Author Topic: I'm buying a car (Read 40789 times)

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **on:** January 08, 2010, 02:50:54 pm »

Any car owners got any tips on what to look out for?

Looking at insurance considering i live in central London with only on street parking i will be getting a 1.1 or less as my first car.

What are good and what aren't? Also, what should i ask and look out for when viewing cars?

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2010, 02:58:56 pm »

You gonna buy it at the cardealer or second hand?

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2010, 03:10:01 pm »

2nd hand. I am buying the smallest, weakest car possible to keep the insurance down.

[MAF]Aj_Lajk_Bir · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2010, 03:10:52 pm »

buy an ferrari

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2010, 03:32:15 pm »

What amount of money are you planing to spend on car buying ?

Anyway. Opel Corsa 1.2 is good if you want to have low paying for fuel and insurance. From newer cars hmm Hyundai Getz (it's also 1.2 or 1.4)

And ask how much fuel car will eat in city/highway. Of course if you don't care about comfort.

Ask something if you want to know.

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2010, 03:36:47 pm »

Top whack i want to spend is £1000. For most 1.2 or less the insurance is about £700.

I've mainly been looking at Saxo's, Punto's, Micro's, Clios and Corsas.

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2010, 03:41:16 pm »

As i know Fiat Punto is a bit expensive, isn't it ? And it is a small sports car that might eat more fuel that others. I think you should get Clio or Corsa.

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2010, 03:57:29 pm »

peugeot 106?

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2010, 03:58:09 pm »

Well i am looking on www.gumtree.com and www.autotrader.co.uk and they have a few puntos on for about £700, or do you mean to run?

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #9 on:** January 08, 2010, 04:13:03 pm »

Do i mean to run ?

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #10 on:** January 08, 2010, 04:14:53 pm »

You said:

"Fiat Punto is a bit expensive, isn't it "

Do you mean to buy, or do you mean the petrol cost due to mpg etc?

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #11 on:** January 08, 2010, 04:21:56 pm »

Oh. I mean it's a bit expensive to buy Punto

[MAF]MrHess · « **Reply #12 on:** January 10, 2010, 07:46:55 pm »

Tommmmmmm · « **Reply #13 on:** January 10, 2010, 08:08:40 pm »

i suppose any old ford would do, the parts are cheaper, i think, than all other car manufacturers :-)

[MAF]Rac3r · « **Reply #14 on:** January 10, 2010, 08:11:58 pm »

Being honest, I like the Punto, nice price range, sporty but not too sporty. I don't think there will be much different in price between the cars you mention.

Set a price range.
Check insurance prices.
Check mileage of the vehicle.
Check fuel usage of the vehicle.

Epicnawb · « **Reply #15 on:** January 10, 2010, 09:19:01 pm »

Ford Fiesta ?

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #16 on:** January 10, 2010, 09:44:38 pm »

Well i think i am looking for a Micra as i have been advised to go for a Japanese car as they are more reliable, even if i think they are pig ugly.

ﱡ קּﻰﺢ Love · « **Reply #17 on:** January 10, 2010, 09:46:24 pm »

Micra ?! Meh.

Mitsubishi Colt is way better than that car lol

[MAF]Cthulhu · « **Reply #18 on:** January 10, 2010, 09:51:06 pm »

omg Micra is sooooooo ugly

Tommmmmmm · « **Reply #19 on:** January 10, 2010, 09:58:04 pm »

ahaha the micra look like its smiling:

ﱡ קּﻰﺢ Love · « **Reply #20 on:** January 10, 2010, 10:25:48 pm »

Try the backside of it. :/

But this tuned one looks fine.

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #21 on:** January 10, 2010, 10:27:41 pm »

Nah!!

