I need a RR for the dog, Anyone have one spare :-)

[silverback mike]

Afternoon all,

As above really, I'm forced to sell the 3 series as the hairy hound is now far too big. I'm fed up of getting a slavering tongue in the ear, and constant hot breath on my neck, fine in the house but not in the car

After a cheap P38 Diesel, or LPG version or if anyone would like a swap that's fine by me. The BMW is in classifieds. If not then I've some money stashed behind the sofa cushions.



Mike.

[Unemployed]

Difficult for anyone to reply to this. We know nothing about the car you are selling nor your budget. Suspect this won't go far.

[DKL]

Mike,
You're a brave man wanting a P38. More electrickery than the shuttle to go wrong and it usually does.
Stick to the pre 1990 classics and it will slightly less painful.

[silverback mike]

Hi David,
Classic will be fine also, there is a mad one nearby but sadly looks like something from deliverance with light racks, a winch, just need a banjo now.


Porker still in fine fettle?

[ClaphamGT3]

I'm toying with parting company with my classic. Its not the sort of beast that Graeme Hurst would sell you but its solid and reliable and it will be cheap.

[V8LM]

Or get a dog car and keep your pride and joy:

Edited by V8LM on Sunday 4th November 09:53

[silverback mike]

ClaphamGT3 said:

I'm toying with parting company with my classic. Its not the sort of beast that Graeme Hurst would sell you but its solid and reliable and it will be cheap.

Has to be lpg or diesel......

[silverback mike]

V8LM said:

Our get a dog car and keep your pride and joy:

Lovely dog pic!!!

[vjj]

Mike

how about a mint Discovery ES7 Auto?

Probably the best MK1 left in the country!

Waxoyled from new and in superb condition.

1997, 72000 miles, in Tahiti blue with grey leather.

Has had the following recently:

Brand new top-hat block from Turner engineering with 3 year guarantee.

Kent H180 hi-torque camshaft.

Full stainless sports exhaust including headers wrapped in heat shield - sounds lovely.

ACT intake trumpets

Tornado ECU.

New uprated springs and DeCarbon shocks

LPG with underslung tanks - just serviced.

front and rear aircon, elec seats, twin roofs - all working

Tax and Mot until April

Lots of other nice things on it too

let me know if you are interested

Victor

[silverback mike]

Victor, looks a smasher, I'll pm you.
Mike

[vjj]

Mike

07900 300974

[silverback mike]

Thanks Victor, I'm stuck in meetings but will ring later on, maybe 1600 ish if that's ok
Mike.

[Mon Ami Mate]

The Shedmeister is slipping...

You don't need a Range Rover. Get one of these. Buttons to buy. Buttons to run. Better off road than a Range Rover. More reliable than a Range Rover. If anything does go wrong you can generally fix it with a hammer and an adjustable spanner. Buy one of these and keep the car you love!

[HarryW]

Whats the gonig rate for a clean (Galv Chassis/bulkhead) Series/Defender then?

[Mon Ami Mate]

HarryW said:

Whats the gonig rate for a clean (Galv Chassis/bulkhead) Series/Defender then?

I bought mine from the army for £1500. 36,000 miles from new. Excellent chassis and bulkhead, really good engine. Had it for seven years now. Have spent quite a bit on it, but only because I have chosen to, not because I had to! Nothing of any significance has gone wrong with it in this time. No power steering. No carpets. No radio. it just came with two ammo boxes and five jerry cans chucked in the back. Roughly repaired small arms fire damage to the nearside front wing adds a bit of extra character! It cost me £45 to insure fully comp this year. I take the dogs out in it almost every day and I absolutely love it!

[silverback mike]

How are you doing mon ami
I need it to be a daily driver too, but for the life of me can't find a defender for that money!!!!
Saying that a disco seems a good bet too...

[K-Cee]

Funny you should mention dogs ?..., Iv,e seen a few dogs driving them, usually blonde one,s.

[eliot]

DKL said:

Mike,
You're a brave man wanting a P38. More electrickery than the shuttle to go wrong and it usually does.
Stick to the pre 1990 classics and it will slightly less painful.

I'm on my 3rd P38 in almost as many years and by and large they have been fine. I'm in a MY2000 thor based one which is better than the earlier gems ones. There is a wealth of information and endless supply of low cost parts out there for them now. If you are prepared to repairs yourself you will be ok.

Diesel ones are slugs - best avoided IMO.

[vjj]

Yes Eliot - easier said than done old boy!

Not all of us have your spannering skills and experience!

How is the house build going?

[Unemployed]

I wouldn't go near a P38 for love nor money. The looks are subjective, of course, but stories of endless suspension failures are myriad.