new series of wheeler dealers

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TonyHetherington

32,091 posts

252 months

Wednesday 5th May 2010
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FourWheelDrift said:
Lord Warwick said:
Another programme which I prefer is the one about restoration of the E Type and the MG,just can't remember his name.
Mark Evans, "A xxxx is born"
I own the box set of every one he has done, and I've got his autograph, AND we went go karting in Edinburgh (we live in Kent) on my bro's stag do, and met "Ian" - the guy who test drove Mark's Cobra replica at Knockhill.

I'm not a fan. Honest.

Rollcage

11,327 posts

194 months

Wednesday 5th May 2010
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The guy selling the Interceptor in last nights prog must have been bloody desperate to sell - he caved in rather easily.

It does make you wonder exactly how contrived the whole buying and selling set up is, and thats before we even get into the rent/wages for Ed scenario.

Even so, it is still an enjoyable programme to watch - like most people have said, the best bit is watching Ed work on the cars, and seeing the vast resource of pro tools he has at his disposal!

Sky+ well and truly set!

150bhp

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904 posts

174 months

Wednesday 5th May 2010
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Thought last nights was good but really looking forward to the Sierra Cosworth. I tried to contact them a couple of months back when the cossie came up for sale here on PistonHeads to buy it but i never got a reply frown

CooperD

2,889 posts

179 months

Monday 10th May 2010
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Caught up with the Interceptor episode yesterday. I agree the seller did seem rather keen to get shot of the car without any haggling.

Dr.Doofenshmirtz

15,336 posts

202 months

Monday 10th May 2010
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It's obviously rehearsed several times before the final cut, and can come across a bit 'set up' - but who cares. It's easily the best car related program on telly, and I have to say I really like Mike's enthusiasm for the cars.
I think it's a great show and can't wait for the Cossie tomorrow!!

Dr.Doofenshmirtz

15,336 posts

202 months

Tuesday 11th May 2010
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Well I must admit I would have run a mile from that Cossie...For me a classic like that must be 100% original, but I guess that'd be hard to find and cost a lot!
Nice job though - looked a cracker.

RB26DETT

2,519 posts

177 months

Tuesday 11th May 2010
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Dr.Doofenshmirtz said:
Well I must admit I would have run a mile from that Cossie...For me a classic like that must be 100% original, but I guess that'd be hard to find and cost a lot!
Nice job though - looked a cracker.
I agree surely could have picked up one in better condition for that money ?? Also did he basically give away does wheels ?? I thought they were worth £7/800 ??

Nice cae tho, it was for sale up hear on Pistonheads.

zeb

3,205 posts

220 months

Wednesday 12th May 2010
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Thought it was not one of the better ones last night. The engine,gearbox and bumper were all sent away..that was it.

The guy selling the interior and wheels was never in a million years give all that away for £300

I'm a real fan of the programme and like brewers/china's enthusiasm, I was expecting more from this one.

Whilst were on thall things WD, what your favourite episode?

mine was the 1.9 205 GTi from years back...now even I would have bought that!

150bhp

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904 posts

174 months

Wednesday 12th May 2010
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Agreed, the 205 gti was a good 1. Always liked the Saab 900 turbo they done aswell.

Rollcage

11,327 posts

194 months

Wednesday 12th May 2010
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150bhp said:
Agreed, the 205 gti was a good 1. Always liked the Saab 900 turbo they done aswell.
Wasnt that GTI shagged when they sold it though? Needed a new engine, from what I remember.

150bhp

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904 posts

174 months

Thursday 13th May 2010
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Cant remember it needing a new engine. Think they done the gear linkage, put the suspension back to standard, original steering wheel and renewed the bodykit but i may be wrong.

Si 330

1,302 posts

211 months

Tuesday 18th May 2010
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It's on now doing a VW camper van.

When I took my son to cricket on Saturday there was one of the dads parked up in his VW van sat there cup of tea reading the paper.
It seemed just perfect and got me thinking ummm.

Matt_N

8,906 posts

204 months

Wednesday 19th May 2010
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Wasn't overly sold on the colour of the van last night, think a white roof would have broken it up a bit more.

Last week's Cossie looked great when it was finished and all polished up, not sure about the 380-400bhp claims though.

RSD 25

560 posts

205 months

Tuesday 25th May 2010
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Heads up!

they are getting an 8 series beemer tonight.

looks like it might be an 840 with the v8.

zeb

3,205 posts

220 months

Wednesday 26th May 2010
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RSD 25 said:
Heads up!

they are getting an 8 series beemer tonight.

looks like it might be an 840 with the v8.
good one that thumbup

TEKNOPUG

19,048 posts

207 months

Wednesday 26th May 2010
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150bhp said:
Cant remember it needing a new engine. Think they done the gear linkage, put the suspension back to standard, original steering wheel and renewed the bodykit but i may be wrong.
The rear-beam was shagged - you could see how far the camber was out when they bought it. They never addressed it during the show.

Republik

4,525 posts

192 months

Wednesday 26th May 2010
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Really liked that 8 series. Good work Ed.

Lost soul

8,712 posts

184 months

Wednesday 26th May 2010
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monthefish said:
miniman said:
just been tarted up by a nine foot mechanic
Is that your opinion of the work Edd does?
I think tarted up is a fair assesment of most of the work he does

Rollcage

11,327 posts

194 months

Wednesday 26th May 2010
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150bhp said:
Cant remember it needing a new engine. Think they done the gear linkage, put the suspension back to standard, original steering wheel and renewed the bodykit but i may be wrong.
Sure I saw something on a forum somewhere from a subsequent owner who had to replace the engine. It was shown smoking heavily in one shot, and was never properly explained away.

Rollcage

11,327 posts

194 months

Wednesday 26th May 2010
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Lost soul said:
monthefish said:
miniman said:
just been tarted up by a nine foot mechanic
Is that your opinion of the work Edd does?
I think tarted up is a fair assesment of most of the work he does
In what way would it be different from the work that the majority of people either pay to have done or carry out themselves?

I have seen no evidence of what I would call mechanical bodgery in the series, and any serious paintwork they generally sub out. (After the Capri episode, anyway!)

I think the 840 in last nights one needed more paint than they mentioned - £1000 for the door and bumper is insane! Must have done all down the side and bonnet as well for that sort of money.