The Best ///M/Barge/General Rant/Look at this/O/T (Vol XVI)

[village idiot]

jonnydm said:

Car goes into main dealer for brake fluid and rear bads.

Just got the phone call... ...needs discs and pads all round.


Um, anyone want a 650i that goes (and stops, a bit)?

that's less than £500 of parts and you can fit yourself.

[Crook]

L100NYY said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-5-TURBO-2-MAXI-E...

2 things:

1. Lovely

2. How could you resist that lawn????

[jonnydm]

olly755 said:

jonnydm said:

More a lesson in 'buying well', ownership periods and real life running costs.

Fluid change and pad replacement costs were palatable, especially as they pick up and deliver the car.

I've called CPC for a quote on discs & pads but obviously goes to answerphone.

Even if I had wanted them to do it today, BMW don't have the parts in stock.

£628 for the lot at Euro Car Parts.

Be interesting to see what BMW charge.

£1010 at Spire Ruislip

ETA How long would that lot take to fit?

I don't know which way to hold a hammer let alone a spanner and I have a guy who charges £25/hour.

[olly755]

If it's any more than an hour a corner, with a brew either side, he shouldn't really be doing the job.

Will need a bleed all round after.

[L100NYY]

bungle said:

A Peugeot that has done almost 200k miles. I really want...



http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=161...

Just goes to show that if something is used regularly, and maintained, they don't all break as soon as the clock ticks over to 100k miles.

eye wood

But I won't. 106 though.......

Edited by L100NYY on Friday 31st October 15:19

[Output Flange]

jonnydm said:

£1010 at Spire Ruislip

ETA How long would that lot take to fit?

I don't know which way to hold a hammer let alone a spanner and I have a guy who charges £25/hour.

Two things:

1) Your discs won't NEED changing, but they'll advise it needs doing well before they're actually dead.

2) Buy the parts, drive to my house and we'll change them. Just get the to do the fluid change while it's in.

[L100NYY]

http://www.106rallyeforum.com/forum2008/forumdispl...

Oh poo.

[Patrick Bateman]

olly755 said:

£628 for the lot at Euro Car Parts.

Be interesting to see what BMW charge.

Plenty more through labour costs alone.

Not sure what they're like for discs across non-M cars but there's a dealer shop on ebay that's actually about the cheapest around for M5 brakes, even compared to ECP/Carparts4less.

[olly755]

Paid 316 apiece for front discs on the B8.

I remember looking at the number, thinking that was the model of BMW I should have bought.

[E24man]

Will 650i replacement discs and pads need some coding too?

[Patrick Bateman]

One of my close friends just got an XF, nothing spectacular, 2.2 diesel and SE but having always wanted to have a ride in one, I have to say, the cabin really is exquisite. Can definitely see myself in an XFR in a few years time.

[jonnydm]

Output Flange said:

jonnydm said:

£1010 at Spire Ruislip

ETA How long would that lot take to fit?

I don't know which way to hold a hammer let alone a spanner and I have a guy who charges £25/hour.

Two things:

1) Your discs won't NEED changing, but they'll advise it needs doing well before they're actually dead.

2) Buy the parts, drive to my house and we'll change them. Just get the to do the fluid change while it's in.

Thanks for the offer Dan! They actually told me that they wouldn't change the pads as the discs need doing too and due to that the tech wouldn't do it.

I did get the fluid done, £130 inc. a decent wash and valet doesn't seem too bad.

I'll call the mechanic I've used and see what he quotes.

E24man said:

Will 650i replacement discs and pads need some coding too?

Any ideas on this? That would mean going to Phil's or similar at least. I doubt it though but as there is a fair bit of dash / idrive drama due to the discs/pads, you're probably right.

[Crook]

olly22n said:

jonnydm said:

£1010 at Spire Ruislip

Or 17% of a golf r for two years.

Or this (pretty much)

[jonnydm]

Crook said:

olly22n said:

jonnydm said:

£1010 at Spire Ruislip

Or 17% of a golf r for two years.

Or this (pretty much)

I know, I know.

In fairness to the car, this work was factored into the purchase price.

[Crook]

I think it's more what's available for next to no money rather than some things being 'expensive' to replace.



Having said that, I do like an LS...

[larsson7]

jonnydm said:

Crook said:

olly22n said:

jonnydm said:

£1010 at Spire Ruislip

Or 17% of a golf r for two years.

Or this (pretty much)

I know, I know.

In fairness to the car, this work was factored into the purchase price.

I've got a LS400 it's a mk4, it's been lovely to drive but after a year of ownership as lovely as it is, it really is boring to drive, recently my gearbox has become borked, possibly number 3 solenoid, and it still drives superbly despite not wanting to change into fifth, everything else works perfectly, the interior looks like 20k despite having done 155k, no squeaks or rattles, silent cruising on the motorway, but handles like a boat and that's why my next car will be a hot hatch of some description, Clio 182 or 197 probably, but if you already have a fun car I would definitely recommend the big Lexus, it's a relaxing place to be on a long motorway run.

[jonnydm]

larsson7 said:

I've got a LS400 it's a mk4, it's been lovely to drive but after a year of ownership as lovely as it is, it really is boring to drive, recently my gearbox has become borked, possibly number 3 solenoid, and it still drives superbly despite not wanting to change into fifth, everything else works perfectly, the interior looks like 20k despite having done 155k, no squeaks or rattles, silent cruising on the motorway, but handles like a boat and that's why my next car will be a hot hatch of some description, Clio 182 or 197 probably, but if you already have a fun car I would definitely recommend the big Lexus, it's a relaxing place to be on a long motorway run.

Really liked my LS430 and would have another but not enjoyable enough to be an only car.

Clio is a great antidote to barge lethargy. 182 is a great thing, in fact the LS and 182 would make a great pair though I still prefer a 1 car 'compromise'.

[larsson7]

jonnydm said:

larsson7 said:

I've got a LS400 it's a mk4, it's been lovely to drive but after a year of ownership as lovely as it is, it really is boring to drive, recently my gearbox has become borked, possibly number 3 solenoid, and it still drives superbly despite not wanting to change into fifth, everything else works perfectly, the interior looks like 20k despite having done 155k, no squeaks or rattles, silent cruising on the motorway, but handles like a boat and that's why my next car will be a hot hatch of some description, Clio 182 or 197 probably, but if you already have a fun car I would definitely recommend the big Lexus, it's a relaxing place to be on a long motorway run.

Really liked my LS430 and would have another but not enjoyable enough to be an only car.

Clio is a great antidote to barge lethargy. 182 is a great thing, in fact the LS and 182 would make a great pair though I still prefer a 1 car 'compromise'.

Definitely agree a Lexus LS400/430 is not recommended as an only car, they have many virtues, fun isn't one of them, I've been scouring the classifieds and Renaulsports have been catching my eye, Clio's or Megane R26, or even an Abarth 500, just something to provide a little enjoyment now that I don't do many long drives, did you enjoy your 182?

[Patrick Bateman]

I can recommend the 182 as a nice contrast to something bigger.

[larsson7]

Patrick Bateman said:

I can recommend the 182 as a nice contrast to something bigger.

Your trophy looks lovely, I know I wouldn't give a trophy the attention it deserves, but a 182 with recaro seats would suit me just fine I think.