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Title: She's gone
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 August 2008, 20:47:40
Well, the love of my life has gone and I got the asking price. I think Danny might be seeing the Elite around Wigan. Thats two ive sold to that neck of the woods.

Its a sad day for me, ive got to take up hair dressing or use the wife whiesel.
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 26 August 2008, 20:53:22
Ah well, good result.

You can allways get annother when you get fed up of the MX5. :y
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Chopsdad on 26 August 2008, 20:54:26
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Well, the love of my life has gone and I got the asking price. I think Danny might be seeing the Elite around Wigan. Thats two ive sold to that neck of the woods.

Its a sad day for me, ive got to take up hair dressing or use the wife whiesel.

I thought you'd sold Mrs EP for a nano second there  ;D
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 August 2008, 20:56:35
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Well, the love of my life has gone and I got the asking price. I think Danny might be seeing the Elite around Wigan. Thats two ive sold to that neck of the woods.

Its a sad day for me, ive got to take up hair dressing or use the wife whiesel.

I thought you'd sold Mrs EP for a nano second there  ;D
Ive been trying to give her away for years. Im sending her out on Friday night with 2 twenty pound notes hanging from each ear. ::)
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Post by: Chopsdad on 26 August 2008, 21:01:28
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Well, the love of my life has gone and I got the asking price. I think Danny might be seeing the Elite around Wigan. Thats two ive sold to that neck of the woods.

Its a sad day for me, ive got to take up hair dressing or use the wife whiesel.

I thought you'd sold Mrs EP for a nano second there  ;D
Ive been trying to give her away for years. Im sending her out on Friday night with 2 twenty pound notes hanging from each ear. ::)

Advertise her on Ebay - buy it now £30.  She's sure to sell  ;D
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Post by: Mr Skrunts on 26 August 2008, 21:02:28
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Well, the love of my life has gone and I got the asking price. I think Danny might be seeing the Elite around Wigan. Thats two ive sold to that neck of the woods.

Its a sad day for me, ive got to take up hair dressing or use the wife whiesel.

I thought you'd sold Mrs EP for a nano second there  ;D
Ive been trying to give her away for years. Im sending her out on Friday night with 2 twenty pound notes hanging from each ear. ::)

Advertise her on Ebay - buy it now £30.  She's sure to sell  ;D

Sold, but only if she's good with a paintbrush.  :y
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: hotel21 on 26 August 2008, 21:03:12
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Well, the love of my life has gone and I got the asking price. I think Danny might be seeing the Elite around Wigan. Thats two ive sold to that neck of the woods.

Its a sad day for me, ive got to take up hair dressing or use the wife whiesel.

I thought you'd sold Mrs EP for a nano second there  ;D
Ive been trying to give her away for years. Im sending her out on Friday night with 2 twenty pound notes hanging from each ear. ::)

How do I know that she does not read these hallowed pages....   ;D
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Chopsdad on 26 August 2008, 21:04:45
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Well, the love of my life has gone and I got the asking price. I think Danny might be seeing the Elite around Wigan. Thats two ive sold to that neck of the woods.

Its a sad day for me, ive got to take up hair dressing or use the wife whiesel.

I thought you'd sold Mrs EP for a nano second there  ;D
Ive been trying to give her away for years. Im sending her out on Friday night with 2 twenty pound notes hanging from each ear. ::)

How do I know that she does not read these hallowed pages....   ;D

Because she's too busy doing handbrake turns round the estate with her hairdresser mates in Pete's MX5 :-*
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 August 2008, 21:05:54
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Well, the love of my life has gone and I got the asking price. I think Danny might be seeing the Elite around Wigan. Thats two ive sold to that neck of the woods.

Its a sad day for me, ive got to take up hair dressing or use the wife whiesel.

I thought you'd sold Mrs EP for a nano second there  ;D
Ive been trying to give her away for years. Im sending her out on Friday night with 2 twenty pound notes hanging from each ear. ::)

How do I know that she does not read these hallowed pages....   ;D
::) ;D
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 26 August 2008, 21:07:31
You'll be changing the Avatar next pete now that you have a new username.  ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: amigov6 on 26 August 2008, 21:15:07
break 'em Pete. How many taking the pee have even driven one, what they know? Seems it's just me & thee on here that like 'em.
   Pointless preaching to the uneducated mate! ::)
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: TheBoy on 26 August 2008, 21:17:12
My original neighbour here had a heavily worked on one - went well in a straight line, and could take a corner as well!
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 August 2008, 21:21:07
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break 'em Pete. How many taking the pee have even driven one, what they know? Seems it's just me & thee on here that like 'em.
   Pointless preaching to the uneducated mate! ::)

