New car routine

[boombang]

Subtly disguised humblebrag thread on your favourite car forum, natch.

[popeyewhite]

boombang said:

Subtly disguised humblebrag thread on your favourite car forum, natch.

You're quite correct, thread does discriminate against those who've never owned a car.

[Pica-Pica]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Eyersey1234 said:

Read the handbook and familiarise myself with what does what.

Most modern cars have a thing the size of the bible. Well done you

On line, if you can filter or select via VIN it will be specific to your car.

[wsn03]

miniman said:

MattsCar said:

miniman said:

MattsCar said:

Jaguar XK?

Nicely spotted

Good choice.

Spurred on by the recent PH Brave Pill thread, where most the owners said that these cars said that while they do have their niggles from time to time, they are actually a pretty safe bet?

I sold mine a month+ a go and I do miss it!

Yeah it was partly that thread that convinced me to try one.

Had mine 4 yrs, can't stop loving it

[miniman]

boombang said:

Subtly disguised humblebrag thread on your favourite car forum, natch.

If was inclined to brag about buying a slightly leggy 2006 Jaguar I can assure you I’d make no attempt to disguise it.

[gotoPzero]

Wrap
Loud exhaust
Wheels
10 things I hate about my new car
Louder exhaust
New wrap
10 things I love about my new car
Sell

Am I doing it right?

[Xaero]

Clean the heavy stains, then crack on with it.

Life of sheds.

[mattman]

Fatal first wash and polish to find all the bad bits I didn’t notice when buying because I was as excited as a kid at Christmas. You’d think after 58 cars I’d get it right each time…

[miniman]

wsn03 said:

miniman said:

MattsCar said:

miniman said:

MattsCar said:

Jaguar XK?

Nicely spotted

Good choice.

Spurred on by the recent PH Brave Pill thread, where most the owners said that these cars said that while they do have their niggles from time to time, they are actually a pretty safe bet?

I sold mine a month+ a go and I do miss it!

Yeah it was partly that thread that convinced me to try one.

Had mine 4 yrs, can't stop loving it

How’s the fuel bill working out ?

[Ron240]

mattman said:

Fatal first wash and polish to find all the bad bits I didn’t notice when buying because I was as excited as a kid at Christmas. You’d think after 58 cars I’d get it right each time…

It is easy to miss something, thats why the first wash and dry is always important.
Owning 58 cars is quite an achievement, what is the story behind that please?
Unless you happen to be a car dealer of course, then it is understandable.

[The Moose]

Hood down, radio up, 50+ miles. As I did in my new purchase on Friday:

[Mercury00]

Mats, wiper blades, cabin filter (even cars with full dealer service history will have a cabin filter full of leaves...), oil and filter if it hasn't been serviced. Almost always new tyres to get rid of the Wanlis.

[voram]

Muzzer79 said:

Remove all dealer stickers and associated glue residue, along with dealer-branded plates.

Drive

This - and ten years later start to think about a new car, but take your time.

[Chubbyross]

I only buy second hand so:

New wiper blades
Serious wash inside and out
Full paint correction
Touch up any road rash
Wax
Read manual cover to cover
Drive lots

[NumBMW]

The Moose said:

Hood down, radio up, 50+ miles. As I did in my new purchase on Friday:

Do you live at Hollywood Studios !?

[The Moose]

NumBMW said:

The Moose said:

Hood down, radio up, 50+ miles. As I did in my new purchase on Friday:

Do you live at Hollywood Studios !?

Lol no. A local community to me has that as their movie theater.

[Fleckers]

Drive it
Take it to my favourite quiet road with a width restriction and stop in the middle mirrors out so i can walk round and check the width

Drive through width restrictions numerous times until i am happy then enjoy it

Do weekly clean and checks