Motors Chat - Round 6

Dartz · 06-09-2014 02:19AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

I bought my saab with the intention of doing all that, and more, it's changed my opinion of cars and made me more aware of how delicate they can me, I'm just shy of 2k of parts in mine, and as was said today, It'l be better than the day it left the showroom when im done, so yes, its a special type of madness indeed

Looks nice in pictures already....

You've got thousands of moving parts working in concert, day-in day-out for years on end. It's amazing they're as robust as they are...

Although, when I had the airbox off to fit the ignition coils I also noticed a vacuum line had come off a long time ago - and the engine had already learned to compensate for the slight leak with fuelling trims that it now had to unlearn with the new coils and an surprisingly clean air filter and MAF.

Chris_Heilong · 06-09-2014 02:38AM

wotzgoingon wrote: »

I went through a faze where I wanted an FTO but then I started to look at the car and(this is my opinion, it looks like a womans car) hope you don't still have it after I said that. I just wanted it for the V6 mivec engine.

No I dont still have it, but It was a great car, IMO it had sleek lines and a design that had more in comon with the italians than the Japanese, great V6 sound and it had no vanity mirror on the driverside so it was not aimed at women;).

dgt · 06-09-2014 03:08AM

quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

What a legend that chap was. An older gentleman doing rings in a brand new 3 series outside carton house! Hero

I'd have paid to see that, heres to hoping it was a dayyysel!!!

Sobanek · 06-09-2014 05:07AM

Got tipped off about two M5s in Poland.

First one: €4,800, 1993 3.8 340hp.
Why don't I have the bloody cash?!

135k miles on the clock, finished in Calypsorot. Needs a few minor bits, but engine and body are straight.

I'd even keep the bloody thing over in Poland, but I'd have the satisfaction of simply owning an M5.

Second one: €4,100, 1989 3.6 315hp.
Bit rougher than the first one, body needs a little love, engine is tip-top, 112k miles on the clock, finished in Blue.
4568872414

And I know of a 1999 high miler E39 M5 that will pop up on car ad sites in Poland soon as well, 196k miles, VANOS rebuilt, guy supposedly is gonna ask for €6,500.

Oh I wish I had some spare change...

Supergurrier · 06-09-2014 07:19AM

Should be only 500-550 if no points and not parked on road at night.

exact same category as mk5 gti

dgt · 06-09-2014 02:15PM

Sobanek wrote: »

Got tipped off about two M5s in Poland.

First one: €4,800, 1993 3.8 340hp.
Why don't I have the bloody cash?!

135k miles on the clock, finished in Calypsorot. Needs a few minor bits, but engine and body are straight.

I'd even keep the bloody thing over in Poland, but I'd have the satisfaction of simply owning an M5.

Wrong mirrors for the year. Where's the side repeaters? Wrong steering wheel too. I'd be weary

I'd go for the 89 one if I had the choice

wotzgoingon · 06-09-2014 02:27PM

My damn cheap ass aftermarket coil pack is acting up.
Rang a Mitsubishi main dealer and they want €389. I said is that for a full set and they said no just one. I was like wot da fúck.
A place in New Zealand has a OEM part for €150 which is what I was expecting the price to be but they do not ship outside New Zealand. I found another website where I fill in all my details and they get back to you with a price, they are suposedly genuine Mitsi parts as well. I don't even know where they ship from.

As usual when I am looking for things onlione I find them in America but they want really high shipping rates and then you will also be stung for customs on top as well.

nd · 06-09-2014 02:43PM

I got a used genuine toyota one for my car on ebay for 20 euro. Just search by the original part number which should be stamped on them.

wotzgoingon · 06-09-2014 02:53PM

Tried that and there are none on ebay.

nd · 06-09-2014 02:58PM

Or a breakers. I got one there too but it was a bit more expensive. Just be sure to test it in the car before leaving.

Chris_Heilong · 06-09-2014 03:29PM

wotzgoingon wrote: »

Tried that and there are none on ebay.

Would camskill have them, they have alot of Mitsubishi parts.

ShadowHearth · 06-09-2014 04:15PM

E34 ans specially M5 would be something I would LOVE to own at some point in my life. I guess the benefit of having it in Poland is, that you dont have the Tax system and insurance generally lower.
I guess if you going back to poland often enough and got where to keep it, it would be a fantastic Holiday car.

toastedpickles · 06-09-2014 07:04PM

Done my first proper wiring job today on the 900

Felt like this

:pac:

Gavman84 · 06-09-2014 07:10PM

Went to view the focus st today wasn't in the best nick so i guess the search goes on! No in a rush at least I'll bide my time to try find a good one.

Donnelly117 · 06-09-2014 07:34PM

It was horrendously overpriced anyway...

Sobanek · 06-09-2014 07:41PM

dgt wrote: »

Wrong mirrors for the year. Where's the side repeaters? Wrong steering wheel too. I'd be weary

I'd go for the 89 one if I had the choice

How do you know it's got a wrong steering wheel? :pac:

ShadowHearth wrote: »

E34 ans specially M5 would be something I would LOVE to own at some point in my life. I guess the benefit of having it in Poland is, that you dont have the Tax system and insurance generally lower.
I guess if you going back to poland often enough and got where to keep it, it would be a fantastic Holiday car.

