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857 Posts Member #: 1778 Post Whore Northants |
9th Nov, 2009 at 04:35:56pm
On 9th Nov, 2009 Jimster said:
sturgeo, I'll cook you some tea buddy Thanks Jim, just tea mind, don't want any of this buggering business matt was talking about the other week 
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 3329 Posts Member #: 184 Senior Member Melton Mowbray, Pie Country |
9th Nov, 2009 at 04:38:34pm
Is there a list of 'homolageted' cars anywhere? I am about to replace my tow car and don't want to end up with a pup. http://www.twin-turbo.co.uk
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 10022 Posts Member #: 1456 Mongo Barnsley, South Flatcapshire |
9th Nov, 2009 at 04:41:16pm
On 9th Nov, 2009 sturgeo said: On 9th Nov, 2009 Jimster said: Thanks Jim, just tea mind, don't want any of this buggering business matt was talking about the other week sturgeo, I'll cook you some tea buddy 
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 1451 Posts Member #: 328 Post Whore Seaford Rise, South Australia |
9th Nov, 2009 at 08:39:01pm
On 9th Nov, 2009 Mini_Andy said:
rule number one: drive it like you stole it! with that said, they are serviced regually, and at least you know that they are maintained well, which is more then can be said for most private sales..... Not by Enterprise they are IMHO they are unable to a) check the oil b) replace the oil filler cap correctly afterwards & c) if it does get serviced use the cheapest grade of oil possible (bit of an issue when you have a DPF fitted and need low ash oil!!!!0 On 5th Sep, 2011 Vegard said:
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1451 Posts Member #: 328 Post Whore Seaford Rise, South Australia |
9th Nov, 2009 at 08:42:41pm
On 9th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:
It will tow 900kg. Trailer plus Miglia = 850 kg The Gross vehicle weight of the new Fez is actually just a few kilograms less than the Focus at 1500kg. Thought you had bought a Minno = 380kg + what have you done to the Miglia to make it weigh 500ish kg? Though they were at least 550 at that age? You always need a little reserve when towing to make it comfy and not burn out the clutch! On 5th Sep, 2011 Vegard said:
I stand corrected. You should know |
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 8215 Posts Member #: 90 Post Whore Somewhere around Swindon |
10th Nov, 2009 at 09:04:36am
i would not buy an ex rental
Crystal Sound Audio said:
Why wolfie...you should have your name as Fuckfaceshithead ! "A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools."-Douglas Adams |
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 8604 Posts Member #: 573 Formerly Axel Podland |
10th Nov, 2009 at 09:06:35am
The trailer is a Micro-T at 300kg.
Saul Bellow - "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep."
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Site Admin  15300 Posts Member #: 337 Fearless Tom Fenton, Avon Park 2007 & 2008 class D winner & TM legend. |
10th Nov, 2009 at 03:53:16pm
On 10th Nov, 2009 wolfie said:
someone shouts "flat out over crest" (TF i think) as we come to a humpback bridge
On 29th Nov, 2016 madmk1 said:
On 28th Nov, 2016 Rob Gavin said:
I refuse to pay for anything else Like fuel 😂😂 |
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8604 Posts Member #: 573 Formerly Axel Podland |
10th Nov, 2009 at 03:56:41pm
Well, i've had a test drive and can't fault it.
Saul Bellow - "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep."
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857 Posts Member #: 1778 Post Whore Northants |
10th Nov, 2009 at 04:04:40pm
towbar on my car = problem solved
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8604 Posts Member #: 573 Formerly Axel Podland |
10th Nov, 2009 at 04:09:45pm
And a Focus that we can't shift because of the ESP problem.
Saul Bellow - "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep."
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857 Posts Member #: 1778 Post Whore Northants |
10th Nov, 2009 at 04:13:04pm
You'd struggle to get that past the md :( |
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Site Admin  9407 Posts Member #: 58 455bhp per ton 12 sec 1/4 mile road legal mini Sunny Bridgend, South Wales |
10th Nov, 2009 at 04:47:27pm
can't you part ex the focus? On 15th May, 2009 TurboDave said:
I think the welsh one has it right! 1st to provide running proof of turbo twinkie in a car and first to run a 1/4 in one!! Is your data backed up?? one extra month free for all Turbo minis members, PM me for detials |
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8604 Posts Member #: 573 Formerly Axel Podland |
10th Nov, 2009 at 05:24:49pm
On 10th Nov, 2009 Jimster said:
can't you part ex the focus? I could, but I would only get half of what it is worth. I've booked the Focus in with my old mate to have the power steering fixed and try and sort the ESP. Then I'll try and sell it locally, then Ebay. Sturgeo is going to have the towbar transfered to his Focus. Order the Fiesta in the morning :) Sorted
That's took all day and I've got sod all work done because I could not think about anything else. Saul Bellow - "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep."
