Motors Chat - Round 7

UnknownSpecies · 17-02-2015 04:17PM

Got this link off a friend there. Absolutely sick that this sort of thing happens. And no, not talking about selling a Honda, read the ad :P

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/cars-for-sale/honda-integra-dc2-type-r/8700894

Eric Cartman · 17-02-2015 04:23PM

CianRyan wrote: »

Im kind of over the MX5 at this point, I'll definitely come back to the idea and buy one again but that'll be down the line with better job security and a practical daily to go with it.

New car shall be quicker and far more practical, something familiar.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/luxury-lexus-gs-430-4-3-v8-sat-nav-xenon/8110960?offset=1

GS430 ?

CianRyan · 17-02-2015 04:29PM

Eric Cartman wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/luxury-lexus-gs-430-4-3-v8-sat-nav-xenon/8110960?offset=1

GS430 ?

Haha, Jesus!
Half the cylinders for a start.

Foxhole Norman · 17-02-2015 04:35PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Where's that on?

Limerick AFAIK, we haven't organised anything properly yet.

Chris_Heilong · 17-02-2015 04:37PM

Japanese made(assume its not JDM if its easier to insure than an MX5), 4 pot and faster than an MX5. Not for skidding means FWD.

I would say a Civic but I dont think they are easier to insure so I will say Celica.

CianRyan · 17-02-2015 04:41PM

In what world is a Celica practical?

It is JDM, it's newer. The age of the Mazda was the big issue.

Chris_Heilong · 17-02-2015 04:44PM

CianRyan wrote: »

In what world is a Celica practical?

It is JDM, it's newer. The age of the Mazda was the big issue.

Celica Hatchback could be practical. Sounds good then. I wont ruin it by trying to guess but I can imagine a lot of interesting cars now....does not have to be 2WD either.

YbFocus · 17-02-2015 05:06PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

There's a few of us from the BMWHaus Cork side supposed to be going to C&C on the 1st if you're about? Would love to see it!

Jesus until I do more work to this car she's no C&C grade machine. I'll park a few mile away and get the bus

Yeah the first should be ok, it's a week from the stag I'm organising though so I may end up not making it!

UnknownSpecies · 17-02-2015 05:12PM

Might head to the BMWHaus meet myself if I get some more work done to my car. Would love to see what's out there.

CianRyan · 17-02-2015 05:12PM

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

Celica Hatchback could be practical. Sounds good then. I wont ruin it by trying to guess but I can imagine a lot of interesting cars now....does not have to be 2WD either.

Could be anything.

It's black though, there's a "hint"!

MuppetCheck · 17-02-2015 05:31PM

Pulsar maybe?

CianRyan · 17-02-2015 06:10PM

MuppetCheck wrote: »

Pulsar maybe?

Bing bing bing!

Needs a bit if work but as some older posters may remember, I have access to nissan's parts bins!

Chris_Heilong · 17-02-2015 06:15PM

CianRyan wrote: »

Bing bing bing!

Needs a bit if work but as some older posters may remember, I have access to nissan's parts bins!

I saw that ad before, I feel the car looks a bit rough in the pictures could just be the pics themselves, I love the front view picture. It got me looking at 350z cars and I was even considering a swap for my Chaser then I remembered they only have 2 seats so its a no go.

challengemaster · 17-02-2015 06:18PM

CianRyan wrote: »

Bing bing bing!

Needs a bit if work but as some older posters may remember, I have access to nissan's parts bins!

Sorry, It looks decent but I'm PMSL here

Adjustabul top months

New drop links and anti roll bar bushens

aultanater

Blow in the exaused

:pac:

Supergurrier · 17-02-2015 06:19PM

Can't bate the aul tanater

Cheensbo · 17-02-2015 06:28PM

CianRyan wrote: »

Bing bing bing!

Needs a bit if work but as some older posters may remember, I have access to nissan's parts bins!

So is it an sr16ve or an sr20? or an sr20ve??

CianRyan · 17-02-2015 06:28PM

Yeah, the ad is less than expertly put together.
Had to chase him down on Facebook because he didn't put his number on the ad. :rolleyes:

I'm going in with eyes open, fairly sure I know the last owner and to be fair, he at least knew what he was at.
Can get the parts handy I'd say and I can sort te blow myself as long as I get a shot of a welder.

