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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Stemo on 20 May 2014, 21:22:33
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I was driving past the car people yesterday and couldn't help popping in for a mooch around. I walked straight past the small hatchbacks and saloons to take a look at the only ones which are practical for me, estates and people carriers. I reckon 80% of them were diesels.
As I only do short trips I have to have a petrol and my choice is severely limited, boring even. I know there is a choice to be made when buying new, but I've never fancied paying vat on any car, so I'm stuck with other peoples buying preferences. :(
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If it helps, someone bought your Orlando new :y
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dont ignore the small hatchbacks, they are easy to wash, easy to clean, light on fuel and tax, aaaaand finally its easy to find a parking place.. ;D :) the most important one.. generally I get stressed when I go city center(s) with omega :-\
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I was driving past the car people yesterday and couldn't help popping in for a mooch around. I walked straight past the small hatchbacks and saloons to take a look at the only ones which are practical for me, estates and people carriers. I reckon 80% of them were diesels.
As I only do short trips I have to have a petrol and my choice is severely limited, boring even. I know there is a choice to be made when buying new, but I've never fancied paying vat on any car, so I'm stuck with other peoples buying preferences. :(
You sir....need a job or something more fulfilling to do with your time ;)
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I was driving past the car people yesterday and couldn't help popping in for a mooch around. I walked straight past the small hatchbacks and saloons to take a look at the only ones which are practical for me, estates and people carriers. I reckon 80% of them were diesels.
As I only do short trips I have to have a petrol and my choice is severely limited, boring even. I know there is a choice to be made when buying new, but I've never fancied paying vat on any car, so I'm stuck with other peoples buying preferences. :(
You sir....need a job or something more fulfilling to do with your time ;)
A scouser with a job...thats novel :D
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dont ignore the small hatchbacks, they are easy to wash, easy to clean, light on fuel and tax, aaaaand finally its easy to find a parking place.. ;D :) the most important one.. generally I get stressed when I go city center(s) with omega :-\
I will ignore small hatchbacks. They do not suit my needs.
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I was driving past the car people yesterday and couldn't help popping in for a mooch around. I walked straight past the small hatchbacks and saloons to take a look at the only ones which are practical for me, estates and people carriers. I reckon 80% of them were diesels.
As I only do short trips I have to have a petrol and my choice is severely limited, boring even. I know there is a choice to be made when buying new, but I've never fancied paying vat on any car, so I'm stuck with other peoples buying preferences. :(
You sir....need a job or something more fulfilling to do with your time ;)
Behave yourself. My life is just fine the way it is. Now get to bed, work in the morning. :P
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A scouser with a job...thats novel :D
Cruel ??? ........
but amusing! ;)
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A scouser with a job...thats novel :D
Cruel ??? ........
but amusing! ;)
And racist, surely?
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Is "scouse" a race now? Next you'll be applying to be a protected class like the Cornish..
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Is "scouse" a race now? Next you'll be applying to be a protected class like the Cornish..
Also you can understand what the Cornish are saying(just about) without the local dogs ducking for cover cause it hurts their ears;D
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The differancs between batman and a scouser is that batman can go out without robin!
Keith B
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The differancs between batman and a scouser is that batman can go out without robin!
Keith B
;D ;D ;D
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A scouser with a job...thats novel :D
Cruel ??? ........
but amusing! ;)
And racist, surely?
Very ;D
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I am reporting you all to that nice man at the commission for racial equality. He will sort all you pumpkin heads out. ;D
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Here you go, in the absence of any Montego Estates, a proper petrol car fit for a suburban house
wifehusband...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201404083168451/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1501/page/2/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/rh202dg/body-type/estate/make/mercedes-benz/fuel-type/petrol/model/e_class?logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201404083168451/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1501/page/2/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/rh202dg/body-type/estate/make/mercedes-benz/fuel-type/petrol/model/e_class?logcode=p)
:y
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Just what I need. An ancient old barge. But wait! Isn't there another vehicle that fits that description.
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Here you go, in the absence of any Montego Estates, a proper petrol car fit for a suburban housewifehusband...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201404083168451/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1501/page/2/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/rh202dg/body-type/estate/make/mercedes-benz/fuel-type/petrol/model/e_class?logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201404083168451/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1501/page/2/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/rh202dg/body-type/estate/make/mercedes-benz/fuel-type/petrol/model/e_class?logcode=p)
:y
I like that. Ripe for DIY work
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Just what I need. An ancient old barge. But wait! Isn't there another vehicle that fits that description.
Ah yes... but this one won't depreciate :y
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Just what I need. An ancient old barge. But wait! Isn't there another vehicle that fits that description.
Ah yes... but this one won't depreciate :y
How can a car depreciate from being worth SFA. ;D
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Just what I need. An ancient old barge. But wait! Isn't there another vehicle that fits that description.
