Post a picture of your vehicle here Part 5 (don't quote pictures, 24h ban!)

wonski

R.O.R wrote: »

But without the necessary turbo. It's just an expensive motor to tax, with less power and performance than the 2.0T engine.

2.0T are almost impossible to find here. 2.4 is a rarity, too.

166man

R.O.R wrote: »

But without the necessary turbo. It's just an expensive motor to tax, with less power and performance than the 2.0T engine.

They never made the S40 with the 2.0T engine.

Due to the above mindset I was also able to pick the car up for very little in the first place, so I don't mind the extra €400 in tax. It buys 45bhp over the 1.8 and obviously that lovely 5 pot noise. Seems like an ok deal to me before I mention that it's superbly reliable.

davycc

166man wrote: »

They never made the S40 with the 2.0T engine.

Due to the above mindset I was also able to pick the car up for very little in the first place, so I don't mind the extra €400 in tax. It buys 45bhp over the 1.8 and obviously that lovely 5 pot noise. Seems like an ok deal to me before I mention that it's superbly reliable.

You can get the 2.0 t4 in the previous s40 like.
I would prefer the 5cyl sounds for a more fun daily driver, used to adore the sound my fiat coupe meant, 20v 5cly turbo Pininfarina sex on wheels!

Voodoomelon

Another "post a video of your car" post.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlAR2Vn6Ldk

Sun was out and had some time to kill.

bear1

If I took a video of my car it would just be of it with it's bonnet open.

shietpilot

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Another "post a video of your car" post.

Sun was out and had some time to kill.

Lovely car

Ubbquittious

Foxhole Norman

Did I see ya flying around Blackpool in Cork last week Ubbquittious? Unless you have a doppelganger with one of those down here :pac:

Picture because picture thread :pac:

Cheensbo

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You need to put up a sound clip of that revving out :cool:

Noccy_Mondy

We have this girl 5 years this week. Time has flown! Still going strong, albeit a few suspension bits and pieces going of late. Took these pics only an hour ago, in failing light. In dire need of a wash. Got new pressed metal plates for it a few weeks back. Freshen it up a bit!

rizzee

@voodoo that's an absolute beast! Never really appreciated them as much until I watched your video to be honest. Tis a beaut

Joeseph Balls

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

We have this girl 5 years this week. Time has flown! Still going strong, albeit a few suspension bits and pieces going of late. Took these pics only an hour ago, in failing light. In dire need of a wash. Got new pressed metal plates for it a few weeks back. Freshen it up a bit!

Rear arm bushes going I'd bet

Noccy_Mondy

Joeseph Balls wrote:

Rear arm bushes going I'd bet

No actually, and they're supposed to be a common issue. Track rod, ball joints, one of the front brakes stuck last week. Ps pump went twice in the 5 years, replaced that a few weeks back. That's it really, aside from the normal consumables.

fancy pigeon

Synonymous with the anonymous, one can safely head into the city and blend into the background with this quintessential Dubliner's car driven by a culchie at heart


The wrong gearbox makes for fast getaways from the lights and more flexibility round the streets. When parked up on it's own is the only time it can be picked out; singled out in the grey concrete jungle and Georgian lovechild


I had to walk up beside it before I could notice it was mine, parked textbook in a line of generic cost minimized basic transportation devices, it was nice to realize it more than likely had one of the the biggest engines and boots of the current lot


Back out on the road, a detour through the mountains was chosen. A generic car fits in anywhere


Who knows where I've turned up under the radar over the course of the last month...

A modest 42mpg was averaged over a 640 odd mile trip, all of which included the above filtered photos :cool:

Atlantic Dawn

I don't know what it is but I always did like the styling of the rear boot spoiler on the Avensis going on over the Toyota logo.

fancy pigeon

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

I don't know what it is but I always did like the styling of the rear boot spoiler on the Avensis going on over the Toyota logo.

It doesn't really upset the line of the boot, a conventional one would stick out like a sore thumb I have grown to accept it, quite a few out there have it fitted

rizzodun

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

We have this girl 5 years this week. Time has flown! Still going strong, albeit a few suspension bits and pieces going of late.Took these pics only an hour ago, in failing light. In dire need of a wash. Got new pressed metal plates for it a few weeks back. Freshen it up a bit!

I guess you could say you have...

Ahem...

A noccy mondy?

Noccy_Mondy

rizzodun wrote:

I guess you could say you have...
Ahem...
A noccy mondy?

Awh jeez, just leave..... :pac:

I actually hate that username!

joujoujou

- Become a subscriber (shortest/cheapest option's enough AFAIR).

