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Cars for Sale & wanted / Re: 1998 MV6 manual for sale
« on: 06 April 2010, 11:57:38 »
Wot price have u in mind? :-/
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Cars for Sale & wanted / Re: X eg PRE facelift
« on: 07 April 2010, 14:57:31 »
I think wots happened is this -:
Man goes in wiv his so called 'Elite' & asks the salesman wot he can get against a newer car ''Wot u bin offered sir?''
''Well'' says him ''a very generous(!) £400''
''Tell u wot Mr Muggins, i'll give u £2000 for urs against that car over there in the corner that i've not bin able to sell for months!!''
''Well it looks very nice but there's no price on it''
''No probs Mr Muggins (it was £8000 but i'll stick £2000 on it) its £10,000 if i can get the sales manager to knock a couple of grand off - would u be interested?''
''Is the Pope Catholic?? Wow i want it! Where do i sign!!!!''
Mmmm one born every minute
Man goes in wiv his so called 'Elite' & asks the salesman wot he can get against a newer car ''Wot u bin offered sir?''
''Well'' says him ''a very generous(!) £400''
''Tell u wot Mr Muggins, i'll give u £2000 for urs against that car over there in the corner that i've not bin able to sell for months!!''
''Well it looks very nice but there's no price on it''
''No probs Mr Muggins (it was £8000 but i'll stick £2000 on it) its £10,000 if i can get the sales manager to knock a couple of grand off - would u be interested?''
''Is the Pope Catholic?? Wow i want it! Where do i sign!!!!''
Mmmm one born every minute
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Cars for Sale & wanted / Re: X eg PRE facelift
« on: 06 April 2010, 12:06:11 »Quote
[/highlight]QuoteIts only like living in Northwich, they mine the stuff for the roads hereQuoteSame place is selling this which I think is the dogs doodahs
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-Audi-S8-4-2-quattro-Grey_W0QQitemZ260562932787QQihZ016QQcategoryZ9835QQcmdZViewItem
Had a look at that and was tempted to go and have a look.
But from past experience when I was involved in the car trade then I wouldnt touch a car that has probably lived at the coast, firking salt get every where. :-/
well ur lucky! wen there was 10'' of snow on the raods which then turned to sheet ice Bolton council decided in their wisdom to give Kearsley a wide berth & let us play dodgems with other cars! strange that the insurance companies didn't see the funny side
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Cars for Sale & wanted / Re: X eg PRE facelift
« on: 06 April 2010, 11:51:01 »
Ur right the pic does show an auto box & the write up must have been taken from a facelift spec!
Morale of the story is - don't buy a car from THEM unless u've money to burn .... £2500?
ur 'avin a larff!!
Morale of the story is - don't buy a car from THEM unless u've money to burn .... £2500?
ur 'avin a larff!!
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Cars for Sale & wanted / Re: X eg PRE facelift
« on: 06 April 2010, 11:04:44 »
The Police had 3.0i Elites that had the ordinary grill & no rear spoiler so cud the 'sold' car have been an ex 'bluey'? 
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General Car Chat / Re: Speedo
« on: 24 March 2011, 12:16:33 »
Thanks for your excellant advise Proz & Entwood. I'll pass this on. Cheers 
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General Car Chat / Re: Speedo
« on: 24 March 2011, 11:14:20 »
Oops that sounds like an expensive repair job
Cheers for that
Cheers for that
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General Car Chat / Speedo
« on: 24 March 2011, 10:50:15 »
Good morning all what a glorious day! 
A friend of mine has a problem which i thought i'd share with you, the experts!
He has a 2000 new shape 2.5 omega & the speedo has started to play up. This has only just started & it's intermittent. It suddenly stops & the traction control & abs light comes on BUT the car still drives fine, then the speedo comes on again after a few miles :-/
Anyone got any ideas & solutions :-?
A friend of mine has a problem which i thought i'd share with you, the experts!
