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Temporal
22-06-2003, 10:10
We had this thread on .com so I'll kick it off again here.
I drive a 1987 F Reg Ford Orion 1.6GL - everybody else?
poolking
22-06-2003, 10:12
1988 F Reg Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6 that I call "The Shed"
Honda Stream 2.0 VTEC......still in mourning over having to sell the Integra R:cry:
A chic, sexy Peugeot 106 Independence very responsive and what a mover on these crowded surburban roads. Upgrading to a 206 later this year.
:wavey:
homealone
22-06-2003, 11:39
Bit boring really - a Y reg Rover 200 1.4, been very reliable.
Gaz
poolking
22-06-2003, 12:03
I must be in the wrong job, you've all got better cars than me. :( :)
Chimaera
22-06-2003, 12:53
Silver Fiesta Zetec that daughter no 1 is buying off me - then a Ka!
(Don't laugh, it's all I need - why spend out when I can save for my CHIMAERA!)
Temporal
22-06-2003, 13:08
Originally posted by Russ D
1993 Rover 620ti
I'm sorely tempted to buy one off the Training Manager at work - they can't half shift!! I fell in love with Rovers after my ownership of a 214Si - as soon as I get enough money I'll probably replace the Orion with another Rover.
I have very bad memories of driving an Orion, my first (& company) car. One night the steering went and I ended up hitting a lamppost sideways @ 40mph.
Temporal
22-06-2003, 13:22
Originally posted by cjll3
I have very bad memories of driving an Orion, my first (& company) car. One night the steering went and I ended up hitting a lamppost sideways @ 40mph.
Ouch! A mate of mine let the local dodgy bloke fix the brakes and steering on his Fiesta - as he was driving home the steering wheel came off in his hand and his foot went to the floor on the brakes with no resistance! A lamppost helped him stop too!
marcsparks2002
22-06-2003, 13:27
A 1992 mitsubishi pajero long wheel base 4x4 2.5 turbo diesel
owners club to suit www.pocuk.com
poolking
22-06-2003, 13:30
Originally posted by Temporal
Ouch! A mate of mine let the local dodgy bloke fix the brakes and steering on his Fiesta - as he was driving home the steering wheel came off in his hand and his foot went to the floor on the brakes with no resistance! A lamppost helped him stop too!
Frigging hell, did your mate report him to the police? :eek:
2002 Citroen Picasso HDi Exclusive in Arctic Steel (silver to you & me). Completely in love with it...
Originally posted by Temporal
I'm sorely tempted to buy one off the Training Manager at work - they can't half shift!! I fell in love with Rovers after my ownership of a 214Si - as soon as I get enough money I'll probably replace the Orion with another Rover.
I can fully recommend it mate - because it has the appearance of a family car, the joyriders tend to overlook them. But put it next to a Calibra or an RS Turbo and watch their faces drop! I've given up my boy-racer ways but the 620ti is definately a wolf in sheep's clothing, and if you are so inclined, you can get some very sweet modifications for it :)
Temporal
22-06-2003, 13:48
Originally posted by poolking
Frigging hell, did your mate report him to the police? :eek:
He was supposed to be a mate!! - He meant well but couldn't admit he didn't know how to do the job properly!
Temporal
22-06-2003, 13:51
Originally posted by Russ D
I can fully recommend it mate - because it has the appearance of a family car, the joyriders tend to overlook them. But put it next to a Calibra or an RS Turbo and watch their faces drop! I've given up my boy-racer ways but the 620ti is definately a wolf in sheep's clothing, and if you are so inclined, you can get some very sweet modifications for it :)
The decision is now made then :D
Mynheer do some really nice mods for Rovers - I was going to do up the 214 till the water pump failed and took the head gasket and cracked a cylinder head:cry:
Morpheus
22-06-2003, 17:28
A Toyota Rav4 auto, hired one on holiday and fell in love with it, so had to have one............
http://www.toyota.co.uk/bv/Assets/RAV4/RAV4_intro_main.jpg
ronald146m
22-06-2003, 17:40
Hello
Mine's a 1989 G reg Ford Escort Bonus.
The bonus is it's dirt cheap to run.
Ron
:D :D
Also John Shuttleworth drives an Austin Ambassador Y reg.
:cool: :cool: :cool:
Uh....
N reg Skoda Felicia Bohemia 1300 Estate....
... with mag alloy wheels.....:D
King Blimp
22-06-2003, 19:49
The worlds most boring company car... Toyota Avensis GLS.
Once described as "the car you get if you are sleeping with the fleet mangers wife."
(I do like being bossed around by the female satnav though... :) )
03 Mercedes C220 Coupe
Company pays so I don't care!
2001 Peugeot 306 1.6 Meridian. In pearlesent oriental blue. One of the best standard one-colour paintjobs i've ever seen. Looks awesome under different colour neons. Full loaded, quick brushed aluminium/leather interior.