No tax, insurance for myself would be a handy €560 a year, and that's with No NCB and it's not even classic insurance.

There's one more for €7,300, but it's incredibly clean:
http://allegro.pl/bmw-m5-3-8-340-km-zdrowe-doinwestowane-i4537649004.html

No side repeaters on this one either dgt so....

dar83 · 06-09-2014 07:45PM

Gavman84 wrote: »

Went to view the focus st today wasn't in the best nick so i guess the search goes on! No in a rush at least I'll bide my time to try find a good one.

Glad to hear that, it was crazy money for one, more than what I paid three years ago for mine from a dealer with warranty also.

For insurance you can't look passed 123 for the ST. they're the cheapest by far.

Gavman84 · 06-09-2014 07:45PM

Donnelly117 wrote: »

It was horrendously overpriced anyway...

It was alright mad price I was kinda expecting it to be spotless when up for that sort of mad money!!

Gavman84 · 06-09-2014 07:49PM

dar83 wrote: »

Glad to hear that, it was crazy money for one, more than what I paid three years ago for mine from a dealer with warranty also.

For insurance you can't look passed 123 for the ST. they're the cheapest by far.

I'd like a facelift one if could find one I think too. What's fair price for 07 or 08s?

dgt · 06-09-2014 07:55PM

Sobanek wrote: »

How do you know it's got a wrong steering wheel? :pac:

No tax, insurance for myself would be a handy €560 a year, and that's with No NCB and it's not even classic insurance.

There's one more for €7,300, but it's incredibly clean:
http://allegro.pl/bmw-m5-3-8-340-km-zdrowe-doinwestowane-i4537649004.html

No side repeaters on this one either dgt so....

I'm fairly resourceful I'll have you know

Yeah I got a bit confused, 3.6 had repeaters the 3.8 doesn't

dar83 · 06-09-2014 07:58PM

Gavman84 wrote: »

I'd like a facelift one if could find one I think too. What's fair price for 07 or 08s?

I personally prefer the pre facelift, mainly due to it being more definable than the facelift the facelift looks too much like the standard Zetec S. Doesn't stand out enough for my liking.

For a pre facelift with low to middle mileage you should be looking at 7-8k. For the facelift you'd be look 8.5-10k depending on year really. If I was you I'd be holding out until one with a decent spec came up, it makes a lot of difference and there are a lot out there that are base spec.

Sobanek · 06-09-2014 08:01PM

dgt wrote: »

I'm fairly resourceful I'll have you know

Yeah I got a bit confused, 3.6 had repeaters the 3.8 doesn't

Well, according to the VIN it has:

S240A LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

So I'm not sure if it's a wrong steering wheel.

Gavman84 · 06-09-2014 08:05PM

dar83 wrote: »

I personally prefer the pre facelift, mainly due to it being more definable than the facelift the facelift looks too much like the standard Zetec S. Doesn't stand out enough for my liking.

For a pre facelift with low to middle mileage you should be looking at 7-8k. For the facelift you'd be look 8.5-10k depending on year really. If I was you I'd be holding out until one with a decent spec came up, it makes a lot of difference and there are a lot out there that are base spec.

Ya I'll keep an eye out for one ideally want it in cork! Your right about 123 525 for the st that's a grand quote in fairness. Might look into putting the Accord up for sale soon see any interest say 9ish prob.

dgt · 06-09-2014 08:09PM

Sobanek wrote: »

Well, according to the VIN it has:

So I'm not sure if it's a wrong steering wheel.

Most M5's have the tri spoke wheel, some have a horrible 4 spoke wheel. That looks like the airbag wheel from a TU

Foxhole Norman · 06-09-2014 09:24PM

This may seem like a silly question but I am a complete rube when it comes to buying cars but can you tax a car without having an insurance policy on it or does the car itself have to be insured?

Gavman84 · 06-09-2014 09:27PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

This may seem like a silly question but I am a complete rube when it comes to buying cars but can you tax a car without having an insurance policy on it or does the car itself have to be insured?

Ya don't need to enter in correct insurance info when taxing anyway as I never do! So I'm going to say no!

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 06-09-2014 09:28PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

This may seem like a silly question but I am a complete rube when it comes to buying cars but can you tax a car without having an insurance policy on it or does the car itself have to be insured?

Plonk down any number you want on the tax sheet

They can't check them while giving you the tax disc

Foxhole Norman · 06-09-2014 09:35PM

Grandjob! Sorted so.

Thanks lads!

Supergurrier · 06-09-2014 10:09PM

Gavman84 wrote: »

Went to view the focus st today wasn't in the best nick so i guess the search goes on! No in a rush at least I'll bide my time to try find a good one.

Go look at my old one if it's still for sale, guy who bought it off me has a 350bhp golf gti before he went to aus.

If nothing else it will set a benchmark of what a decent one is like to drive.

Gavman84 · 06-09-2014 10:13PM

Supergurrier wrote: »

Go look at my old one if it's still for sale, guy who bought it off me has a 350bhp golf gti before he went to aus.

If nothing else it will set a benchmark of what a decent one is like to drive.

Well it's in kk so bit of a trek. Plus private sale won't be any good unless I get rid of current car first which could take time!

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