Tommmmmmm · « **Reply #22 on:** January 10, 2010, 10:32:34 pm »

love, theres something seriously wrong with you

ﱡ קּﻰﺢ Love · « **Reply #23 on:** January 10, 2010, 10:36:49 pm »

Whats wrong with me ? :S

[MAF]MrHess · « **Reply #24 on:** January 10, 2010, 11:04:17 pm »

u could also get an NRG or a faggio

Tommmmmmm · « **Reply #25 on:** January 10, 2010, 11:08:53 pm »

Quote from: [XR]Di5tuRb3D on January 10, 2010, 11:04:17 pm

u could also get an NRG or a faggio

lol, i want a faggio

Peeps-101 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 11, 2010, 12:07:44 am »

My dad had a Punto... yeah was pretty good

Devil, the IP is still visible ^^ (on your sig)

[MAF]falky · « **Reply #27 on:** January 11, 2010, 09:52:59 am »

I suggest you buy a motorcycle. A 125cc (I suggest Honda CBF125) is more than nimble enough to get you around traffic quickly. Only £10 (more or less) to fill the tank. And if you're worried about safety just pick up this, this, this, this, and maybe 2 of these and you should be fine.

The total sum of everything might be more than twice your budget, but you'll get your money back via savings in fuel and maintenance.

Plus these type of bikes can survive a lot of beating, low-sides & minor crashes before they finally go to motorcycle-heaven, but you're getting insurance as well right?

ﱡ קּﻰﺢ Love · « **Reply #28 on:** January 11, 2010, 10:46:09 am »

We made huge confusion in Simons head. lol

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #29 on:** January 11, 2010, 01:51:06 pm »

Best is to donate me some money so I can buy more of the things I like

[MAF]Cthulhu · « **Reply #30 on:** January 11, 2010, 04:25:50 pm »

Quote from: ThugLife on January 11, 2010, 12:07:44 am

Devil, the IP is still visible ^^ (on your sig)

i can't read it

Tommmmmmm · « **Reply #31 on:** January 11, 2010, 07:25:38 pm »

i cant read it either, starting to go a bit off topic

[AK47]M4lysz · « **Reply #32 on:** January 11, 2010, 07:32:53 pm »

[FSR]Michal · « **Reply #33 on:** January 12, 2010, 06:14:26 am »

If u need cheap car, buy a Daewoo Matiz, search TOP version with, 2 airbags, ABS and power steering (simple Engine 800cm3 ) 55 HP you can also install LPG

if is that popular fuel in UK

[MAF]MrHess · « **Reply #34 on:** January 12, 2010, 03:53:11 pm »

800cc? dude can that climb a slope? XD

[FSR]Michal · « **Reply #35 on:** January 12, 2010, 04:59:19 pm »

If he live in London -" A mega traffic "City he don't need a 5,7 Hemi

to move 5km/h

IMO Matiz is good solution for big city

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #36 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:27:08 pm »

Buy a suzuki alto

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #37 on:** January 13, 2010, 11:08:39 am »

That Daewoo looks ok, a lot nicer looking that the fugly Micra.

Man, this car hunting is doing my head in

[FSR]Mach5 · « **Reply #38 on:** January 13, 2010, 01:37:26 pm »

that matiz is ugly as micra,buy a fiesta,is much cooler.

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #39 on:** January 13, 2010, 02:19:12 pm »

For under £1k and Group 3 or lower insurance i can't get hung up on looks. I need a car that is reliable, not a stunner.

[MAF]MrHess · « **Reply #40 on:** January 13, 2010, 03:45:43 pm »

could also be one of these

[MAF]Snoopy · « **Reply #41 on:** January 13, 2010, 03:49:05 pm »

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #42 on:** January 13, 2010, 03:56:00 pm »

I <3 mini's too, but they are way too small and for my money i would only end up getting a lemon.

[FSR]Mach5 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 13, 2010, 04:13:34 pm »

i love these minis

[AK47]skunk · « **Reply #44 on:** January 13, 2010, 05:35:43 pm »

Only Fiat 126p!

Engine capacity was increased from 594 cc to 652 cc at the end of 1977 when the cylinder bore was increased from 73.5 to 77 mm. Claimed power output was unchanged at 23 PS (17 kW; 23 hp), but torque was increased from 39Nm (4.0 mkg) to 43Nm (4.4 mkg).

