The Joy of Running an Old Shed
Discussion
NorthernSky said:
£330 for my 2002 9-5 Aero, just saying ;D
I wrote off that 330 and considered it part of the purchase price of £950, so I got the whole car and a year of running it for, uh, what is that total, erm, £1280.
My 9-3 Aero SW was just under £2k and I’ve owned it for nearly 2 years now. Factor in a service from a local Saab specialist and the total outlay is around £3.5k excluding fuel.I wrote off that 330 and considered it part of the purchase price of £950, so I got the whole car and a year of running it for, uh, what is that total, erm, £1280.
I think I’ve done around 10k miles and averaged 25ish MPG which isn’t great but that’s on supermarket fuel and I was previously used to 20MPG on V Power in my ISF.
Really not sure what I could replace it with for £2k that would still have the practicality of an estate and the same mod cons of HID lights, heated seats, parking sensors etc
mercedeslimos said:
aaron_2000 said:
I got the plates done and treated it to a detail. Not happy with the Merc garage, they just drilled through the old plates instead of checking where the holes are, so these are crooked and held in with wood screws which I wouldn't usually care about if not for the fact that I took it to a Merc dealer, would've at least expected it to be done properly. Still pretty faultless so far, done nearly 2k in it already without any real issues other than a slow puncture, I'll probably look to swap the wheels for some E Class AMG wheels eventually. I've abandoned my plan to sell it after a few months, I decided I'll likely just keep it a few years unless something tempts me heavily. Very happy so far, not bad for £850.
Personally I'd have sent that back or had the cost of the plates taken off the bill. Couldn't hack that in any shape or form. There are 4 bolts on a Mercedes in exactly the same dimensions on every car. We fit new plates to new coaches all the time and we have a template to make sure that the holes in the plate for the bolts (not screws, proper bolts) line up absolutely perfect.Can't unsee that now!
I associate woodscrews with bodged on Max Power type bodykits.
I had the same with a brand new Volvo in 2009, a few years on it led to rust on the tailgate, of course due to the incompetent main dealer this was rightfully not covered under warranty.
It's just another example of garages (is it mainly franchised dealers?) treating their customers and their property with contempt. Whilst not all are like this it is sadly a majority.
Professionals? Pah!
It's just another example of garages (is it mainly franchised dealers?) treating their customers and their property with contempt. Whilst not all are like this it is sadly a majority.
Professionals? Pah!
PrinceRupert said:
Most of that would T cut out. Not that anyone uses T cut now but you know what I mean!Someone scraped door on mine opening their door in a car park midweek, a bit of spittle on a rag got most of their white paint off :-)
That's easily fixed,
Just elongate the screw holes in the number plate with a drill bit worked back and forth in a sawing motion at an angle, so the holes are oval shaped.
Concentrating on elongating the one hole upwards, and the other downwards, and then reattach into the same holes on the plinth.
Coloured number plate screw caps will then cover any visible hole remaining, have to do it all the time where some monkey has previously attached plates wonky.
Just elongate the screw holes in the number plate with a drill bit worked back and forth in a sawing motion at an angle, so the holes are oval shaped.
Concentrating on elongating the one hole upwards, and the other downwards, and then reattach into the same holes on the plinth.
Coloured number plate screw caps will then cover any visible hole remaining, have to do it all the time where some monkey has previously attached plates wonky.
200Plus Club said:
Most of that would T cut out. Not that anyone uses T cut now but you know what I mean!
Someone scraped door on mine opening their door in a car park midweek, a bit of spittle on a rag got most of their white paint off :-)
Yes most of the black paint transfer I hope will polish out. Couple of gouges on the wheel arch won't, including a small bit down to bare metal. Needs some touch up paint.Someone scraped door on mine opening their door in a car park midweek, a bit of spittle on a rag got most of their white paint off :-)
Luckily the old wooden gate i rubbed it along was pretty soft!
t happens, annoying as it is, its life.Still shedding here...
Wife's old Volvo V50 diesel has done the lions share of the miles over the past few months and my love for shows no end. Now nudging up towards 225,000 miles and seems fine, damn sight better than my past and present "real" Volvos. Granted it wore a tyre prematurely but my fault for being lazy with the alignment post track rod end renewal so have ordered another couple of Cross Climates for it. Bar that, it needs filters doing again soon and it's got a wee brake wobble manifesting but no biggie. Washed it last week, first time since February but then realised it looks better under a layer of filth.
