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whitewash
16-04-2006, 19:15
going on from the auto express show off thread i started a new one
what car do you drive
everyday drive - 54plate ford focus zetec 1.8
for best - rover p6 2200sc
for fun - modded mini clubman estate with some seriously weird paint on it
i would post pictures but im not at home at the moment.
come on guys, what do you drive, or even ride if thats your tipple
:thumb: :clap:
I've had a Toyota Camry V6 since new in '97. Nothing gone wrong. Highly unfashionable in the UK. Despite having no faults I have finally decided to replace it as I intend to do more mileage now and it is thirsty.
So totally undecided but I've had estates in the past so I'm thinking estate, diesel, automatic.... exciting eh?
whitewash
16-04-2006, 20:11
volvo, flatcap, box of tissues on the parcel shelf, national trust membership sticker in the rear window.........
Might be worth updating this thread.....good to look back at all those cars ;)
http://www.thephotographyforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4225
Thought there was something familiar :D
well, I drive two Renault Clios:
Renault Clio RS 172, 2.0L, year 2003. This photo was taken by a friend in a day of practice on the track.
http://www.pablopuga.com/photos/64730439-S.jpg
Renault Clio 1.6 Rally, year 2002. This ones are of my Rally Car, I'm changing the colors to yellow and blue to start my first rally this year on May 6, it's almost done, but I have to buy more blue to finish this week.
http://www.pablopuga.com/photos/64730101-S.jpg
http://www.pablopuga.com/photos/64730308-S.jpg
http://www.pablopuga.com/photos/64730640-S.jpg
Cheers!
stepheno
16-04-2006, 20:34
S40
volvo, flatcap, box of tissues on the parcel shelf, national trust membership sticker in the rear window.........
and if you'd said that to me you'd also own a Glasgow kiss :woot: :D
regards
My wife and I have just purchased a 97 Megane Scenic (Diesel) last month.
Most expensive car I've ever owned, at £2k.
Extensively modified Honda Civic Type R
markgray
16-04-2006, 23:28
BMW 740i & the wife has a Vectra Estate CDX
old car (still miss it):
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/demrog/Pics/Cars/Oldcars/200SX/frontquarter2.jpg
Nissan 200SX modified to approx 280bhp
replaced with:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/demrog/Pics/Cars/Golf/golf1.jpg
Golf GT TDI 130bhp diesel
minimeeze
17-04-2006, 05:03
51 reg Toyota Yaris T Sport in metallic blue. My other half has a Toyota Celica GT4 but I'm not allowed to drive it :(
A P6 rover looks seriously cool these days. I always liked the p5 & amazingly the new Chrysler 300C doesn't look to disimilar in proportions. Like any fashion it goes round in circles.....we'll all be driving Model T's next year ;)
I can always remember seeing one seriously cool dude driving a P5 painted purely in matt dark grey primer.....it looked very menacing. Oooh found one on EBAY (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1973-ROVER-grey-P5-ONE-OWNER-VEHICLE_W0QQitemZ4630026932QQcategoryZ29759QQssPag eNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
51 plate BMW 330d Sport
Also in my household:
Mazda RX8
Morgan +8
Landrover Defender
Peugeot 306 DTurbo
Over 850bhp in total :D
http://www.andyschofield.co.uk/indexMONDEO.htm
Easier to show than explain!
I still own that one but my daily drive is an Astra 1.6 club!! whooo! the mondy is just too uneconomical now lol
the mondy is just too uneconomical now lol
I'm not surprised with those floosies hanging off the front ;)
They do upset the Dynamics lol
A 2005 Honda integra Type R (Japanese import)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/turbo5/DC51.jpg
Extensively modified Honda Civic Type R
Ditto - but less intensively modified... just intake and exhaust. :)
S2000, unmodified, not even a clock (keeps the weight down ;) ).
Well, I'm just short of 6 foot and drive a clio 1.5 DCi, 60 mpg :D
The wife's just over 5 foot and drives a Nissan Navara D40. :suspect1: :Ponders:
98 Mondeo 2.0 GhiaX. Has now covered 192,000 miles and doesn't miss a beat. (Well only Christmas 2004 when the battery died). Would like a newer Mondeo but as this one is refusing to die I think I'll keep it just to see howe far she'll go.
digitalfailure
17-04-2006, 13:28
My current play thing is an MR2
the previously modded CTr, attracted too many Aholes so had to go!
Now with the 2 no one notices me :D
http://www.muncher.org.uk/mr2.jpg
busterboy
17-04-2006, 13:37
My current car and still love it.:)
VW Golf 150bhp diesel.
http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~tprocter/Golf/golf2.jpg
Which has had a little of this done to the engine giving it 190bhp now..:shock:
http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/superchips-golf.jpg
Now with the 2 no one notices me :D
Except girlies needing a trim, or oldies needing a perm :D
heh...nice one Bod...*snigger*
Focus TDCi 1.8 115bhpbhp model, Panther Black 02 plate...
50+mpg easy!
1997 vauxhall astra 1.7 TD
Modified with the 'swiss cheese' head gasket, permanently attached jump leads and power steering with optional 'fluidspray' mode.
I will get round to repairing it or scrapping it. And no, I'm not posting a picture, I'm too ashamed!
busterboy I want those wheels!
I keep saying I want to get rid of mine (they were on when I bought it - see my photo above) and get some standard 16" rims but never get around to it.
DavidGilkes
17-04-2006, 19:44
A 2000 Peugeot 306 GTI6
bah show us a pic and we will tell you what it is :)
First car- part owned A 7 Ruby 1938 - ford Anglia 1954 series E Morris ex P.O van - M Minor gpo vans - then grew up to Minis via Estates to Oxford Estatesto Volvos for last 30 years now D5 estate. Short flirts when not married and kids with MG TC and TD.
bah show us a pic and we will tell you what it is :)
Heh, I'm just kidding Braeden. Thought we did this thread a while back? Cars I do know a wee bit about. I drive a grey GMC Safari minivan. Not my number one choice but hubby works for GM. :D
Jewel
My current car and still love it.:)
VW Golf 150bhp diesel.
http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/%7Etprocter/Golf/golf2.jpg
That's some spoiler! Chav! :D
busterboy
18-04-2006, 09:24
That's some spoiler! Chav! :D
CHAV.. CHAV..
I hate chavs Sammy..:banghead:
busterboy I want those wheels!
I keep saying I want to get rid of mine (they were on when I bought it - see my photo above) and get some standard 16" rims but never get around to it.
Oi busterboy!
I said gimme your wheels! :D
CHAV.. CHAV..
