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

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  • #8302
    hooch-85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,889 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Treated the Avensis to a full valet and winter protection pack today. It's looking great for near 150k kms.


    Great job, Taff is a top man! Did my car about 6 weeks ago now. The wax still seems to be doing its job. Are you local to Nenagh?


  • #8303
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,617 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    hooch-85 wrote: »
    Great job, Taff is a top man! Did my car about 6 weeks ago now. The wax still seems to be doing its job. Are you local to Nenagh?

    Ya just outside it. Taff does a great job and is a pure gent. I couldn't recommend his work highly enough.

    Spotted your car on his FB page. Looks great after the job he done.


  • #8304
    Tommyboy40
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 629 ✭✭✭Tommyboy40


    New shoes and Gtechniq C2V3

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  • #8305
    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    Tommyboy40 wrote: »
    New shoes and Gtechniq C2V3

    IMG_9034.jpg

    What engine is in your cl, always liked them.....


  • #8306
    Tommyboy40
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 629 ✭✭✭Tommyboy40


    Oral Surgeon wrote: »
    What engine is in your cl, always liked them.....

    It's the smallest one 5.0 M113. It's a bit of a lazy V8 but surprisingly frugal


  • #8307
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    This may be the last photo I get of my 540i, officially declared an insurance write off yesterday and taken to the garage this morning :( They are yet to make me an offer and start the war with valuation.

    m8oyBudh.jpg


  • #8308
    Wailin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,432 ✭✭✭Wailin


    Ah jaysus sorry to hear that FN! Such a rare car and you put so much time and effort in to it. Is this from the bang it got at the roundabout?


  • #8309
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    Wailin wrote: »
    Ah jaysus sorry to hear that FN! Such a rare car and you put so much time and effort in to it. Is this from the bang it got at the roundabout?

    Yeah it is! The companies have still not agreed who's at fault or decided to split so I just claimed against my fully comp anyway last week. Yes I'll lose my no claims but if I lost the battle or it was a split I'd lose them anyway and they'll return to me anyway if I win. So now I've got to wait and see what they offer me and debate buying it back and fixing it or replacing it.


  • #8310
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,728 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Foxhole Norman wrote: »
    ............ debate buying it back and fixing it or replacing it.

    I imagine the buy back might be financially ok, considering the valuation likely won't, unfortunately.


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  • #8311
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,660 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    This is one of the bad sides to owning savage, but older cars. They're essentially worthless and you get shafted by insurance companies regardless of how much time and effort has gone into it.

    And anyone like yourself who keeps things tip top, with upgraded interiors, refreshed suspension, engine work, cooling work, wheels etc etc just gets wiped out when they look at the book price of a couple of grand. It would almost put you off owning one.

    Sorry to see FN.


  • #8312
    q85dw7osi4lebg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,502 ✭✭✭q85dw7osi4lebg


    Are they obliged to initially find you a similar car of similar vintage?

    If so, that could be some fun for them (they won't find one here will they?) and the cash alternative may prove far more appetizing for them (and you).


  • #8313
    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,504 ✭✭✭✭MEGA BRO WOLF 5000


    How does that work? Can you buy the car back from the insurance company??


  • #8314
    ELM327
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,234 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    Hunky Monster wrote: »
    How does that work? Can you buy the car back from the insurance company??
    Yes, if they write the car off they can reduce your payout by an agreed value for the written off car and you go fix it yourself.
    Technically once the car is written off and you've been paid out then what remains of the car is their property and not yours. Hence the buy back agreement.


    Only for economic writeoffs (which FN's definitely is). Insurance companies base their decision on using new parts and anything new for an e39 will be expensive.


  • #8315
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,728 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Micah Famous Self-possession wrote: »
    Are they obliged to initially find you a similar car of similar vintage?.............

    Nope.......... but for valuation purposes it can be beneficial to compile a bit of a portfolio of similar mileage and age cars in decent condition. Flexibility with mileage and colour can be seen to be beneficial here too.

    With a very decent car like FN has the only way to really "win" though is to buy it back and get it fixed yourself, all going well the payout should cover all costs involved so you are back to where you were pre incident albeit in a repaired car.

    e39 540i are probably scarce now in decent condition so asking prices in the UK of good example might be of interest for valuation purposes.