He has a 2000 new shape 2.5 omega & the speedo has started to play up. This has only just started & it's intermittent. It suddenly stops & the traction control & abs light comes on BUT the car still drives fine, then the speedo comes on again after a few miles :-/
Anyone got any ideas & solutions :-?
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General Discussion Area / Re: Happy New Year! Not so serious......
« on: 27 December 2010, 10:34:35 »
Unfortunately this kind of greeting will be written/read/said by all in the UK in the coming years ahead ........
Ridiculous but oh so true!!
Well written Radiomarko
........Ridiculous but oh so true!!
Well written Radiomarko
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General Discussion Area / Re: over 12 inches of snow here now....
« on: 02 December 2010, 17:20:52 »
If no-one likes the snow may i suggest coming over to Bolton, Lancashire cos we've only had about 1/2''
Mind you the ice on the back roads means my Mig has turned into a crab. I'm sure parked vehicles have magnets attached to them!
So i've made a management decision & as i work from home i've decided not to use the car thus saving the planet & more importantly my pocket
Mind you the ice on the back roads means my Mig has turned into a crab. I'm sure parked vehicles have magnets attached to them!
So i've made a management decision & as i work from home i've decided not to use the car thus saving the planet & more importantly my pocket
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General Discussion Area / Re: Lizzie, have you been a bit naughty?
« on: 03 December 2010, 17:13:57 »
Hey u lot, u may all laf but this is serious & it certainley WOULDNT happen around here..............
THERES NO BLOODY SNOW!!!!!!
THERES NO BLOODY SNOW!!!!!!
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General Discussion Area / Re: lucky snowman NWS
« on: 02 December 2010, 14:59:45 »
I F***IN LOVE IT - IT'S MADE MY DAY!!!!!
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General Discussion Area / Re: Visiting Malaysia for you are hols? Don't drive...
« on: 02 December 2010, 14:56:49 »Quote
not so different here..
red,green, yellow.. what is that.. drive as you wish
lines : somebody has too much time..
overtaking: both sides are ok.. as you wish sir
indicators : unnecessary expense to change the bulbs for mot!!
accidents: oh ! amusing! stop and watch ..dont call ambulance instead you help the patient
police: they only exist when not required.. just to make some money for govt..
motorcyclists: #1 kamikazes , their duty is to fly between cars and die..
Cars With No Visible Driver: generally small women inside hummers or big jeeps.. how they drive is another question :-?
junctions : go as fast as you can, so you die quckly instead of suffering at hospital..
animals: brake unnecessary ; catch them on the road for more points
car parks : good places to fight with other drivers.. dont forget a wooden stick handy..
:-/
Next time i go to Turkey i'll look u up & let u drive!!
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General Discussion Area / Visiting Malaysia for ur hols? Don't drive........
« on: 02 December 2010, 13:42:01 »
I'll never complain again when driving in Britain!
The Unofficial Highway Code - 15 Rules or Tips For Driving In Sarawak, Malaysia
1. Traffic Lights
Slightly different rules apply.
Green = Go but as slow as possible.
Orange = Go as fast as possible
Red = Have a quick look and then go
2. Yellow Lines
Contrary to popular belief these are not 'No Parking' zones. They normally indicate the location of a particularly fine Sarawak Laksa stall. In Kuching, yellow lines, numerous parked cars and Sarawak laksa are found within meters of each other. If you don't believe me drive along Ban Hock Road one morning.
3. Overtaking
Do this on the inside without using indicators (see below)
4. Indicators
Never use them.
5. Sunday Drivers
Watch out for these slow movers. Every country has its Sunday drivers but Sarawak has a particularly large population of them, and what's more they drive everyday.
6. Accidents 1
If you see an accident remember the Unofficial Highway Code dictates that drivers must slow down to a crawl, stare at the crash scene and do everything in their power to cause another accident. Knowledge of this rule helps significantly in avoiding participation in any knock-on crash. (Quick tip: Keep one eye on the rear mirror, when the driver behind you looks sideways to view the accident, get ready to hit the horn to stop him kissing your rear bumper)
7. Accidents 2
So why do drivers in Sarawak behave so erratically upon seeing an accident? Simple. To obtain an auspicious 4D Lottery number. An understanding of Chinese culture helps explain this one away. If a car has been involved in an accident is has had its fair share of bad luck and should be in for some good luck soon. Therefore why not take down that number plate and head to the nearest 4D shop to buy a lotto ticket. Sounds crazy but I know many a stupid Ang Moh that follows this local practice. When in Rome...
8. Police Road Blocks
Don't be alarmed if you are driving along and come to a road block that looks like something out of Jackie Chan movie, i.e. a lot of police and a lot of guns. Malaysian police are armed and like policemen anywhere in the world they do like to work in big groups. A foreigner will probably just get waved through. If you are stopped, the policeman may ask for a quick look at your license and then quickly move on to asking you which football team you support. Seeing as 50% of Malaysians are Manchester United supporters there's no harm in sometimes becoming a temporary Man U fan. After a quick chat you'll be on your way.
9. Pedestrian/Zebra Crossings
Good News here. Sarawak is the only place in Malaysia where motorists actually stop for pedestrians when the little green man says it's time to walk. Try that in Kuala Lumpur and you are likely to be rammed.
10. Motorcyclists
Beware of these nutters. 99.99 % have a death wish and 100% have an annoying habit of performing death-defying slalom-type manoeuvres, weaving in and out of cars until one day they meet their maker.
11. Cars With No Visible Driver
If you spot a car that is cruising along without a driver, don't be alarmed but do keep a safe distance. Look closely and you will actually see a pair of shrivelled, prune-like hands grasping the wheel and perhaps a tiny old lady sitting in the front seat. If she is wearing glasses then keep your distance, if not then change down a gear and give it 6,000 revs to get away from this blind midget who should not be allowed on the roads without an additional cushion on the seat and a good pair of strong specs.
12. Hondas
If you spot a Honda in your rear window, watch out. These cars are popular with the local Boy Racers, perhaps the most reckless drivers in the world. Only relax after the young pup of a driver has gunned his engine, swerved past you and raced off. If the Honda has stripes, a body kit, the window down and cigarette-wielding tattooed hand poking out, then avoid direct eye-contact as half the samsengs (gangsters) in Kuching use jazzed up Hondas.
13. Always Expect The Worse At Junctions
If you are approaching a junction and have the right of way, always bear in mind that the car waiting at the junction is only waiting there until you are 20 feet away. As you approach it will come charging into your path. Forward planning is the key. Always expect the worst.
14. Lizards, Snakes, Dogs & Assorted Wildlife
On a trip up country its wise to keep a look out for animals on the road. On one trip from Kuching to Sibu with a friend at the wheel we unintentionally managed to wipe out a range of wildlife. The body count including two stupid birds which flew into the windscreen, one snake, a jumbo-sized frog, the slowest moving monitor lizard in Borneo and two incredibly scabby dogs that were in the middle of the road bonking silly (what a way to go). The last collision was particularly sad or funny depending on how sick you are. A blast of the horn gave some advance warning but these two dogs were glued together and could not separate until my friend's Suzuki jeep ploughed into them.
15. Purpose Built Car Parks
Always empty as most drivers prefer to save a couple of bucks and park illegally.
The Unofficial Highway Code - 15 Rules or Tips For Driving In Sarawak, Malaysia
1. Traffic Lights
Slightly different rules apply.
Green = Go but as slow as possible.
Orange = Go as fast as possible
Red = Have a quick look and then go
2. Yellow Lines
Contrary to popular belief these are not 'No Parking' zones. They normally indicate the location of a particularly fine Sarawak Laksa stall. In Kuching, yellow lines, numerous parked cars and Sarawak laksa are found within meters of each other. If you don't believe me drive along Ban Hock Road one morning.
3. Overtaking
Do this on the inside without using indicators (see below)
4. Indicators
Never use them.