Ive always loved 306s and was well happy to get one in my favourite colour before Peugeot dropped it for the pants Pug 307.
The Diplomat
22-06-2003, 20:18
In order to bring some humour to the thread I have a Citroen C5.
Morpheus
22-06-2003, 20:20
always have to have a comic........
03 Renault Clio Expression:)
94(?) L reg VW Golf GL 1.9 TD
no "i" on the end unfortunately :(
Mr_Burns
22-06-2003, 21:43
Focus 1.8 Zetec. Fantastic to drive, but my old 1992 Astra was put together better. Too many rattles and squeaks in the Focus.
carlingman
23-06-2003, 00:39
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor
Nice
:cool:
i cant drive yet but if i had the cash and a licence a mercedes S class :D :D :D :D
poolking
23-06-2003, 07:38
Originally posted by kronas
i cant drive yet but if i had the cash and a licence a mercedes S class :D :D :D :D
Yeah, but don't forget the cost of insurance on top. ;)
Lord Nikon
23-06-2003, 08:00
K Reg Nissan Primera 1.6 LX and am restoring a G reg Mitsubishi Galant 2.0 GTI 4x4
on a side note about fords... you DO know what ford stands for don't you?
F****** Only Run Downhill
Full Of Rusty Dents
(american) Ford Owners Recommend Dodge
or backwards...
Driver Returns On Foot.
You guys really wanna know ?
2000 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 12V :blush:
Doctor E
23-06-2003, 09:13
The ultimate Q-car:
Volvo V40 2.0 Turbo CD. Black. Yum.
Mr_Burns
23-06-2003, 09:18
Originally posted by Lord Nikon
K Reg Nissan Primera 1.6 LX and am restoring a G reg Mitsubishi Galant 2.0 GTI 4x4
on a side note about fords... you DO know what ford stands for don't you?
F****** Only Run Downhill
Full Of Rusty Dents
(american) Ford Owners Recommend Dodge
or backwards...
Driver Returns On Foot.
You missed Fixed Or Repaired Daily!
Originally posted by The Diplomat
In order to bring some humour to the thread I have a Citroen C5.
Yipes, I thought you where going to say Sinclair C5 or even worse a Citroen 2CV:D
Me a 2002 Volvo V70SE, and yes I do turn up to my customers to mend their washers in it:D
Lord Nikon
23-06-2003, 09:33
Originally posted by Mr_Burns
You missed Fixed Or Repaired Daily!
AND Found On Road, Dead
90% of all fords sold in the last 10 years are still on the road.....
the other 10% made it home
OK, sensible family vehicle, as provided by my employer:
X-reg Rover 45. With roof box permanently attached, 'cos I don't pay for the petrol :D
orangebird
23-06-2003, 13:13
MR2 Twincam turbo..... :D:D
I'm 6'1 and I bought a VW Polo (N-Reg) as an economy measure. It's a nice little motor but sometimes I feel like that tall guy in the little car from The Simpsons. Gonna get a 4X4 next.
Originally posted by orangebird
MR2 Twincam turbo..... :D:D
Is that one of the ones that you have to let idle for 15secs or so before you can turn it off?
DES_1001
23-06-2003, 14:19
1995 (M) Vauxhall Cavalier sri 2.0ltr 16 valve. lovely looking car fully loaded with all the electrics, Abs, etc.It's also great for towing our caravan, but it gets through 2 -3 engine management sensors a year!! and they don't come cheap!
orangebird
23-06-2003, 14:31
Originally posted by Ramrod
Is that one of the ones that you have to let idle for 15secs or so before you can turn it off?
No, one of the one's where you switch off the engine as normal (no waiting time), take the key out and the engines still running (cooling itself down apparently....) for another 15-20 secs.
Silver 51 reg vauxhall astra 1.6, had a g reg GTE before but going all sensible (and reliable) this time... hehe, how old do i sound?
Lots of rovers about by the sound of it, they did a nice special edition 200 series, the BRM, only problem is it's dark green and they stuck a ridiculous looking orange nose on th thing!! :p
Originally posted by orangebird
No, one of the one's where you switch off the engine as normal (no waiting time), take the key out and the engines still running (cooling itself down apparently....) for another 15-20 secs.
and you can just lock the car and walk away with the engine running?:eek:
orangebird
23-06-2003, 15:22
Originally posted by Ramrod
and you can just lock the car and walk away with the engine running?:eek:
Yes! It's only after long journeys. You lock the car, switch on the immobiliser and let it purr till the engines cool again. It was a bit odd at first, but used to it now. :)
The Diplomat
23-06-2003, 15:23
Originally posted by Ramrod
and you can just lock the car and walk away with the engine running?:eek:
I was thinking that too - I could die parking it in a garage!! :eek:
Also what if the car catches fire and you want to turn the engine off in a hurry? :confused:
orangebird
23-06-2003, 15:29
Originally posted by The Diplomat
I was thinking that too - I could die parking it in a garage!! :eek:
Also what if the car catches fire and you want to turn the engine off in a hurry? :confused:
I don't have a garage, so that's one worry ticked off....
