The Joy of Running an Old Shed
Discussion
STIfree said:
beko1987 said:
New fog light and a heat gun to pull that bashed corner out and I'd just drive that as is! Brand new car is that...
That's the idea. Or maybe boiling water will do the trick.Well, the broken fog lamp is in the boot, it doesn't work but I'm lead to believe it's not required for an MOT. But at least aesthetically it'll be better.
Jimmy Recard said:
Bargain! Cat N is non structural damage and will not need an immediate MOT to be legal to use
p4cks said:
I might be wrong but neither a cat s or a cat n require an immediate MOT, they’re just BAU
Really? That's great! Well at least can start using it from today, then at the end of next month take it for its MOT.
The fog lights come on when you unlock it and just seeing one upset his perfectionist nature
There is something good about "shedding" and the liberating feeling it gives you.
For me the fact I own the car means more to me as an asset, and it does the job.
My sheds get regular servicing and the odd wash ('12 BMW E91 & '60 Saab 9-3) both do 40k a year between them, they are great, and both have something like 250k combined mileage + £60 annual tax combined!
Shedding is the future for sure, each to their own but I will let others squander £2/300 p/m on a rental - rather put that towards my mortgage or driving my sheds to Italy for holidays which we do alot
Won't be swapping out these two gems for a while yet, probably only worth £4/5k combined
For me the fact I own the car means more to me as an asset, and it does the job.
My sheds get regular servicing and the odd wash ('12 BMW E91 & '60 Saab 9-3) both do 40k a year between them, they are great, and both have something like 250k combined mileage + £60 annual tax combined!
Shedding is the future for sure, each to their own but I will let others squander £2/300 p/m on a rental - rather put that towards my mortgage or driving my sheds to Italy for holidays which we do alot
Won't be swapping out these two gems for a while yet, probably only worth £4/5k combined
Well done Magpie and PAcks great phots.......
I thought my wifes 1999 V70 had broken down this morning....but she took the daughters car to work to "give it an Italian" tune up as she is away for a few months (not prison....)
Those bloody lamp posts....they are the same as pot holes ....always in the way
I thought my wifes 1999 V70 had broken down this morning....but she took the daughters car to work to "give it an Italian" tune up as she is away for a few months (not prison....)
Those bloody lamp posts....they are the same as pot holes ....always in the way
Pat H said:
My trusty 2.0 TDCi has just turned 175,000 miles old.
Had her from new. She cost £14,000 in December 2006.
Apart from DMF failure at 17,000 miles has been pretty reliable. The replacement clutch and DMF are still going strong 158,000 miles later.
She has needed 2 sets of bottom arms, two front wheel bearings, one CV boot, one battery, an alternator, a gear selector cable and an exhaust.
That aside, it has been oil changes every 10,000 miles, a few sets of discs and pads and a timing belt change at 110,000 miles.
Maintained it myself, apart from the clutch and the wheel bearings.
No DPF to worry about. With the EGR blanked she runs a little smoother just off tickover.
Now firmly in shed territory, but has just done a 550 miles round trip from Southport to Gatwick and back at 62mpg.
She has been such a useful old bus. I will cry for a week when she eventually expires.
Very similar story to yours, I bought a Nissan Navara D22 brand new in 2004, 167k miles and 16 years later it's still here.Had her from new. She cost £14,000 in December 2006.
Apart from DMF failure at 17,000 miles has been pretty reliable. The replacement clutch and DMF are still going strong 158,000 miles later.
She has needed 2 sets of bottom arms, two front wheel bearings, one CV boot, one battery, an alternator, a gear selector cable and an exhaust.
That aside, it has been oil changes every 10,000 miles, a few sets of discs and pads and a timing belt change at 110,000 miles.
Maintained it myself, apart from the clutch and the wheel bearings.
No DPF to worry about. With the EGR blanked she runs a little smoother just off tickover.
Now firmly in shed territory, but has just done a 550 miles round trip from Southport to Gatwick and back at 62mpg.
She has been such a useful old bus. I will cry for a week when she eventually expires.
Had its first set of brake pads on it last summer, one starter motor, a washer bottle pump and one battery are the only consumables, oh one exhaust too 6 years ago.
Tyres generally make it to 40k miles, original clutch, rear drums etc, still goes to a Nissan garage for its servicing and failed its mot last October for the first time, one rear shock casing corroded and a bit of welding to the front beam.
The beauty is now it's well into shed territory wading through floods which are very common here doesn't bother me, car parks are the same, it's carried all manner of things in the load bed, over 30 slabs last weekend in one shift, so useful to have.
I don't even have a pic in my photo stream of it.
I purchased this last week for a fraction over shed budget, it’s my 4th one, it was an absolute steal and local too.
2.5 130bhp 6speed version, the same as my previous 3, I’m the 3rd owner and it’s done 207k.
I didn’t need it, but I have missed having one, and will be great for taking my son to the bmx park. I’ve driven my Golf twice this week since buying it.
So far it’s needed the Caliper freed off through lack of use, the power wire under the drivers seat repaired so I have central locking, and some tomfoolery with vag com to turn off a duff pad warning light
This won’t be a loved van like my last two, proper workhorse but it won’t be neglected either it’s for keeps.
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2.5 130bhp 6speed version, the same as my previous 3, I’m the 3rd owner and it’s done 207k.
I didn’t need it, but I have missed having one, and will be great for taking my son to the bmx park. I’ve driven my Golf twice this week since buying it.
So far it’s needed the Caliper freed off through lack of use, the power wire under the drivers seat repaired so I have central locking, and some tomfoolery with vag com to turn off a duff pad warning light
This won’t be a loved van like my last two, proper workhorse but it won’t be neglected either it’s for keeps.
martin mrt said:
I purchased this last week for a fraction over shed budget, it’s my 4th one, it was an absolute steal and local too.