5. Sunday Drivers
Watch out for these slow movers. Every country has its Sunday drivers but Sarawak has a particularly large population of them, and what's more they drive everyday.
6. Accidents 1
If you see an accident remember the Unofficial Highway Code dictates that drivers must slow down to a crawl, stare at the crash scene and do everything in their power to cause another accident. Knowledge of this rule helps significantly in avoiding participation in any knock-on crash. (Quick tip: Keep one eye on the rear mirror, when the driver behind you looks sideways to view the accident, get ready to hit the horn to stop him kissing your rear bumper)
7. Accidents 2
So why do drivers in Sarawak behave so erratically upon seeing an accident? Simple. To obtain an auspicious 4D Lottery number. An understanding of Chinese culture helps explain this one away. If a car has been involved in an accident is has had its fair share of bad luck and should be in for some good luck soon. Therefore why not take down that number plate and head to the nearest 4D shop to buy a lotto ticket. Sounds crazy but I know many a stupid Ang Moh that follows this local practice. When in Rome...
8. Police Road Blocks
Don't be alarmed if you are driving along and come to a road block that looks like something out of Jackie Chan movie, i.e. a lot of police and a lot of guns. Malaysian police are armed and like policemen anywhere in the world they do like to work in big groups. A foreigner will probably just get waved through. If you are stopped, the policeman may ask for a quick look at your license and then quickly move on to asking you which football team you support. Seeing as 50% of Malaysians are Manchester United supporters there's no harm in sometimes becoming a temporary Man U fan. After a quick chat you'll be on your way.
9. Pedestrian/Zebra Crossings
Good News here. Sarawak is the only place in Malaysia where motorists actually stop for pedestrians when the little green man says it's time to walk. Try that in Kuala Lumpur and you are likely to be rammed.
10. Motorcyclists
Beware of these nutters. 99.99 % have a death wish and 100% have an annoying habit of performing death-defying slalom-type manoeuvres, weaving in and out of cars until one day they meet their maker.
11. Cars With No Visible Driver
If you spot a car that is cruising along without a driver, don't be alarmed but do keep a safe distance. Look closely and you will actually see a pair of shrivelled, prune-like hands grasping the wheel and perhaps a tiny old lady sitting in the front seat. If she is wearing glasses then keep your distance, if not then change down a gear and give it 6,000 revs to get away from this blind midget who should not be allowed on the roads without an additional cushion on the seat and a good pair of strong specs.
12. Hondas
If you spot a Honda in your rear window, watch out. These cars are popular with the local Boy Racers, perhaps the most reckless drivers in the world. Only relax after the young pup of a driver has gunned his engine, swerved past you and raced off. If the Honda has stripes, a body kit, the window down and cigarette-wielding tattooed hand poking out, then avoid direct eye-contact as half the samsengs (gangsters) in Kuching use jazzed up Hondas.
13. Always Expect The Worse At Junctions
If you are approaching a junction and have the right of way, always bear in mind that the car waiting at the junction is only waiting there until you are 20 feet away. As you approach it will come charging into your path. Forward planning is the key. Always expect the worst.
14. Lizards, Snakes, Dogs & Assorted Wildlife
On a trip up country its wise to keep a look out for animals on the road. On one trip from Kuching to Sibu with a friend at the wheel we unintentionally managed to wipe out a range of wildlife. The body count including two stupid birds which flew into the windscreen, one snake, a jumbo-sized frog, the slowest moving monitor lizard in Borneo and two incredibly scabby dogs that were in the middle of the road bonking silly (what a way to go). The last collision was particularly sad or funny depending on how sick you are. A blast of the horn gave some advance warning but these two dogs were glued together and could not separate until my friend's Suzuki jeep ploughed into them.
15. Purpose Built Car Parks
Always empty as most drivers prefer to save a couple of bucks and park illegally.
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General Discussion Area / Re: classic
« on: 02 December 2010, 17:32:13 »
That's just BRILLIANT!
And after making such a good job of clearing the snow, it's a classic!!
And after making such a good job of clearing the snow, it's a classic!!