If this car break down you will repair it using hammer

MadMax · « **Reply #45 on:** January 13, 2010, 05:36:43 pm »

Quote from: skunk on January 13, 2010, 05:35:43 pm

If this car break down you will repair it using hammer

and tape

[FSR]Michal · « **Reply #46 on:** January 13, 2010, 06:04:34 pm »

yeah this is Polish masterpiece and the most popular car in 70-80- and early 90'

this was for Poland like Mini Morris for UK or WV Bettle or Golf for Gemrans :)Produced since 1972 till - IX 2000. Btw my friend has 6-7 125p and one was tuned up to 50 HP

and that was a fuckin fast Hornet

you can also find in UK BIS version with 3rd door and 700 cm3 engine ( 27 HP )

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b24ddxV0SuI[/youtube] this one BIS has a superbike engine

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #47 on:** January 13, 2010, 06:09:18 pm »

I think that little Fiat is quite cute. I would be shit scared driving down a motorway in it though.

[AK47]M4lysz · « **Reply #48 on:** January 13, 2010, 06:11:09 pm »

it start shaking when u go over 65mph xD

MadMax · « **Reply #49 on:** January 13, 2010, 06:12:06 pm »

ye shaking and niose like race car

ﱡ קּﻰﺢ Love · « **Reply #50 on:** January 13, 2010, 08:47:58 pm »

this one BIS has a superbike engine

Falcon might say which bike it is.

Pretty nice sound.

MadMax · « **Reply #51 on:** January 13, 2010, 08:52:36 pm »

Honda 1000 VTR F

btw Fiat 126p with 5.7 V8

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL2jAnFVTo4[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9VMJoz0U0I[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUNAm-uyPCU[/youtube]

ﱡ קּﻰﺢ Love · « **Reply #52 on:** January 13, 2010, 09:00:54 pm »

Nice job fitting that engine into this much small car lol people sit at the back of it

We are going off it.

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #53 on:** January 13, 2010, 10:44:49 pm »

I think Simon should save some more money first

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #54 on:** January 14, 2010, 09:58:44 am »

I could save money and buy a better one, but the reason i am going to cheap is to make sure my insurance is low, as it will be my first year on insurance so have no years of no claims.

[FSR]Mach5 · « **Reply #55 on:** January 14, 2010, 01:10:38 pm »

omg these compacts are so ugly.

This last one looks like a box with wheels

ﱡ קּﻰﺢ Love · « **Reply #56 on:** January 14, 2010, 07:26:18 pm »

Ever thought about this ?

I checked first message;

Any car owners got any tips on what to look out for?

Looking at insurance considering i live in central London with only on street parking i will be getting a 1.1 or less as my first car.

What are good and what aren't? Also, what should i ask and look out for when viewing cars?

We comment on cars, suggest cars.But we are a bit away from his message lol

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #57 on:** January 14, 2010, 09:01:30 pm »

Ladies car!! fuuu

MadMax · « **Reply #58 on:** January 14, 2010, 09:36:48 pm »

ye lol

Thrasher · « **Reply #59 on:** January 14, 2010, 10:30:02 pm »

The only newer car I've considered buying is an RX8, not bad looking, pretty light, practical, you can find one fairly cheap and they go like a bat out of hell

[MAF]MrHess · « **Reply #60 on:** January 15, 2010, 12:32:46 am »

I dont think you can get insurance with those :S

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #61 on:** January 15, 2010, 01:23:09 am »

Simon, you want a car that cost less on insurance for now... but what if that cars costs MORE at maintenance(than a car who is more reliable)?

[FSR]Mach5 · « **Reply #62 on:** January 15, 2010, 02:58:33 am »

Ford Ka,i like it good one to simon

[MAF]Cthulhu · « **Reply #63 on:** January 15, 2010, 10:01:23 pm »

nah, Ka sucks, that Matiz is better imo

ﱡ קּﻰﺢ Love · « **Reply #64 on:** January 16, 2010, 12:16:24 am »

Quote from: Thrasher on January 14, 2010, 10:30:02 pm

The only newer car I've considered buying is an RX8, not bad looking, pretty light, practical, you can find one fairly cheap and they go like a bat out of hell

Engine ? Dont say starts with minimal 2500

Simon wants down under 1200

[MAF]Epoxi · « **Reply #65 on:** January 16, 2010, 12:49:46 am »

Don't bother forcing yourself to buy under a 1.1: your choices are pretty rubbish, and you don't get much of a saving on insurance anyway.

