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Title: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 September 2013, 18:59:08
The only conditions are that the car must be available and reasonable in price ie affordable for mere mortals, not Mrs Opti prices ::)

So to set the ball rolling...

 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-E500-designed-by-porsche-/181201387258?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a3071befa  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-E500-designed-by-porsche-/181201387258?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a3071befa)
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: henryd on 18 September 2013, 19:06:16
Not sure he would manage to keep that on the black strip,they weren't known for there handling prowess,bloody quick though :y
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 September 2013, 19:10:20
Not sure he would manage to keep that on the black strip,they weren't known for there handling prowess,bloody quick though :y
Nor is the Omega apparently  ::) bloody good value though :y
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 18 September 2013, 19:23:04
From the OOF pictures that I've seen, Mr TB is a decidedly portly man.....( Please note that I did not use the word fat) ::) ::) ::)

Therefore he needs a spacious car.

How about a Honda Leg-end?

They are well built, reliable, and older examples can be picked up for Omega type money. :y
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: Gaffers on 18 September 2013, 19:53:16
This is more his style:

Link (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-street-Ka-pink-convertible-33-000-/171127003625?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27d7f6d9e9)
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: 05omegav6 on 18 September 2013, 20:01:52
 :D that's TBs style alright, but that might be a bit too gay for Mrs TB ;D
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: henryd on 18 September 2013, 20:44:38
This is more his style:

Link (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-street-Ka-pink-convertible-33-000-/171127003625?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27d7f6d9e9)

Lol  ;D
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: bigegg on 18 September 2013, 21:55:26
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-LEXUS-GS430-SPORT-AUTO-SILVER-/251341990318?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a852669ae (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-LEXUS-GS430-SPORT-AUTO-SILVER-/251341990318?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a852669ae)
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: Vamps on 18 September 2013, 23:50:22
This is more his style:

Link (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-street-Ka-pink-convertible-33-000-/171127003625?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27d7f6d9e9)

I do worry about some members on here.... ::) ::) We are talking TB not DAZ ffs....... :D :D :D
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: plym ian on 19 September 2013, 07:40:49
Why not stick with an omega :y

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=161108881639
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: mantahatch on 19 September 2013, 10:44:21
It should stick to the road if nothing else http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unfinished-Project-Kit-Car-one-of-Subaru-WRX-Turbo-/161096455510?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item258218d556 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unfinished-Project-Kit-Car-one-of-Subaru-WRX-Turbo-/161096455510?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item258218d556)
 :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 September 2013, 11:49:41
Could buy one of those with its roof and doors still attached for £2k, leaving £5k for the mandatory spine transplant ::)
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 September 2013, 11:59:49
Could buy one of those with its roof and doors still attached for £2k, leaving £5k for the mandatory spine transplant ::)

He'd have to put on a bit of weight and recede his hair line a little to be accepted into the scooby-driving clan, though. ;)

EDIT: .. and get some old Iron Maiden teashirts.
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 September 2013, 12:28:41
Could buy one of those with its roof and doors still attached for £2k, leaving £5k for the mandatory spine transplant ::)

He'd have to put on a bit of weight and recede his hair line a little to be accepted into the scooby-driving clan, though. ;)

EDIT: .. and get some old Iron Maiden teashirts.
;D nothing wrong with Iron Maiden
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: omega3000 on 19 September 2013, 12:47:14
Got to be this surely  ::)  Monaro (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201309048625894/sort/default/usedcars/model/monaro/make/vauxhall/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1500/page/1/quicksearch/true/postcode/nn171hu?logcode=p)
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 September 2013, 12:49:03
Could buy one of those with its roof and doors still attached for £2k, leaving £5k for the mandatory spine transplant ::)

He'd have to put on a bit of weight and recede his hair line a little to be accepted into the scooby-driving clan, though. ;)

EDIT: .. and get some old Iron Maiden teashirts.
;D nothing wrong with Iron Maiden

Absolutely agreed. :y

.. are you disagreeing, though? ;)
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: 05omegav6 on 19 September 2013, 13:13:17
Could buy one of those with its roof and doors still attached for £2k, leaving £5k for the mandatory spine transplant ::)

He'd have to put on a bit of weight and recede his hair line a little to be accepted into the scooby-driving clan, though. ;)

EDIT: .. and get some old Iron Maiden teashirts.
;D nothing wrong with Iron Maiden

Absolutely agreed. :y

.. are you disagreeing, though? ;)
Moi? ;D Their quick enough for MK roundabout sprints, but not so fast as to get into serious trouble on a motorway, more than ten minutes at 90 would be deafening, certainly not the waftability of a proper cruiser :-\
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: dad1uk on 20 September 2013, 09:26:26
Got to be this surely  ::)  Monaro (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201309048625894/sort/default/usedcars/model/monaro/make/vauxhall/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1500/page/1/quicksearch/true/postcode/nn171hu?logcode=p)

How long would that stay on the road with TB at the wheel ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 September 2013, 09:39:30
He'd be fine in one of those :y they're actually quite docile beasties :y

Besides, if he survives the first stupid thing, then it ought to be enough of a brown trouser event to calm him down for a decade ::) only 2 doors though :-\
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 September 2013, 13:37:36
I know it's a Frod, but...

