Wheeler Dealers
Discussion
SydneyBridge said:
I am going to say it.. I like Mike and he is wheeler dealers, would be rubbish without him
Agreed. Honestly, you people who don't like Mike... you don't need to imagine what Wheeler Dealers without him would be like.... There's a bunch of other cookie-cutter car-flipping shows that have been riffing on the WD idea for years and guess what... hardly anyone cares about any of those.
Like him or don't - Wheeler Dealers is Mike. In front and behind the camera. Don't like Mike? Watch something else.
MDifficult said:
SydneyBridge said:
I am going to say it.. I like Mike and he is wheeler dealers, would be rubbish without him
Agreed. Honestly, you people who don't like Mike... you don't need to imagine what Wheeler Dealers without him would be like.... There's a bunch of other cookie-cutter car-flipping shows that have been riffing on the WD idea for years and guess what... hardly anyone cares about any of those.
Like him or don't - Wheeler Dealers is Mike. In front and behind the camera. Don't like Mike? Watch something else.
wpa1975 said:
I still think the show has had its day, I did enjoy when Edd was on but then the rebuilds got more and more complex in some cases way beyond what was achievable on a DIY basis plus they started missing things from the total or making up prices to suit, like respraying the Transit for £700.
It's pointless arguing with nostalgia 
but here goes...WD has always been a made-up show for TV and always will be. The first few series were no more real than the current ones. I don't remember Mike pricing up his travel costs, or workplace pension and National Insurance contributions even in the apparent 'glory days'. We were all just a bit more naive 20 years ago because it was new and fresh. At least now they shoot it with an HD camera rather than a potato.
It used to be quite refreshing to see f
k-ups occasionally too, for example cracking the Messerschmitt roof or doing a bad spray job on the Capri. Now they’re all Hagarty-ready.
But I’m looking forward to the new series, I don’t mind either of the presenters and if I get cross I can either FWD or switch it off…
k-ups occasionally too, for example cracking the Messerschmitt roof or doing a bad spray job on the Capri. Now they’re all Hagarty-ready.But I’m looking forward to the new series, I don’t mind either of the presenters and if I get cross I can either FWD or switch it off…
MDifficult said:
SydneyBridge said:
I am going to say it.. I like Mike and he is wheeler dealers, would be rubbish without him
Agreed. Honestly, you people who don't like Mike... you don't need to imagine what Wheeler Dealers without him would be like.... There's a bunch of other cookie-cutter car-flipping shows that have been riffing on the WD idea for years and guess what... hardly anyone cares about any of those.
Like him or don't - Wheeler Dealers is Mike. In front and behind the camera. Don't like Mike? Watch something else.
Skyedriver said:
Griffith4ever said:
mikal83 said:
Agent57 said:
Well Top Gear 'worked' before and after Clarkson but it is not the same.
My point exactly. TG is still on and has survived without Clarkson et al.....t now.t then tooSydneyBridge said:
Really enjoyed the Dolly Sprint last night, think they did a really good job considering what he bought
As did I, however, did you notice how immaculate under the wheel arches were before they did the bodywork? To me, it looked like a much better car that they'd just taken the doors, bonnet and boot off from and replaced with some of those that littered the dexion shelves in the seller's workshop!Easy job to put the originals (if this was the case) back on and give it a quick blow over
That said, the bonnet gap at nearside front seemed to be consistent before/after spraying - so maybe it was the same item?
Anyway, all supposition and it's 'telly' of course and made for a painless hour of entertainment.
The £1800 for the respray again seemed remarkably cheap.
Nice cars though and I'm sure the Dolly Sprint specialist saw the advantage in inflating their value. I nearly fell off my chair when he paid £6250 for it but the finished car was probably worth the £13750 in today's inflated market.
Never really liked Mexicos but I'm sure the Dolly was a lot more expensive.
Nice cars though and I'm sure the Dolly Sprint specialist saw the advantage in inflating their value. I nearly fell off my chair when he paid £6250 for it but the finished car was probably worth the £13750 in today's inflated market.
Never really liked Mexicos but I'm sure the Dolly was a lot more expensive.
V8covin said:
Red9zero said:
The Dolly turned out nice, but how many times can you say mk1 Mexico in one episode ?
It was tedious and a stupid comparison anyway.RS2000 would have been a fairer comparison
A Mexico was 1755, RS1600 was 2394 and the RS2000 was 1965.
One of the classic mags pitched one against the RS2000 and HP Firenza which I think the Firenza won but that cost £2625 new. A Magnum 2300 saloon was 1823.
So the Mexico was never a rival...
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