I hate chavs Sammy..:banghead:
Hey, look, I'm not the one with the whale tail spoiler. And don't go pretending it just the boot lid!
busterboy
18-04-2006, 11:45
Oi busterboy!
I said gimme your wheels! :D
You wouldn't want my wheels mate... The tyres are half worn plus I would want a decent PCI-E graphics card and some fast memory thrown in to fit my new motherboard (Abit Fatal1ty AN8SLI) I bought from CCL this week..:D
As Noel would say "deal or no deal"...:laugh1:
busterboy
18-04-2006, 11:50
Hey, look, I'm not the one with the whale tail spoiler. And don't go pretending it just the boot lid!
I take pride in leaving all my cars in standard trim (bodywise)..;)
Whale tail spoiler indeed..:hissyfit:
Georgeous...:first:
http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~tprocter/Golf/golf1.jpg
The inside is just the same..:p
http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~tprocter/Golf/golf3.jpg
The public transport around here is cheap, on time, clean and safe :)
I do have a bicycle, does that count?
:getmecoat
Good old family taxi A.K.A - Vectra :sadcry:
Don't think I'll ever be able to afford something that would keep up with my Bike :D
CarlOgden
19-04-2006, 07:46
Smart Roadster Coupe - 700cc Turbo ..... roll on the cheap tax!
Too small to be a hairdressers car .... can only just fit my camera gear in it!
Carl.
The public transport around here is cheap, on time, clean and safe :)
Yeah but you're bordered with the French.
I'll keep our British Rail thanks :D
Although there may be a stretch of water in the middle the French are closer to you than me mate ;)
they are even closer to me than either of you two!
they are even closer to me than either of you two!
Would explain alot.:whistle2:
busterboy
19-04-2006, 16:32
Don't think I'll ever be able to afford something that would keep up with my Bike :D
I don't think none of us would mrgubby..;)
Don't think I'll ever be able to afford something that would keep up with my Bike :D
Another Bike :thumb:
just traded my '04 seat ibiza 1.2SX in for an '03 mondeo TDCi Graphite, love it to bits, i'd post a pic but my webspace is refusing to play :(
edit, i fixed my webspace now so i can post a pic or 2.............
http://www.wesleybrookes.co.uk/pics/car2.jpg
http://www.wesleybrookes.co.uk/pics/car1.jpg
http://www.wesleybrookes.co.uk/pics/car3.jpg
Ford (Mercury-badged) Cougar 2.5l V6 X-Pack in 'Gorgeous' Black (vroom, vroom...)
Mondeo Ghia-X 2.5l V6 saloon in slightly less-gorgeous Dark Aubergine, shagged-out and wheezing a bit even with a new engine... Still handles beautifully though...
feenster
21-04-2006, 19:20
It's a ....
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/matt.feeny/mini/3.jpg
...that looks like ....
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/matt.feeny/mini/1.jpg
:D
Matt
oooooooo that's one sweet ride there feenster! :D
Jewel
whitewash
21-04-2006, 19:31
It's a ....
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/matt.feeny/mini/3.jpg
...that looks like ....
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/matt.feeny/mini/1.jpg
:D
Matt
so its not a real mini then
*can of worms*
*open*
Vectra Elite 1.9 CDTI 150
Not the world's coolest motor, I know, but it's got enough horses to surprise the clueless, and anything more flash would not stay on the drive very long :p
Alan Woodford
Citreon C5 Estate.
HATE IT!
Handles like a balloon with a steering wheel on it.
Next car due next year is the new Focus ST. Yummie!
http://images.fotopic.net/y8loph.jpg
so its not a real mini then
*can of worms*
*open*
... and it's not a BMW either, not that MINI owners will accept that. HOWEVER, it seems to have pulled Jewel so can't be all that bad ;) :p
Liberalis
23-04-2006, 21:54
This is the one that led me to the Mondeo website that in turn led me here: (sadly does not roam the roads anymore as the new owner rolled it and the local fire brigade cut the side off to get the large chappy out)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Liberalis/086db78e.jpg
And the one I have now (not me driving, got a friend to drive so I could get some practice shots in)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Liberalis/1b9c9bad.jpg
Which I like to keep clean :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/Liberalis/0a6ecf57.jpg
LOL You should see my black car at the moment! :getmecoat
whitewash
23-04-2006, 22:50
my car is in desperate need of a good wash, some birds let rip on it on wednesday and peppered it with no less that 12 splodges of poo!
1.5DCi Clio for me - just done about 2500 miles in in in a fortnight on holiday on £200 worth of diesel. Fairly chuffed with that! I can also officially report that it has a damn fine handbrake too - after the ferry crossing we had coming back this is a very good thing!
Acording to er in doors, i drive her nuts,
This is my drive, sadly im selling it this year.
http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/7137/cbr1000f9uf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
I drive a great Ford Ka, its black, its filthy and has no stereo or speakers thanks to local youth. It also has cable ties around something that kept rattling under the bonnet. It also has somethig wrong with it at the mo in that it does only 200miles to a full tank at £35. Oh i love my car!?!
Clint_Black
26-04-2006, 13:46
Honda Accord Tourer Type-S
Wife made me sell the Civic Type-R when we had a littl'un.:'(
i have a 53 plate VX Signum in black, 2.2 TDCi with intercooler, factory lowered and black tints ( again factory ) , saphire black paint , and factory recaro LeMans leather racing seats , runnin Bridgstone Potenza extra low profiles on 5 spoke 17's:thumbs:
for fun , i have a 1989 5.3ltr V12 Jaguar XJS sport coupe:clap: ,
MyPix
Took these about an hour ago after 4 hours of washing/polishing:
http://www.zen39361.zen.co.uk/pics/focus1.jpg
http://www.zen39361.zen.co.uk/pics/focus2.jpg
DiddyDave
26-04-2006, 16:52
The new Lexus 220d, nearly as quick as the GS300 it replaced but doing 48mpg average instead of 24mpg = 1/2 price motoring
Audi S3 quattro.
on my second and not got bored of them yet.
slightly modified up from factory 225 bhp spec :D
busterboy
26-04-2006, 16:59
Next car due next year is the new Focus ST. Yummie!
This belongs to a workmate Bachs.. Nice car..:love:
http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Various/focus2.jpg
http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Various/focus1.jpg
http://www.timprocter.co.uk/photography/Various/focus-engine.jpg
*sniggers* - anyone else remember the Top Gear review of the ST when they first brought it out? Firstly they pointed out that the letters "ST" in a females vocabulary, more usually refer to something which would generally be required once a month......Clarkson then went on to muse that he "hoped they'd bring out a diesel version........." :lol:
feenster
26-04-2006, 22:48
oooooooo that's one sweet ride there feenster! :D
Jewel
Cheers :D
I like it when people say that it's not a proper Mini - what they really mean is, it won't fall into small pieces of rust in a few months, and I stand a decent chance of not being splattered if a large moth might happen to fly into me at speed.