 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201308208399924/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/model/granada/make/ford/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/rh202dg/image-id/d4393b0c80cb844e600aa24856cfa602?logcode=p  (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201308208399924/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/model/granada/make/ford/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/rh202dg/image-id/d4393b0c80cb844e600aa24856cfa602?logcode=p)

 ::)
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: TheBoy on 20 September 2013, 13:49:06
I know it's a Frod, but...

 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201308208399924/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/model/granada/make/ford/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/rh202dg/image-id/d4393b0c80cb844e600aa24856cfa602?logcode=p  (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201308208399924/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/model/granada/make/ford/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/rh202dg/image-id/d4393b0c80cb844e600aa24856cfa602?logcode=p)

 ::)
On of my bro's had one of them, I still remember the reg.  What a crock of shite.  He sold it a few months later, as the repair and servicing bills were running at £400 a month (this was in the mid 1980s, and the car was 2 or 3 years old)
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 September 2013, 14:05:17
I have fond memories of all four of mine, including two absolute dogs, but looking at the interior pics they haven't half dated :o

Still, rear wheel drive, no ABS, bomb proof gearbox, and built like a tank. Not forgetting electric heated front seats and aircon either 8)
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: henryd on 20 September 2013, 14:06:51
I know it's a Frod, but...

 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201308208399924/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/model/granada/make/ford/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/rh202dg/image-id/d4393b0c80cb844e600aa24856cfa602?logcode=p  (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201308208399924/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/model/granada/make/ford/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/rh202dg/image-id/d4393b0c80cb844e600aa24856cfa602?logcode=p)

 ::)

That looks clean :y :y
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: MaxV6 on 20 September 2013, 15:14:37
vxr8 , end of discussion.



Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 September 2013, 16:12:47
vxr8 , end of discussion.
Oh alright then...

 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201309128752476/sort/default/usedcars/model/vxr8/make/vauxhall/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1500/postcode/rh125ru/page/1?logcode=p  (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201309128752476/sort/default/usedcars/model/vxr8/make/vauxhall/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1500/postcode/rh125ru/page/1?logcode=p)

But he won't like it being manual and a really gay colour ::)
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: MaxV6 on 20 September 2013, 17:25:46
if i had 16k right now, he'd be missing out on that one
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: omega3000 on 20 September 2013, 17:29:03
I know it's a Frod, but...

 http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201308208399924/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/model/granada/make/ford/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/rh202dg/image-id/d4393b0c80cb844e600aa24856cfa602?logcode=p  (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201308208399924/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/model/granada/make/ford/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/rh202dg/image-id/d4393b0c80cb844e600aa24856cfa602?logcode=p)

 ::)
On of my bro's had one of them, I still remember the reg.  What a crock of shite.  He sold it a few months later, as the repair and servicing bills were running at £400 a month (this was in the mid 1980s, and the car was 2 or 3 years old)

 ;D ;D ;D

Well each to his own but this is better for you http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201301144908344/sort/default/usedcars/model/sts/make/cadillac/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/quicksearch/true/radius/1500/postcode/nn171hu/page/1?logcode=p

An its not bad on fuel ... bull nose could be re-shaped  ;D
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: 05omegav6 on 20 September 2013, 18:09:23
Good shout that :y different without being controversial...
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: ianu on 20 September 2013, 20:48:39
OK OK - stop looking. Found it  :y
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201309148787589/sort/default/usedcars/price-from/5000/engine-size-cars/4l_to_4-9l/model/s80/make/volvo/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/radius/1501/postcode/ox263zw?logcode=p

I've driven one of these -  :-X :-X :-X :o :o :D.

I reckon even in the D5 form you wont get much closer to Omega comfort and pace and terrific value for money. East do 200k too. The one I drove had ventilated seats  ??? - it's the future  :y :y
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: tunnie on 20 September 2013, 21:11:55
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201307117767061/sort/default/usedcars/maximum-mileage/up_to_80000_miles/fuel-type/diesel/model/s80/make/volvo/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1500/postcode/nn136er/page/2?logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201307117767061/sort/default/usedcars/maximum-mileage/up_to_80000_miles/fuel-type/diesel/model/s80/make/volvo/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1500/postcode/nn136er/page/2?logcode=p)

Tempting, but knocking on the door of X350 Jag or BMW 7 series money  :-\
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: tunnie on 20 September 2013, 21:44:56
Quite nice...