Nowt wrong with an MX5, does what it says on the tin. Ask Mr Bones at WIM for an honest opinion about them  :y
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: amigov6 on 26 August 2008, 21:25:35
They can corner alright. Straight round or a managable drift. These little cars don't deserve the bad press. Yes i admit i've had one & i'd have another. Cracking little motors especially if you ignore the heathens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8-)
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Post by: TheBoy on 26 August 2008, 21:33:43
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They can corner alright. Straight round or a managable drift. These little cars don't deserve the bad press. Yes i admit i've had one & i'd have another. Cracking little motors especially if you ignore the heathens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8-)
Only downside is a grown man looks a poof in one...
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Jay w on 26 August 2008, 21:34:07
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They can corner alright. Straight round or a managable drift. These little cars don't deserve the bad press. Yes i admit i've had one & i'd have another. Cracking little motors especially if you ignore the heathens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8-)

I have heard nothing but good things about them, its the image they have that has always been the issue......

I wouldn't hesitate having one, properly sorted  reckon they could be a real scream   :y
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 26 August 2008, 21:37:58
My mates got one, says they are brilliant.  like he says, not the fastest thing in a straight line but plenty of smiles on the bends.

Also there were some interesting convesions in the states with small block V8's.  Imagine one with a Miggy V6 init.   :y :y :y :y


Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: hotel21 on 26 August 2008, 21:39:55
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They can corner alright. Straight round or a managable drift. These little cars don't deserve the bad press. Yes i admit i've had one & i'd have another. Cracking little motors especially if you ignore the heathens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8-)
Only downside is a grown man looks a poof in one...

Good point, well presented.....  To add, particularly if the man has grown more than your average man....

Hows the Slimfast EP??   ;)
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: amigov6 on 26 August 2008, 21:48:22
The only two things they fall down on are lack of space (obvious really) & silly people jumping on the bandwagon for a cheap laugh. How many other cars give such fun? (don't answer unless you've driven one please), & with the usual pampering will cover similar intergalactic miles as a Mig but without all the fussy sensors? Ok i've stuck my neck out again, in fact i think i just might buy another one & turn up to a meet with Pete, let you all have a go along the twisties & watch you eat your words. ::)!!!!!!!!
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Post by: amigov6 on 26 August 2008, 21:50:51
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They can corner alright. Straight round or a managable drift. These little cars don't deserve the bad press. Yes i admit i've had one & i'd have another. Cracking little motors especially if you ignore the heathens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8-)
Only downside is a grown man looks a poof in one...

Good point, well presented.....  To add, particularly if the man has grown more than your average man....

Hows the Slimfast EP??   ;)
Gloves are off Broocie! I'm getting one & posting piccies of it next to the "Beastie" You'd love taking it down a certain local B road!! 8-)
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: TheBoy on 26 August 2008, 21:51:59
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The only two things they fall down on are lack of space (obvious really) & silly people jumping on the bandwagon for a cheap laugh. How many other cars give such fun? (don't answer unless you've driven one please), & with the usual pampering will cover similar intergalactic miles as a Mig but without all the fussy sensors? Ok i've stuck my neck out again, in fact i think i just might buy another one & turn up to a meet with Pete, let you all have a go along the twisties & watch you eat your words. ::)!!!!!!!!
Sounds like you're coming out of the closet to me ;D

BTW, I have nothing against MX5 (apart from the aforementioned gay thing)
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 August 2008, 21:56:05
Thing is that the MX5 isn't an out and out sports car or a dragster, it was supposed to be a small two seater to take over where the MGB left off. If that's the benchmark for it then it's an overwhelming success.

When people start making comparisons against far more exotic machinery (which is what happened on the last MX5 thread on here) then of course it's weaknesses are going to be shown.

As I said, 'it does what it says on the tin'.

Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 August 2008, 21:59:15
Ive seen MX5 turbos on the 5 forum with over 300bhp :o
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 26 August 2008, 22:02:45
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Ive seen MX5 turbos on the 5 forum with over 300bhp :o

Sure "The Silver Streak" goes fast enough.... could we leave the turbo's of for a couple of weeks
 ::)
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 August 2008, 22:05:10
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Ive seen MX5 turbos on the 5 forum with over 300bhp :o

Sure "The Silver Streak" goes fast enough.... could we leave the turbo's of for a couple of weeks
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There won't be any turbo's on mine, I just want a little motor for weekend days out ;)
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: amigov6 on 26 August 2008, 22:18:39
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The only two things they fall down on are lack of space (obvious really) & silly people jumping on the bandwagon for a cheap laugh. How many other cars give such fun? (don't answer unless you've driven one please), & with the usual pampering will cover similar intergalactic miles as a Mig but without all the fussy sensors? Ok i've stuck my neck out again, in fact i think i just might buy another one & turn up to a meet with Pete, let you all have a go along the twisties & watch you eat your words. ::)!!!!!!!!
Sounds like you're coming out of the closet to me ;D

BTW, I have nothing against MX5 (apart from the aforementioned gay thing)
Hairdressers, Poofters? Is this why you don't want one Jaimie? They do them in autos if that helps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     Why do MX5's have a poofter label? They're only a little sports car?
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 26 August 2008, 22:23:15
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Ive seen MX5 turbos on the 5 forum with over 300bhp :o

Sure "The Silver Streak" goes fast enough.... could we leave the turbo's of for a couple of weeks
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There won't be any turbo's on mine, I just want a little motor for weekend days out ;)

A sigh of relief ;D
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: amigov6 on 26 August 2008, 22:25:57
Is she up & running yet Pete? 8-)
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 August 2008, 22:31:15
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Is she up & running yet Pete? 8-)
Not at the moment. The clutch slave cylinder packed up 10 minutes after I picked it up so I had to drive it home with no clutch but ive sorted that. Ive fitted a new back window and give it a service but ive still got the new exhaust and full set of discs and pads to do.
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: TheBoy on 26 August 2008, 22:35:26
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The only two things they fall down on are lack of space (obvious really) & silly people jumping on the bandwagon for a cheap laugh. How many other cars give such fun? (don't answer unless you've driven one please), & with the usual pampering will cover similar intergalactic miles as a Mig but without all the fussy sensors? Ok i've stuck my neck out again, in fact i think i just might buy another one & turn up to a meet with Pete, let you all have a go along the twisties & watch you eat your words. ::)!!!!!!!!
Sounds like you're coming out of the closet to me ;D

BTW, I have nothing against MX5 (apart from the aforementioned gay thing)
Hairdressers, Poofters? Is this why you don't want one Jaimie? They do them in autos if that helps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     Why do MX5's have a poofter label? They're only a little sports car?
And small softtop is for girls, or men who want to be girls.
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: hotel21 on 26 August 2008, 22:35:45
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Is she up & running yet Pete? 8-)
Not at the moment. The clutch slave cylinder packed up 10 minutes after I picked it up so I had to drive it home with no clutch but ive sorted that. Ive fitted a new back window and give it a service but ive still got the new exhaust and full set of discs and pads to do.

Sounds like well deserved TLC in the offing...  No doubts the car will give loads of fun and smiles once sorted...   :y
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Martin_1962 on 26 August 2008, 23:00:03
New Beetles and Audi TiTs are for girls - the MX5 is correct wheel drive
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Gaffers on 26 August 2008, 23:02:08
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New Beetles and Audi TiTs are for girls - the MX5 is correct wheel drive

Even the new TT coupe? I think it looks the dogs dangly bits.....
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Post by: Martin_1962 on 26 August 2008, 23:03:47
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New Beetles and Audi TiTs are for girls - the MX5 is correct wheel drive

Even the new TT coupe? I think it looks the dogs dangly bits.....


There is something about Audis - dunno what but they are not really mens cars
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Gaffers on 26 August 2008, 23:05:50
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New Beetles and Audi TiTs are for girls - the MX5 is correct wheel drive

Even the new TT coupe? I think it looks the dogs dangly bits.....


There is something about Audis - dunno what but they are not really mens cars

I admit the old TT looked like it should have come with a free hair salon but the new one has been Manned up, I am very close to putting a deposit on one.  But then I saw the new XF and the dealer was willing give quite a discount as it was display and had 3k on the clock..... so torn......
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: amigov6 on 26 August 2008, 23:08:54
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa42/dogsdinner44/2008_0826black0004.jpg)
Look what i'm winning. Wo'nt go much higher though. ::)
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: amigov6 on 26 August 2008, 23:09:51
Dunno what happened there, ill try again. Bollix :-[
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 August 2008, 23:10:41
Wife still uses a red one and its mint condition ;)
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: amigov6 on 26 August 2008, 23:12:58
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320291154711&ssPageName=STRK:MEBI:IT&ih=011
   Hope this is an MX5 not my old phone. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: stuart30 on 26 August 2008, 23:16:48
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Ah well, good result.