Some nice bits of metal in this thread!
Matt
Nice to see a few of the MEG boys knocking about...
2.5 ghiaX mondeo-my daily driver
1.8 zetec focus-family lugger abouter
mk3 3.0 turbo supra-in loads of bits(and will be for the forseeable future)..
i was in the MEG to:suspect:
MyPix aka Brake buster ( BB)
Mazda RX-8 230 :)
http://www.sypix.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/rx8-8.jpg
(waits for the inevitable comments about it's engine ;) )
tommy6206
27-04-2006, 12:18
My little run about
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/tommy6206/Scooby/CRW_8517-01copy.jpg
:woot: :woot: :thumbs:
If we're doing playthings..... :D
http://homepage.mac.com/lightfall.uk/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2006-04-27%2004.54.49%20-0700/Image-47B77AA2D5E411DA.jpg
Day to day journers are a little less fun. :(
There's one of them outside the NAAFI (Spar shop actually but we all think retro) as we speak...
Sort of coincedence then as that shot was taken at Spa. :)
I would expect any self respecting petrol head (OK, insert saddo :D ) to be able to name the corner.
Oh my god it's the "Fast & Furious" ;)
I've posted this before elsewhere, but to keep this all in one place, here's mine :-
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v178/djw_666/TPF/675-Quick-shot-1.jpg
i was in the MEG to:suspect:
MyPix aka Brake buster ( BB)
Hello vince,yeah I remember you,hows things?..See from an earlier post you still have the jag and the v-v-v-v-a-a-a-a-h-s-s-s--i-i-g-g- sorry can't bring myself to say it...lol.
I would expect any self respecting petrol head (OK, insert saddo :D ) to be able to name the corner.
Looks like the entry to la Source to me
Looks like the entry to la Source to me
:thumbs: :1st:
markgray
27-04-2006, 22:32
My little run about
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/tommy6206/Scooby/CRW_8517-01copy.jpg
:woot: :woot: :thumbs:
Very nice, my mate has a P1 Scooby, drove his old Scooby Turbo, but not the P1 yet.
Hmmm, need to add some convertable 'S' car filth to this thread... :D
Shame I have no decent photos of it when its clean!!
Very nice, my mate has a P1 Scooby, drove his old Scooby Turbo, but not the P1 yet.
Now what you really want is a 22B....only seen one & it looked the dogs danglies :D
markgray
28-04-2006, 23:59
To be honest i found the standard Scooby uncomfortable, the P1 even more so, amazing grip but wouldn't want to be in one for a long drive, i'll stick to me 740i very quick and very comfortable
here is my VAUXHALL Signum
for all those that cant bring your self to say it , lol
http://www.tpfgallery.com/gallery2/d/7197-2/DSC_2311a_Medium.jpg
http://www.tpfgallery.com/gallery2/d/7195-2/DSC_2307a_Medium.jpg
MyPix
Liberalis
30-04-2006, 15:16
Not in the funeral business are ya ?
ONLY KIDDING!
Now what you really want is a 22B....only seen one & it looked the dogs danglies :D
Hehehe i driven one of them all the way to Spain and back ! ;)
Very nice car ! not very economical though ! at speed anyway ;) I have a pic of me driving it at Donington that made it into the Sun a couple years ago ! :)
I've posted this elsewhere in here I think, but this thread is more relevant.
My ST200... getting on a bit now... registered Feb 2001, but I still love it. It makes the most amazing noise!
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b26/pookeyhead/st200-desktop-small.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b26/pookeyhead/st200-seaview-cafe.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b26/pookeyhead/st200-low1.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b26/pookeyhead/engine-slant-small.jpg
whitewash
01-05-2006, 23:24
quick pic of the mini
http://www.whitewashimages.co.uk/junk/mini.jpg
Gary Bagshawe
02-05-2006, 10:25
Ive got a Landrover and have nearly finished rebuilding my Kawasaki ZX7R SBK, Now just waiting to see surgeon who rebuilt my hand to see if I need another op, DOH:bang:
http://www.gbcproductions.co.uk/photography/forum/landy.jpg
Bugger! I've had a slow puncture all over the weekend and BH. Just been to get it sorted and the nearly-new tyre is a write off - screw through the tread right on the shoulder where it meets the tyre wall. That's 105 quid I wont be spending on gear this month. :annoyed:
That'll teach you to have low profile tyres!
Need some rear boots for mine too, £120 each. Boo hoo!
I know! I think I'm gonna get something sensible that does 60 to the gallon and the tyres are 20 quid for 4. :shrug:
Same here, next car is a 1.6 Focus.
Hehehe i driven one of them all the way to Spain and back ! ;)
Very nice car ! not very economical though ! at speed anyway ;) I have a pic of me driving it at Donington that made it into the Sun a couple years ago ! :)
Sorry for the brief hijack
Hey, I know you! :wave:
Hello Ian, how's it going. Long time since our paths crossed - Scoobynet/SIDC/IWOC and Scoobysport (RIP).
Howard
(Std scooby, Scoobysport scooby, Evo6, Integra R)
Hello Howard !!!! :) Not seen you for donkeys years !
Hows life ?
My history went, MY97 Impreza Catalunya, MY98 Std UK Impreza, Group N Impreza monster ! lol then i went all sensible !
Now what you really want is a 22B....only seen one & it looked the dogs danglies :D
Here ya go :) Me driving a 22B at Donington as seen in The Sun lol
http://www.apsq91.dsl.pipex.com/images/Anders1.jpg
Here ya go :) Me driving a 22B at Donington as seen in The Sun lol
The Sun ??? Are you famous or just notorious ;) ?
The Sun ??? Are you famous or just notorious ;) ?
Neither ! lol
Remember that chav that won the lottery ? real crook ? he bought a 22B and wrote it off with his 15 yr old daughter in the car, turned into his drive "slowly" and hit a tree ! Well they wanted a pic of a 22B and that happened to be on a website at the time ! So they used it ! Josh the guy that took it wasnt happy as they didnt ask his permission !
Phew...for a mo I thought you were the chav with the dosh ;)
Ian, didnt you blag a ride in the Scooby Delphino too?
Ian, didnt you blag a ride in the Scooby Delphino too?