Can't see TB wanting it though  ::)

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201309158799010/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/maximum-mileage/up_to_80000_miles/model/7_series/make/bmw/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/postcode/nn136er/page/1/radius/1500?logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201309158799010/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/maximum-mileage/up_to_80000_miles/model/7_series/make/bmw/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/postcode/nn136er/page/1/radius/1500?logcode=p)
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 20 September 2013, 21:50:17
Quite nice...

Can't see TB wanting it though  ::)

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201309158799010/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/maximum-mileage/up_to_80000_miles/model/7_series/make/bmw/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/postcode/nn136er/page/1/radius/1500?logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201309158799010/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/maximum-mileage/up_to_80000_miles/model/7_series/make/bmw/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/postcode/nn136er/page/1/radius/1500?logcode=p)


Close on ten grand for something so ugly, and almost ten years old, too.. :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: tunnie on 20 September 2013, 21:52:40
Worth a heck of lot more once though  ::)

Omega cost me £2.5k when it was 5 years old, cost around what £23k ish new?

BuMW, around £9k for that example. New Price, £60k?

About right.....
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: omega3000 on 20 September 2013, 23:39:30
Good shout that :y different without being controversial...

An look its even got an Ejector seat button ;D



Switch quality looks very Ford ish ::)
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 September 2013, 00:28:35
Here's my vote!  :)  Get a few mates round for an LPG party and jobs a good un!  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RANGE-ROVER-VOGUE-V8-AUTO-BLUE-LAND-ROVER-2002-NEW-SHAPE/281170210037?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D16581%26meid%3D1430616666234468947%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D7839%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D200949762223%26

Alternatively, and maybe a bit radical for TB but certainly different from the usual Beemers, Mercs etc being touted!  :P

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-SKYLINE-SINGLE-TURBO-/121153494937?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c354f9f99

Bet it'd be fun though!  :y
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 21 September 2013, 09:29:01
I think the car must have some go in it
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-MAZDA-MAZDA6-MPS-SALOON-PETROL-/310687775620?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item48566f3b84

or a real racer  (but repairs costly)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-X-REG-MITSUBISHI-LANCER-EVOLUTION-VI-6-/130988998942?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1e7f8d811e

or this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmw-e39-m5-/271279828318?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f2989ad5e


sorry for the fuel costs ;D
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 21 September 2013, 17:14:45
Not a bad looking car that Mazda 6 MPS
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: henryd on 21 September 2013, 17:18:07
Not a bad looking car that Mazda 6 MPS

They are nice,standard bose fitted and bloody quick :y
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 21 September 2013, 17:21:32
Not a bad looking car that Mazda 6 MPS

They are nice,standard bose fitted and bloody quick :y

Remember it on Top Gear against the Mondeo ST 3.0 V6 and Vectra VXR if i remember correctly.
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: 05omegav6 on 21 September 2013, 17:25:11
Seeing as Mr TB has no shame isn't the shy and retiring type...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/20130921_153428_zpsbdc76598.jpg)

 :-X
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 September 2013, 17:53:28
That's funny! He's a Tuesday, he knows it and he's proud of it!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 21 September 2013, 18:08:41
Not a bad looking car that Mazda 6 MPS

I always like the mazda 6..  one friend had a 96 mazda 323.. from the timehe bought the car rarely visited service..

oil, water,sparks and tyres ;D
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: pscocoa on 21 September 2013, 18:23:52
I think he would be better  off in a Touareg

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-59-VOLKSWAGEN-TOUAREG-ALTITUDE-3-0CR-V6-TDI-5DR-AUTOMATIC-BLACK-4X4-MPV-/390661514870?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item5af53da676 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-59-VOLKSWAGEN-TOUAREG-ALTITUDE-3-0CR-V6-TDI-5DR-AUTOMATIC-BLACK-4X4-MPV-/390661514870?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item5af53da676)
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 September 2013, 21:15:58
The Mazda I like. :y

rare,too. :y
Title: Re: Suggestions for TBs next car should the Bullet be replaced....
Post by: omega3000 on 21 September 2013, 21:42:02
Seeing as Mr TB has no shame isn't the shy and retiring type...

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y486/05omegav6/20130921_153428_zpsbdc76598.jpg)

 :-X


 :o :o :o :D