***Motors Chat Thread*** Round 1

Ardennes1944

200 is peanuts!

Marlow

Aye. A leather sports interiour from an E39 M5 goes for 700-1000 EUR. Normal sports interior 500 EUR.

/M

166man

colm_mcm wrote: »

So you'd like a leather interior for free!

Preferably, but I understand times are tough, so I'll give you my left sock, a broken iPhone and a half eaten packet of Tayto, that alright?

Stheno

166man wrote: »

Preferably, but I understand times are tough, so I'll give you my left sock, a broken iPhone and a half eaten packet of Tayto, that alright?

Are the taytos gone all soft and soggy?

BUBBLE WRAP

1,600 for a 98 vento? Surly it isn't worth that?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056623918&page=526

166man

Stheno wrote: »

Are the taytos gone all soft and soggy?

Only half of them so it's all good. Pretty fair deal imo but if needs be I'll throw in my toothbrush as well... Needs must and all that...

166man

166man wrote: »

............. 20% the value of the car!

..........

But if you want it you want it

I spent €175 on a Pirelli P Zero and another €240 on a stat and associated housing/pipework and coolant change which went hand in hand with it. That's €415 in two weeks and there's a gallon of Mobil 1 going into her before the Winter hits.

My car is worth less than yours :pac:

166man

RoverJames wrote: »

But if you want it you want it

I spent €175 on a Pirelli P Zero and another €240 on a stat and associated housing/pipework and coolant change which went hand in hand with it. That's €415 in two weeks and there's a gallon of Mobil 1 going into her before the Winter hits.

My car is worth less than yours :pac:

There's no way that ZT is worth €800 is there?

I need two new front tyres too. I think they're 16's running 205/55 R16 so tyres shouldn't be too costly I hope. New grille and badge just bought this evening and bumper polish so lots of work for the weekend.

Stheno

166man wrote: »

Only half of them so it's all good. Pretty fair deal imo but if needs be I'll throw in my toothbrush as well... Needs must and all that...

Nah you can leave the toothbrush thanks

Did you try over on alfaowner?

166man wrote: »

There's no way that ZT is worth €800 is there?

I need two new front tyres too. I think they're 16's running 205/55 R16 so tyres shouldn't be too costly I hope. New grille and badge just bought this evening and bumper polish so lots of work for the weekend.

I've to get a couple of tyres too, am going to tyreland.

Where'd you get the badge? I've lost mine on the front and the back one is shabby

Ardennes1944

Going to a concert in the academy next Wednesday and I want to get 2 tyres in tyreland before it, would the one in swords be much handier for getting to?

Edit: if rj or anyone wants a tyre or 2 I could bring them down no hassle?

166man

166man wrote: »

There's no way that ZT is worth €800 is there?............

Who said it was ?

ba_barabus

RoverJames wrote: »

My car is worth less than yours :pac:

Priceless to you mind as long as it keeps going

Ardennes1944

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

.........

Edit: if rj or anyone wants a tyre or 2 I could bring them down no hassle?

Cheers Steve
I'm ok at the mo.

MetzgerMeister

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

You'll be passing by me on the way back. Could you grab me 2 x 225/40/18 and 2 x 255/30/18 Bridgestone Potenzas?

Thanks lad!

166man

Stheno wrote: »

Nah you can leave the toothbrush thanks

Did you try over on alfaowner?


I've to get a couple of tyres too, am going to tyreland.

Where'd you get the badge? I've lost mine on the front and the back one is shabby

Toothbrush was a joke of course...:P

Haven't tried there yet, probably should though. I don't think I'd have an issue paying decent money for one though.

Just bought the badge and grill there on adverts. €30 for the front one and grill, seems alright I suppose.

RoverJames wrote: »

Who said it was ?

You said it was worth less than the 156 which is worth about €800...

166man

166man wrote: »

There's no way that ZT is worth €800 is there?...............

To me the above implies you reckon it's worth less than €800.

166man wrote: »

...........



You said it was worth less than the 156 which is worth about €800...

True.


So I don't really see your point at all as it seems we're in agreement.

Stheno

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Going to a concert in the academy next Wednesday and I want to get 2 tyres in tyreland before it, would the one in swords be much handier for getting to?

Edit: if rj or anyone wants a tyre or 2 I could bring them down no hassle?

You're coming from Cork yeah? Swords would be easier, fly up the M50, up the M1 and then take the tunnel back into the city. Leave at least an hour to get the tyres, they can get fierce busy! Always wondered what the academy was until now, I pass it regularly!

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

You'll be passing by me on the way back. Could you grab me 2 x 225/40/18 and 2 x 255/30/18 Bridgestone Potenzas?