Yes i did :) all the way from Knockhill to Stafford ! not sure what got most looks the car or the passenger i had with me :)
Well... when this thread started, I post some photos of my rally car, un finished.
Here it is, the final one. Just some details missing. But almost done.
http://www.pablopuga.com/photos/68161887-M.jpg
http://www.pablopuga.com/photos/68162506-M.jpg
http://www.pablopuga.com/photos/68159345-M.jpg
Venomator
12-05-2006, 04:54
Jaguar S Type, 2.7d twin turbo jobby with my plate :p
... until I have to give it back now I don't got the job it came with !?! :razz:
October and some hard driving here we come ... :naughty:
13 RLG (knew the number was a bad choice !) :annoyed:
Heyho ... :shrug:
Braeden - Gorgeous S14a. Can I ask if it was heavy on petrol and tyres? I was thinking about getting one for me next, but I will be driving about 50 miles per day to work and don't want something that will kill me with fuel economy.
I've posted this elsewhere in here I think, but this thread is more relevant.
My ST200... getting on a bit now... registered Feb 2001, but I still love it. It makes the most amazing noise!
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b26/pookeyhead/st200-desktop-small.jpg
Mmmm, I have a huge soft spot for ST200's
Here's mine. Nothing exciting, but I like it. MKII Mondeo Ghia X
http://www.roguesgallery.com/deo/grille03.jpg
It cost me £1300 two years ago, has all the toys and has done me very well. Needs a polish though.
Liberalis
12-05-2006, 17:57
I know! I think I'm gonna get something sensible that does 60 to the gallon and the tyres are 20 quid for 4. :shrug:
Pm me, I'm in the tyre business
Pm me, I'm in the tyre business
Now you tell me Kris! :D
Well, I washed it so just had to take some pics. So excuse the soap suds on the ground in some of the shots! :p
http://www.diesel-power.org.uk/album06/330d/DSC_9445-01a.jpg
http://www.diesel-power.org.uk/album06/330d/DSC_9448-01a.jpg
http://www.diesel-power.org.uk/album06/330d/DSC_9449-01a.jpg
http://www.diesel-power.org.uk/album06/330d/DSC_9450-01a.jpg
http://www.diesel-power.org.uk/album06/330d/DSC_9457-01a.jpg
http://www.diesel-power.org.uk/album06/330d/DSC_9466-01a.jpg
http://www.diesel-power.org.uk/album06/330d/DSC_9474-01a.jpg
http://www.diesel-power.org.uk/album06/330d/DSC_9476-01a.jpg
Hope you like. :)
And one more ;)
http://www.diesel-power.org.uk/album06/330d/DSC_9452-01a.jpg
Joe did you manage to catch one with the reg in? I missed it :D
Beautiful car mate :)
Joe did you manage to catch one with the reg in? I missed it :D
Beautiful car mate :)
Bit gratuitious I'm afraid :D
Thanks for the comment. :)
Jaguar S Type, 2.7d twin turbo jobby with my plate I've got an S (3.0l) with my plate :p Bought thanks to my part-time thing ;) Aiming for an XK :D
We need to to find Joe a poser plate to go with his new wheels. :D
http://www.tpfgallery.com/gallery2/d/14097-1/CTR.jpg
We need to to find Joe a poser plate to go with his new wheels. :D
I really hate the plate it has got :(
I have found D3 JHT for around £500 from DVLA and very tempted! :D
beryl the peril
13-05-2006, 17:53
I drive a silver vw polo :)
A308 MAN
05-02-2007, 14:40
my baby:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c64/F308MAN/Le20Mans20200620016a.jpg
LmidgitD
05-02-2007, 15:33
I haven't got a isolated picture of the ZX7 but here she is. (And no that's not me, that was my old gf, haha)
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g111/LmidgitD/badass.jpg
Here is mine. It's not that clean at the minute lol
http://images19.fotki.com/v207/photos/3/300860/2530757/SV500190-vi.jpg?1123944325http://images19.fotki.com/v207/photos/3/300860/2530757/SV500188-vi.jpg?1123944325
Very nice and BRIGHT Jason!
Hmm what do I drive? The answer is: everybody mad!! :D :lol:
Venomator
05-02-2007, 15:58
How very noble of you J ... ;)
:D
:p
96' rover 220sdi and loving it still LOL
Misses is trying to get me to buy a new or SH people carrier. She's even printing cars of the net for me to look at. But my car still moves and i dont want to part with money. :(
King_Boru
05-02-2007, 16:45
Dont drive :) But we have an 05' 206 1.4i.
My mode of transportation. :).
http://www.evanscycles.com/large_images/Z1774Q_BIG.jpg
I Drive a Mini Cooper-S. Love it to bits but boy oh boy does that guzzle some petrol :-)
Still, not as bad as some of the other cards that knock out 140 mph!
My toy is a 2005 (55) Octavia 2.0 FSI Sport
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/Octavia.jpg
hypnotic
05-02-2007, 18:18
I am almost embarrassed to say .... An Isuzu lwb trooper 4x4 :bang:
Looking to get something a bit smaller in a couple of months.
My toy is a 2005 (55) Octavia 2.0 FSI Sport
Sounds better just saying 'Octavia' :)
I drive a '06 2.0 DSG Octavia diesel estate. Plenty of power and over 50 mpg :)
Sounds better just saying 'Octavia' :)
I drive a '06 2.0 DSG Octavia diesel estate. Plenty of power and over 50 mpg :)
No diesel and no chance of getting 50mpg - but great fun at the lights when boy racers think they can have a laugh at my expense!
Dark Star
05-02-2007, 18:26
My name is John and I drive a VW Passat
It occasionally gets hit with rubber chickens!!!
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/839/mov02.jpg
I saw them fitting a new windscreen today - chicken damage ?
Not sure why this thread pinged up again but I'm game!
03 2L Touring for me in Titanium Siver ... Paul ;)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/66/172549577_a4f25a9f6b.jpg
nelly3164
05-02-2007, 19:07
metalic blue rover 416si 16 valve fuel injection.
Wyvern971
05-02-2007, 19:28
A crappy ford escort 1.6LX hopefully to be replaced shortly
Dark Star
05-02-2007, 19:40
I saw them fitting a new windscreen today - chicken damage ?
Eggsactly!!!
digitalfailure
05-02-2007, 19:55
I've had a change of cars since this thread started too.
Gone are the fun filled sports car days of old replaced by practicality and 5 doors.
I bought a new focus ghia in october, 2.0tdci has plenty of power and will return 60 mpg at a steady 56 if i keep the cruise control off :)
auto wipers and lights mean i don't have to bother with them and heated front and rear screens mean i never have to scrape the ice off anymore :thumbs:
Ive still got the same car. Not sure why though....
