Motors Chat - Round 8

toastedpickles · 28-03-2015 07:53PM

Bpmull wrote: »

Id say I'll have to stick petrol stickers all over my first petrol car when I get one for the first few weeks anyway as I've literally only ever bought diesel all along from day one learning to drive. The only thing I've ever put petrol in is a Jerry can for the lawnmower/ power washer.

Well a diesel nozzle wont fit in a petrol neck and if you manage to fit it in (heh) you were very determined

Green means go, black means broken :pac:

Bpmull · 28-03-2015 07:56PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Well a diesel nozzle wont fit in a petrol neck and if you manage to fit it in (heh) you were very determined

Green means go, black means broken :pac:

Oh actually I forgot about that. I'll have to use a funnel :pac: does that apply to all cars or do most newer petrol cars fit a diesel nozzle how to people fuel with the wrong girl otherwise unless it's petrol in a diesel obviously.

toastedpickles · 28-03-2015 07:57PM

Bpmull wrote: »

Oh actually I forgot about that. I'll have to use a funnel :pac: does that apply to all cars or do most newer petrol cars fit a diesel nozzle how to people fuel with the wrong girl otherwise unless it's petrol in a diesel obviously.

I wouldnt know if it applies to all petrols, never had the issue :pac:

Foxhole Norman · 28-03-2015 08:03PM

From the amount of people that put in the wrong fuel that I've seen, I don't think the necks actually stop the wrong nozzle going in.

GvidoR · 28-03-2015 08:08PM

Bpmull wrote: »

Id say I'll have to stick petrol stickers all over my first petrol car when I get one for the first few weeks anyway as I've literally only ever bought diesel all along from day one learning to drive. The only thing I've ever put petrol in is a Jerry can for the lawnmower/ power washer.

I've had one diesel car among all of my petrols and not once have I grabbed the wrong nozzle by mistake. If you can answer the question "is your car petrol or diesel?" without hesitation, I don't think you'd have a problem with putting the wrong fuel in.

Gavman84 · 28-03-2015 08:09PM

Think I actually saw someone after doing it in the Maxol ballincollig last time was there!

toastedpickles · 28-03-2015 08:11PM

Gavman84 wrote: »

Think I actually saw someone after doing it in the Maxol ballincollig last time was there!

Isn't that where you are foxhole? I bet that's why your car wouldn't start :P You just decided to say it was a fuse :P

I see right through your plan :P

GvidoR · 28-03-2015 08:12PM

Was the owner freaking out or could you see someone putting petrol into a Passat with a TDI badge?

Bpmull · 28-03-2015 08:14PM

GvidoR wrote: »

I've had one diesel car among all of my petrols and not once have I grabbed the wrong nozzle by mistake. If you can answer the question "is your car petrol or diesel?" without hesitation, I don't think you'd have a problem with putting the wrong fuel in.

I don't think I ever would but am in a habit of filling with diesel. But then it always says it on the flap that covers the nozzle and You kind of naturally do a check the in your head. This is a diesel car and this is a diesel pump.

Foxhole Norman · 28-03-2015 08:15PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Isn't that where you are foxhole? I bet that's why your car wouldn't start :P You just decided to say it was a fuse :P

I see right through your plan :P

I've been foiled!

nd · 28-03-2015 08:16PM

Hal1 wrote: »

They have a pick point and do a run two days a week.

I think they said it was in Galway when I was on to them.

Gavman84 · 28-03-2015 08:22PM

GvidoR wrote: »

Was the owner freaking out or could you see someone putting petrol into a Passat with a TDI badge?

Saw a car being rolled away from the pumps and was a mechanics van there and think saw a tank too thought for taking fuel back out.

Foxhole Norman · 28-03-2015 08:27PM

Gavman84 wrote: »

Saw a car being rolled away from the pumps and was a mechanics van there and think saw a tank too thought for taking fuel back out.

I've easily pushed at least 6/7 people off the forecourt due to the wrong fuel and it's not open long! Not a mind the many I've had to jump start

It's cursed I tells ya!

nd · 28-03-2015 09:38PM

So I know not motors related but anyway Pacquiao v Mayweather, who'll win?

Think Pacquiao will.

Gavman84 · 28-03-2015 09:43PM

I hope he does can't stand mayweather but he has serious record!

nd · 28-03-2015 10:25PM

Tbh i've not watched alot of Mayweather but Idk I can't see anyone standing up to the amount of punches Pacquiao throws. The few fights I've watched of Mayweather he seems to be about mostly defense.

