dann2707 Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Apart from a select few it's usually just negativity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 1 hour ago, dann2707 said: Apart from a select few it's usually just negativity That's because Rich has adopted you as his new target for misery since I stopped posting lots. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Fine by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Questioning a colour choice and cambelt logic is targeting misery? And you're still a fanny JD you just seem to have wound your neck in a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 4 hours ago, Jolfa said: Questioning a colour choice and cambelt logic is targeting misery? And you're still a fanny JD you just seem to have wound your neck in a bit I get bored of playing with you, it's too easy. Let's not clutter the car thread with your embarrassment, eh? If you want to call me names like we're on a playground, take it to PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Fitted the 255LPH pump this morning. The car feels much easier to drive now, lots more torque and a lot smoother. I think the old pump may have been on the way out. I'm trying to get to the bottom of my whistle noise... It's annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Paint colour chosen. Potatoes gonna potate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 No hating, but black would have looked so much better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 "Extra hiding power". Sinister. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 49 minutes ago, MadManMike said: No hating, but black would have looked so much better. Normally i'd agree mate, but I really don't think it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Now find me an example that isn't a shed inside. The black isn't the issue here, it's all the mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 I'm getting the itch for a car change (not the Porsche). I want something bigger than my Astra H and preferably a bit more pokey too but I'm not that fussed as long as it's bout the same minimum (1.9 120bhp currently). I keep looking at 9-3 Aeros as they are silly cheap now and I loved my 9-3 sport. The thing that bothers me is I think I will be doing quite a few miles so a diesel is necessary most likely and I think an estate would be really useful (TTID is an option I guess!). The other choice is I go for a pick up for more space but that won't exactly be great on fuel and I don't need that extra space all the time. I don't care about having a super new car and it would be nice to have something that is like an old couch for the motorways, if only they made a 9000 Kombi.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Some sort of bimmer estate? Have you seen prawns? Booth would suggest a passat estate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 I haven't seen Prawns but I did see Robin had a cool 5 series. Not keen on an E46 unless it was really cheap as my parents have one and it looks and feels so cheap inside, it makes my Vauxhall look like a Roller. The Passat Tom had looked good, earlier Passats are mingers though. Something like this would be great, not sure on running costs though but they look baller: https://www.gumtree.com/p/bmw/bmw-530-d-touring-sport-/1175843393 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) Ford Smax, drives really well, pokey(ish*), economical(ish**), loads of room, loads of seats, very comfy Perhaps not that cool but really practical, I paid 3.5k for my 56 plate titanium. * 2.0 tdci is 140bhp but for some reason they seemed to come from ford with more, some have been reported to be almost 155 stock. ** I get slightly better than fords suggested mpg figures, 42 pottering around town and 52 on the motorway, I do drive sensibly though. edit: load space is massive with the rear seats flat, full 6 foot long and flat so can sleep in it if need be. Edited July 18, 2016 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 But its still an s-max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) True, it's an mpv for those in denial that they need an mpv Paul doens't need an mpv but he wants a larger more practical vehicle, the s-max gives you space, comfort and economy - he has the porsche for shits and giggles. Edited July 18, 2016 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Something like that is not out of the question but also not high on my preferences list I've also been looking at pick ups and quite fancy a Navara, specifically the Outlaw but if I buy something like that I need to check what it is capable of towing as I'd like to get a trailer+license at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Just now, Danny said: Some sort of bimmer estate? Have you seen prawns? Booth would suggest a passat estate. You know it. Mines still knocking about locally with 240k last time I spoke to them lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Check out the chassis recall on Navara's. Some of them like to crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 And I think the head gaskets were prone to fail on the models around 2008-2012ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) Navaras are undergoing recall for chassis problems. Even the older models are being recalled due to collapsed chassis' due to corrosion. The heads on the older ones were prone for cracking or becoming porous due to poor castings. The newer ones aren't bad motors in fairness, just the chassis issues to keep in mind. Edited July 18, 2016 by SamKidney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 On 17/07/2016 at 7:10 PM, dann2707 said: Normally i'd agree mate, but I really don't think it works I think so long as you get a nice smooth coat it will look alright, to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Super, cheers guys! Looks like that is one to tick off the list! L200s were next, any commonly known issues with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) We have an l200 at work and it's horrible to drive, so boaty and likes to go sideways at least provocation in the damp. It's a twin cab so load space is not great although you can sling a bike in the back no problems edit: it's an 11 plate on 76k and has been reliable to the best of my knowledge, pretty shite on fuel though. Edited July 18, 2016 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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