Motors Chat - Round 7

Supergurrier · 07-02-2015 01:43AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Nah, been there done that, was actually a pretty good turnout too if i remember!

toastedpickles · 07-02-2015 01:45AM

Supergurrier wrote: »

:P

rubin_spitfire · 07-02-2015 01:50AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

"CD stands for corps diplomatique and is found on embassy vehicles."

Dropping in standards it seems!

Not just diplomats cars. It could also belong to someone working in some embassy in Ireland or even some European orginasition.

My car is registered as such, usually starts some conversation around Dublin. Not quite the same privileges as a diplomat though.

Noccy_Mondy · 07-02-2015 02:46AM

I was on the Westport Castlebar road this afternoon. If you drive a 2009 D white peugeot partner with a ****ty trailer and are about 70, you are a dick. I was travelling behind said dick, going at about 80km. The trailer was one of them small single axle trailers. In it was everything but the kitchen sink, timber, metal, all pure scrap. A lot of it was small finicky stuff that shouldn't be left loose in an open trailer. Nevertheless, 2 straps were sure to keep everything good and tight...not. Heard awful rattling from the trailer so I eased off my accelerator a tad. Then all of a sudden all you see is one of the trailer floorboards collapse onto the road and out with it comes about 4 roof slates, an old teapot and a fairly large round saucepan, all of which was in my path (the saucepan was hopping like mad towards me). Don't think I jammed on the brakes as hard in all my life. Luckily there was no car behind me or it would have been messy. I laid into the horn like there was no tomorrow, but he didn't seem to pass any heed. Caught up to the prcik and overtook him hastily to avoid any repeats. Stared into him as I overtook, but he was just looking straight ahead with his gigantic glasses and his forehead glued to the windscreen. It takes all sorts.....

Mc Love · 07-02-2015 08:06AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

I was on the Westport Castlebar road this afternoon. If you drive a 2009 D white peugeot partner with a ****ty trailer and are about 70, you are a dick. I was travelling behind said dick, going at about 80km. The trailer was one of them small single axle trailers. In it was everything but the kitchen sink, timber, metal, all pure scrap. A lot of it was small finicky stuff that shouldn't be left loose in an open trailer. Nevertheless, 2 straps were sure to keep everything good and tight...not. Heard awful rattling from the trailer so I eased off my accelerator a tad. Then all of a sudden all you see is one of the trailer floorboards collapse onto the road and out with it comes about 4 roof slates, an old teapot and a fairly large round saucepan, all of which was in my path (the saucepan was hopping like mad towards me). Don't think I jammed on the brakes as hard in all my life. Luckily there was no car behind me or it would have been messy. I laid into the horn like there was no tomorrow, but he didn't seem to pass any heed. Caught up to the prcik and overtook him hastily to avoid any repeats. Stared into him as I overtook, but he was just looking straight ahead with his gigantic glasses and his forehead glued to the windscreen. It takes all sorts.....

The important question, did you call the gardai?

Noccy_Mondy · 07-02-2015 11:04AM

Mc Love wrote:

The important question, did you call the gardai?

I was so close to, probably should have, but I didn't want to stir up agro, had places to be.

Mc Love · 07-02-2015 11:53AM

Nice slap on the wrist would have been good for him

Hal1 · 07-02-2015 01:23PM

I'd have collected a few items from the road, maybe the teapot. Then roll down the passenger window, 'hey mr fancy a cup of tae?' and fuk the cnuting thing out the window. The frying pan might be a bit ott.

07-02-2015 02:24PM

ETM cleaning in progress. Taking a break due to rugby. Will put up a few more pics in d'other thread later

Noccy_Mondy · 07-02-2015 03:32PM

Focus just passed it's first NCT with me

Foxhole Norman · 07-02-2015 03:42PM

Saw a 151 C 530D, or so I thought

Registration 151C1811
Make BMW
Model 518
Description 5E32 4DR AUTO
Engine Capacity (cc) 1995

What a nob.

ba_barabus · 07-02-2015 03:49PM

Looks like the Citroen BX is being pushed into daily service for a week or two. My OHs needs the Alfa while she is awaiting her next car.

colm_mcm · 07-02-2015 03:53PM

There are 9 3.0 diesel 5 series's regged in January. 3 in cork.

colm_mcm · 07-02-2015 03:53PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

Looks like the Citroen BX is being pushed into daily service for a week or two. My OHs needs the Alfa while she is awaiting her next car.

Has she something picked out?

ba_barabus · 07-02-2015 04:00PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Has she something picked out?