You can allways get annother when you get fed up of the MX5. :y


He can have mine cheap... ;D
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Danny on 26 August 2008, 23:38:14
the irmscher estate??
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: Elite Pete on 26 August 2008, 23:40:00
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the irmscher estate??
Yep :(
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: amigov6 on 26 August 2008, 23:49:15
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The only two things they fall down on are lack of space (obvious really) & silly people jumping on the bandwagon for a cheap laugh. How many other cars give such fun? (don't answer unless you've driven one please), & with the usual pampering will cover similar intergalactic miles as a Mig but without all the fussy sensors? Ok i've stuck my neck out again, in fact i think i just might buy another one & turn up to a meet with Pete, let you all have a go along the twisties & watch you eat your words. ::)!!!!!!!!
Sounds like you're coming out of the closet to me ;D

BTW, I have nothing against MX5 (apart from the aforementioned gay thing)
Hairdressers, Poofters? Is this why you don't want one Jaimie? They do them in autos if that helps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     Why do MX5's have a poofter label? They're only a little sports car?
And small softtop is for girls, or men who want to be girls.
2 pedals = 2 high heels :-*
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: CaptainZok on 26 August 2008, 23:52:11
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The only two things they fall down on are lack of space (obvious really) & silly people jumping on the bandwagon for a cheap laugh. How many other cars give such fun? (don't answer unless you've driven one please), & with the usual pampering will cover similar intergalactic miles as a Mig but without all the fussy sensors? Ok i've stuck my neck out again, in fact i think i just might buy another one & turn up to a meet with Pete, let you all have a go along the twisties & watch you eat your words. ::)!!!!!!!!
Sounds like you're coming out of the closet to me ;D

BTW, I have nothing against MX5 (apart from the aforementioned gay thing)
Hairdressers, Poofters? Is this why you don't want one Jaimie? They do them in autos if that helps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     Why do MX5's have a poofter label? They're only a little sports car?
And small softtop is for girls, or men who want to be girls.
2 pedals = 2 high heels :-*
I always wondered who this was about now I know.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=c4dh8uqjN1U
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: amigov6 on 26 August 2008, 23:59:58
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The only two things they fall down on are lack of space (obvious really) & silly people jumping on the bandwagon for a cheap laugh. How many other cars give such fun? (don't answer unless you've driven one please), & with the usual pampering will cover similar intergalactic miles as a Mig but without all the fussy sensors? Ok i've stuck my neck out again, in fact i think i just might buy another one & turn up to a meet with Pete, let you all have a go along the twisties & watch you eat your words. ::)!!!!!!!!
Sounds like you're coming out of the closet to me ;D

BTW, I have nothing against MX5 (apart from the aforementioned gay thing)
Hairdressers, Poofters? Is this why you don't want one Jaimie? They do them in autos if that helps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     Why do MX5's have a poofter label? They're only a little sports car?
And small softtop is for girls, or men who want to be girls.
2 pedals = 2 high heels :-*
I always wondered who this was about now I know.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=c4dh8uqjN1U
You can laugh sweetie i broke a nail dieseling up today, i mean, REALLY! i'll have to put a false one on. It's not easy looking as good as i do! :o ::) :D
Title: Re: She's gone
Post by: CaptainZok on 27 August 2008, 00:03:13
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The only two things they fall down on are lack of space (obvious really) & silly people jumping on the bandwagon for a cheap laugh. How many other cars give such fun? (don't answer unless you've driven one please), & with the usual pampering will cover similar intergalactic miles as a Mig but without all the fussy sensors? Ok i've stuck my neck out again, in fact i think i just might buy another one & turn up to a meet with Pete, let you all have a go along the twisties & watch you eat your words. ::)!!!!!!!!
Sounds like you're coming out of the closet to me ;D

BTW, I have nothing against MX5 (apart from the aforementioned gay thing)
Hairdressers, Poofters? Is this why you don't want one Jaimie? They do them in autos if that helps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     Why do MX5's have a poofter label? They're only a little sports car?
And small softtop is for girls, or men who want to be girls.
2 pedals = 2 high heels :-*
I always wondered who this was about now I know.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=c4dh8uqjN1U
You can laugh sweetie i broke a nail dieseling up today, i mean, REALLY! i'll have to put a false one on. It's not easy looking as good as i do! :o ::) :D
Better stick to boxes then mate. Rope & sheet plays havoc with yer hands.  ;D ;D