GvidoR · 28-03-2015 10:36PM

Nice try. :pac:

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quadrifoglio verde · 28-03-2015 11:45PM

Simonigs1.0 wrote: »

RCZ might be going mid next week. Bringing it up to Dublin on Monday for the dealer to have a look at it.

Never thought I'd see the day haha

:eek:
Why?

wotzgoingon · 28-03-2015 11:57PM

nd wrote: »

So I know not motors related but anyway Pacquiao v Mayweather, who'll win?

Think Pacquiao will.

I cannot wait for that fight. It's hard to know who will win. Mayweather is taller longer reach. Money Mayweather he calls himself.

Toyotafanboi · 29-03-2015 12:01AM

Simonigs1.0 wrote: »

RCZ might be going mid next week. Bringing it up to Dublin on Monday for the dealer to have a look at it.

Never thought I'd see the day haha

pretty sure i passed you in it the other day, gave you the wave but it may have been too late.

Simonigs1.0 · 29-03-2015 12:20AM

quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

:eek:
Why?

It gets sfa use really. I'm doing a lot more mileage so prefer something more comfortable, my girlfriend is in the GT now as a result. Makes no real difference to me if it sells or not, but I'm going to have a look at a car this dealer has and I might try and strike a trade in deal.

Either way I will trade it in down the line or sell it to a dealer because I don't want to go down the road of a private sale from the house.

toastedpickles · 29-03-2015 12:22AM

Simonigs1.0 wrote: »

It gets sfa use really. I'm doing a lot more mileage so prefer something more comfortable, my girlfriend is in the GT now as a result. Makes no real difference to me if it sells or not, but I'm going to have a look at a car this dealer has and I might try and strike a trade in deal.

Either way I will trade it in down the line or sell it to a dealer because I don't want to go down the road of a private sale from the house.

That's why carparks are used

GvidoR · 29-03-2015 12:43AM

I always sell cars at car parks and stuff, except that one time when I accidentally sold the Punto at the house.

@pickles: You mentioned in the DD ad that the Saab needs to be towed away. How will you manage to sell it at a car park?

toastedpickles · 29-03-2015 12:47AM

GvidoR wrote: »

I always sell cars at car parks and stuff, except that one time when I accidentally sold the Punto at the house.

@pickles: You mentioned in the DD ad that the Saab needs to be towed away. How will you manage to sell it at a car park?

Well i was on about cars that actually work, but if it ever gets moved I'll probably tow it up the road or something and sell it there, although I doubt anyone will take it

Simonigs1.0 · 29-03-2015 01:02AM

toastedpickles wrote: »

That's why carparks are used

Well I don't like the idea of that either

I've heard some real horror stories of selling expensive cars, at home and in carparks alike, I'd just rather not deal with it all, selling to a dealer is quick and hassle free. It's a pretty niche car, so I'd expect very little private interest anyway.

If it doesn't sell I don't mind, because the car means a lot to me for various reasons, and I'd be more than happy to hang onto it.

The GT stands me so much that I will always lose money on it, so I will never sell it.

toastedpickles · 29-03-2015 01:05AM

Simonigs1.0 wrote: »

Well I don't like the idea of that either
I've heard some real horror stories of selling expensive cars, at home and in carparks alike, I'd just rather not deal with it all, selling to a dealer is quick and hassle free. It's a pretty niche car, so I'd expect very little private interest anyway.

If it doesn't sell I don't mind, because the car means a lot to me for various reasons, and I'd be more than happy to hang onto it.

The GT stands me so much that I will always lose money on it, so I will never sell it.

I've never had an issue with carparks or anything like that, if anything I've had more trouble with dealers, but everyone has different experiences, I'm the same with my own car, not many people will want a 2.3 petrol and its worth a few hundred realistically, but I like it so I'll be holding onto it for a very long time

Toyotafanboi · 29-03-2015 01:08AM

what's really remarkable is that i havn't bought the vitz back yet. i am surprised at my own restraint sometimes.

Noccy_Mondy · 29-03-2015 01:19AM

Yaaay, Summer time! That means longer brighter evenings to go for nice drives or washing the car at 8 in the evening

toastedpickles · 29-03-2015 01:21AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Yaaay, Summer time! That means longer brighter evenings to go for nice drives or washing the car at 8 in the evening

Duke O Smiley · 29-03-2015 01:26AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Yaaay, Summer time! That means longer brighter evenings to go for nice drives or washing the car at 8 in the evening

This is what Summer is all about :cool:

The only time of year I actually bother washing the car

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