Thanks lad!

MM, might be an idea to give them (tyreland) a ring and see if they have them in stock if that's where you want them from

166man wrote: »

Haven't tried there yet, probably should though. I don't think I'd have an issue paying decent money for one though.

Just bought the badge and grill there on adverts. €30 for the front one and grill, seems alright I suppose.

Would gtv interior fit? There are always gtvs being broken on there.

Cheers for the info on the badges

166man

RoverJames wrote: »

To me the above implies you reckon it's worth less than €800.




True.


So I don't really see your point at all as it seems we're in agreement.

You mean, we agree on something? :eek:























:pac:

MetzgerMeister

Stheno wrote: »

MM, might be an idea to give them (tyreland) a ring and see if they have them in stock if that's where you want them from

I was taking the mick What I'm looking for is probably the most awkward combination especially since it's the one brand I'm after!

Stheno

166man wrote: »

You mean, we agree on something? :eek:
:pac:

Do you know, there are pigs in the sky outside my window!

Stheno

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I was taking the mick What I'm looking for is probably the most awkward combination especially since it's the one brand I'm after!

Lol, that's me and my non existent knowledge

You'd be surprised what the tyreland mob get in, and if they don't have it, they'll tell you if they are likely to get it, and hold them for you

MetzgerMeister

Stheno wrote: »

Lol, that's me and my non existent knowledge

You'd be surprised what the tyreland mob get in, and if they don't have it, they'll tell you if they are likely to get it, and hold them for you

I'm of the opinion that buying part-worns is a bit of a false economy a lot of the time unless you can get what you're looking for cheap enough.

I'd rather buy new than buy part worns but it's not always the case that you won't get good use out of them.

Stheno

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I'm of the opinion that buying part-worns is a bit of a false economy a lot of the time unless you can get what you're looking for cheap enough.

I'd rather buy new than buy part worns but it's not always the case that you won't get good use out of them.

Fair enough

I'd agree with you, but I find it easier to shell out twice for part worns than murder new tyres due to the cost

MetzgerMeister

Stheno wrote: »

Fair enough

I'd agree with you, but I find it easier to shell out twice for part worns than murder new tyres due to the cost

I know exactly what you mean. I'm not saying that I'll never go for part-worns but there would have to be plenty of life in them before I would.

The main problem for me though is, where did they come from.

Stheno

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I know exactly what you mean. I'm not saying that I'll never go for part-worns but there would have to be plenty of life in them before I would.

The main problem for me though is, where did they come from.

I can't remember exactly, but I think Tyreland get theirs from Germany?

MetzgerMeister

Stheno wrote: »

I can't remember exactly, but I think Tyreland get theirs from Germany?

Sorry, I meant what car they came from and why they came off it. It's fairly easy to see if they're plugged, patched or whatever but I'd also be weary of trying to get them fitted. All the tyre shops here only fit tyres they sell.

Ardennes1944

thanks shteno ill head that way

MM, i got quoted 45e balanced and fitted for 225/40/18 for a bridgestone, might be worth it ya never know

any other regular users here that are from cork that might need a tyre anyway gimme a shout we can work out something

Stheno

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Sorry, I meant what car they came from and why they came off it. It's fairly easy to see if they're plugged, patched or whatever but I'd also be weary of trying to get them fitted. All the tyre shops here only fit tyres they sell.

Ah I get you now, I get tyreland to do my fitting, and they listen to me when I tell them the tyre pressures

Forgot you'd be trying to get them fitted in another place!

@ Ardennes you are welcome

Just a hint on getting to tyreland, take the 3rd exit from the M1, turn right at airside (Travel lodge) and then you are on the same side of the road, if you take the 2nd exit there is no junction to get you across the road to Tyreland.

Ardennes1944

got my repeat result....i passed! hopefully i can finally enjoy education again! auf wiedersehen economics!

Alanstrainor

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

got my repeat result....i passed! hopefully i can finally enjoy education again! auf wiedersehen economics!

Fair play dude.

Alanstrainor

Just saw this on Reddit...

http://www.reddit.com/r/WTF/comments/zv47p/cute_girl_came_to_get_her_oil_changed_and_to/

Cute girl came to get her oil changed and to check this "slight" grinding coming from her brakes.. she didn't fix it and had to sign a wavier releasing stupidity

:eek:

Ardennes1944

might get a few strange/awkward looks in college but sure **** it not finished yet but almost done

Ardennes1944

as i said, not done yet bru!

Foxhole Norman

Picking up a new car today

Harcrid

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Just saw this on Reddit...

http://www.reddit.com/r/WTF/comments/zv47p/cute_girl_came_to_get_her_oil_changed_and_to/





:eek:

I don't see a problem. They are the new Super Vented discs........ Better air flow.

