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Post a picture of your vehicle here Part 5 (don't quote pictures, 24h ban!)

vintagevrs · 2016-02-13 01:13:49

Did a job on the wheels today. Cleaned up and sealed. Pain in the ass to do but glad it's done. Car is due a wash now though, it's a bit grubby :)

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#8402 03-01-2019 11:46pm

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

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Good luck selling her, lovely car, always loved them and had the older 2.0T model myself which I still think is a great car

I asked price because a relative of mine may need a new car soon but they wouldn't be happy with the tax on that for sure. But other than that it ticked the important things like automatic and nice comfortable saloon

Good luck again , hope she gets a good home

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#8403 04-01-2019 12:32am

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The Volvo looks amazing wow!

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#8404 05-01-2019 4:12pm

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Gave the Megane it's first wash today, 3 weeks since getting it. Quick hoover inside as it's still surprisingly fresh. Also got rid of the Megane and DCI logo at the back. Bulbs inside are LEDS, I'm waiting on LED number plate unit to be delivered too. Overall super happy with it, it's comfortable and excellent MPG, can't go wrong (fingers crossed )

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#8405 06-01-2019 6:30pm

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Don't think I've posted this since when I got it in July. F11 530d Sport Touring.

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#8406 06-01-2019 10:37pm

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Havn't many pics of the car. In fact these and the one I posted the day I got it is them all.

I'm pretty pleased with it, for went I wanted it does the job. Lowest single trip average has been 4.4 l/100km, tank averages are around 4.8 l/100km. I have to say and it's not something I thought would it would even be possible to distinguish, it is so much more comfortable than the Honda. It feels so much more planted and at the same time much smoother on the road, far better sound insulation too, factory Bluetooth is a first for me. Only downside is no MFSW makes it feel a lot more poverty spec, specially when it has the upgraded touch screen head unit.

Even got the jamys to match in Tesco on the cheap officially a fanboy!

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#8407 06-01-2019 10:44pm

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I'll be honest wasn't expecting a vw with that name! Nice car though I'll have to post some soon

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#8408 06-01-2019 10:49pm

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That's great mpg TFB. My mk7 GTD does around 48 on average which isn't bad either

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#8409 06-01-2019 11:24pm

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Shiney for a few days . Only have her a few months.. a weekend car due to work::(
Sline 177bhp

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#8410 07-01-2019 9:59am

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Got a valet on my motor from Joe Duffy after a check up. Bloody love this car, by far the very best car i have ever owned. Puts a smile on my face every time i drive it

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#8411 07-01-2019 5:35pm

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Gave the car a wash at the weekend and a coat of C2V3 on the paint and alloys:

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#8412 07-01-2019 9:59pm

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Gave it a bit of a wash before I gave it back.

I miss it already

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#8413 09-01-2019 8:21pm

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Got her washed

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#8414 09-01-2019 8:45pm

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davidglanza wrote: »

Got her washed

The E60 wheels look better in that than on an actual E60

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#8415 10-01-2019 1:02pm

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E34

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#8416 12-01-2019 1:03am

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I wasn't 100% sure about the color when I saw it first, but when it ticked all the other boxes for me and my wife was sick of me procrastinating about it , I went for it. Have it 3 months now and no regrets.

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#8417 12-01-2019 1:32am

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Looks so good it evaporated into the space time continuum.

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#8418 12-01-2019 1:38am

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wotzgoingon wrote: »

Looks so good it evaporated into the space time continuum.

Username checks out. :pac:

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#8419 12-01-2019 1:40am

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rizzodun wrote: »

Username checks out. :pac:

You can't see the two images either.

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#8420 12-01-2019 1:49am

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If at first you don't succeed.....

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#8421 12-01-2019 1:52am

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BnB wrote: »

If at first you don't succeed.....

Nice car worth the wait. Someone had liked the post before they even seen the pictures..... :eek:

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#8422 12-01-2019 1:53am

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wotzgoingon wrote: »

Nice car worth the wait. Someone had liked the post before they even seen the pictures..... :eek:

They had faith in my taste....

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#8423 12-01-2019 9:07am

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Human, let me in!

OK, not really a picture of a vehicle altight, but couldn't resist.

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#8424 12-01-2019 9:21am

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BnB wrote: »

I wasn't 100% sure about the color when I saw it first, but when it ticked all the other boxes for me and my wife was sick of me procrastinating about it , I went for it. Have it 3 months now and no regrets.

I work close to you and see your car regularly. I absolutely love the colour, it looks really good in reality. Lovely car overall.

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#8425 12-01-2019 10:39am

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joujoujou wrote: »

Human, let me in!
OK, not really a picture of a vehicle altight, but couldn't resist.

The cat is on it

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#8426 12-01-2019 10:54am

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There's a couple of guys taking the day off...

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#8427 12-01-2019 10:56am

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Micah Famous Self-possession wrote: »

The cat is on it

The cat is on the
;-D

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#8428 12-01-2019 11:25am

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#8429 13-01-2019 5:16pm

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Fitzgeme couldn't fit these tips to his M4 so his loss is my gain!!

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#8430 13-01-2019 9:28pm

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My new to me 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.4tsi, and my K1300s.

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#8431 16-01-2019 11:39am

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I've neglected this for ages now but gave it a wash yesterday and am well pleased with the results this morning. 22 years old in a few months..and it sure looks it :P

Hard to warm to an ol' humpy but I do enjoy this old thing

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#8432 16-01-2019 11:54am

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@Duke - who have you the car insured with? I have a '97 car I'd like to get back on the road but can't seem to be able to get insurance.