This is my Citroen C2, it's a 1.4 giving Group 3 (out of 20) so ticks all the boxes (but only has four seats) and despite modifications still has nice low premiums.

I ended up with a French car because I fell in love with it, but from a practical point of view, I'd aim for Japanese cars like the Yaris.

[MAF]falky · « **Reply #66 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:19:49 am »

now thats a funky car.

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #67 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:30:01 am »

Quote from: falky on January 16, 2010, 01:19:49 am

now thats a funky car.

FUCKGLY

ﱡ קּﻰﺢ Love · « **Reply #68 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:19:10 pm »

Looking nice Epoxi.

Some ugly cars are ugly cause they want shout this; MOD ME If you pick right stuff it becomes an angel lol.

MadMax · « **Reply #69 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:27:54 pm »

this one owns, even beeing old car isn't problem , coz this will pass any other new car

[MAF]MrHess · « **Reply #70 on:** January 16, 2010, 03:34:58 pm »

heh I just saw one of those for less than $1000, has a little hit in the front right side, nothing a hammer cant fix

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #71 on:** January 16, 2010, 03:54:37 pm »

Bmw 3-serie 316i '94 blauw grijs met. alu velgen 1750,-
Prijs € 1.750
Bouwjaar 09-1994
Kilometerstand 222.278 km
Kleur Blauw
Brandstof Benzine
Carrosserie Sedan
Transmissie Handgeschakeld
Aantal deuren 4
Cilinderinhoud 1.596 cc

Or

Fiat Punto 1.2
Prijs € 690
Bouwjaar 03-1999
Kilometerstand 112.000 km
Kleur Blauw Metallic
Brandstof Benzine
Carrosserie Hatchback
Transmissie Handgeschakeld
Aantal deuren 3
Cilinderinhoud 1.242 cc

Citroen Saxo 1.1
Prijs € 1.990
Bouwjaar 04-2002
Kilometerstand 132.000 km
Kleur Wit
Brandstof Benzine
Carrosserie Hatchback
Transmissie Handgeschakeld
Aantal deuren 3
Cilinderinhoud 1.124 cc

[MAF]MrHess · « **Reply #72 on:** January 16, 2010, 04:28:20 pm »

690 euro? dude wish I could see those prices here

[FSR]Michal · « **Reply #73 on:** January 17, 2010, 07:34:59 am »

Better prices you find in UK, coz they have small car market ( cars with steering whell on right side

). For example for my VB ( from Germany) I paid 2700 E, and on the UK it cost 800-1000 Ł ( 900 - 1200 Euro ) lol

. Many peoples buy in UK cheap cars for parts, or they change the steering wheel in Poland

. This gives them a pretty decent gains.

For Example Former Vauxhall

. somebody done it wrong, and use dashboard parts before facelifting, rear wipe on the right side like i uk. the lock on right "passanger" side. 7000 PLN vs 14000 for vectra after 99'

http://otomoto.pl/opel-vectra-2-5-super-niska-cena-C11117181.html

[MAF]falky · « **Reply #74 on:** January 17, 2010, 08:26:11 am »

ugly

ass

punto

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #75 on:** January 19, 2010, 10:58:57 am »

Quote from: MadMax on January 16, 2010, 01:27:54 pm

this one owns, even beeing old car isn't problem , coz this will pass any other new car

I'd love a Golf, but they hold their value really well as they are really reliable cars, so 2nd hand ones get snapped up quickly, and cost more.

[AK47]M4lysz · « **Reply #76 on:** January 24, 2010, 10:42:11 am »

next month im buying this baby its a pit bike 110cc im not 100 procent sure yet maybe ill take difrent one but im buying one next month

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #77 on:** January 24, 2010, 11:20:07 am »

cool m4

sanchez

[MAF]falky · « **Reply #78 on:** January 24, 2010, 11:43:32 am »

Quote from: malysz333 on January 24, 2010, 10:42:11 am

next month im buying this baby its a pit bike 110cc im not 100 procent sure yet maybe ill take difrent one but im buying one next month

nice m4

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #79 on:** January 24, 2010, 01:24:54 pm »

It's a mini one, right ?

