The Car thread

[VLC86]

3 minutes ago, Col city fan said:

The Astra GTE! Great car!

They did a Nova GTE as well I think?

 

I had one of these too: it had a peach of an engine, handled like Maradonna, but try as I might, I couldn't keep the bodywork in tip top condition.

 

 

 

Was this taken from www.parklikeacnut.com ?

[Mike Oxlong]

Looking through the pics of some of these motors one could easily mistake this for a dogging thread 

[Countryfox]

1 minute ago, Mike Oxlong said:

Looking through the pics of some of these motors one could easily mistake this for a dogging thread 

Oh yes !! ...   tell us more ...    

[Mike Oxlong]

3 minutes ago, Countryfox said:

Oh yes !! ...   tell us more ...    

Not for me.

 

I don't like sharing. 

 

 

[Parafox]

5 minutes ago, Mike Oxlong said:

Looking through the pics of some of these motors one could easily mistake this for a dogging thread 

I can't see a pic of a car with my wife's arse hanging out the window.

[VLC86]

1 hour ago, Parafox said:

I can't see a pic of a car with my wife's arse hanging out the window.

This her?

[simFox]

Here's my AX track car I had, quite recently. Saxo VTS engine with a scooby turbo. Right frankencar. Went well when it was running right, but sadly wasn't reliable at that power.

 

[Parafox]

1 hour ago, Costock_Fox said:

This her?

Not big enough and you can't do serious dogging at that speed.

 

PS she never looks at FT so I'm safe 

Edited 15 September 2017 by Parafox

[VLC86]

12 minutes ago, Parafox said:

Not big enough and you can't do serious dogging at that speed.

 

PS she never looks at FT so I'm safe 

Haha if she does we know what para is short for after she throws you down the stairs.

[Parafox]

23 minutes ago, Costock_Fox said:

Haha if she does we know what para is short for after she throws you down the stairs.

Shit... she's behind me!

 

It's been fun, guys. Hope to  be back soooooo......argh.... Eastenders theme...

Edited 15 September 2017 by Parafox

[Izzy]

3 hours ago, Mike Oxlong said:

Looking through the pics of some of these motors one could easily mistake this for a dogging thread 

My wife and I decided to sell all of our old dogging gear on e-bay.

 

No bids so far, but there are 15 watchers...

[MC Prussian]

Enter a new contender - massively in love with the new VW Polo, challenges the Golf in many aspects:

Wonder what the GTi will cost.

[Buce]

On ‎15‎/‎09‎/‎2017 at 20:45, Izzy Muzzett said:

My wife and I decided to sell all of our old dogging gear on e-bay.

 

No bids so far, but there are 15 watchers...

 

That sense-of-humour transplant is amazing Izzy.

 

Did you get it on the NHS or did you go private?

 

 

 

 

 

[RonnieTodger]

Part exchanging my first car today and I'm actually a bit sad. It's a battered 2002 Corsa that cost me £675 2 and a half years ago but it's only broken down once and that cost £80 to fix. That said, it's on its arse now and will cost more than I paid for it originally to fix. Getting a 2012 Ford Fiesta which I'm looking forward to driving. 

[Rob1742]

Got a fantastic Evoque I am selling. 64 plate, full service history, five year service plan with only 10,500 miles on it. So basically another two years free servicing.

 

Not sure of the model off the top of my head, but top spec with a Television in it.

 

I am currently getting offers from garages etc, but will part with it privately for just £28,500.

 

One slightly scuffed alloy only. 

 

Just parted with my Range Rover Sport, that didn't bother me as it had done 50,000 miles, but this one feels virtually brand new still. The missus has just tootled around in it for 3 years.

 

Warranty until November. 

 

 

Edited 21 September 2017 by Rob1742

[Countryfox]

42 minutes ago, Rob1742 said:

Got a fantastic Evoque I am selling. 64 plate, full service history, five year service plan with only 10,500 miles on it. So basically another two years free servicing.

 

Not sure of the model off the top of my head, but top spec with a Television in it.

 

I am currently getting offers from garages etc, but will part with it privately for just £28,500.

 

One slightly scuffed alloy only. 

 

Just parted with my Range Rover Sport, that didn't bother me as it had done 50,000 miles, but this one feels virtually brand new still. The missus has just tootled around in it for 3 years.

 

Warranty until November. 

 

 

 

What did you swap the Sport for ..  ?

[Rob1742]

19 minutes ago, Countryfox said:

 

What did you swap the Sport for ..  ?