My toy is a 2005 (55) Octavia 2.0 FSI Sport
Yeah but you can't park it to save your life :lol: :lol: :lol:
Yeah but you can't park it to save your life :lol: :lol: :lol:
There is that - when I park it I try not to destroy my alloys. Thinking of parking - how is your car?
whiteflyer
05-02-2007, 20:27
Used to drive a Toyota MR2 MK1
but now have a Nissan Micra DCi 82 which I bought new
£50 a year road tax and 73.4 MPG :) :) :) :)
but now have a Nissan Micra DCi 82 which I bought new
£50 a year road tax and 73.4 MPG :) :) :) :)
And they can make a mess of a BMW
There is that - when I park it I try not to destroy my alloys. Thinking of parking - how is your car?
And they can make a mess of a BMW
Like this apparently :( although I hope it's looking a little better by now considering it's been in the body shop since 10th January! :shrug: They reckon it won't be ready until 28th February at best :eek:
http://www.image-evolution.co.uk/PSD/crash2.jpg
They reckon it won't be ready until 28th February at best :eek:
I guess parking is the least of your worries now then!
Did have a REAL PROPER GENUINE Mini!
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e121/Andrewboon/Cars%20and%20Motorsport/minifront.jpg
Sold it then this happened, mate i sold it to stacked it and ruined my many months of work on it in seconds, he had to be cut out, but the rollcage, harneses and seats saved his life - till i got hold of him!
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e121/Andrewboon/Cars%20and%20Motorsport/1.jpg
So I got
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e121/Andrewboon/Cars%20and%20Motorsport/frontofcar.jpg
then someone decided to brake about 2 feet to late and did this to it and wrote it off
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e121/Andrewboon/Cars%20and%20Motorsport/DSC_1581.jpg
so bought this
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e121/Andrewboon/Cars%20and%20Motorsport/frontdriv.jpg
sold that 10 days ago and 4 days ago bought this
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e121/Andrewboon/Cars%20and%20Motorsport/mondeofront.jpg
2000 W reg Mondeo Zetec
I drive an '06 Focus ST
http://my-expressions.com/up_media/4670/pblog/6294/1165272646.jpg
Looks like a bit of a horses arse to me
... literally...
:D
whitewash
05-02-2007, 22:18
dunno if i posted this last time
mini clubman, needs a new engine, a new interior and a garage to do all the work in, fancy doing a vtec conversion to it at some point, paint is the standard russett brown with a pearl flip in it, sounds vile, works really well, shines back gold in the sunshine. wish i had the time and the money to do it properly, its just gonna sit until i have the time to do it
http://www.whitewashimages.co.uk/junk/mini.jpg
Mine is a SAAB 900 SE in Midnight Blue (1999) which replaced a SAAB 900 SE V6 2.6 which in turn replaced a Silver classic SAAB 900 'whale-tail' 16S Aero Turbo. Are you getting the pattern? I love SAAB's as much as my Canon kit. I have considered therapy, but been warned there is no cure...:cuckoo: :cuckoo: :canon:
Used to be a Toyota Supra twin turbo
then a Ford Probe V6
now a Mondeo V6
each one getting slower in my old age
h.r.ford
06-02-2007, 07:33
I have the ever classy very fast Renault Modus.... But I am a petrolhead at heart and I would give my left breast (I'm rather attached to my right one) for a Vanquish. Or that Bugatti Veyron but really let's be sensible.
I would give my left breast (I'm rather attached to my right one) for a Vanquish.
:lol:
You're a star, you really are! :D
I would give my left breast (I'm rather attached to my right one) for a Vanquish
:lol: :lol: So you don't want one THAT much then? :lol: :lol:
Here is my baby :D
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g270/Loftyboy589/FrontPS.jpg
Which at moment looks like this :(
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j170/Loftyboy588/P1014436.jpg
And my daily driver :p bought it 18mths ago for £300 and this year she went through her MOT needing ............................... nothing :eek: cant go wrong me thinks :D
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j170/Loftyboy588/leftfrview.jpg
heres mine
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/DoubleT/DSCF2227.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/DoubleT/DSCF2537.jpg
I am one of the many that drive Picasso's, doesn't look great but at least I nolonger resemble Hightower from Police acadamy when I get in and out of the car.
HIMUPNORTH
06-02-2007, 15:25
I have had a number of vehicles which I can be proud of in the past and some of which I see others have or have had. Most different in a strange but not financial sense way was a Subaru SVX.
Just sold my Golf GTI under ayear old this year to replace with a VW transporter Van :eek: It carries all the other toys. :D
Other things in my drive:
Coffee Van - great fun!
http://garywilliamson.co.uk/PhotoDump/IMG_7398.jpg
Just for track days (also makes up for van ownership:):
http://garywilliamson.co.uk/PhotoDump/Exige-Glascarnoch-web-photo.jpg
As i have limited access to the internet just now I can't post a pic (from work) but I've had a few cars.....
Never had much money in my younger years so I had old cars just to get around
Seat Ibiza - bought new and shared with girlfriend at the time - 3 months later she owned :)
Lovely green old shape Vauxhall Astra Y reggie i think!
Ford Escort
Another Astra
Rover 214i
Vauxhall Vectra SRi - Nice and new and my first company car :)
BMW 318SE - beautiful car
Now I have a BMW 120D :(. Not really a fan of the 1 series. Looks nice but the 3series was much better. 1 series is too small
Next car - likely to be a Honda Accord I think. Need a family size saloon.
Clint_Black
07-02-2007, 15:47
Next car - likely to be a Honda Accord I think. Need a family size saloon.
I've got an Accord Tourer, nice motor !
Jimmy_Lemon
07-02-2007, 15:53
My little Rover 214 (and it is bloody little! can only just sit upright inside :( ) - in the background is my dad's Mondeo which I also drive (actually drive that more than my own)
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5146/rover1bx1.jpg
photostar_1
07-02-2007, 16:21
I love my little Honda Jazz.............it's a bit like a TARDIS: small on the outside but loads of room inside. Son seems to have it more than I do these days though! ;) It's just brill and turns on a sixpence.
My other vehicle is a Mitsubishi Pajaero. Bought originally for pulling gliders out of fields etc, I tend to use this more or less all the time now. I love being high up as it gives a great field of view, but it's a bit thirsty (28mpg, diesel) and has a truely awful turning circle. Lovely cream leather seats.