Foxhole Norman

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Picking up a new car today

..... Tell us more ffs :pac:

Foxhole Norman

It's fairly boring tbh as its just a Diesel Family car but it's a step up from what I was driving, It's a 12 Fluence 1.5DCi, it does however have a few toys that I think I'll like such as Cruise Control, Bluetooth, Keyless entry and Start, Special order alloys, upgraded sound system, auto dimming mirror and it got a Diamondbrite treatment from the dealer before we picked it up. 7700 with the trade in of the previously crashed Clio along with the damage and scratch on the rear, also got a 5 year unlimited Mileage warranty.

So pretty boring but its a step up from the Clio along with there being cheaper tax and Insurance.

conzy

Dropped my boss out to beshoff motors to pick up a nice space grey E60 523i in M Sport trim.

They have some serious cars out there!

A CL600


A 650i


And.... :eek:

Matt Simis

conzy wrote: »

And.... :eek:

Are you aware the CL600 you posted first is more expensive, more powerful (BiTurbo V12 and nearly 200ft/lb more torque than the M5) and faster (0-60, 0-100, Qtr mile etc) than the M5?

Stheno

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

got my repeat result....i passed! hopefully i can finally enjoy education again! auf wiedersehen economics!

Congrats

Btw, I was wrong it's left, not right at the travel lodge to go to tyreland!

166man

Interesting story with that CL600, it was owned by a neighbour of mine whose wife drives a 2008 318i estate.













His new car is a 12 D 520d.....

Ardennes1944

I was looking for a free offline sat nav thingy for my phone for a while and started using this app called navfree. Does exactly what I wanted here and is just as good as wise pilot etc I'd imagine. I'd recommend it as its so handy for a back up

Harcrid

Yeah i've used that for a while too and its pretty good for a free app.

CianRyan

I'd say once my mam buys an Iphone 5 and gives me her 4 I'll grab that, I tried one or two before on my 3G (not even S) and they just wouldn't work right, far too slow.

Foxhole Norman

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

It's fairly boring tbh as its just a Diesel Family car but it's a step up from what I was driving, It's a 12 Fluence 1.5DCi, it does however have a few toys that I think I'll like such as Cruise Control, Bluetooth, Keyless entry and Start.............

Happy out, safe motoring with it

Cruise control is very handy, I use it most days heading in along the Lower Glanmire Rd and similar places where it's all too easy to speed.

Foxhole Norman

RoverJames wrote: »

Happy out, safe motoring with it

Cruise control is very handy, I use it most days heading in along the Lower Glanmire Rd and similar places where it's all too easy to speed.

Thanks . The main thing will be getting used to the difference in the clutch in the Diesel compared to Petrol.

Chuck_Norris

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

I was looking for a free offline sat nav thingy for my phone for a while and started using this app called navfree. Does exactly what I wanted here and is just as good as wise pilot etc I'd imagine. I'd recommend it as its so handy for a back up

Yeah, the auld NavFree ain't bad. Used to use it a fair bit myself. If you can stretch to €1.79, I'd go for Skobler. It just works a wee bit better, interface is much smoother. At least on the iPhone.

And if you have an iPhone, the new apple maps are being provided by Navteq (TomTom), and are including there HD Traffic with it, which is a damn nice feature.

Quazzie

Chuck_Norris wrote: »

Yeah, the auld NavFree ain't bad. Used to use it a fair bit myself. If you can stretch to €1.79, I'd go for Skobler. It just works a wee bit better, interface is much smoother. At least on the iPhone.

And if you have an iPhone, the new apple maps are being provided by Navteq (TomTom), and are including there HD Traffic with it, which is a damn nice feature.

Search for Dublin Zoo on Apple maps and see where it brings you.

mik_da_man

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

thanks shteno ill head that way

MM, i got quoted 45e balanced and fitted for 225/40/18 for a bridgestone, might be worth it ya never know

any other regular users here that are from cork that might need a tyre anyway gimme a shout we can work out something

I might get some.....
How much are the 225/40/18 un fitted?
Also wonder how much a 185/60/14 would be.
Wanna be pretty cheap to make it worthwhile.

challengemaster

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

thanks shteno ill head that way

MM, i got quoted 45e balanced and fitted for 225/40/18 for a bridgestone, might be worth it ya never know

any other regular users here that are from cork that might need a tyre anyway gimme a shout we can work out something

When did you get quoted that? Last time I was looking for tyres the only thing they had in 225/40/18's was new triangles for 85e a corner :eek: