Do you enjoy spending money on your car??
Do you enjoy spending money on your car??
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simonspider

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1,327 posts

274 months

Sunday 31st December 2006
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Maybe its me but I actually enjoy spending money on the Lambo when I've got it spare. Its much better than spending it on some silly blo*dy gift for someone, or getting smashed at the pub. Does anyone else (on going to Halfords for 1 item) come out with a basketfull of cleaning materials? Why do I buy 2 makes of tyre shine when 1 will do.? I've never been able to work it out.
Good old Halfords. I went in there to get some pearl orange paint mixed up to have the cam covers painted as the engine was out. They looked at me blankly but then I found a dusty old tin of VW Polo Orange from 15 years ago. Perfect match

gemini

11,352 posts

289 months

Sunday 31st December 2006
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Its always a pleasure spending money when its a treat
When it needs spending I do resent it - bills!

All the best Simon for 2007
Looking forward to seeing the car again up close

cummingsa

730 posts

276 months

Sunday 31st December 2006
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I think its something in our blood Si. I do enjoy it more though when it goes in for jobs and its covered under warranty!!.

Five days left on my Warranty and then I'm into the un chartered waters like yourself!!

Fingers crossed eh!

Andy.

events

244 posts

281 months

Sunday 31st December 2006
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Spending money on your hair gemini doesn't count!

MJK 24

5,671 posts

261 months

Sunday 31st December 2006
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gemini

11,352 posts

289 months

Sunday 31st December 2006
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events said:
Spending money on your hair gemini doesn't count!


If only I had some! hehe

ted 191

1,466 posts

250 months

Monday 1st January 2007
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cummingsa said:
I think its something in our blood Si. I do enjoy it more though when it goes in for jobs and its covered under warranty!!.

Five days left on my Warranty and then I'm into the un chartered waters like yourself!!

Fingers crossed eh!

Andy.

My warranty runs out mid jan,is it worth a check up at main dealer although it doesn`t need a service?

anonymous-user

79 months

Monday 1st January 2007
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ted 191 said:
cummingsa said:
I think its something in our blood Si. I do enjoy it more though when it goes in for jobs and its covered under warranty!!.

Five days left on my Warranty and then I'm into the un chartered waters like yourself!!

Fingers crossed eh!

Andy.

My warranty runs out mid jan,is it worth a check up at main dealer although it doesn`t need a service?


If it aint broke.....

sparky74

160 posts

256 months

Monday 1st January 2007
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Simon, couldn't agree more. Everytime I go to halfords or the like I end up with another new sponge!!! Haven't been brave enough to ask them for Lambo oil yet!

simonspider

Original Poster:

1,327 posts

274 months

Monday 1st January 2007
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ted 191 said:
cummingsa said:
I think its something in our blood Si. I do enjoy it more though when it goes in for jobs and its covered under warranty!!.

Five days left on my Warranty and then I'm into the un chartered waters like yourself!!

Fingers crossed eh!

Andy.

My warranty runs out mid jan,is it worth a check up at main dealer although it doesn`t need a service?


I would if I were you. I did'nt think I had anything wrong with the Murcie just before the warranty expired and booked it in to make sure. Turns out the water pump needed replacing saving me £2k and loads of minor things needed sorting too.

trackdemon

13,315 posts

286 months

Monday 1st January 2007
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Er, being Scottish, no of course I dont I dont mind spending 'normal' money (servicing, MOT, consumables) but I dislike dropping big money on unexpected items. Luckily, owning a Honda has precluded that happening for the last 3-4 years now :touchwood:

hughesie II

12,746 posts

307 months

Monday 1st January 2007
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trackdemon said:
Er, being Scottish, no of course I dont I dont mind spending 'normal' money (servicing, MOT, consumables) but I dislike dropping big money on unexpected items. Luckily, owning a Honda has precluded that happening for the last 3-4 years now :touchwood:

when you say lucky about owning a Honda, did you forget that very expensive bill last year

trackdemon

13,315 posts

286 months

Monday 1st January 2007
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hughesie II said:
trackdemon said:
Er, being Scottish, no of course I dont I dont mind spending 'normal' money (servicing, MOT, consumables) but I dislike dropping big money on unexpected items. Luckily, owning a Honda has precluded that happening for the last 3-4 years now :touchwood:

when you say lucky about owning a Honda, did you forget that very expensive bill last year


In fairness, not the cars fault - would have happened no matter what I was driving! But yes, 'twas expensive... yikes Still, runs like brand new now thumbup

hughesie II

12,746 posts

307 months

Monday 1st January 2007
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trackdemon said:
yikes Still, runs like brand new now thumbup


thumbup

trackdemon

13,315 posts

286 months

Monday 1st January 2007
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hughesie II said:
trackdemon said:
yikes Still, runs like brand new now thumbup


thumbup


Well said May be in London for Beers 2morrow - you around mate?

crikeymikey

1,093 posts

242 months

Wednesday 3rd January 2007
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simonspider said:
ted 191 said:
cummingsa said:
I think its something in our blood Si. I do enjoy it more though when it goes in for jobs and its covered under warranty!!.

Five days left on my Warranty and then I'm into the un chartered waters like yourself!!

Fingers crossed eh!

Andy.

My warranty runs out mid jan,is it worth a check up at main dealer although it doesn`t need a service?


I would if I were you. I did'nt think I had anything wrong with the Murcie just before the warranty expired and booked it in to make sure. Turns out the water pump needed replacing saving me £2k and loads of minor things needed sorting too.


I agree. Any decent dealer will take the opportunity to give you a good look over. Lambo Manchester have an unrivalled reputation for doing the decent thing and making sure the car is sweet before the warranty expires.

eih

156 posts

236 months

Wednesday 3rd January 2007
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Actually been meaning to ask, does Lambo Manchester have a better reputation for service than London, or are they much of a muchness?

RobPhoboS

3,454 posts

251 months

Wednesday 3rd January 2007
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simonspider said:

Good old Halfords.


Not something I would have EVER expected out of a Murci owner !!!
lol.

ted 191

1,466 posts

250 months

Wednesday 3rd January 2007
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crikeymikey said:
simonspider said:
ted 191 said:
cummingsa said:
I think its something in our blood Si. I do enjoy it more though when it goes in for jobs and its covered under warranty!!.

Five days left on my Warranty and then I'm into the un chartered waters like yourself!!

Fingers crossed eh!

Andy.

My warranty runs out mid jan,is it worth a check up at main dealer although it doesn`t need a service?


I would if I were you. I did'nt think I had anything wrong with the Murcie just before the warranty expired and booked it in to make sure. Turns out the water pump needed replacing saving me £2k and loads of minor things needed sorting too.


I agree. Any decent dealer will take the opportunity to give you a good look over. Lambo Manchester have an unrivalled reputation for doing the decent thing and making sure the car is sweet before the warranty expires.

Rang lambo manchester twice today,guess what, still waiting for a reply mad

ted 191

1,466 posts

250 months

Thursday 4th January 2007
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Called in at lambo manchester, had to buy some new air filters,and listen to some zorsts