My sisters equally old V50 petrol is doing all that's asked of it, ie being a no f*cks given cheap estate to cart around their new baby without worrying about the car too much. It's wanted for nothing so thus far, as far as spending £500 goes it's been ok. Granted it's developed a slight weep at the master cylinder but it's just a pipe / union and sadly some oaf has rounded the nut off... however, Volvo in their wisdom made that section joint at an inline connector at the bulkhead so local scrappy and £1 later, that's that job resolved.
My V70 D5... the holy grail with its facelift styling, Euro 3 engine and manual box hasn't found much love with me. It's an ok tool but of late just seems to be endlessly needing attention and soon as one thing is fixed, something else fails soon after. Granted at 250,000 miles there's no shame in it but it's getting a bit tedious and given it was a short term plan that has been extended thanks to Covid 19... plus the fact we've got No.2 child due very soon and a house move looming and having added up everything it needs to pass another MOT and also be safe, reliable and not too shabby family transport for the foreseeable future... I've cracked and after a few weeks of browsing, debating, swithering and a couple of failed attempts to buy a slightly fresher P2 V70, I've since pulled the trigger on a much newer P3 XC70 so the V70 is going.
Good... three sheds are just too much hassle so looking forward to having something a little less tired and baggy for family duties / for the wife to mow down more wildlife with and then I'll run the V50 as a cheap, zero f*cks second car for work and taking the family antiques to the tip or let the dog eat it... note to self: must get a dog.
Keep up the good work gents!
Wife's old Volvo V50 diesel has done the lions share of the miles over the past few months and my love for shows no end. Now nudging up towards 225,000 miles and seems fine, damn sight better than my past and present "real" Volvos. Granted it wore a tyre prematurely but my fault for being lazy with the alignment post track rod end renewal so have ordered another couple of Cross Climates for it. Bar that, it needs filters doing again soon and it's got a wee brake wobble manifesting but no biggie. Washed it last week, first time since February but then realised it looks better under a layer of filth.
My sisters equally old V50 petrol is doing all that's asked of it, ie being a no f*cks given cheap estate to cart around their new baby without worrying about the car too much. It's wanted for nothing so thus far, as far as spending £500 goes it's been ok. Granted it's developed a slight weep at the master cylinder but it's just a pipe / union and sadly some oaf has rounded the nut off... however, Volvo in their wisdom made that section joint at an inline connector at the bulkhead so local scrappy and £1 later, that's that job resolved.
My V70 D5... the holy grail with its facelift styling, Euro 3 engine and manual box hasn't found much love with me. It's an ok tool but of late just seems to be endlessly needing attention and soon as one thing is fixed, something else fails soon after. Granted at 250,000 miles there's no shame in it but it's getting a bit tedious and given it was a short term plan that has been extended thanks to Covid 19... plus the fact we've got No.2 child due very soon and a house move looming and having added up everything it needs to pass another MOT and also be safe, reliable and not too shabby family transport for the foreseeable future... I've cracked and after a few weeks of browsing, debating, swithering and a couple of failed attempts to buy a slightly fresher P2 V70, I've since pulled the trigger on a much newer P3 XC70 so the V70 is going.
Good... three sheds are just too much hassle so looking forward to having something a little less tired and baggy for family duties / for the wife to mow down more wildlife with and then I'll run the V50 as a cheap, zero f*cks second car for work and taking the family antiques to the tip or let the dog eat it... note to self: must get a dog.
Keep up the good work gents!
Just off to look at a new shed this afternoon. Having hired out my own V50 D5 manual, (see previous posts) I now do not have a car other than an MR2. Much as I love the Toyota, it's hard to imagine a less practical car.
I've spotted a S60 D5 Euro 3 with the manual box. Just had the cam belt done, plus a Dual mass and clutch. It's quite old on an 2004, and priced at 850. I'm hoping a bit of haggling will get it a bit cheaper, as it's been on Gumtree for a while without selling.
Nevertheless, cruise, heated leather and air con that works, and the seats should make it an acceptable old shed I hope. If this bloody C19 and the weather, ever lifts in Wales, it might well be the camping car in a few weeks.
Does break the No1 shed rule though - £30 a year to tax.
I've spotted a S60 D5 Euro 3 with the manual box. Just had the cam belt done, plus a Dual mass and clutch. It's quite old on an 2004, and priced at 850. I'm hoping a bit of haggling will get it a bit cheaper, as it's been on Gumtree for a while without selling.
Nevertheless, cruise, heated leather and air con that works, and the seats should make it an acceptable old shed I hope. If this bloody C19 and the weather, ever lifts in Wales, it might well be the camping car in a few weeks.