[AK47]M4lysz · « **Reply #80 on:** January 24, 2010, 02:28:13 pm »

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #81 on:** January 24, 2010, 03:19:32 pm »

Are you going to be one of those wankers who ride them down the streets annoying the shit out of all the people that live there? :p

[MAF]Snoopy · « **Reply #82 on:** January 24, 2010, 03:27:30 pm »

i'll feel sorry for you if he is

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #83 on:** January 24, 2010, 03:31:34 pm »

Quote from: [UK]Simon on January 24, 2010, 03:19:32 pm

Are you going to be one of those wankers who ride them down the streets annoying the shit out of all the people that live there? :p

GOG

[MAF]falky · « **Reply #84 on:** January 24, 2010, 09:18:34 pm »

Quote from: [UK]Simon on January 24, 2010, 03:19:32 pm

Are you going to be one of those wankers who ride them down the streets annoying the shit out of all the people that live there? :p

We find you cagers annoying as well

[UK]SheepFucka · « **Reply #85 on:** January 24, 2010, 09:50:15 pm »

just get a shed on wheels and lets end this thread! xD!

[MAF]Cthulhu · « **Reply #86 on:** January 24, 2010, 10:24:15 pm »

haha yeah, i agree

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #87 on:** January 24, 2010, 10:29:38 pm »

Tough crowd.

Tommmmmmm · « **Reply #88 on:** January 24, 2010, 10:39:59 pm »

lool, get 1 of these:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_HoOqDoQXw&feature=related[/youtube]

ﱡ קּﻰﺢ Love · « **Reply #89 on:** January 24, 2010, 11:19:42 pm »

Hey dont even try to pass junctions STRAIGHT ON

Sell your house, fuck rents... Go get one of them.

Park it somewhere and buy fuel only for the little car.Dont know about taxes

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #90 on:** March 17, 2010, 01:18:52 pm »

2 months later and Simon spent all his money on beer

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #91 on:** March 17, 2010, 02:23:52 pm »

Meh, i had two friend who might have been selling their cars, and both of them have now changed their minds, so back to looking i go.

Don't worry, i won't post in here anymore until i buy one.

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #92 on:** March 17, 2010, 03:44:11 pm »

Okay

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #93 on:** June 27, 2010, 11:23:12 am »

Well, i have just won my auction on eBay for a Bedford Rascal with Spiderpig decals on both sides lol.

I'll post photos once i go to get it and actually own it.

I am 100% sure you will all hate it and laugh at it, but i like it.

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #94 on:** June 27, 2010, 11:36:35 am »

I was so kind to already take a picture of Simon and his new car.

Here you go:

Simon must he under 170cm tall to fit in this vehicle lol.

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #95 on:** June 27, 2010, 11:46:42 am »

Ha ha, that's what it is, but mine is red.

[MAF]Epoxi · « **Reply #96 on:** June 27, 2010, 12:25:30 pm »

Don't ever bid on eBay without seeing the car first.

I don't care if your grandma's running the auction, and your max. bid is £5, it's still a bad move.

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #97 on:** June 27, 2010, 12:37:11 pm »

Too late, i have won the bid now.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230490002030&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_1154

Tommmmmmm · « **Reply #98 on:** June 27, 2010, 02:16:36 pm »

lel 970cc, from 1991, you'll be lucky to not have any problems in the first 2 months or so

[MAF]Snoopy · « **Reply #99 on:** June 27, 2010, 02:26:41 pm »

Quote from: [UK]SighMoan on June 27, 2010, 12:37:11 pm

Too late, i have won the bid now.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230490002030&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_1154

i wanted to outbid you

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #100 on:** June 27, 2010, 03:10:00 pm »

Quote from: lilrunty on June 27, 2010, 02:16:36 pm

lel 970cc, from 1991, you'll be lucky to not have any problems in the first 2 months or so

Well it just past its MOT so should be fine I reckon.

Tommmmmmm · « **Reply #101 on:** June 27, 2010, 03:49:12 pm »

Quote from: [UK]SighMoan on June 27, 2010, 03:10:00 pm

Quote from: lilrunty on June 27, 2010, 02:16:36 pm
lel 970cc, from 1991, you'll be lucky to not have any problems in the first 2 months or so

Well it just past its MOT so should be fine I reckon.

could be a bent MOT, you never know....