  • #8316
    Four Phucs Ache
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭Four Phucs Ache


    Sorry to hear FN , was amazed at your posts showing the preventative work on the engine and everything it needed.


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  • #8317
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    Sorry for your loss FN.

    I actually don't get what's after happening here. You patched up the car and were waiting on the insurance to get sorted and...............wha?


  • #8318
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    What I can't believe is your letting it go with the wheels etc all on it. Sure they must be worth 4 figures on their own?


  • #8319
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,301 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    I've a grand volvo s80 for sale Foxhole :p


  • #8320
    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,504 ✭✭✭✭MEGA BRO WOLF 5000


    I could be parting with a 330e very soon too FN!


  • #8321
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    Cheers for the comments and advice lads, it'll be interesting for sure!
    Toyotafanboi wrote: »
    What I can't believe is your letting it go with the wheels etc all on it. Sure they must be worth 4 figures on their own?

    The car is still mine and will remain in my ownership until I accept an offer of theirs. So it's really just going to my bodyshop for storage until we agree on a figure.
    Big Nasty wrote: »
    Sorry for your loss FN.

    I actually don't get what's after happening here. You patched up the car and were waiting on the insurance to get sorted and...............wha?

    I put a claim in against my own Fully Comp cover as the debate as to who's liable is still ongoing and was told could be months if not longer before being resolved and I just want this all sorted. I'm putting off work I want to do to the car due to this so decided to get it sorted.
    Hunky Monster wrote: »
    I could be parting with a 330e very soon too FN!

    No interest to me I'm afraid :pac: If I'm looking at a new car altogether I have my eye on a 540i 6 Speed up the North that I may look at, even though insurance will hurt badly next year with probably No Claims but I could look towards a Classic Policy too.


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  • #8322
    rizzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,797 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Sold my 318D on Wednesday, bought this today.

    2014 Megane III. 1.5 DCI. Lovely little motor, we have a 2012 Coupe in the family the last 4 years trouble free so said I would give one a go.

    It's immaculate inside and out. Ordered new number plates & led number plate bulbs and a smaller aerial (similar too bee-sting style)

    Very happy. Nipped out for a quick picture in the rain excuse the quality!!

    10znsxl.jpg


  • #8323
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    What sort of money rizee.....

    Im looking at the 1.5 dci myself but not sure which car yet from, megane, fluence or Laguna.


  • #8324
    rizzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,797 ✭✭✭rizzee


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    What sort of money rizee.....

    Im looking at the 1.5 dci myself but not sure which car yet from, megane, fluence or Laguna.

    8000, asking price was 8500.

    105k kms, service and belt done 3 days ago, warranty and fsh, 2 owner. Cartell report.

    Good luck in the search, don't know much about the other two as I had my eye on this one!


  • #8325
    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,666 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    Had a bit of a disaster with ordering a new 5008.
    Ordered August and told I wouldn't receive it tíl at least the end of March.

    161 bhp version a bit of poke.


  • #8326
    CIP4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,657 ✭✭✭CIP4


    helimachoptor wrote: »
    Had a bit of a disaster with ordering a new 5008.
    Ordered August and told I wouldn't receive it tíl at least the end of March.

    161 bhp version a bit of poke.

    That’s some waiting time. Held up due to emission reg issues ? Seems to be happening to a lot of stuff.


  • #8327
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,728 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    helimachoptor wrote: »
    Had a bit of a disaster with ordering a new 5008.
    Ordered August and told I wouldn't receive it tíl at least the end of March.

    161 bhp version a bit of poke.

    Nice bus, dunno was the one I drive 161bhp or more but it scrabbled for grip at times....
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=107765387&postcount=1813 .....I'm used to AWD though so it might well have been me


  • #8328
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,296 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Car is absolutely filthy at the moment due to the **** weather. I remember when it was this clean earlier in the year:

    20180803-141246.jpg


  • #8329
    GustavoFring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭GustavoFring


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Car is absolutely filthy at the moment due to the **** weather. I remember when it was this clean earlier in the year

    I've managed to have mine washed once since getting it. Kinda nice not really caring all that much tbh.

    IMG-20181208-222912-01.jpg


  • #8330
    James Bond Junior
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,140 ✭✭✭James Bond Junior


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Car is absolutely filthy at the moment due to the **** weather. I remember when it was this clean earlier in the year:
    ]

    Keeping it looking well for when I buy it in a couple of years. Thank you!