I put unleaded fuel in mine last night :( Only 1/3rd of a tank. Its at the garage right now, having the fuel all drained out :(
bloody heck Joe :(
BTW, joe's car is loooooovellyyyy
Ladybird
07-02-2007, 21:02
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/917/enzo2sml.jpg
i got to sit in the driving seat! does that count!:D
http://www.haggs.nu/catalog/images/inbred_geared.jpg
Joe how did you manage that???? i hate putting diesel in my car, its stinks, gets all over the place and is mucky...
*drool* @ the Focus
h.r.ford
07-02-2007, 21:58
JOe you've had nothing but problems with that car recently. Maybe you should have an exorcism done or something.
Oh all right then, I drive a 94 L (that's 13 years old) red Rover 214sei that has 55k on the clock and has just had it's exhaust replaced for the first time. :)
Jimmy_Lemon
07-02-2007, 23:12
Oh all right then, I drive a 94 L (that's 13 years old) red Rover 214sei that has 55k on the clock and has just had it's exhaust replaced for the first time. :)
YAY! for another 214 - though I am guessing yours is the larger looking model
Another Civic Type-R owner. (My car when it's clean, which is not very often).
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/KamionCTR/CTR/MilanoJDMwheels2.jpg
TheRedUn
08-02-2007, 00:55
This bike
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e257/theredun/Projects/Bikes/mygsx600f.jpg
or this bike
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e257/theredun/Projects/Bikes/MyRF900.jpg
YAY! for another 214 - though I am guessing yours is the larger looking model
I dunno m8, it's red does that help? :)
http://www.marnoch.org/photos/rover.jpg
I used to drive a red K-reg 214 - mums car. That is until she swapped it for a new Mazda Rx8...
Chickenhawk
08-02-2007, 20:28
1997 BMW 5i - best car I've ever owned and also the oldest.
Venomator
09-02-2007, 22:36
And here's mine only yesterday ... the day after it had been for a damn good scrubbing ... :gag:
Oh ... and I got it a little bit wrong when I whited out the number plate like everyone else has done ... :D
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/631/13RLG6272.jpg
:p
I got one of these, bit of a girly name, but a good car none the less, had it nearly 5 years from new, never let me down, only got 30,000 on the clock...........
http://www.ffoc.co.uk/modules.php?name=Focus_Info&file=chic
Am thinking of upgrading this year, cash permitting to an ST-3 in red!!!:love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:
Rog why am I so not surprised that your car is green? :D :lol:
Rog why am I so not surprised that your car is green? :D :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
madmitch
10-02-2007, 11:04
Why am i surprised the snow isn't green.:)
Venomator
12-02-2007, 12:07
Rog why am I so not surprised that your car is green? :D :lol:
Came as quite a shock to me too Paul I can tell you ... :shrug:
Don't know what possessed me I'm sure ... :suspect:
Why am i surprised the snow isn't green.
Now that would be really taking things a little too far ... :eek: ... wouldn't it ... :naughty:
:p
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/5898/hod2549jm2.jpg
1988 model :shrug:
Ladybird
12-02-2007, 17:44
And here's mine only yesterday ... the day after it had been for a damn good scrubbing ... :gag:
Oh ... and I got it a little bit wrong when I whited out the number plate like everyone else has done ... :D
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/631/13RLG6272.jpg
:p
OOH!!! nice wheels! (can't see much else?) HA HA :lol: :lol: :lol:
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/5898/hod2549jm2.jpg
1988 model :shrug:
Haha, nicely done :clap:
RickMezza
12-02-2007, 17:49
And here's mine only yesterday ... the day after it had been for a damn good scrubbing ... :gag:
Oh ... and I got it a little bit wrong when I whited out the number plate like everyone else has done ... :D
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/631/13RLG6272.jpg
:p
Nice car. :thumbs:
ps even your garage door is green :)
Venomator
13-02-2007, 23:38
Thanx Rick ... ;)
Garage Door ... Green ... well bugger I ... so it is ... :eek: ... but the damn car still won't fit in it ... :D
:p
Well here is the closest thing I have to transport, pitty I cant actually sit on it but it would beat you all to 60. :razz:.
http://www.mole2k.co.uk/rc/_MG_3926.jpg
http://www.mole2k.co.uk/rc/_MG_3936.jpg
http://www.mole2k.co.uk/rc/_MG_3934.jpg
Losi XXX-4 G+,
LRP Quantum Pro Reverse Speedo,
Hi-tech Procar4 Radio,
Hi-tech MG5925 servo,
GP4300ma worlds cells.
Only got a 27t stock in there atm as its used to race against 27/19t's.
...for those interested :)
busterboy
14-02-2007, 18:05
And here's mine only yesterday ... the day after it had been for a damn good scrubbing ... :gag:
Oh ... and I got it a little bit wrong when I whited out the number plate like everyone else has done ... :D
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/631/13RLG6272.jpg
:p
Looks a nice car under all the the snow Ven, Can I be stupid and ask what make of car it is under the snow..:geek:
HIMUPNORTH
14-02-2007, 18:28
It's a cat. A green cat.
My mum has a 1976 MGB GT Californian that my dad gave her years ago as a pressie - In British Racing Green :thumbs:
dougdarter
15-02-2007, 19:03
Metallic Black 2004 Shogun 'Warrior' LE.
My wife says it's a 'hair dressers' car:razz:
I drive a Ford Fiesta. 1995, 1.1 0-60 in 12 hours, ultimate /pimp/ mobile.
I drive a Ford Fiesta. 1995, 1.1 0-60 in 12 hours, ultimate /pimp/ mobile.
:D
Wile E. coyote
15-02-2007, 19:48
Grey 2005 Mazda 5 (not the mx-5:annoyed: ) the seven seat one, ah well thats kids for you :)
Venomator
15-02-2007, 20:37
Looks a nice car under all the the snow Ven, Can I be stupid and ask what make of car it is under the snow..:geek:
Gary's spot on BB ... a Cat it most certainly is ... :D
And it does just happen to be a Green one too ... ;)
:p
My current car is a 2001 BMW 330i, my car before that was a 1999 996 Carrera Cabriolet (honest!) but I sold it a couple of years ago for something more practical and less attention seeking (of the wrong sort) :thumbsdown: .
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/996_Cab.jpg
I was very lucky ***' a couple of weeks ago as the local Porsche garage in Silverstone asked if I wanted to try out a new 997 for 24 hours. Snapped their hand off and took a drive to Cheltenham for the day for a lovely lunch. :clap:
Thankfully, doesn't want to make me re-mortgage the house, 24 hours was enough.