Cheensbo wrote: »

So is it an sr16ve or an sr20? or an sr20ve??

SR16 head with an SR20 bottom end. Not yet sure if the bottom end came from a DE or VE, doesn't make a huge difference as they all fit together nicely but the VE had better parts.

Cheensbo · 17-02-2015 06:41PM

CianRyan wrote: »

SR16 head with an SR20 bottom end. Not yet sure if the bottom end came from a DE or VE, doesn't make a huge difference as they all fit together nicely but the VE had better parts.

So it's got vvl anyway then? :cool:

Duke O Smiley · 17-02-2015 06:42PM

OSI wrote: »

I'm astounded a Pulsar of that vintage of any kind is cheaper to insure than an MX-5.

More to do with age. Trying to insure an 20+ y/o car at a young age is a nightmare.

EazyD · 17-02-2015 06:47PM

CianRyan wrote: »

Mazda might be going in place of something faster and eh, easier to insure.
Talked to a lad tonight, should be viewing each other's cars early next week.

Did you ever manage to get it insured? Remember you saying fair while back that you had major difficulties.

CianRyan · 17-02-2015 06:48PM

OSI wrote: »

I'm astounded a Pulsar of that vintage of any kind is cheaper to insure than an MX-5.

Can't get a quote on the Mazda from most places because it's over 20 years old, Pulsars aren't as bad as Civics and Levins for some reason.

And yes, NEOVVL. :cool:

EazyD · 17-02-2015 06:50PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

More to do with age. Trying to insure an 20+ y/o car at a young age is a nightmare.

When I was insuring mine I kept getting responses like "we simply don't insure open tops in that category" or something to that effect. Got it sorted eventually though.

CianRyan · 17-02-2015 06:51PM

EazyD wrote: »

Did you ever manage to get it insured? Remember you saying fair while back that you had major difficulties.

Got 1 quote of €1800, a big step up from the €1200 I last paid and the €1000 that I would have paid on my Almera had I not had the accident.

Left a job to peruse a trade and couldn't fork out the €1800 for the Mazda.

Now trained and ready to work (in the next few weeks... Broken arm), I can't even get a quote on the Mazda.

EazyD · 17-02-2015 06:52PM

CianRyan wrote: »

Got 1 quote of €1800, a big step up from the €1200 I last paid and the €1000 that I would have paid on my Almera had I not had the accident.

Left a job to peruse a trade and couldn't fork out the €1800 for the Mazda.

Now trained and ready to work (in the next few weeks... Broken arm), I can't even get a quote on the Mazda.

Damn I know the feeling. Mind you Im up for renewal soon which should be great craic:/

CianRyan · 17-02-2015 06:54PM

At least you know you'll get renewal!

Duke O Smiley · 17-02-2015 06:54PM

EazyD wrote: »

When I was insuring mine I kept getting responses like "we simply don't insure open tops in that category" or something to that effect. Got it sorted eventually though.

Not even just open tops. Trying to insure my Lancia was an absolute joke. A 25 year old car worth about €500 like.

Foxhole Norman · 17-02-2015 07:06PM

dorgasm wrote: »

Might head to the BMWHaus meet myself if I get some more work done to my car. Would love to see what's out there.

We try to meet every week down in Little Island around 12 on a Sunday, good craic for a few hours.

Also, fix your own car they said, be grand they said. Replaced the Intake boot in the E39, unfortunately discovering that the fan looking plastic frame on the back of my MAF was snapped, not sure if that affects them, the element is perfect still.

Noccy_Mondy · 17-02-2015 07:38PM

You might remember me being on about looking at a 2006 red 3 door golf 2.0 diesel 140 brake. It's on English plates, but he wants 7k for it, vrt incl!!!

Bpmull · 17-02-2015 07:43PM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

You might remember me being on about looking at a 2006 red 3 door golf 2.0 diesel 140 brake. It's on English plates, but he wants 7k for it, vrt incl!!!

He wouldn't be 100 mile out with that price although on the strong side but then it would depend on mileage and spec.

MetzgerMeister · 17-02-2015 07:44PM

challengemaster wrote: »

Sorry, It looks decent but I'm PMSL here

:pac:

You forgot a few:

New plugs cost €50 ilitum

Coolent bottle

Rare engine month

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