***Motors Chat Thread*** Round 1

166man

Supergurrier wrote: »

Nice car no doubt, not worth 5500-6000 after vrt though.

It's a perfect example of why a car with a fairly large but not monsterous engine will be overlooked in Ireland as our taxation system is far too top heavy

If it's as clean as it looks I'd pay that kind of money if I had it. Tbh I wasn't looking to hear the usual ''It's not worth that much'' story, just an appreciation of a fine car in all it's glory.

Supergurrier

166man wrote: »

If it's as clean as it looks I'd pay that kind of money if I had it. Tbh I wasn't looking to hear the usual ''It's not worth that much'' story, just an appreciation of a fine car in all it's glory.

It's all relative, im just saying it's a pity because of the way our systems are set up that we are denied cars like that by hurdles such as vrt and extortionate tax.

I would say it's worth 4 grand and 500e tax a year and many others would be going ape to get one if that was the case

166man

Supergurrier wrote: »

It's all relative, im just saying it's a pity because of the way our systems are set up that we are denied cars like that by hurdles such as vrt and extortionate tax.

I would say it's worth 4 grand and 500e tax a year and many others would be going ape to get one if that was the case

Ah sure I know but if the tax was 25% of what it is know then surely the prices of second hand large engined cars would rise. Cheap tax and high prices compared to high tax and cheap prices.

Still, if I had €6k lying around and wanted a car, that would be top of my list, not some clapped out Audi TDI or even a bargain luxobarge.

renofan

That GTA is stunning. Love the pic of the engine too.

Supergurrier

166man wrote: »

Ah sure I know but if the tax was 25% of what it is know then surely the prices of second hand large engined cars would rise. Cheap tax and high prices compared to high tax and cheap prices.

Still, if I had €6k lying around and wanted a car, that would be top of my list, not some clapped out Audi TDI or even a bargain luxobarge.

Hey you are preaching to the converted

Spent €102 in Halfords today on cleaning stuff too, i have a problem

Alanstrainor

I'd want a GTA in red...just 'cause!:D

Supergurrier

Hell i would be happy as long as the leather was red tbh

gollywog

Supergurrier wrote: »

Spent €102 in Halfords today on cleaning stuff too, i have a problem

And the bug has bitten....

Alanstrainor

Being brutally honest here though, lovely looking cars and all, but not being RWD is a major put off.

Supergurrier

gollywog wrote: »

And the bug has bitten....

Only got shampoo a couple spare mitts a clay kit and some wax for that too, still need polish and some snow foam and a bottle

166man

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I'd want a GTA in red...just 'cause!:D

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3894788



Work away...:D Although I think the spoiler and in black looks de-lish...

Supergurrier

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Being brutally honest here though, lovely looking cars and all, but not being RWD is a major put off.

Tbh torque steer is a PITA to live with day to day, there i said it...

Supergurrier

Lol @ the reg on that Alfa, it's da devils car !

166man

Saw this for sale this evening, looks to be a really nice example of the 6 MPS. I think he has it priced well too, shouldn't be too hard to shift that in a few days I'd imagine.

http://www.adverts.ie/car/mazda/6/2007-mazda-6-for-sale/2122709



:pac:

gollywog

Supergurrier wrote: »

gollywog wrote: »

And the bug has bitten....

Only got shampoo a couple spare mitts a clay kit and some wax for that too, still need polish and some snow foam and a bottle

Yup, my point exactly!
After polish, snow foam and lance you'll be saying now I just gave to get wheel cleaner, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner, glazes, tar remover, quick detailer etc etc etc lol!

Supergurrier

gollywog wrote: »

Yup, my point exactly!
After polish, snow foam and lance you'll be saying now I just gave to get wheel cleaner, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner, glazes, tar remover, quick detailer etc etc etc lol!

Is all i have to say :pac:

MetzgerMeister

Tim, you're lucky that :pac: was there, I was about to have a rant and let loose at ya hahaha

166man

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Tim, you're lucky that :pac: was there, I was about to have a rant and let loose at ya hahaha

Rant away, I'd be delighted to hear it...:D

MetzgerMeister

166man wrote: »

Rant away, I'd be delighted to hear it...:D

I think everyone here is sick of me yapping on about that car and to be honest, I'm sick of it too hah

Supergurrier

Hardly the same car is it, 117,000 miles etc

MetzgerMeister

Supergurrier wrote: »

Hardly the same car is it, 117,000 miles etc

It is! The new owner has managed to triple the milage in 3 weeks :pac:

gollywog

Lads, vmr wheels... Any use?

166man

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

It is! The new owner has managed to triple the milage in 3 weeks :pac:

How could it be? How could anyone forget the ''LH'' on the front of your car instead of what it always should have been ''D''..:pac:

challengemaster

gollywog wrote: »

Lads, vmr wheels... Any use?

Havent heard anything particularly bad about VMR wheels tbh, why?

gollywog

challengemaster wrote: »

gollywog wrote: »

Lads, vmr wheels... Any use?

Havent heard anything particularly bad about VMR wheels tbh, why?