The car I aspire to though is a White Triumph Stag from the 1970's. I was a member of the owners club for a couple of years without actually buying one. My first three cars were 'Triumphs', brought up near the factory in Coventry and still love them. I used to spend summers tinkering with them at my uncles garage. Aaahhhh, real romance!
hypnotic
16-02-2007, 19:57
I drive a Ford Fiesta. 1995, 1.1 0-60 in 12 hours, ultimate /pimp/ mobile.
At least your car gets to 60mph :p
:canon:
Audi A3 2.0 TDI. Superb engine, just wish I could've afforded the 170bhp Quattro version of it.
Ladybird
19-02-2007, 20:53
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/917/mondeo.jpg
my mondeo
Just bought one of these:
http://www.carpages.co.uk/vauxhall/vauxhall_images/vauxhall_zafira_12_02_05.jpg
(Vauxhall Zafira DTi Elegance IIRC)
Should be picking it up later on this week.
It'll be a good bye to my trusty rover that has never let me down in 6 years :'(
quick pic of the mini
http://www.whitewashimages.co.uk/junk/mini.jpg
Blimey...talk about bringing back memories! There was a guy lived down the road from me when I lived in Wales who owned a "slightly" modified Clubman estate. It had a 1750cc Maxi lump shoehorned into it. Flew pretty well as I recall though always made you wonder if the brakes where made of soft cheese :D
For the life of me I can't recall what rims he had on it other than they were Austin Rover alloys...13" Metro turbo maybe?
*Snip*
(Vauxhall Zafira DTi Elegance IIRC)
Should be picking it up later on this week.
It'll be a good bye to my trusty rover that has never let me down in 6 years :'(
I'd be very interested in a mini review , The kids are getting a bit big and the family Taxi (Vectra) is getting a bit ratty so was thinking about a MPV thingy :)
Venomator
20-02-2007, 16:45
my mondeo
Oh dear LB ... :shake: ... at least my set of wheels was clean before being covered in the white stuff and subjected to being photographed ... :lol:
:p
Jimmy_Lemon
20-02-2007, 17:03
Oh dear LB ... :shake: ... at least my set of wheels was clean before being covered in the white stuff and subjected to being photographed ... :lol:
I think its a Mondeo thing, my dads looks mucky within hours of being clean, but it soons hits a level of not getting any dirtier :) think it has been cleaned twice in about 2 years! for some reason my rover seems to keep itself clean, its very odd! as soon as it rains any mud splatters etc seems to get rinsed off - I aint complaining though.
Venomator
20-02-2007, 17:06
:lol: ... but :agree: JL ... may also be something to do with the colouring as well ... :shrug:
:p
Wile E. coyote
20-02-2007, 21:00
I'd be very interested in a mini review , The kids are getting a bit big and the family Taxi (Vectra) is getting a bit ratty so was thinking about a MPV thingy :)
Take a look at the madza 5 which I drive, excelent drive and carn't fault it plus the sliding doors are a godsend with kids when parked in carparks.
digitalfailure
20-02-2007, 21:08
I think its a Mondeo thing, my dads looks mucky within hours of being clean
Nah......that can't be right!!!
Vens mondeo.....oh, i mean Xtype looks rather sparkly beneath the white stuff.
/runs
I dont think its an X-type, more an XJ....
digitalfailure
20-02-2007, 21:23
Aye, thinking about it.....XJ has the same lower front fogs, and i've just noticed the side repeaters.
Still.......what ever way you sling it, it's still a Ford :D
I'd be very interested in a mini review , The kids are getting a bit big and the family Taxi (Vectra) is getting a bit ratty so was thinking about a MPV thingy :)
No probs there matey
From what i have experienced so far it is very good. i'll let you know the real world test :)
Ladybird
20-02-2007, 22:11
Oh dear LB ... :shake: ... at least my set of wheels was clean before being covered in the white stuff and subjected to being photographed ... :lol:
:p
yeah yeah!!! have you tried keeping a white car clean while roads are wet and salty, I GAVE UP, !!!!! OK ???? :lol: :lol: :lol:
White really was my LAST choice of colour, I always go for RED!!!! this was an emergency purchase when my other car blew up, :shake: i now had it for two years! found that despite the colour (ie, not red!) that it is a great car!!! :thumbs:
White really was my LAST choice of colour, I always go for RED!!!!
With black spots? :lol: :D
Venomator
21-02-2007, 09:19
Nah......that can't be right!!!
Vens mondeo.....oh, i mean Xtype looks rather sparkly beneath the white stuff./runs
:razz: ... Touchè DF ... :lol:
But using the Darwin theory ... aren't all motors descended from a Ford anyway ... :shrug:
:D
And ... Thanx Joe ... ;)
:p
:razz: ... Touchè DF ... :lol:
But using the Darwin theory ... aren't all motors descended from a Ford anyway ... :shrug:
:D
:p
And that is a good thing.:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
I was going to replace my Mk2 Mondeo with a Mk3, but I have fallen in love with the Mk4 which will be on sale in a few months time. I'm looking to have the body kit seen in the 2nd video. I do like the estate but will probably have the hatchback.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/VideosWallpapers/Video.aspx?AR=224192&Mode=B
http://www.whatcar.com/popups/video_news_widescreen.asp?vurl=mms://ms.groovygecko.net/groovyg/clients/haymarket/WhatCar/News/2006/September/Ford_Mondeo_preview_512kws.wmv&vtype=WM
Ladybird
21-02-2007, 14:38
With black spots? :lol: :D
Would have custom paint job if i had the money! :lol: anyone feel sorry for Joe yet???:D
digitalfailure
21-02-2007, 19:47
full production of new mondeo began on 19th Feb, so not long to go now :)
Ven......I can't agree with the Darwin theory on cars all being the same....i mean.......just wtf were the french doing while everyone else was copying Ford?
:D
Jimmy_Lemon
21-02-2007, 19:57
full production of new mondeo began on 19th Feb, so not long to go now :)
Ven......I can't agree with the Darwin theory on cars all being the same....i mean.......just wtf were the french doing while everyone else was copying Ford?
:D
Trying to think of a non racist answer......
Hopefully will be washing mine, and my aunties car tomorrow, so you can see the machines :D
I drive a purple Ford KA but i'm saving for a real car!
We currently drive a '98 Saab 9-3 which we bought just under 2 1/2 years ago to replace an '85 Saab 900i.
There was mechanically wrong with the old Saab but was just starting to get to the point where the bodywork was starting to look a little scruffy and we don't have a garage...let alone any skill with a sander and spray paint.