MikeGT · « **Reply #102 on:** June 27, 2010, 04:22:40 pm »

err buy a fiat 500, my sister is buying one

they are lovely-.-

[MAF]mooman · « **Reply #103 on:** June 27, 2010, 04:25:16 pm »

bit late now

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #104 on:** June 27, 2010, 06:10:50 pm »

Quote from: lilrunty on June 27, 2010, 03:49:12 pm

could be a bent MOT, you never know....

Yes it could be, it could be a lot of things but i try not look at life with a negative viewpoint if i can help it.

[MAF]MrHess · « **Reply #105 on:** June 27, 2010, 06:11:15 pm »

lol I love the paintjob

[MAF]Cthulhu · « **Reply #106 on:** June 27, 2010, 07:35:50 pm »

Yeeaah, the paintjob is great

[MAF]Epoxi · « **Reply #107 on:** June 27, 2010, 11:07:26 pm »

Quote from: lilrunty on June 27, 2010, 03:49:12 pm

could be a bent MOT, you never know....

You could just get another bent MOT when it expires.

Remember: if the car is not exactly as described, you don't have to pay. But otherwise it's a legally binding contract.

He says he serviced it recently so check oil level and see how dirty it is. Check chassis for rust, exhaust for holes (either of these would be an MOT fail). Check for accident damage as he says it has been repainted.

Anyway, I wish you the best.

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #108 on:** June 28, 2010, 10:25:42 am »

I've paid for a vehicle check and it all seems to match what he has said, plus he sent me the last 3 years MOTs and the vehicle registration. I've also contacted the garage that he had the services and MOT done at and again it matched what he said.

If i have bought a lemon i don't think he has set out to sting me.

BuRnOUT · « **Reply #109 on:** June 28, 2010, 10:29:36 am »

at least my parents bought me a Clio III DymanicS 100hp

[2F2F]SNiKeRiS · « **Reply #110 on:** June 28, 2010, 01:06:52 pm »

Welcome to the Mike's dad club.

BuRnOUT · « **Reply #111 on:** June 28, 2010, 07:47:27 pm »

yeh sure.

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #112 on:** July 02, 2010, 11:54:34 am »

Here are my wheels:

[LSR]Jarol · « **Reply #113 on:** July 02, 2010, 11:55:19 am »

[MAF]Snoopy · « **Reply #114 on:** July 02, 2010, 11:55:51 am »

lol cool that gave me a good laugh!

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #115 on:** July 02, 2010, 12:13:56 pm »

ohhh, that was worth the money

BoxOfTrix · « **Reply #116 on:** July 02, 2010, 12:20:57 pm »

2nd class transport beats 1st class walking

top banbit bus you must create in a track in its glory name it spider piglet

dnt take shit fm white van man say ur woman is as dirty as the back of there van!

oh yeah YOU DO REALISE folks FIAT stands for Fix-It-Again-Tomorow

bad make for lecis i know have workd in breakers yards had my share of banger fun

[MAF]Rac3r · « **Reply #117 on:** July 02, 2010, 01:44:33 pm »

Simons pussy wagon. Paint job looks really funky

£1k sounds a lot, but I know fuck all about vehicle prices, I hope repairs don't cost the earth (swa on irc you had a few problems)

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #118 on:** July 02, 2010, 02:33:15 pm »

It did have a problem, but it got fixed this morning and cost £60. All is well with the machine now.

£1k is a lot, but I wanted that model, and that's how much they cost. Everything so far has been within the budget I set myself, so it's all good.

[MAF]Snoopy · « **Reply #119 on:** July 02, 2010, 02:45:07 pm »

Quote from: [UK]Rac3r on July 02, 2010, 01:44:33 pm

Simons pussy wagon. Paint job looks really funky

/paintjob

[MAF]MrHess · « **Reply #120 on:** July 03, 2010, 05:17:41 am »

1 thousand pounds? too much? wish I could get a working 1987 hyundai excel with that money here

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #121 on:** July 03, 2010, 09:51:23 am »

Well you can all have the opinion it is too much, but that's the going rate, and the one I have works and isn't rusty.