Another Sport. 

[Countryfox]

Just now, Rob1742 said:

Another Sport. 

Good choice ! ...  

[Jon the Hat]

12 hours ago, Rob1742 said:

Got a fantastic Evoque I am selling. 64 plate, full service history, five year service plan with only 10,500 miles on it. So basically another two years free servicing.

 

Not sure of the model off the top of my head, but top spec with a Television in it.

 

I am currently getting offers from garages etc, but will part with it privately for just £28,500.

 

One slightly scuffed alloy only. 

 

Just parted with my Range Rover Sport, that didn't bother me as it had done 50,000 miles, but this one feels virtually brand new still. The missus has just tootled around in it for 3 years.

 

Warranty until November. 

 

 

Keep it?

[Guest Col city fan]

19 hours ago, Worthington said:

Bit 'off topic' but, as I said earlier, have been looking for a temp/perm 2nd car.

Finally settled on a little 1.4 that's in ridiculously good condition for it's years. Has history and paperwork galore...even fuel receipts !!

All good ..... then started the insurance search... !

Got quoted £226 pa for us both to drive. Not bad, but that's nigh on 30 quid more than the Jag on the same terms..

Thought I'd try 'juggling', to get a few bob knocked off. Started by offering to fit a dashcam...quote rose to £268!

Next, got quoted for me only to drive, (£266)...then went the whole hog and asked for a TPFT quote...(£281) !!

Raising the voluntary excess DID reduce the premium, (by a startling £1.15 pa)...!!!

How do these cowboys calculate their premiums ??

Always phone them mate. Never accept an online quote. Just haggle. It's ridiculous what they'll knock off, just by 'speaking with their manager'.

[Countryfox]

Do you remember what happened when all the players were given a new blue BMW i8 ...    Jeff was found by the manager sobbing his socks off cus he couldn't work out which was his in the car park ...   so they decided to give his a new paint job ...   

 

 

[Guest Col city fan]

7 hours ago, Worthington said:

Funnily enough ....20 mins on the phone with the AA, (usual insurer), and £226 magically became £177...Which I'm content with !

It is like magic isn't it? They should all be called 'Dynamo'..

[Ozwin]

Alright chaps, had an accident the other day and my bumper/driver side light are a bit busted up. Phoned insurance and all that but my issue is that my insurance renewal is October the 2nd and I'm unsure as to how to proceed with it because presumably it won't be sorted by then.

 

I've got a guy coming to look at it on Tuesday so will know more then and hopefully have a figure to put into the box when getting a quote but just wondered if anyone had anything like this before and how they dealt with it? It always happens at the worst time doesn't it!

 

I get a courtesy car but if my insurance hasn't been renewed by the 2nd Oct surely I can't use it after then? I'm a bit confused.

 

Edited 24 September 2017 by Ozwin

[Soar Fox]

5 hours ago, Ozwin said:

Alright chaps, had an accident the other day and my bumper/driver side light are a bit busted up. Phoned insurance and all that but my issue is that my insurance renewal is October the 2nd and I'm unsure as to how to proceed with it because presumably it won't be sorted by then.

 

I've got a guy coming to look at it on Tuesday so will know more then and hopefully have a figure to put into the box when getting a quote but just wondered if anyone had anything like this before and how they dealt with it? It always happens at the worst time doesn't it!

 

I get a courtesy car but if my insurance hasn't been renewed by the 2nd Oct surely I can't use it after then? I'm a bit confused.

 

Depending on cost I would try and repair it without going through your insurance. 

 

 

[VLC86]

7 hours ago, Ozwin said:

Alright chaps, had an accident the other day and my bumper/driver side light are a bit busted up. Phoned insurance and all that but my issue is that my insurance renewal is October the 2nd and I'm unsure as to how to proceed with it because presumably it won't be sorted by then.

 

I've got a guy coming to look at it on Tuesday so will know more then and hopefully have a figure to put into the box when getting a quote but just wondered if anyone had anything like this before and how they dealt with it? It always happens at the worst time doesn't it!

 

I get a courtesy car but if my insurance hasn't been renewed by the 2nd Oct surely I can't use it after then? I'm a bit confused.

 

The main problem if you have phoned your insurance company and told them regardless of whether you have claimed they will mark it on the policy, had this before the cnuts.

 

Trying to get a Golf GTI to test drive, my work does a lease scheme and you can do a 3 day test drive. I have two pretty big dogs, any experiences with the boot size?