Does break the No1 shed rule though - £30 a year to tax.
mercedeslimos said:
aaron_2000 said:
I got the plates done and treated it to a detail. Not happy with the Merc garage, they just drilled through the old plates instead of checking where the holes are, so these are crooked and held in with wood screws which I wouldn't usually care about if not for the fact that I took it to a Merc dealer, would've at least expected it to be done properly. Still pretty faultless so far, done nearly 2k in it already without any real issues other than a slow puncture, I'll probably look to swap the wheels for some E Class AMG wheels eventually. I've abandoned my plan to sell it after a few months, I decided I'll likely just keep it a few years unless something tempts me heavily. Very happy so far, not bad for £850.
Personally I'd have sent that back or had the cost of the plates taken off the bill. Couldn't hack that in any shape or form. There are 4 bolts on a Mercedes in exactly the same dimensions on every car. We fit new plates to new coaches all the time and we have a template to make sure that the holes in the plate for the bolts (not screws, proper bolts) line up absolutely perfect.Can't unsee that now!
So I just went at the damaged Rover with this...
It looks not bad!
If you get close you can still see some scratches and once it is clean I suspect it will be quite obvious where I have polished versus where I haven't. I had to use the tool quite aggressively to get it all off. But better than it was before! Bit of t cut scratch magic on the deep gouges on wheel arch and bob is your auntie.
It looks not bad!
If you get close you can still see some scratches and once it is clean I suspect it will be quite obvious where I have polished versus where I haven't. I had to use the tool quite aggressively to get it all off. But better than it was before! Bit of t cut scratch magic on the deep gouges on wheel arch and bob is your auntie.
bearman68 said:
Just off to look at a new shed this afternoon. Having hired out my own V50 D5 manual, (see previous posts) I now do not have a car other than an MR2. Much as I love the Toyota, it's hard to imagine a less practical car.
I've spotted a S60 D5 Euro 3 with the manual box. Just had the cam belt done, plus a Dual mass and clutch. It's quite old on an 2004, and priced at 850. I'm hoping a bit of haggling will get it a bit cheaper, as it's been on Gumtree for a while without selling.
Nevertheless, cruise, heated leather and air con that works, and the seats should make it an acceptable old shed I hope. If this bloody C19 and the weather, ever lifts in Wales, it might well be the camping car in a few weeks.
Does break the No1 shed rule though - £30 a year to tax.
And bought.I've spotted a S60 D5 Euro 3 with the manual box. Just had the cam belt done, plus a Dual mass and clutch. It's quite old on an 2004, and priced at 850. I'm hoping a bit of haggling will get it a bit cheaper, as it's been on Gumtree for a while without selling.
Nevertheless, cruise, heated leather and air con that works, and the seats should make it an acceptable old shed I hope. If this bloody C19 and the weather, ever lifts in Wales, it might well be the camping car in a few weeks.
Does break the No1 shed rule though - £30 a year to tax.
£750 for a decent condition (immaculate on the inside) car with fantastic service history, new tyres, and a tow bar.
Happy days
bearman68 said:
bearman68 said:
Just off to look at a new shed this afternoon. Having hired out my own V50 D5 manual, (see previous posts) I now do not have a car other than an MR2. Much as I love the Toyota, it's hard to imagine a less practical car.
I've spotted a S60 D5 Euro 3 with the manual box. Just had the cam belt done, plus a Dual mass and clutch. It's quite old on an 2004, and priced at 850. I'm hoping a bit of haggling will get it a bit cheaper, as it's been on Gumtree for a while without selling.
Nevertheless, cruise, heated leather and air con that works, and the seats should make it an acceptable old shed I hope. If this bloody C19 and the weather, ever lifts in Wales, it might well be the camping car in a few weeks.
Does break the No1 shed rule though - £30 a year to tax.
And bought.I've spotted a S60 D5 Euro 3 with the manual box. Just had the cam belt done, plus a Dual mass and clutch. It's quite old on an 2004, and priced at 850. I'm hoping a bit of haggling will get it a bit cheaper, as it's been on Gumtree for a while without selling.
Nevertheless, cruise, heated leather and air con that works, and the seats should make it an acceptable old shed I hope. If this bloody C19 and the weather, ever lifts in Wales, it might well be the camping car in a few weeks.
Does break the No1 shed rule though - £30 a year to tax.
£750 for a decent condition (immaculate on the inside) car with fantastic service history, new tyres, and a tow bar.
Happy days
aaron_2000 said:
I got the plates done and treated it to a detail. Not happy with the Merc garage, they just drilled through the old plates instead of checking where the holes are, so these are crooked and held in with wood screws which I wouldn't usually care about if not for the fact that I took it to a Merc dealer, would've at least expected it to be done properly.
pretty much my experience with Merc Dealers (albiet in the liverpool / manchester area) every time i went - you should see the crap paint job they did on my wings..............Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff