The Joy of Running an Old Shed
Discussion
The spinner of plates said:
Indeed, the ‘express wash’ I call it!
Also include the glass, makes a world of difference.
Yes cleaning the glass is a winner too, as that is the bit of the outside of the car you can see from inside it fools the brain into thinking you cleaned the whole car Also include the glass, makes a world of difference.
Out of interest, where do we submit Shed of the Week contenders?
If I was in the UK, I would be beating this man's door down with a shed size wad of notes:
(Gumtree Advert)
Honda prelude 2.2 vti 4ws,
https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/hon...
Price: £ 1,500
If I was in the UK, I would be beating this man's door down with a shed size wad of notes:
(Gumtree Advert)
Honda prelude 2.2 vti 4ws,
https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/hon...
Price: £ 1,500
Alfahorn said:
My shed - Alfa 147 2.0 TS Lusso in rare Nuvola Blue with full dark blue leather interior.
Bought in March at 98,000 miles and MOT until Feb 21 with no advisories for £510!!!
Done 300 miles only so far but delighted with
My first foray in to shed motoring.
Very nice - I do like these and a bargain price!Bought in March at 98,000 miles and MOT until Feb 21 with no advisories for £510!!!
Done 300 miles only so far but delighted with
My first foray in to shed motoring.
greenarrow said:
Alfahorn said:
Very nice - I do like these and a bargain price!I think I profited from the laziness of the seller to be honest.
Alfahorn said:
Thanks. I'd been considering buying a 147 for a while and wanted one for around £500 or less. When this car came up for sale it was badly advertised, poorly photographed with little information but somehow it felt right.
I think I profited from the laziness of the seller to be honest.
Yup. I bought my shed merc similar. I always assume a lazy ad assumes the seller sees no value in it. Always helps in the negotiations I think I profited from the laziness of the seller to be honest.
Jazoli said:
This is my shed
1500 quids worth of Insignia in 160BHP 2.0CDTI form, its currently showing 180k miles and still drives like a new one (we had one 10 years ago as a company motor)
There's a large folder of bills for routine maintenance and its had a clutch and DMF and has so far proved reliable needing only a glow plug in the time I've owned it, I've fitted a Pioneer android auto double din unit and reversing sensors and camera, it is big enough to carry all my gear and does almost 50mpg, its not the most inspiring of cars but its quiet, comfy, fairly punchy and refined, it wears its miles really well apart from a split in the front seat base, for the money I think its pretty good and doesn't feel like an old car.
I actually polished it last week
We have one of these on the pool car fleet with about the same miles. I seriously hope it didn't feel like that when it was new. It's a saggy old thing, seats and suspension feel well past their best. On the flip side it feels well put together otherwise and is a decent long distance cruiser.1500 quids worth of Insignia in 160BHP 2.0CDTI form, its currently showing 180k miles and still drives like a new one (we had one 10 years ago as a company motor)
There's a large folder of bills for routine maintenance and its had a clutch and DMF and has so far proved reliable needing only a glow plug in the time I've owned it, I've fitted a Pioneer android auto double din unit and reversing sensors and camera, it is big enough to carry all my gear and does almost 50mpg, its not the most inspiring of cars but its quiet, comfy, fairly punchy and refined, it wears its miles really well apart from a split in the front seat base, for the money I think its pretty good and doesn't feel like an old car.
I actually polished it last week
Edited by Jazoli on Wednesday 6th May 19:50
The Mondeo we had felt much the same at the same age and miles. Both have less problems and rattles than the Passat at the same age and 50k less miles. The S50 Volvo is still my pick of the bunch, weakest engine but best package.
I'm having a bit of a dilemma at the moment.
Back in August, I panic bought an Astra, after my Golf R was crashed in to. I needed a car for work, it was close and the cleanest thing I'd seen all day, after viewing a lot of properly knackered old heaps.
The problem is, I paid just shy of £3,000 for it, and it really isn't much better than, say, an £800 Focus. It's a 2012 with 100k on the clock, 1.7 CDTi so ancient engine, it's neither quick or economical, but it does seem to be incredibly robust, and I like that I don't care about it at all and will happily abandon it anywhere. Poverty spec, in recession grey with steel wheels.
On the one hand, I know it's reliable *touch wood*, and should last a good while yet... On the other hand, why have the best part of 3k tied up In a washing machine that is no better than something a third of the cost?
Loving the thread and reading about all the sheds In here, especially Magpie's Galaxys
Back in August, I panic bought an Astra, after my Golf R was crashed in to. I needed a car for work, it was close and the cleanest thing I'd seen all day, after viewing a lot of properly knackered old heaps.
The problem is, I paid just shy of £3,000 for it, and it really isn't much better than, say, an £800 Focus. It's a 2012 with 100k on the clock, 1.7 CDTi so ancient engine, it's neither quick or economical, but it does seem to be incredibly robust, and I like that I don't care about it at all and will happily abandon it anywhere. Poverty spec, in recession grey with steel wheels.
On the one hand, I know it's reliable *touch wood*, and should last a good while yet... On the other hand, why have the best part of 3k tied up In a washing machine that is no better than something a third of the cost?
Loving the thread and reading about all the sheds In here, especially Magpie's Galaxys
aaron_2000 said:
I'm thinking of selling my MK4 Golf 1.9 TDI once the lockdown is lightened and going for a MK5 instead. I do love the MK4 though
Don’t!!! The Mk5 handles better, but that’s it.
I done the same as your thinking a few years ago and instantly regretted it. Mk4 TDis are fantastic sheds, mk5s are just not as robust and are more complex
twenty21 said:
aaron_2000 said:
I'm thinking of selling my MK4 Golf 1.9 TDI once the lockdown is lightened and going for a MK5 instead. I do love the MK4 though
Don’t!!! The Mk5 handles better, but that’s it.
I done the same as your thinking a few years ago and instantly regretted it. Mk4 TDis are fantastic sheds, mk5s are just not as robust and are more complex
Same as that era B5.5 Passat, make bloody good sheds.
boma said:
Out of interest, where do we submit Shed of the Week contenders?
If I was in the UK, I would be beating this man's door down with a shed size wad of notes:
(Gumtree Advert)
Honda prelude 2.2 vti 4ws,
https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/hon...
Price: £ 1,500
Advert removed. What was it like?If I was in the UK, I would be beating this man's door down with a shed size wad of notes:
(Gumtree Advert)
Honda prelude 2.2 vti 4ws,
https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/hon...
Price: £ 1,500
CX53 said:
I'm having a bit of a dilemma at the moment.
Back in August, I panic bought an Astra, after my Golf R was crashed in to. I needed a car for work, it was close and the cleanest thing I'd seen all day, after viewing a lot of properly knackered old heaps.
The problem is, I paid just shy of £3,000 for it, and it really isn't much better than, say, an £800 Focus. It's a 2012 with 100k on the clock, 1.7 CDTi so ancient engine, it's neither quick or economical, but it does seem to be incredibly robust, and I like that I don't care about it at all and will happily abandon it anywhere. Poverty spec, in recession grey with steel wheels.
On the one hand, I know it's reliable *touch wood*, and should last a good while yet... On the other hand, why have the best part of 3k tied up In a washing machine that is no better than something a third of the cost?
Loving the thread and reading about all the sheds In here, especially Magpie's Galaxys
I feel that you did the wrong thing in August, as you're right, an Astra/Focus/Golf for £800 would've done the job just as well.Back in August, I panic bought an Astra, after my Golf R was crashed in to. I needed a car for work, it was close and the cleanest thing I'd seen all day, after viewing a lot of properly knackered old heaps.
The problem is, I paid just shy of £3,000 for it, and it really isn't much better than, say, an £800 Focus. It's a 2012 with 100k on the clock, 1.7 CDTi so ancient engine, it's neither quick or economical, but it does seem to be incredibly robust, and I like that I don't care about it at all and will happily abandon it anywhere. Poverty spec, in recession grey with steel wheels.
On the one hand, I know it's reliable *touch wood*, and should last a good while yet... On the other hand, why have the best part of 3k tied up In a washing machine that is no better than something a third of the cost?
Loving the thread and reading about all the sheds In here, especially Magpie's Galaxys
I think that it gets more complicated 9 months later as you can trust the car and you might struggle to sell the car for a reasonable amount (relative to what you paid), especially since it's not a desirable spec and Covid-19 has happened in the interim
Horsey McHorseface said:
boma said:
Out of interest, where do we submit Shed of the Week contenders?
If I was in the UK, I would be beating this man's door down with a shed size wad of notes:
(Gumtree Advert)
Honda prelude 2.2 vti 4ws,
https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/hon...
Price: £ 1,500
Advert removed. What was it like?If I was in the UK, I would be beating this man's door down with a shed size wad of notes:
(Gumtree Advert)
Honda prelude 2.2 vti 4ws,
https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/hon...
Price: £ 1,500
ajprice said:
Bullet-Proof_Biscuit said:
ajprice said:
This is just outside official shed budget, but the want is strong for, reasons. Citroen Xantia 1.9td, running on veg oil, with 17" steel wheels https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193428510993
lol! that's got shed points, retro ride points, and made with funny french angles points! But agree way out of shed budget.CX53 said:
I'm having a bit of a dilemma at the moment.
Back in August, I panic bought an Astra, after my Golf R was crashed in to. I needed a car for work, it was close and the cleanest thing I'd seen all day, after viewing a lot of properly knackered old heaps.
The problem is, I paid just shy of £3,000 for it, and it really isn't much better than, say, an £800 Focus. It's a 2012 with 100k on the clock, 1.7 CDTi so ancient engine, it's neither quick or economical, but it does seem to be incredibly robust, and I like that I don't care about it at all and will happily abandon it anywhere. Poverty spec, in recession grey with steel wheels.
On the one hand, I know it's reliable *touch wood*, and should last a good while yet... On the other hand, why have the best part of 3k tied up In a washing machine that is no better than something a third of the cost?
Loving the thread and reading about all the sheds In here, especially Magpie's Galaxys
A simple solution, should you wish to try it -Back in August, I panic bought an Astra, after my Golf R was crashed in to. I needed a car for work, it was close and the cleanest thing I'd seen all day, after viewing a lot of properly knackered old heaps.
The problem is, I paid just shy of £3,000 for it, and it really isn't much better than, say, an £800 Focus. It's a 2012 with 100k on the clock, 1.7 CDTi so ancient engine, it's neither quick or economical, but it does seem to be incredibly robust, and I like that I don't care about it at all and will happily abandon it anywhere. Poverty spec, in recession grey with steel wheels.
On the one hand, I know it's reliable *touch wood*, and should last a good while yet... On the other hand, why have the best part of 3k tied up In a washing machine that is no better than something a third of the cost?
Loving the thread and reading about all the sheds In here, especially Magpie's Galaxys
Go give it a wash, take some pictures, spend 20 minutes writing a decent advert and putting it up on free sites, Gumtree/FB marketplace for £2999
If no one bites, no harm. If someone does and offers you £2500+ (they'll think they've got a bargain getting £500 off it) then let it go. Take that, spend £1000 buying a nice shed, pocket the other grand and leave £500 in the rainy day fund for any potential shed issues that may arise.
poing said:
Jazoli said:
This is my shed
1500 quids worth of Insignia in 160BHP 2.0CDTI form, its currently showing 180k miles and still drives like a new one (we had one 10 years ago as a company motor)
There's a large folder of bills for routine maintenance and its had a clutch and DMF and has so far proved reliable needing only a glow plug in the time I've owned it, I've fitted a Pioneer android auto double din unit and reversing sensors and camera, it is big enough to carry all my gear and does almost 50mpg, its not the most inspiring of cars but its quiet, comfy, fairly punchy and refined, it wears its miles really well apart from a split in the front seat base, for the money I think its pretty good and doesn't feel like an old car.