[MAF]MrHess · « **Reply #122 on:** July 03, 2010, 04:23:07 pm »

indeed lol, here for 1000 punds all you can get is a piece of rust with no engine

[MAF]Snoopy · « **Reply #123 on:** July 03, 2010, 04:28:52 pm »

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #124 on:** July 04, 2010, 07:46:35 pm »

Anyone here a bit handy with cars?

How do i go about fixing/treating a small patch on rust on the roof? It's only a line about the size of a match, but would love to get it fixed up before winter?

Also, anyone know how to fit a car stereo in a really old car that doesn't have a fancy choc block style plug?

Tommmmmmm · « **Reply #125 on:** July 04, 2010, 07:51:48 pm »

hmm, i cant help without pics, maybe someone else can help...

[MAF]Epoxi · « **Reply #126 on:** July 05, 2010, 06:03:49 pm »

Quote from: [UK]SighMoan on July 02, 2010, 02:33:15 pm

It did have a problem, but it got fixed this morning and cost £60. All is well with the machine now.

What happened?

Also £1,000 is the going rate now because of the scrappage scheme: all the old cars have been taken off the market. Supply decreases, raising the price of a working car. 2 years ago you could probably buy this exact car for £250 because there were hundreds more like it around. n fact, the car would have been worth more as scrap (no offence Simon).

As for the rust: grind it back to the bare metal with some really rough sandpaper: remove ALL rust traces. If it's deep you may need a friend with an angle grinder. Prime it and paint it with a couple of coats (rattle can job should be alright because the car isn't exactly in showroom condition anyway

).

For the stereo, you will have to work out which wire does what and solder a new style plug into the loom (use electrical shrinkwrap around the solder to make sure it doesn't get damaged over time). Shouldn't be very hard, but will probably take a while to do.

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #127 on:** July 05, 2010, 07:04:42 pm »

Stereo cables:

I've done some poking about and think:

100% sure the grey one is the aerial (I've traced the wire).
The ones with plugs on the end are the speakers (Do the cross over as maybe they have woofers and tweeters in them, and the tweeters are the ones joined together?).
The black one is connected to the cigarette lighter and i assume is earth.

The red one, since it attached to the ignition, is the ignition one, so where is the power one?

Close up of the where the cables connect:

Does it matter how coarse the sandpaper is that i get, i just want to fix the two posts on the roof:

MadMax · « **Reply #128 on:** July 05, 2010, 11:50:53 pm »

paper 1500-2000 (water) and some putty, and paint that fit rest painting of the car

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #129 on:** July 05, 2010, 11:54:13 pm »

make it have blue spots

[MAF]Epoxi · « **Reply #130 on:** July 06, 2010, 08:39:37 pm »

For the filler, use a golf ball of filler to a pea of hardener. Sand down smooth, apply primer, sand down, apply second coat of primer, sand down, apply two coats of paint.

[MAF]Sighmoan · « **Reply #131 on:** August 02, 2010, 11:20:12 am »

I thought i would give you all an update about what happened last week:

Last Thursday night I got home from a run to see the drivers door was slightly open. I thought that's odd as i definitely shut and locked it.

I get to the van and see that my steering wheel has been sawn through, steering cowling smashed to pieces and the ignition totally smashed out. Absolutely nothing was stolen from the glove box (a usb/cigarette lighter thing and a torch) and nothing in the back.

Stupid sods didn't even look in the back to see that the battery was missing (and the lid was removed so it was easily visible it was missing) as i removed in on Tuesday night to give it a charge (which i was going to do on the weekend).

The police came on Friday evening to finger print it to see if they can find a match on their records, although of course i am not holding my breath.

This morning someone can and fixed it up and drove it over to fix other bits and pieces, so that's another £350 spent on it (it needed £200 of repair solely due to the attempted theft).

[FSR]Ush · « **Reply #132 on:** August 02, 2010, 11:54:22 am »

the world is unfair

[MAF]Aj_Lajk_Bir · « **Reply #133 on:** August 25, 2011, 09:16:49 pm »

how's your van simon?

[MAF]Epoxi · « **Reply #134 on:** August 26, 2011, 10:21:52 am »

That's disgraceful Simon, I feel for you.

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