Wheeler Dealers 2014/2015 - New Series
Discussion
Just watching the Lincoln one now.
One thing I am really not liking at all is that whilst Mike is buying the car, they're showing little flash-forward spoilers of Edd saying what is wrong with the car. Not "coming up" ones, but more like what seemed to be actual spoilers.
Then it went to adverts, and when it came back it then went over the whole buying process again as a recap.
One thing I am really not liking at all is that whilst Mike is buying the car, they're showing little flash-forward spoilers of Edd saying what is wrong with the car. Not "coming up" ones, but more like what seemed to be actual spoilers.
Then it went to adverts, and when it came back it then went over the whole buying process again as a recap.
Edited by JonRB on Tuesday 14th October 17:26
DSLiverpool said:
Megaflow said:
Good program, the American's did have some weird ideas in that era, vacuum powered door locks?
Needed air ride though...
I have had a car with vac locks and for the life of me I cant recall what it was - maybe a Bentley Turbo ? Needed air ride though...
. If the air leaks, the locks will either not work or will do strange things that you don't want.BigBen said:
Nearly all Mercedes for many years. Originally charging up a rubber bladder with air then run from an electric compressor.
Were those the ones that could be unlocked with a tennis ball cut in half ?What was odd to me was that the car seats were all electrical motors, but that the locks were vacuum operated.
EDIT: Internet says tennis ball is a myth
Edited by Chris Type R on Wednesday 15th October 12:36
My 84 Mercedes W123 had vacuum central locking. Nightmare to operate and restore!
One thing I would say about this series is there is far too much Americana. There are 423 other programs offering the exact same thing and it's all getting a bit boring.
Also agree with the flashes of what's coming up- give the whole game away why don't you?
One thing I would say about this series is there is far too much Americana. There are 423 other programs offering the exact same thing and it's all getting a bit boring.
Also agree with the flashes of what's coming up- give the whole game away why don't you?
although replacing the wing on the old merc w123 is to be applauded out in the non tv world 9 times out of 10 that wouldnt have been a new wing job but as all the swage and shut lines lined up a bit of filler then paint would have been the faster turnaround. that might not stand up quite so well with an oe merc panel but Edd used a pattern wing creating all kinds of issues for him.
they do do jobs that sometimes arent essential especially if youre making out the budget is tight ie : £300 quids worth of new headlights on the TT as the milky lights were still useable albeit cosmetically letting the car down a bit, the purchase of the 2nd XR2 seemingly just for the parcel shelf and bumper and a foglight at a cost of £1000, new battery on the Integrale, some jobs for minor items requiring dashboards to be removed, list goes on. still love WDs but wish theyd show how to make a bit more money by leaving out non essential work.
they do do jobs that sometimes arent essential especially if youre making out the budget is tight ie : £300 quids worth of new headlights on the TT as the milky lights were still useable albeit cosmetically letting the car down a bit, the purchase of the 2nd XR2 seemingly just for the parcel shelf and bumper and a foglight at a cost of £1000, new battery on the Integrale, some jobs for minor items requiring dashboards to be removed, list goes on. still love WDs but wish theyd show how to make a bit more money by leaving out non essential work.
Edited by ToothbrushMan on Wednesday 15th October 20:54
CAPP0 said:
Where is it on tonight, and where is the main showing? My Sky box seems pot have lost the series link (and fir Fadt n Loud as well)
It's on Quest.Rose tinted motoring at its best tonight. A £3k Defender, resprayed, given a set of alloys, windows added to the rear and a random cam shaft upgrade.
Highly polished turd.
Caterham tonight: http://www.discoveryuk.com/web/wheeler-dealers-tra...
I know this car. It's one i've raced against in "classics" in the Caterham Graduates Club.
I know this car. It's one i've raced against in "classics" in the Caterham Graduates Club.
Brewers just posted this up on FB, Alfasud incoming on WD, looking forward to reliving my mispent youth in a very rusty and rorty sud.
https://www.facebook.com/MrWheelerDealer/posts/101...
https://www.facebook.com/MrWheelerDealer/posts/101...
I often wonder why they purposefully omit any mention of service history or mileage whether they are buying or selling. Are those not the two first things anyone ever asks? It might 'keep it simple' and all about the profit but it ruins their credibility (do they clock them LOL
). So I'm just in it for Edd's top tips!
). So I'm just in it for Edd's top tips!Ken Figenus said:
I often wonder why they purposefully omit any mention of service history or mileage whether they are buying or selling. Are those not the two first things anyone ever asks? It might 'keep it simple' and all about the profit but it ruins their credibility (do they clock them LOL). So I'm just in it for Edd's top tips!
Generally the cars are huge miles examples which generally have had a passing interest to servicing hence they are tired /unloved. ). So I'm just in it for Edd's top tips!Welshbeef said:
Ken Figenus said:
I often wonder why they purposefully omit any mention of service history or mileage whether they are buying or selling. Are those not the two first things anyone ever asks? It might 'keep it simple' and all about the profit but it ruins their credibility (do they clock them LOL). So I'm just in it for Edd's top tips!
Generally the cars are huge miles examples which generally have had a passing interest to servicing hence they are tired /unloved. ). So I'm just in it for Edd's top tips!Gassing Station | TV, Film, Video Streaming & Radio | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff