Whats your daily snotter
Discussion
ianwayne said:
Is this thread in the right place? It has nothing whatsoever to do with the TVR Chimaera and is the sort you see in General Gassing with 100 + pages, after everybody gets to show how much they've got to spunk on a car.
Very true, made me laugh, we don't use the word, "spunk" in this context enough!BTW, bought an old ML yesterday as a daily. Not so much a snotter as just a bad cold!
I assume most people here have their Chim/TVR on a classic/limited use policy and their NCB etc on the normal car?
Since mine is the only car, it is with a regular insurer at the moment as they were the cheapest. I've got commuting on it, but they don't offer a multicar policy so I also now see some faff with insurance policies in my future if I pick up a snotter.
This thread (and the other) has given me ideas, but also shown me the paucity of decent, cheap used cars in my area. If I look around my work postcode (granted it is London), there is a HUGE selection compared to home.
I love the £50 Pug!
Since mine is the only car, it is with a regular insurer at the moment as they were the cheapest. I've got commuting on it, but they don't offer a multicar policy so I also now see some faff with insurance policies in my future if I pick up a snotter.
This thread (and the other) has given me ideas, but also shown me the paucity of decent, cheap used cars in my area. If I look around my work postcode (granted it is London), there is a HUGE selection compared to home.
I love the £50 Pug!
Oh man my 50 quid pug needs a cat,,,,,, aah it's ok it's only 38 quid, the bloody interior light doesn't work, I might take it back. Seriously it's got zero rust, interior is mint, I see 08 plate cars with more issues. I'm really fond of it, makes a change to not stress over a motor. Nice.
We sold the old boy another motor and really looked after him so he brought the pug down the garage and just said give me. 50 quid. I snapped his hand off. Bargain of the year, it's even got a towbar.
We sold the old boy another motor and really looked after him so he brought the pug down the garage and just said give me. 50 quid. I snapped his hand off. Bargain of the year, it's even got a towbar.
ClassiChimi said:
Oh man my 50 quid pug needs a cat,,,,,, aah it's ok it's only 38 quid, the bloody interior light doesn't work, I might take it back. Seriously it's got zero rust, interior is mint, I see 08 plate cars with more issues. I'm really fond of it, makes a change to not stress over a motor. Nice.
We sold the old boy another motor and really looked after him so he brought the pug down the garage and just said give me. 50 quid. I snapped his hand off. Bargain of the year, it's even got a towbar.
Shame its not got the legendary XUD lump We sold the old boy another motor and really looked after him so he brought the pug down the garage and just said give me. 50 quid. I snapped his hand off. Bargain of the year, it's even got a towbar.
still a bargain though and wins my vote for the best VFM snotter 
Far from having ago here because that XF 5.0 is lovely. But when you think that's the latest 2013/14 technology with supercharger and looking at the performance figures a standard 500 Chimaera is faster and a good 400 there's probably not a lot in it.
Praise to TVR considering it's 15-20 years older than the latest stuff on the block.
ps.. I only looked on the classifieds at the figures they are giving of 4.9secs 0-60 and a Max of 155
Praise to TVR considering it's 15-20 years older than the latest stuff on the block.
ps.. I only looked on the classifieds at the figures they are giving of 4.9secs 0-60 and a Max of 155
Monsterlime said:
Alfa's have tempted me, but also scare me. 
We have an Alfa 147 JTD lusso which we bought new in 2003. It has been without a doubt THE best car we have ever had. It still has an interior that disgraces most new cars even now. Do NOT beleive the Clarkson crap.Also have a 13 year old Merc' Vito and an Astravan sportive.
Edited by macdeb on Wednesday 10th September 21:19
TVRJAS said:
Far from having ago here because that XF 5.0 is lovely. But when you think that's the latest 2013/14 technology with supercharger and looking at the performance figures a standard 500 Chimaera is faster and a good 400 there's probably not a lot in it.
Praise to TVR considering it's 15-20 years older than the latest stuff on the block.
ps.. I only looked on the classifieds at the figures they are giving of 4.9secs 0-60 and a Max of 155
Your absolutely spot on, my Chimaera is faster Praise to TVR considering it's 15-20 years older than the latest stuff on the block.
ps.. I only looked on the classifieds at the figures they are giving of 4.9secs 0-60 and a Max of 155
The XF is a heavy barge and that is reflected in the 0-60 time of 4.6 sec, it just can't get the power down without spinning up, it's just too heavy for a quick start!
The TVR has much better presence and far more fun to drive
fatboychim said:
This week only, my daily runabout. €35 including (dubious) insurance. BHP pushing almost into double figures
That looks immense fun! Jealous. That Jag scares me more than an Alfa.
I am paying close attention to Alfa's on ebay, PH etc, and am being quite strict with myself and not just upping the budget when I see something shiny. 
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