***Motors Chat Thread Round 3***

Matt Simis

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SJPK

99 vw polo sdi or 97 1.2 8v corsa?
Just a quick question, doesnt really merit a new thread! :-)

CianRyan

SJPK wrote: »

99 vw polo sdi or 97 1.2 8v corsa?
Just a quick question, doesnt really merit a new thread! :-)

A Yaris, a Punto or a Micra.

166man

SJPK wrote: »

99 vw polo sdi or 97 1.2 8v corsa?
Just a quick question, doesnt really merit a new thread! :-)

They're both shockingly bad, no other options no? For the sake of it I'd have the Polo, but only because the Corsa is just that bad...

SJPK

Just the two i have to pick from atm, neither of them have many positives really do they

Toyotafanboi

polo will be very dull but maybe not so bad in other respects?

Matt Simis

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

polo will be very dull but maybe not so bad in other respects?

A diesel without a turbo though!?

colm_mcm

Matt Simis wrote: »

A diesel without a turbo though!?

And 1.9 tax

Toyotafanboi

Matt Simis wrote: »

A diesel without a turbo though!?

extremely dull then?

Cheensbo

Just put my truck up for sale... gut wrenching stuff

SJPK

I just think the polo might ae a bit more respectable and that engine bit more solid than the corsa, the tax is a shame though

Big Nasty

Cheensbo wrote: »

Just put my truck up for sale... gut wrenching stuff

Truck?

Toyotafanboi

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Truck?

if its not a DAF or a Scania, it needs re-phrasing

Big Nasty

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

if its not a DAF or a Scania, it needs re-phrasing

I gathered it's a pick up alright but using the term 'truck' I was thinking it could be something American.

dgt

These wheels and springs are tempting me..... Someone talk some sense into me!!!!

ShadowHearth

dgt wrote: »

These wheels and springs are tempting me..... Someone talk some sense into me!!!!

Bpmull

Bpmull wrote: »

............ My tax is expired according to the disc 04/13. So when does that mean I have to re tax it by is it the end of the month. Also if it ran till we say the 09th or so of next month would you be ok or can a gaurd fine you then? I don't really know much about the whole tax renewal system so any help would be appreciated.

You should have a valid tax disc displayed.

I've often gone well into a month expired and never had an issue with AGS despite encountering numerous checkpoints.

They can fine you but it'd be highly unlikely, traffic wardens will slap a ticket on you no bother so avoid the loading bays and on street parking unless you have a valid tax disc

eh i dunno

Lads was in the garage earlier and asked the mechanic about the new Focus and he told me to stay clear. Reckons the Peugeot engine is nothing but trouble. Is this true? Had my heart set on a 2012 Focus but now having second thoughts

166man

eh i dunno wrote: »

Lads was in the garage earlier and asked the mechanic about the new Focus and he told me to stay clear. Reckons the Peugeot engine is nothing but trouble. Is this true? Had my heart set on a 2012 Focus but now having second thoughts

The 1.6PSA engine requires really specific servicing at certan intervals with the correct oil.

A low mileage Demo model should be ok I'd imagine as long as you maintain it from there on.

I'm sure other's know more but that's the basic's I think.

Bpmull

eh i dunno wrote: »

Lads was in the garage earlier and asked the mechanic about the new Focus and he told me to stay clear. Reckons the Peugeot engine is nothing but trouble. Is this true? Had my heart set on a 2012 Focus but now having second thoughts

I have that engine in a 07 focus and its a bit delicate. So unless you are going to service it every 15k km at least and mind it don't touch it. If you service it correctly and look after it it should cause very little trouble. Mine is second hand so I'm straight away at a disadvantage if you have the car from nearly new demo and can mind it from day one then it should prove reliable.

Bpmull

Bpmull wrote: »

I have that engine in a 07 focus and its a bit delicate. So unless you are going to service it every 15k km at least and mind it don't touch it. If you service it correctly and look after it it should cause very little trouble. .............

An uncle of mine is on his 2nd PSA engined C5, both owned since new, both serviced at main dealers, 1st one no issue, 2nd one turbo went.

I know a car dealer who is very slow to take one as a trade in even if the PSA engined car has FSH.

Cheensbo

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Truck?

Ehrm, 'jeep' - Im pedantic, its a toyota suv :pac:

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

if its not a DAF or a Scania, it needs re-phrasing

Haha duely noted :P

MCMLXXV wrote: »

I gathered it's a pick up alright but using the term 'truck' I was thinking it could be something American.

Sorry to disappoint, wish it was... I'd love a cummins powered machine.

Big Nasty

Cheensbo wrote: »

Ehrm, 'jeep' - Im pedantic, its a toyota suv :pac:



Haha duely noted :P



Sorry to disappoint, wish it was... I'd love a cummins powered machine.

Never heard someone call a Rav4 a truck before! :pac:

Cheensbo

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Never heard someone call a Rav4 a truck before! :pac:

You heard it here first :P:pac:

Toyotafanboi

dgt wrote: »

These wheels and springs are tempting me..... Someone talk some sense into me!!!!

i think you should do it.

i love the look of absolutely slammed cars. as skanger as that it.

CianRyan

I say slam it but on a set of of Rays Victrix or similar.
The above wheels are a bit manky.

colm_mcm

I quite like those wheels. As dgt is a fiat man, he'll know they're similar in style to bravo wheels.

dgt

Colm has it in 1, I have a set of Trofeo wheels and all

I toyed with the idea of challengers, Kahns, 3008 wheeld and said I like the Corails I already have, suit the car nicely

But I can't ignore the Spiders.... They look absolutely fantastic on that 406 :cool:

I think I'll ring up and see what the seller is looking for them.... Out of curiosity of course

BUBBLE WRAP

I d think them wheels are nice as well. I also rekon they'd look brilliant sprayed white. :cool:

joujoujou

Our local corolla fanclub has met at last.

Kilograms of meat barbecued and eaten.

Approx. 60 bottles of beer emptied.

Weather was surprisingly good. :eek:



From left to right:

- TS owner from Dublin,

- former TS owner from Dungannon, current owner of genuine Type R,

- proud owner of 2 facelift E11s (yes, it's me)

- former Runx owner from Dublin, current owner of Vectra C.