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#8433 16-01-2019 12:12pm

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CorkMan_ wrote: »

@Duke - who have you the car insured with? I have a '97 car I'd like to get back on the road but can't seem to be able to get insurance.

Ah, I have it on a classic policy with Autoline

If you have another car insured already with another company its the way to go, €400 max for fully comp cover

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#8434 16-01-2019 12:25pm

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Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Ah, I have it on a classic policy with Autoline

If you have another car insured already with another company its the way to go, €400 max for fully comp cover

I'd be interested to know how you were able to get a classic policy with Autoline for that car.
I tried to get a quote on my 1995 Nissan 180sx with them last year, and they refused based on the fact that they don't insure "that type of car" on a classic policy, despite it qualifying as being over 20 years old

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#8435 16-01-2019 12:26pm

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Pops_20 wrote: »

I'd be interested to know how you were able to get a classic policy with Autoline for that car.
I tried to get a quote on my 1995 Nissan 180sx with them last year, and they refused based on the fact that they don't insure "that type of car" on a classic policy, despite it qualifying as being over 20 years old

I had a similar problem last year but tried again this year and was successful, so worth trying them again.

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#8436 16-01-2019 12:34pm

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Older picture from April 2017, my 141 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI - the day I collected it, my friend works in VW and gave us a nice bonus reg plate as it was 2 days before we got married. It also got keyed really badly twice last Christmas (across the bonnet and passenger door) so that's in the pipeline for next month as well as a full valet as my daughter is a messy little feck :P It's only ever asked me of normal serviceable parts and handled 80,000KM with ease since I got it. Maybe try for an R-Line in 3 years? :cool:

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#8437 16-01-2019 12:34pm

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Pops_20 wrote: »

I'd be interested to know how you were able to get a classic policy with Autoline for that car.
I tried to get a quote on my 1995 Nissan 180sx with them last year, and they refused based on the fact that they don't insure "that type of car" on a classic policy, despite it qualifying as being over 20 years old

I've never had a problem to be honest. Have this and my '90 Alto with them for €460 all in. Thats with 8k miles each. I've only done 600 in the Corolla since November and about 1k in the Alto.

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#8438 16-01-2019 8:35pm

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Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Ah, I have it on a classic policy with Autoline

If you have another car insured already with another company its the way to go, €400 max for fully comp cover

This is something I am really worried about with Brexit, I have the Supra insured as classic with them too but if the UK leave the EU market then were does that leave us been insured through an Northern Ireland company, no Irish insurer want to touch Japanese cars when it comes to classic, maybe I should just sell up before then and get a classic Porsche or something.

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#8439 16-01-2019 8:45pm

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#8440 16-01-2019 8:57pm

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Speaking of E66s, I picked this up for my Dad at Merlins just before Christmas. Abysmally spec'd - not even so much as heated seats - but it has nice low miles

Those wheels on yours are so lovely.

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#8441 16-01-2019 9:04pm

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As good as they look, i'm sure your dad's rides better with those ginormous cushions for tyres. What's the mileage like?

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#8442 16-01-2019 9:16pm

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110 miles on it last I checked a few weeks ago, was on 102k in October

Most other 730s around the 4.5/5k mark were well on their way to 200k. Did look at a nice black M Sport with the same wheels as yours, but it wouldn't start!

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#8443 17-01-2019 1:16am

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Google photos reminding me of when I had time to take the wheels off a clean car to do a job on them. This was 3 years ago, cars lucky to get a wash these days.

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#8444 17-01-2019 1:52am

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Kids?

That's my excuse!

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#8445 19-01-2019 12:04am

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Picked this up today from a buddy for handy money. All the important mechanical stuff like the chain has been done.

Only a 520d manual but got rid of my wife's seat Ibiza 1.0 "PCP special" so a nice boost in power and comfort

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#8446 19-01-2019 10:00pm

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NCT preparation and the annual oil change only 5k KMS since last NCT...

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#8447 19-01-2019 10:20pm

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First wash in ages, not really worth the hassle with the roads near me but I do like it when it’s shiney.

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#8448 19-01-2019 10:28pm

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Truckermal wrote: »

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=470843&stc=1&d=1547931527

NCT preparation and the annual oil change only 5k KMS since last NCT...

The best thing about owning a Toyota product IMO is the run up to the NCT. There is zero preparation and zero stress, it's just like, don't even bother focusing the lights you just wash the car, turn up for the test, pass, do another year.

You don't get that level of confidence with many other brands.

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#8449 19-01-2019 10:37pm

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Toyotafanboi wrote: »

The best thing about owning a Toyota product IMO is the run up to the NCT. There is zero preparation and zero stress, it's just like, don't even bother focusing the lights you just wash the car, turn up for the test, pass, do another year.

You don't get that level of confidence with many other brands.

Yep 2 parking light bulbs and a droplink for this year and I did not know the bulbs were blown as I did not use the light's in month's! I love Jap stuff especially Toyota..

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#8450 20-01-2019 8:36am

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GustavoFring wrote: »

First wash in ages, not really worth the hassle with the roads near me but I do like it when it’s shiney.

That’s lovely. One of those or the 335d is my plan for my next car.

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#8451 20-01-2019 11:47am

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h3000 wrote: »

That’s lovely. One of those or the 335d is my plan for my next car.

They're a great all rounder, maybe a little long in the tooth at this stage but a hard car to fault as a daily. 335d would be nice if you can find one.

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