The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at This/O/T [Vol XI]

[joesnow]

Swervin_Mervin said:

I'm more than happy to criticise the Clio, but imo the interior is actually pretty darn good. Yes there are flaky bits, but on the whole, much of it is better than I've experienced in supposedly more upmarket makes. I like the indicators as well - thought they were odd at first but actually they're just the right size to be in perfect reach from the wheel.

My opinion is entirely subjective, and had I driven it, I'm sure those things i mentioned would entirely fade into indifference. The dash is a nice shape.
Whats it like to run?

[JayPee]

Well the Boxster is a bit leggy/borky/boozy for me these days and I would like something with the capacity for a bike/people. Coupled with an urge to fulfil a quarter-life crisis by returning to French hatches that I begun with, I am posed with one car and two choices, Hmm:

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use... In that blue.

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use... Will need more pennies to get the shocks seen to on a leggy one of these.

[braddo]

MattOz said:

We're just in the process of doing the "baby wagon" thing and have sold the Mini to get an A4 Avant. Hopefully that's as big as we'll need to go. Someone did mention putting an isofix base into my M3, but I can't see it myself

It all comes down to buggy choice, really. There is one choice that is head and shoulders above the rest for being compact and easy to live with but I won't pollute the thread with any more baby stuff, so email me if you want more detail from a stranger on the internet

[Hitch78]

Aizle said:

Thought you threadistas would appreciate today's photo.

From left to right: my steed, an unknown and a workmate's.

Probably the 3 rarest and poweful cars in t'works car park.

Lovely trio, though the owner of the Maser is probably starting a thread along the lines of 'why do people always park next to me in empty car parks' right now!

[Gruber]

anonymous said:

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I stop off for a nose around every so often, but their stock always seems as if it should carry a health warning. Kind of odd, given their pitch.

[Aizle]

Hitch78 said:

Lovely trio, though the owner of the Maser is probably starting a thread along the lines of 'why do people always park next to me in empty car parks' right now!

It does fill up most days.

[Jobbo]

anonymous said:

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Based on time of posting, were you terribly, terribly drunk? There is nothing appealing about that. If you have a covert hankering for a W210, why not for a decent one?

I bought my Corrado VR6 from a dealer on that plot back in 1999 - it was part of TFL then (not Transport for London, but mainly a Ford dealer in Putney and Wimbledon). They had a few Corrados for sale at the time from that site. They managed to put different front and rear reg plates on it, and when I turned up to collect it the speakers weren't working so I had to wait a couple of hours while their electrician fixed it. Shonky even in a previous life.

Edited by Jobbo on Thursday 11th October 07:44

[S3_Graham]

Aizle said:

Thought you threadistas would appreciate today's photo.

From left to right: my steed, an unknown and a workmate's.

Probably the 3 rarest and poweful cars in t'works car park.

Where do you work? I know that aircraft on the far right. It's a Global express and the paint on the tail s flip paint. It's not Luton..... Hmmm..

Biggin?

[Garlick]

Gruber said:

anonymous said:

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I stop off for a nose around every so often, but their stock always seems as if it should carry a health warning. Kind of odd, given their pitch.

I like this place too, and that blue SL was the cheapest I've ever seen.

Stock has thinned since the sales office was closed a few weeks ago though. The dealer a short stroll away down New Kings Rd (under the arches) usually have some nice Germans in the showroom too, especially 124 cabrios.

[Aizle]

S3_Graham said:

Where do you work? I know that aircraft on the far right. It's a Global express and the paint on the tail s flip paint. It's not Luton..... Hmmm..

[Gruber]

Garlick said:

The dealer a short stroll away down New Kings Rd (under the arches) usually have some nice Germans in the showroom too, especially 124 cabrios.

Indeed. Harringtons seem to survive on a business model that basically revolves around selling slightly over-priced german hatchbacks to local yummy mummys through the judicious application of Irish charm.

But they do get some interesting stuff in. I bought a string of cars from them in the early 2000s - an Alfa GTV, an e30 cab, a Jeep Cherokee and then the e36 328i. Happy days...

[S3_Graham]

Aizle said:

S3_Graham said:

Where do you work? I know that aircraft on the far right. It's a Global express and the paint on the tail s flip paint. It's not Luton..... Hmmm..

Ah. Harrods?

Gotta love car spotting on the m25.

Stuck in traffic returning from gatwick, look to my left and there is a pristine Merc 190 cosworth evo II.

Quite a daily commuter!

[Aizle]

S3_Graham said:

Ah. Harrods?

Nope, do you want to keep guessing?

It's one of the 3 commercial airlines based in LTN.

I've seen that you're up here sometimes. What do you do, engineering for small private/charter stuff?

[L100NYY]

S3_Graham said:

Gotta love car spotting on the m25.

Stuck in traffic returning from gatwick, look to my left and there is a pristine Merc 190 cosworth evo II.

Quite a daily commuter!

Oof.

[S3_Graham]

L100NYY said:

S3_Graham said:

Gotta love car spotting on the m25.

Stuck in traffic returning from gatwick, look to my left and there is a pristine Merc 190 cosworth evo II.

Quite a daily commuter!

Oof.

Thought it was an e30 m3 to start with. (was dark!) but the huge rear wing gave it away. Number plate was apt. E19 EVO.

Yeah I work on private stuff. We have 3 aircraft based there but parked over with signature in the old Gulfstream hangars.

Are you blue, orange or the ones with a crown?

[Aizle]

S3_Graham said:

Thought it was an e30 m3 to start with. (was dark!) but the huge rear wing gave it away. Number plate was apt. E19 EVO.

Yeah I work on private stuff. We have 3 aircraft based there but parked over with signature in the old Gulfstream hangars.

Are you blue, orange or the ones with a crown?

I thought it was parked in Gulfstream, the old Signature hangars.

I can't say, it would be too easy.

[V8mate]

Streetfood business opportunity? The interior floor is possibly a bit too high?

Camperwagen for the 'ring 24hrs?

[L100NYY]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C338387

[Trommel]

L100NYY said:

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C338387

Yes please.

[Gruber]

Right... I need a quick sense check please.

Gruber said:

olly22n said:

Gruber said:

Very sad to stumble across an old friend who's fallen on hard times...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1992-BMW-E30-318-I-CONVE...

We had a lot of fun together back in 2002/3. My first ever rwd car.

You know what to do.

Make it right.

A week later, this is still for sale. So I've taken that as a sign that I should "open a dialogue".

Might make a nice winter project...

Having just spoken to the seller, it seems the old girl is worth saving. Lots of money spent on an engine rebuild a few years ago, no bangs or clunks, roof still in good condition, interior looks ok, it runs ok, has 8 months MOT etc etc. What's the worst that could happen...

But do I really want / need a small engined pram? With a house move coming up, do I really want a "project"?

Quick text request to Mrs G for "go ahead" came back with, basically, "up to you, but fine by me".

Hmmmm....