I bought the 900i in 1998 for £350 with 10 months MOT and some tax too iirc along with enough service history to drown a taxman in paperwork and 183K on the clock (Still on original head gasket). Over the next 6 years it flew through every MOT. The only expense other than regular service items every 6mths/6000 miles and a few tyres was the head gasket at 268K but as the guy working on my car was an independent who'd been fully trained by Saab and who'd cut his teeth on 99s and 900s for 8 years before the local dealership had changed to Mazda I used to get all that know how for just £15/h cash :D (God do I wish he lived up here!) When I finally let it go it had clocked up over 347K and still started first time. Despite the miles it had under it's belt it once got me from Brecon to Chapeltown, Sheffield in 2 1/2 hours!
Unfortunately the newer Saabs just don't really get me going like the old 900 classic as they now call them or my father's old 99s and atm I doubt we'll replace this one with another Saab. One of the few things left in our 9-3 of the "proper" Saabs is the 204 engine which has now been replaced by a GM unit. It handles ok and if I take the rose tinted glasses of I'd have to say you certainly feel much fresher stepping out of it after a long drive. I've toyed with the idea of going back to a 900 T16S but doubt I'll actually do it.
Sorry for the waffle:)
digitalfailure
21-02-2007, 21:38
That wasn't a racist comment.
It's a known fact that every single system on a car can be over complicated and under engineered by the french manufacturers. Anyone who's worked on them will know where i'm coming from :D
Venomator
21-02-2007, 22:03
Ven......I can't agree with the Darwin theory on cars all being the same....i mean.......just wtf were the french doing while everyone else was copying Ford?:D
Nah ... you're not right DF think about it ... Citroen Diane ... :thinking:
No sorry ... that's an upturned bath-tub with wheels ... hardly evolutionist ... :shrug: ... but on second thoughts we do then go full circle back to Ford ... :naughty: ... don't we ... :D
;)
:p
It's a known fact that every single system on a car can be over complicated and under engineered by the french manufacturers. Anyone who's worked on them will know where i'm coming from :D
Absolutely! I still remember my Renault 5 Gordini with it's rice paper head gaskets and the crazy pedal layout that meant you had to sit pointing ~30+ degrees to the right of the steering wheel if you wanted to line your feet up with the pedals...not the best seating arrangement when trying to take righthand bends at speed as the steering invariably ended up doubling up as a grab handle to stop you falling onto your passenger :nuts:
Jimmy_Lemon
21-02-2007, 22:13
Sorry the bit I was trying to not answer in a racist way was the "just wtf were the french doing while everyone else was copying Ford?" bit....garlic and surrendering all sprung to mind :(
Venomator
21-02-2007, 22:22
:lol: at JL ... good answer ... :D
BUT ... I think it was supposed to relate to automobiles ... even if vaguely ... :naughty:
:p
full production of new mondeo began on 19th Feb, so not long to go now :)
Ven......I can't agree with the Darwin theory on cars all being the same....i mean.......just wtf were the french doing while everyone else was copying Ford?
:D
The 2.2 TDCi Mondeo (which is what I'll be after) isn't being launched straight off, so I'll be having to wait awhile longer. There is rumours of a V6 being added to the range possibly the 3.5V6 from America which is supposed to be enviromentally friendly so if there are any incentives for that I may be tempted.
Can't be sure about the other French car manufacturers, but Renault were raiding waste bins in primary school art classes. In fact I'm fairly sure they still do.:lol:
digitalfailure
22-02-2007, 20:50
I can't get a confirmed answer on the V6, I was chatting to a couple of guys on the development teams and they were still saying no v6.
if one does arrive it'll probably be the diesel from the s type :D
I can't get a confirmed answer on the V6, I was chatting to a couple of guys on the development teams and they were still saying no v6.
if one does arrive it'll probably be the diesel from the s type :D
We've heard rumours of the 3.2 Volvo straight six being fitted. One of my managers reckons the 2.5T isn't going to be the top perforemance engine anyway. It was he, who suggested the 3.5 Duratec V6 might be fitted.
I'd like to see the V6 diesel fitted.
Here are a couple of mine
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e92/xtben/P4111181.jpg
This is my Vogue se 3.9 v8 very thirsty so is awaiting a diesel transplant.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e92/xtben/rangerover-france1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e92/xtben/rangerover-france.jpg
This is my other one kitted out for getting dirty and its diesel.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e92/xtben/rangerover-france2.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e92/xtben/rcv.jpg
But this is what you need for fun.
Diesel transplant? Why not try an lpg conversion? Much cheaper?
nice day today! car washing me thinks
Diesel transplant? Why not try an lpg conversion? Much cheaper?
Got an engine ready and waiting to go in its just finding the time.
Ladybird
23-02-2007, 16:56
Hi Big Ben, . . . like *** ya drive!!!:thumbs:
Anyone want to buy my car ? Going into Auto-trader next week.
Loadsa new members, old thread bump ;)
Oh... Go on then.. Nissan Navara D40 King cab.. Love it :D
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s306/navaramatty/Signatures/Matty1.jpg
Not too bad a shot from a mobile.... (maybe)
boozybill
11-09-2007, 16:08
98 2.0 ghia mondeo :)
Chillimonster
11-09-2007, 16:11
2.5k's worth of titanium Rock Lobster :D
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1109/878747664_8ac59c2f70.jpg
Gets me to and from work quicker than a car.
Oh, and at weekends i get to drive the 'Silver Slug' otherwise know as a Xsara Picasso HDi
Oh... Go on then.. Nissan Navara D40 King cab.. Love it :D
Wifes got the double cab, she loves it too :)
DarknFuzzy
11-09-2007, 16:24
'52 plate Suzuki Grand Vitara, nothing too exciting i'm afraid but I like it. :)
Everyday: Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG - 4.3 litre V8
Work in Progress: Lancia Beta Montecarlo for track use
For Fun: 1988 Reynard-Toyota Formula 3 car.
Wifes got the double cab, she loves it too :)
They're a fantastic vehicle, if not a bit expensive to run, mines just cost me £140+ in brake pads :'(
Daily Drive - Company 2003 Corsavan 1.3CDTi Diesel POWER! haha. Does me good for 700 miles a week though.
Other Car - 2006 MINI Cooper Works.
Thinking of getting shot of the Mini after xmas. Fancy a Impreza STI or and Evo. Will have to weight up whether it is worth having sch a good car sat there doing nothing all week.
Dave Scanlon
11-09-2007, 17:07
skoda superb 122K miles on it and nowt gone wrong - touches wood quickly,
forgot to mention.. it's a 130 horse diesel 1.9 best ever MPG was 72.2 :woot:
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