2.5 130bhp 6speed version, the same as my previous 3, I’m the 3rd owner and it’s done 207k.
I didn’t need it, but I have missed having one, and will be great for taking my son to the bmx park. I’ve driven my Golf twice this week since buying it.
So far it’s needed the Caliper freed off through lack of use, the power wire under the drivers seat repaired so I have central locking, and some tomfoolery with vag com to turn off a duff pad warning light
This won’t be a loved van like my last two, proper workhorse but it won’t be neglected either it’s for keeps.
You jammy git. 2.5 130bhp 6speed version, the same as my previous 3, I’m the 3rd owner and it’s done 207k.
I didn’t need it, but I have missed having one, and will be great for taking my son to the bmx park. I’ve driven my Golf twice this week since buying it.
So far it’s needed the Caliper freed off through lack of use, the power wire under the drivers seat repaired so I have central locking, and some tomfoolery with vag com to turn off a duff pad warning light
This won’t be a loved van like my last two, proper workhorse but it won’t be neglected either it’s for keeps.
It you get bored with it let me know.
Promised Land said:
Very similar story to yours, I bought a Nissan Navara D22 brand new in 2004, 167k miles and 16 years later it's still here.
Had its first set of brake pads on it last summer, one starter motor, a washer bottle pump and one battery are the only consumables, oh one exhaust too 6 years ago.
Tyres generally make it to 40k miles, original clutch, rear drums etc, still goes to a Nissan garage for its servicing and failed its mot last October for the first time, one rear shock casing corroded and a bit of welding to the front beam.
The beauty is now it's well into shed territory wading through floods which are very common here doesn't bother me, car parks are the same, it's carried all manner of things in the load bed, over 30 slabs last weekend in one shift, so useful to have.
I don't even have a pic in my photo stream of it.
Don't these have a habit of snapping in two between the rear cab and the bed?Had its first set of brake pads on it last summer, one starter motor, a washer bottle pump and one battery are the only consumables, oh one exhaust too 6 years ago.
Tyres generally make it to 40k miles, original clutch, rear drums etc, still goes to a Nissan garage for its servicing and failed its mot last October for the first time, one rear shock casing corroded and a bit of welding to the front beam.
The beauty is now it's well into shed territory wading through floods which are very common here doesn't bother me, car parks are the same, it's carried all manner of things in the load bed, over 30 slabs last weekend in one shift, so useful to have.
I don't even have a pic in my photo stream of it.
Cads said:
Red 4 said:
Yup. My mate bought a new Mazda 6 in '06 and ran it 'til last year. 190k miles.
Only consumables were replaced. Nothing broke ( apart from 2 tailgate struts ) and it never broke down. It didn't die of rust either, despite only getting washed, er, never as far as I could tell.
Great cars.
Odd, I had too buy two new gas struts off fleabay recently as the boot lid kept landing on my head and led to us locking the baby in the car on Xmas morning. Only consumables were replaced. Nothing broke ( apart from 2 tailgate struts ) and it never broke down. It didn't die of rust either, despite only getting washed, er, never as far as I could tell.
Great cars.
True shedding would require not replacing the struts and making do with a cut down broom handle for support.
However, EBay was a good shout. Iirc my mate paid about £18 for his replacements. They were the same brand as OEM. I know this because I fitted them. Mazda wanted about £60. Robbing bar stewards.
RoverP6B said:
Promised Land said:
Very similar story to yours, I bought a Nissan Navara D22 brand new in 2004, 167k miles and 16 years later it's still here.
Had its first set of brake pads on it last summer, one starter motor, a washer bottle pump and one battery are the only consumables, oh one exhaust too 6 years ago.
Tyres generally make it to 40k miles, original clutch, rear drums etc, still goes to a Nissan garage for its servicing and failed its mot last October for the first time, one rear shock casing corroded and a bit of welding to the front beam.
The beauty is now it's well into shed territory wading through floods which are very common here doesn't bother me, car parks are the same, it's carried all manner of things in the load bed, over 30 slabs last weekend in one shift, so useful to have.
I don't even have a pic in my photo stream of it.
Don't these have a habit of snapping in two between the rear cab and the bed?Had its first set of brake pads on it last summer, one starter motor, a washer bottle pump and one battery are the only consumables, oh one exhaust too 6 years ago.
Tyres generally make it to 40k miles, original clutch, rear drums etc, still goes to a Nissan garage for its servicing and failed its mot last October for the first time, one rear shock casing corroded and a bit of welding to the front beam.
The beauty is now it's well into shed territory wading through floods which are very common here doesn't bother me, car parks are the same, it's carried all manner of things in the load bed, over 30 slabs last weekend in one shift, so useful to have.
I don't even have a pic in my photo stream of it.
My shed I've had 16 yrs now an 2002 A3 1.8t sport, wbac offered me £330 for it lol, 76.5k miles just past its mot last week with nothing noted. Its a big scabby in places rear qtr laquer coming off, alloys need a refurb but it still drives very well. I got a new Audi on lease last Dec but I drive the old A3 more, only issue is its £300 ish tax and for some reason insurance is approx £460 tpft as I use no claims on new car, area I live in not high risk. Lot to be said for shedding.
Edited by PostHeads123 on Saturday 15th February 23:18
My beloved £500 MX-5 'shed' had its catalytic converter stolen last night so unfortunately no joy in the world of shedding for me today. What makes it worse is I've been fixing various issues on it since I bought it and for about a month it's been all sorted and a pleasure to drive. Been really looking forward to the weather improving. An imminent house purchase means it'll probably now sit on the driveway unused and unloved until I can afford to replace the cat and resultant damage from when the b*stards hacked away and ripped apart what they needed to get to it in the first place 
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