I like the look of them, seem reasonable too.
Thinking of changing wheels to something 18 inch. I want gloss black with some sort of red accent, think that would look good

challengemaster

Pink accent? :pac:

gollywog

challengemaster wrote: »

Pink accent? :pac:

You made me literally lol there, nice work
But do you think that would look good?
I'm kinda undecided tbh, might just get 18 monzas second hand and get them refurbed gloss black with red....

challengemaster

If you mean a red line around the outside of the rim, it can look brilliant if it suits, if not it looks pure cack.

Tis your car dude! do what you want

gollywog

challengemaster wrote: »

If you mean a red line around the outside of the rim, it can look brilliant if it suits, if not it looks pure cack.

Tis your car dude! do what you want

Ya i know, I just don't want to make a balls of it! Would be an expensive mistake if I didn't like it! I'll take a good while to have a think anyhow

MetzgerMeister

Red line??? Does it come in pink?

challengemaster

gollywog wrote: »

Ya i know, I just don't want to make a balls of it! Would be an expensive mistake if I didn't like it! I'll take a good while to have a think anyhow

Might be a stupid suggestion but, you could maybe buy red & black plastidip and do your own wheels for some idea of how it might look? and sure you can always peel it off anyway.

gollywog

challengemaster wrote: »

gollywog wrote: »

Ya i know, I just don't want to make a balls of it! Would be an expensive mistake if I didn't like it! I'll take a good while to have a think anyhow

Might be a stupid suggestion but, you could maybe buy red & black plastidip and do your own wheels for some idea of how it might look? and sure you can always peel it off anyway.

No man, not a stupid suggestion at all!
Was actually discussing this with a friend earlier, its definitely on the cards. That stuff is a great idea

Fiona

Alanstrainor wrote: »

but not being RWD is a major put off.

You've changed man

Mycroft H

Fiona wrote: »

Alanstrainor wrote: »

but not being RWD is a major put off.

You've changed man

You used to be cool man.

166man

BX 19 wrote: »

You used to be cool man.

Exactly, he used be jammin' around in his lil' automatic Polo, now he's a RWD BMW convert...

rocky

Is driving.ie not working anymore? It now redirects to carzone

dar83

Did someone say PlastiDip?

:pac:

mik_da_man

dar83 wrote: »

Did someone say PlastiDip?

:pac:

Did u put in that order yet?

Marlow

rocky wrote: »

Is driving.ie not working anymore? It now redirects to carzone

Where have you been the last 2 years ? Hibarnation ?

/M

Supergurrier

dar83 wrote: »

Did someone say PlastiDip?

:pac:

I went abit nuts on cleaning stuff this week so i didn't order any from cleancar, im still after 8 cans of black.

justsoyaknow

dar83

mik_da_man wrote: »

Did u put in that order yet?

Nope, would be looking to do it today/tomorrow though I'd say. Probably today due to the meet on Saturday, would be best to have it for then if at all possible.

I was waiting on one person to appear in work because I know he wants some as well, but good news, he's standing right in front of me, so I'll sort it today.

You want any?

Supergurrier

+8 Black Here i will have caaaaaaaassssssssssssssh on saturday

gollywog

dar83 wrote: »

Nope, would be looking to do it today/tomorrow though I'd say. Probably today due to the meet on Saturday, would be best to have it for then if at all possible.

I was waiting on one person to appear in work because I know he wants some as well, but good news, he's standing right in front of me, so I'll sort it today.

You want any?

Will you have it plastidipped for saturday?!

dar83

gollywog wrote: »

Will you have it plastidipped for saturday?!

Mines already PlastiDip'd in multiple places.

gollywog

dar83 wrote: »

Mines already PlastiDip'd in multiple places.

Ah right great! what did you do?! how do find the finish?

dgt

Flat wheel this morning..... Marvellous! One of the Goodyear winters too must put them on steelies...

Diesel all over the garage too. What a mess :rolleyes:

dar83

gollywog wrote: »

Ah right great! what did you do?! how do find the finish?

Front grilles, front splitter, lower lip, front fog surrounds and side badges.

Finish is grand, the grilles and fog surrounds have been done since last Jan/Feb and still look perfect. It lasts better than people think it would in my experience.

mik_da_man

dar83 wrote: »

mik_da_man wrote: »

Did u put in that order yet?

Nope, would be looking to do it today/tomorrow though I'd say. Probably today due to the meet on Saturday, would be best to have it for then if at all possible.

I was waiting on one person to appear in work because I know he wants some as well, but good news, he's standing right in front of me, so I'll sort it today.

You want any?

Grilles and surrounds.
Probably 3 cans?

ShadowHearth

Lads, is there any point in washing car in rain? ( stupid question ). I doubt I will see any nice day for good wash and polishing...

MetzgerMeister

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Lads, is there any point in washing car in rain? ( stupid question ). I doubt I will see any nice day for good wash and polishing...

There is if you've got nothing else to do, don't have to worry about the shampoo drying on the car, don't have to dry it afterwards. Just remember that it's going to get manky on its first drive though :P

How're ya feeling today anyway?