the cheapest ?

The Dagda · 15-08-2014 06:12PM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

EVERYONE here is going to say the accord, but I'm going to say Mondeo. 2.0 engine, plenty of poke, one of the best specs, and colours. I'd run away with that if I was changing cars.

The Mondeo has got WAY more space in it too, the Accord is very cramped in the back seats.

Armaghmagic · 15-08-2014 06:31PM

The Dagda wrote: »

The Mondeo has got WAY more space in it too, the Accord is very cramped in the back seats.

Looks like the Accord has more kit apart from the sunroof of the Mondeo which I would really like.

Im guessing the Accord is of a higher quality but a better engine in the Mondeo.

Which would be the better drive?

Noccy_Mondy · 15-08-2014 06:36PM

Armaghmagic wrote: »

Looks like the Accord has more kit apart from the sunroof of the Mondeo which I would really like.

Im guessing the Accord is of a higher quality but a better engine in the Mondeo.

Which would be the better drive?

Can't comment on the accord but the mondeo is a beauty to drive. Most other cars I've driven have been a big drop down. I've had a few drives in the 2.0 which was great. I have the 1.8 unit and it returns great power and has plenty of grunt. It's so comfy and roomy for longer journeys and once the Cruise Control is activated you can sit back and relax. Build quality is high aswell, I've suffered no major problems thus far (touch wood!)

The Dagda · 15-08-2014 07:16PM

Armaghmagic wrote: »

Looks like the Accord has more kit apart from the sunroof of the Mondeo which I would really like.

Im guessing the Accord is of a higher quality but a better engine in the Mondeo.

Which would be the better drive?

I've taken both for test drives and both are very good cars.

It's generally accepted that the Mondeo is the best handling car in it's class and that the Honda's engine is one of the most refined diesels available.

I'm 6' 4" so I always test to see if I could sit behind myself and I couldn't do that in the Honda but could in the Mondeo.

Tbh it was the interiors of both that disappointed me most, the Honda seemed a bit old fashioned and the Mondeo seemed a bit tacky but that's just a personal thing.

I'd say you should drive them both and see which one you prefer. They're both fine cars.

Armaghmagic · 15-08-2014 08:07PM

Thanks,

I have driven them both in recent weeks but Accord was top of the range and the Mondeo was the Zetec model and was the 08 model so will have to try the up to date version in a Titanium X.

Also have to see which one the missus prefers......need to accommodate a Mountain Bike also with the seats down!

The Dagda · 15-08-2014 08:29PM

Armaghmagic wrote: »

Thanks,

I have driven them both in recent weeks but Accord was top of the range and the Mondeo was the Zetec model and was the 08 model so will have to try the up to date version in a Titanium X.

Also have to see which one the missus prefers......need to accommodate a Mountain Bike also with the seats down!

Tbh I'm kinda looking to change at the minute and being able to fit in a mountain bike is high on my priorities too.

I've an A4 saloon currently but I want some more space (for work as well as the mtb) so I'm probably going to go for an estate car when I change.

I've test driven loads of cars recently and I'm changing my mind all the time, but at the minute I'm thinking about a Seat Exeo Estate Tdi 170.

Seems like a good value option to me but I'm changing my mind all the time! lol

15-08-2014 09:15PM

Came across a rare sight today. So rare that I've seen only 1 in the past 12 months. A garda checkpoint

toastedpickles · 15-08-2014 10:28PM

Snotaul Goodman wrote: »

Came across a rare sight today. So rare that I've seen only 1 in the past 12 months. A garda checkpoint

My god! :eek: The elusive checkpoint!

15-08-2014 10:43PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

My god! :eek: The elusive checkpoint!

I was actually shocked! There was a point a few years back where I couldn't drive to the shop without hitting a checkpoint. Looking forward to next years one

toastedpickles · 15-08-2014 10:45PM

Snotaul Goodman wrote: »

I was actually shocked! There was a point a few years back where I couldn't drive to the shop without hitting a checkpoint. Looking forward to next years one

Ah yeah I heard they'l be doing it on the m7 next year on a bank holiday friday

YbFocus · 15-08-2014 10:50PM

4 valves in and head back on. Just belt and pump to do and she's a go

toastedpickles · 15-08-2014 10:52PM

YbFocus wrote: »

4 valves in and head back on. Just belt and pump to do and she's a go

Hoooray

YbFocus · 15-08-2014 10:54PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Hoooray

Well considering I learned how to do head work today I will hold the horray until it runs

Never replaced valves, had cams out and all, scary now turning the key

Feel like a young lad knowing nothing!

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