I actually polished it last week
We have one of these on the pool car fleet with about the same miles. I seriously hope it didn't feel like that when it was new. It's a saggy old thing, seats and suspension feel well past their best. On the flip side it feels well put together otherwise and is a decent long distance cruiser.1500 quids worth of Insignia in 160BHP 2.0CDTI form, its currently showing 180k miles and still drives like a new one (we had one 10 years ago as a company motor)
There's a large folder of bills for routine maintenance and its had a clutch and DMF and has so far proved reliable needing only a glow plug in the time I've owned it, I've fitted a Pioneer android auto double din unit and reversing sensors and camera, it is big enough to carry all my gear and does almost 50mpg, its not the most inspiring of cars but its quiet, comfy, fairly punchy and refined, it wears its miles really well apart from a split in the front seat base, for the money I think its pretty good and doesn't feel like an old car.
I actually polished it last week
Edited by Jazoli on Wednesday 6th May 19:50
The Mondeo we had felt much the same at the same age and miles. Both have less problems and rattles than the Passat at the same age and 50k less miles. The S50 Volvo is still my pick of the bunch, weakest engine but best package.
Jimmy Recard said:
I feel that you did the wrong thing in August, as you're right, an Astra/Focus/Golf for £800 would've done the job just as well.
I think that it gets more complicated 9 months later as you can trust the car and you might struggle to sell the car for a reasonable amount (relative to what you paid), especially since it's not a desirable spec and Covid-19 has happened in the interim
Exactly this. My mood fluctuates between keeping it until it becomes a proper shed and run it in to the ground, or getting shot and buying a cheaper shed. I think it would be easier to keep it if it did one thing particularly well, but it doesn't, its average across the board.. When you have a small diesel you at least want reasonable economy to compensate for the dull drive I think that it gets more complicated 9 months later as you can trust the car and you might struggle to sell the car for a reasonable amount (relative to what you paid), especially since it's not a desirable spec and Covid-19 has happened in the interim
STIfree said:
A simple solution, should you wish to try it -
Go give it a wash, take some pictures, spend 20 minutes writing a decent advert and putting it up on free sites, Gumtree/FB marketplace for £2999
If no one bites, no harm. If someone does and offers you £2500+ (they'll think they've got a bargain getting £500 off it) then let it go. Take that, spend £1000 buying a nice shed, pocket the other grand and leave £500 in the rainy day fund for any potential shed issues that may arise.
You know what, that's a good shout. I've just given it its first ever wash so its an ideal time to take some pictures... Go give it a wash, take some pictures, spend 20 minutes writing a decent advert and putting it up on free sites, Gumtree/FB marketplace for £2999
If no one bites, no harm. If someone does and offers you £2500+ (they'll think they've got a bargain getting £500 off it) then let it go. Take that, spend £1000 buying a nice shed, pocket the other grand and leave £500 in the rainy day fund for any potential shed issues that may arise.
CX53 said:
STIfree said:
A simple solution, should you wish to try it -
Go give it a wash, take some pictures, spend 20 minutes writing a decent advert and putting it up on free sites, Gumtree/FB marketplace for £2999
If no one bites, no harm. If someone does and offers you £2500+ (they'll think they've got a bargain getting £500 off it) then let it go. Take that, spend £1000 buying a nice shed, pocket the other grand and leave £500 in the rainy day fund for any potential shed issues that may arise.
You know what, that's a good shout. I've just given it its first ever wash so its an ideal time to take some pictures... Go give it a wash, take some pictures, spend 20 minutes writing a decent advert and putting it up on free sites, Gumtree/FB marketplace for £2999
If no one bites, no harm. If someone does and offers you £2500+ (they'll think they've got a bargain getting £500 off it) then let it go. Take that, spend £1000 buying a nice shed, pocket the other grand and leave £500 in the rainy day fund for any potential shed issues that may arise.
We all make mistakes sometimes buying cars - especially sheds.
Just tart it up as best you can and get shot of it.
In the long run you’ll prefer to take a £500 hit now rather than a £500-£1000 hit in 12 months time (having spent a year driving a car you hate).
And you will grow to hate it.
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