- Ask relevant people to change your username.

- Enjoy your new and shiny identity!

J.pilkington

James Bond Junior wrote: »

I've seen yours on Facebook and it looks like a candidate for sleeper of the year. Love the colour, same as my (unwashed and unloved) S60.

Dude I think you need to research what a sleeper is, a 170bhp mid exec car ain't no sleeper!

Noccy_Mondy

joujoujou wrote:

- Become a subscriber (shortest/cheapest option's enough AFAIR).

That's 50 beans is it not though?

MetzgerMeister

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

That's 50 beans is it not though?

50 for a year, €5.00 for a month. That'll allow you to change your username no problem.

Noccy_Mondy

MetzgerMeister wrote:

50 for a year, €5.00 for a month. That'll allow you to change your username no problem.

Awh nice one, I'll be in touch :pac:

shietpilot

Last trackdays.ie event at Mondello

Foxhole Norman

Quick clean ahead of a spin around Kerry tomorrow!

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

Myself and the missus took a visit to craggy island. So here's my two loves. I have to say that in case she reads this.

wotzgoingon

She's not bad, I'd take her for a spin.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

wotzgoingon wrote: »

She's not bad, I'd take her for a spin.

Behave!

Cheensbo

Like shietpilots above, here's one from the last trackdays.ie event.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

On the whole e36 vibe going on feck it. I know I sold it last week but damn I want another with a PROPER engine now.





I didn't have enough fun in it while I had it.

MarkN

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Another "post a video of your car" post.


Sun was out and had some time to kill.

That's a great video, thanks for posting! Don't ever sell that car.

yop

Picked up the Superb Sportline on Saturday. Changed from an Octavia VRS. Nice car in fairness.

yop

OSI wrote: »

How does it compare on the fun factor compared to the VRS?

Haven't had enough drive in it and each time I had it was full of lads going to the games, so when I am less around 50 stone of men then Ill find out.

Came down the motorway from Dublin to Mayo last night, weather was awful, traffic was cat but it poked away nicely. I can't say I notice any lessening in power/poke, but the handling I won't know until I do the commute to Galway in the morning.

Paddy@CIRL

Travelling a lot with work lately, so don't get to drive it nearly as much as I would like. So, I fitted new front discs and pads on Saturday, gave it a wash and caught up with some friends.

166man

OSI wrote: »

How does it compare on the boot space compared to the VRS?

Fixed the post there. :pac:

166man

Managed to get her out for a quick wash this evening to see how it comes up. It's come up well already - obviously needing a considerable paint detail but the bodywork is generally good.

Have to get the mechanicals sorted first though. I'm so happy to own one of these again.

Edit; yes that fuel filler cap is a factory fitted option by Zender! It's hideous but it's very 90's so I may keep it.

Avatar MIA

A beaut of a car, much preferred the 166 to the 156 and the reason I got interested in Alfa's, and ending up buying the 159. Well wear, and at least now your username makes sense. Was a bit embarrassed for you there for a while

Slideways

On my way to pick this up. 2012 2.0tdi with 76k kms on it and full VW service history

My 11th Veedub but first non-Golf. Old age taking hold 😂

166man

Avatar MIA wrote: »

A beaut of a car, much preferred the 166 to the 156 and the reason I got interested in Alfa's, and ending up buying the 159. Well wear, and at least now your username makes sense. Was a bit embarrassed for you there for a while

I already have the 166 angle covered.

This is my pride and joy - a facelift V6 166. Note the registration...:)

dar_cool

Not an alfa fan but that 166 is gorgeous!!

Truckermal

Lovely motor Slidey and well wear, the Daytona wheels really make the CC!

huggy15

Sexual Chocolate

Was that 166 on display at the terenure show last month ?

R.O.R

Daytona Grey A3 Sportback replaced by a Nano Grey Saloon.

Only for the weekend as I'll have something else next week so I'm told.

selous

Not my car but someone else's, t'was in front of me today, the sound from it was quite cool, rapid accelerate to next red lights, time and time again, didn't get a good run, but the speed of it when it took off, wow.

166man

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Was that 166 on display at the terenure show last month ?

It was indeed. That photo above was taken at the queue to get in.

Avatar MIA

Saw a black 08 CN audi in Limerick today with an Autobots badge rather than the four rings. My inner 16 year old thought it was class.

Sorry, no pic - imagination required.

colm_mcm

I saw that yesterday too, didn't know what the logos were.

q85dw7osi4lebg

All clean

tossy

Micah Famous Self-possession wrote: »

All clean

C&C Clean ? Did one myself today.