  • #8331
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    GustavoFring wrote: »
    I've managed to have mine washed once since getting it. Kinda nice not really caring all that much tbh

    Dafuq dude? :eek:

    You've changed man.


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  • #8332
    GustavoFring
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭GustavoFring


    Big Nasty wrote: »
    Dafuq dude? :eek:

    You've changed man.

    There's a dwindling list of to gets and a slowly growing pile of bits for when I finally give in and sort it;)


  • #8333
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,296 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    GustavoFring wrote: »
    I've managed to have mine washed once since getting it. Kinda nice not really caring all that much tbh.

    I used Car Pro Hydro2 silica sealant on it about a month back and even that has given up with the some of the roads I'm driving on.
    James Bond Junior wrote: »
    Keeping it looking well for when I buy it in a couple of years. Thank you!

    Ha, ha.


  • #8334
    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,666 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    CIP4 wrote: »
    That’s some waiting time. Held up due to emission reg issues ? Seems to be happening to a lot of stuff.

    Allocation cut they said, frustrating to the say the least


  • #8335
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Still haven't washed mine in 4 weeks either. It's very similar to yours dirt-wise Gustavo! Taking the day off tomorrow to wash it :D


  • #8336
    dar83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭dar83


    4 weeks?! Shocking! :pac:

    I haven't washed mine in over 2 months. Oddly enough it doesn't look too bad, but it helps that it's dark grey to start with and that it's mostly dark outside! :P


    This topic can soon turn into car washers anonymous. "Hi my name is Dar and my last car wash was over 9 weeks ago..."


  • #8337
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,592 ✭✭✭tossy


    dar83 wrote: »
    4 weeks?! Shocking! :pac:

    I haven't washed mine in over 2 months. Oddly enough it doesn't look too bad, but it helps that it's dark grey to start with and that it's mostly dark outside! :P


    This topic can soon turn into car washers anonymous. "Hi my name is Dar and my last car wash was over 9 weeks ago..."

    I managed to wash mine a week or two ago but you wouldn't think it.


  • #8338
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,854 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    dar83 wrote: »
    4 weeks?! Shocking! :pac:

    Shocking for me given that I used wash it every week or at the most every two weeks regardless of the weather!


  • #8339
    dar83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭dar83


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Shocking for me given that I used wash it every week or at the most every two weeks regardless of the weather!

    Wimmins, eh?

    ;)


  • #8340
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,301 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    #Thedirtisstructural


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  • #8341
    q85dw7osi4lebg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,502 ✭✭✭q85dw7osi4lebg


    Can I be in the filthy BMW club too :pac:

    A76Fstr.jpg


  • #8342
    dar83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭dar83


    At least it's in its natural agri habitat. :P


  • #8343
    rizzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,797 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Love the subtle message in the photo. I'm not saying it :D


  • #8344
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Nice wheels


  • #8345
    Vicxas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,404 ✭✭✭✭Vicxas


    Thats a nice sticker on the back, wheres it from :P :)


  • #8346
    R.O.R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,699 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    Needs more draw-bar to complete the true agri look.


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  • #8347
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,538 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    Vicxas wrote: »
    Thats a nice sticker on the back, wheres it from :P :)

    Porsche-Diesel-Junior-Walter-Rohrl.jpg


  • #8348
    The tax man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭✭The tax man


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    Finally got a chance to give the car a quick wash yesterday. Nice to have a black car again.


  • #8349
    hooch-85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,889 ✭✭✭hooch-85


    Lovely VRS, that's the first facelift i've seen that looks well.

    Roads are a joke at the minute. Washed mine on Friday for a mate's wedding and it was filthy by the time we got to the church. Almost pointless washing in this weather.


  • #8350
    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,504 ✭✭✭✭MEGA BRO WOLF 5000


    That’s the best looking VRS around. I’ll probably be shot for saying this but those wheels do not suit it one bit.


  • #8351
    The tax man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭✭The tax man


    Hunky Monster wrote: »
    That’s the best looking VRS around. I’ll probably be shot for saying this but those wheels do not suit it one bit.


    Was never a fan of them myself. Hate the piano black look they have when clean. I was nearly going to ask if a could swap the wheels from my Superb when I traded it in.:D


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