Yes, and not before time. She is getting a 2006 Seat Leon TDI. She wanted a Merc c200K coupe but insurance was an issue as she only has 12months NCB

07-02-2015 04:50PM

So a thorough throttle body cleaning seems to have solved the chugging issues with the Volvo. Sounds and feels much better but I've yet to give her a proper spin out the road. I'll do that as soon as Ireland beats Italy

07-02-2015 05:42PM

On the phone, so Will go into detail later. But didn't look at the primera, and won't be taking the trip.

Anyone able to comment on a Golf Estate? My mechanic reckons they're reliable enough in general.

I can't link to donedeal, but it's a red golf estate, 2000, €900 in Louth I believe. Worth a punt? (keep in mind I don't care about appearance etc. Just want something cheap and reliable.)

Bpmull · 07-02-2015 06:04PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

There are 9 3.0 diesel 5 series's regged in January. 3 in cork.

I seen a picture of an m4 that the dealer put up on facebook. Probably not too many of them going to be sold this year here it looked very cool.

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 07-02-2015 06:06PM

Snotaul Goodman wrote: »

So a thorough throttle body cleaning seems to have solved the chugging issues with the Volvo. Sounds and feels much better but I've yet to give her a proper spin out the road. I'll do that as soon as Ireland beats Italy

Hate to rub it in and all but

Told ya so...... :pac:

Ah no im glad it fixed the issue for you !

Bpmull · 07-02-2015 06:07PM

Deleted User wrote: »

On the phone, so Will go into detail later. But didn't look at the primera, and won't be taking the trip.

Anyone able to comment on a Golf Estate? My mechanic reckons they're reliable enough in general.

I can't link to donedeal, but it's a red golf estate, 2000, €900 in Louth I believe. Worth a punt? (keep in mind I don't care about appearance etc. Just want something cheap and reliable.)

Would certainly be a better bet then them primeras you were looking at. I think the mk4 in general was reliable enough although I'm not sure what the petrol engines are like in them is it a 1.4 or 1.6 ?

07-02-2015 06:38PM

It'd be a 1.6 petrol.

Dartz · 07-02-2015 06:45PM

Took a good long run out up to Trim today. Not exactly being lightfooted, either. Stopped for ten minutes to check something rattling in the boot and grab a snack. Fired up without a hitch and ran even better the whole way home.

Peculiar car.

So far, I can say dipetane doesn't seem to have harmed it.

Needs somewhere more interesting to drive to.

MuppetCheck · 07-02-2015 07:04PM

Deleted User wrote: »

It'd be a 1.6 petrol.

If a timing belt was due and the gearbox was dodgy would be the first things to check. Assuming there's no proof of a belt change factor that in - about 300-350.

Door seals and central locking after that.

To be honest, no one is going to be able to give a definite answer as at that price mark it depends totally on the car. Forgive me for saying this, but you seem to be ignoring a lot of the advice on this thread because the car is cheap. I don't mean to be negative by saying that. Look on the bangernomics thread and something might turn up. If it's any good it won't last long mind, and best of luck with the search.

07-02-2015 07:12PM

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

Hate to rub it in and all but

Told ya so...... :pac:

Ah no im glad it fixed the issue for you !

Was much handier than I expected actually. No mirror either! I'd say I wasn't the first person to do the job though. A few videos showed that the jubilee clips were in awkward places but mine were all turned so the screws were easy to access.

Now to do a coolant flush. I want to basically change all the fluids over the next few weeks because I haven't a clue when they were done except the oil. Think a new pair of rear drop links are in order too (hopefully thats all it is). Nct then in march

Truckermal · 07-02-2015 07:15PM

My MK1 Avensis cost me 600 quid to test this year ffs it only cost me that 3 years ago from colm mcm I think she will be around for a while now..:(

ofcork · 07-02-2015 07:16PM

Any opinion on a saab 95 aero 2.3 its an 08 the brother is looking at.

Bpmull · 07-02-2015 07:19PM

Was in topaz today filling up with diesel got a free can of coke, bag of taytos and Mars bar using that card

so if anyone has the card i think everyone with a card gets the deal or maybe you have to have bought a certain amount of fuel I'm not sure.

Also gave the golf it's first proper clean since last summer looks the cleanest and shiniest it's been since August. The problem with polishing it is you start to see a few new small scratches and marks that weren't there the last time. Although doesn't bother me too much as none stand out or are obvious I suppose sh!t happens too.

ba_barabus · 07-02-2015 07:21PM

Truckermal wrote: »

My MK1 Avensis cost me 600 quid to test this year ffs it only cost me that 3 years ago from colm mcm I think she will be around for a while now..:(

I thought you replaced it?

Truckermal · 07-02-2015 07:25PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

I thought you replaced it?

No that's my second car normally used for work great car only 160k on it.

ba_barabus · 07-02-2015 07:29PM

Truckermal wrote: »

No that's my second car normally used for work great car only 160k on it.

They're cheap as chips to run. What went on it? My OH is replacing hers now

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