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4314 Posts Member #: 700 Formerly British Open Classic The West Country |
10th Nov, 2009 at 06:32:19pm
On 9th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:
I'm sure most folks will treat a hire car with respect, but not young scallies. Until about a year ago I was driving about 20K - 30K a year in hired cars and the novelty wears off pretty quick, that said I had a lot of fun when I found an ST220 on my drive one morning. If I was buying an ex-hired car I'd think carefully about what car I went for and what type of people would have rented it, joe public tends to rent fiestas and corsas as they are cheap and I don't think they have the best of lives but I'm 99% sure that bigger luxuary car have only been driven on company expenses and probably had a very gentle life cruising along the motorway at a steady 90. Isambard Kingdom Brunel said:
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Site Admin 15300 Posts Member #: 337 Fearless Tom Fenton, Avon Park 2007 & 2008 class D winner & TM legend. |
10th Nov, 2009 at 06:32:52pm
Its exciting business when you are looking at getting a new car! I have done this recently. However now I am trying to sell the old one!
On 29th Nov, 2016 madmk1 said:
On 28th Nov, 2016 Rob Gavin said:
I refuse to pay for anything else Like fuel 😂😂 |
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8604 Posts Member #: 573 Formerly Axel Podland |
10th Nov, 2009 at 06:36:27pm
I find it all very stressful.
Saul Bellow - "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep."
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3329 Posts Member #: 184 Senior Member Melton Mowbray, Pie Country |
10th Nov, 2009 at 07:43:49pm
At least your Focus has some value. I need to replace the Xsara as it it becoming expensive and I don't trust it to get me to work. However at 8 years old and 200k on the clock it must be worth about 50p.
http://www.twin-turbo.co.uk
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 4890 Posts Member #: 1775 Post Whore Chester |
10th Nov, 2009 at 07:54:08pm
I also hate getting new cars. I always pick shite ones, no matter how much checking... the wife is now in charge just find it a a right pain in the arse...
I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
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8215 Posts Member #: 90 Post Whore Somewhere around Swindon |
11th Nov, 2009 at 08:58:59am
i am thinking about buying an allroad in the new year, i will hopefully part mine in as i did not pay much for it i should not loose to much Crystal Sound Audio said:
Why wolfie...you should have your name as Fuckfaceshithead ! "A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools."-Douglas Adams |
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 6729 Posts Member #: 618 Post Whore Glasgow |
11th Nov, 2009 at 05:36:51pm
if your getting an allroad make sure you get the air suspension checked.. |
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8604 Posts Member #: 573 Formerly Axel Podland |
11th Nov, 2009 at 05:39:02pm
On 9th Nov, 2009 Ben H said:
Is there a list of 'homolageted' cars anywhere? I am about to replace my tow car and don't want to end up with a pup. Best thing to do is look to see if Witter list a Towbar for the intended vehicle. Anyway, picking up the Fiesta next Tuesday - gulp........... Saul Bellow - "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep."
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8604 Posts Member #: 573 Formerly Axel Podland |
17th Nov, 2009 at 12:25:25pm
Too late now:
Saul Bellow - "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep."
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 16540 Posts Member #: 4241 King Gaycharger, butt plug dealer, Sheldon Cooper and a BAC but generally a niceish fella if you dont mind a northerner Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
17th Nov, 2009 at 01:02:29pm
Just be carefull if you take it shopping. You might get a chase from the baddies in a dodge! On 11th Feb, 2015 robert said:
i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it 
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8604 Posts Member #: 573 Formerly Axel Podland |
17th Nov, 2009 at 01:12:01pm
Edited by Paul S on 17th Nov, 2009. Saul Bellow - "A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep."
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