Ah yes... but this one won't depreciate :y
How can a car depreciate from being worth SFA. ;D
Free to good home :y
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Here you go, in the absence of any Montego Estates, a proper petrol car fit for a suburban housewifehusband...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201404083168451/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1501/page/2/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/rh202dg/body-type/estate/make/mercedes-benz/fuel-type/petrol/model/e_class?logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201404083168451/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1501/page/2/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/rh202dg/body-type/estate/make/mercedes-benz/fuel-type/petrol/model/e_class?logcode=p)
:y
I like that. Ripe for DIY work
Lovely car,I miss my old E220 estate a lot :'(
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Here you go, in the absence of any Montego Estates, a proper petrol car fit for a suburban housewifehusband...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201404083168451/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1501/page/2/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/rh202dg/body-type/estate/make/mercedes-benz/fuel-type/petrol/model/e_class?logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201404083168451/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1501/page/2/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/rh202dg/body-type/estate/make/mercedes-benz/fuel-type/petrol/model/e_class?logcode=p)
:y
I like that. Ripe for DIY work
Lovely car,I miss my old E220 estate a lot :'(
Easy to work on?
There is a big appeal to something like that, vs 20k new version. Especially when its just pottering around town
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My five year maximum at point of licensing is a real pita sometimes :-\... there are some lovely older cars which would do the job perfectly...
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My five year maximum at point of licensing is a real pita sometimes :-\... there are some lovely older cars which would do the job perfectly...
Is that not a council to council rule? I've seen some right sheds, way older than 5 years that are licensed taxi's :-\
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Here you go, in the absence of any Montego Estates, a proper petrol car fit for a suburban housewifehusband...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201404083168451/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1501/page/2/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/rh202dg/body-type/estate/make/mercedes-benz/fuel-type/petrol/model/e_class?logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201404083168451/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1501/page/2/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/rh202dg/body-type/estate/make/mercedes-benz/fuel-type/petrol/model/e_class?logcode=p)
:y
I like that. Ripe for DIY work
Lovely car,I miss my old E220 estate a lot :'(
Easy to work on?
There is a big appeal to something like that, vs 20k new version. Especially when its just pottering around town
Yes it was,although never did any repairs to it,didn't need any and that was a 95 car,it even managed 34mpg to folkestone and back fully loaded,not bad for an auto :y :y
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Sounds good :y
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My five year maximum at point of licensing is a real pita sometimes :-\... there are some lovely older cars which would do the job perfectly...
Is that not a council to council rule? I've seen some right sheds, way older than 5 years that are licensed taxi's :-\
Different councils interpret the basic rules differently, but round here, the car must be plated within five years of registration date. Once plated, it can be replated until such time as it stops passing its inspections. The inspections here are twofold, both six monthly. One is an extended Mot with no advisories and includes body damage, tother is an appointment with the licensing officer, and includes a meter and condition/cleanliness check. The oldest car here is a '52 plate Octavia. Had I put a new plate on the Insignia rather than transfering it from the Omega, then I would still be using the Omega... ultimately it would have been replaced with an E Class, but perhaps not so soon ::)
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Here you go, in the absence of any Montego Estates, a proper petrol car fit for a suburban housewifehusband...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201404083168451/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1501/page/2/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/rh202dg/body-type/estate/make/mercedes-benz/fuel-type/petrol/model/e_class?logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201404083168451/sort/default/usedcars/radius/1501/page/2/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/postcode/rh202dg/body-type/estate/make/mercedes-benz/fuel-type/petrol/model/e_class?logcode=p)
:y
I like that. Ripe for DIY work
Lovely car,I miss my old E220 estate a lot :'(
The old Mercs are great! :y I really liked my C250 estate, shame it was made of tinfoil! ::) ;D
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A scouser with a job...thats novel :D
Cruel ??? ........
but amusing! ;)
All these scouse jokes.........I really shouldn't encourage you lot but here goes. :y :y
Question.....What does a 15 year old scouse girl use for protection during sex?
Answer......A bus shelter. ;D ;D ;D
No let's all be sensible and stop taking the piss out of scousers. :y :y
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My five year maximum at point of licensing is a real pita sometimes :-\... there are some lovely older cars which would do the job perfectly...
Is that not a council to council rule? I've seen some right sheds, way older than 5 years that are licensed taxi's :-\
Different councils interpret the basic rules differently, but round here, the car must be plated within five years of registration date. Once plated, it can be replated until such time as it stops passing its inspections. The inspections here are twofold, both six monthly. One is an extended Mot with no advisories and includes body damage, tother is an appointment with the licensing officer, and includes a meter and condition/cleanliness check. The oldest car here is a '52 plate Octavia. Had I put a new plate on the Insignia rather than transfering it from the Omega, then I would still be using the Omega... ultimately it would have been replaced with an E Class, but perhaps not so soon ::)
Good to know :y
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Had I put a new plate on the Insignia rather than transfering it from the Omega, then I would still be using the Omega... ultimately it would have been replaced with an E Class, but perhaps not so soon ::)
Could have charged a premium for those punters rushing to catch a flight.. given the "jam busting" gadgets you've now installed, too. :-X
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;D ;D ;D it will be available for weddings/wedding related bookings... For those that fancy summat different :y
Besides, some of those features could be readily fitted to the new car too :-X
Hypothetically speaking of course... ::)
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Suddenly, the reason you only buy white cars becomes apparent... ;D
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Suddenly, the reason you only buy white cars becomes apparent... ;D
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