I'm not sure about the second bit Diplomat - just hope it never catches fire. But TBH, if it ever did, I wouldn't even think of trying to turn it off anyway..... :erm:
The Diplomat
23-06-2003, 15:35
Originally posted by orangebird
I don't have a garage, so that's one worry ticked off....
I'm not sure about the second bit Diplomat - just hope it never catches fire. But TBH, if it ever did, I wouldn't even think of trying to turn it off anyway..... :erm:
Too true I guess most people would just jump and run... I've always wondered whether people actually do what they are trained to do in a fire drill. ;)
orangebird
23-06-2003, 15:39
Originally posted by The Diplomat
Too true I guess most people would just jump and run... I've always wondered whether people actually do what they are trained to do in a fire drill. ;)
I don't - 'don't collect your belongings' - ?????? what's all that about. I'm damned if I'm going to leave my handbag etc behind! :eek:
Isn't it just the fan that keeps running on those types of engines, as opposed to the combustion section?
marcsparks2002
23-06-2003, 15:53
On my and most other imported cars turbo petrols or diesels they have a turbo timer to allow the engine to cool sufficiently whilst still supplying oil to the turbo and keeping it lubricated,otherwise switching straight off after a blatting would cause a seriously hot turbo to be without lubrication....then turbo gets knackered (although the insurance companies look very dimmly on these being fitted to a vehicle )
ronald146m
23-06-2003, 19:57
Originally posted by Lord Nikon
90% of all fords sold in the last 10 years are still on the road.....
the other 10% made it home
roflmao:D :D :D :D
But don't knock the humble Dagenham dustbins. They're cheap and cheerful.
btw
Henry founded the Ford Motor Company in 1903, 100 years ago.
Ron
:smokin: :smokin: :smokin:
My pride and joy, 1999 Omega CDX Auto, with all the goodies.
probably change it next march, thinking of a Toyota or perhaps a Mazda 6.
Topcat
KingPhoenix
23-06-2003, 22:53
52 New Vectra 3.2i V6 24v GSi
Goes like a rocket..... but drinks fuel like a fish :(
Company car so.... not really my problem, apart from have to stop every 10 miles to fill the tank again :p
Ok here's the laugh of the night
A 02 Proton Satria 1.8 And an Elddis Autoquest 400 GT
Originally posted by The Diplomat
In order to bring some humour to the thread I have a Citroen C5.
Looks like a trout :P
I used to have a Xantia, lovely car, and if it wasn't for the looks of the C5 (which I'm sure drives like a dream) I'd have gone for citroen again.
I drive a new Renault Laguna 1.9DCI, it's lovely
(I won't insult Russ by repeating what I think of rovers:D )
Rojo Habe
24-06-2003, 23:49
1998 306 GTi-6
Gosh, it's like I'm talking in code :eek:
Lord Nikon
25-06-2003, 00:05
Originally posted by orangebird
I don't - 'don't collect your belongings' - ?????? what's all that about. I'm damned if I'm going to leave my handbag etc behind! :eek:
after talking to some of the people who were at the wythenshawe call center when the fire broke out, not collecting their belongings caused havoc later. People who had left their keys (car & house) / mobile phones / PDAs found themselves in dire straits (not the group)
The couldn't get into their homes, couldn't get into their cars etc, and as for appointments etc stored in their phones / PDAs etc.
Remember also that they were not allowed in the building again for 3 days...
a few seconds of "grab and walk" would have prevented this for those who were at their desks with those all important belongings in the drawer next to them.
Especially since at that point there was no sign of smoke or flame on that floor. I would not advise retrieving belongings if there were.
Emperor Ming
25-06-2003, 00:12
zoom - zoom Mazda Xedos 6 2.0 se -- my personal intergalactic space ship
if it has'nt got leather or air con :cool: its not worth sitting in :p
{FU}Fubar
25-06-2003, 00:39
i drive a range rover , 1 of 22 with jaguar dash board and a full length sunroof.... its on an A plate ;)
Captain_caveman
25-06-2003, 00:57
1.6 black Golf Driver
Drives like a dream, just looks like a rust bucket at the moment.
quadplay
25-06-2003, 01:15
A great little 2000 (X reg) Fiat Punto ELX 1.2 - sticks to corners beautifully and bombs down the M4 like nobody's business!
And with that first post, I'll say "Helo!"
99 (T) Focus 2.0 Ghia - now has 106,000 miles on it and still going (touch wood!!)
Originally posted by orangebird
I don't - 'don't collect your belongings' - ?????? what's all that about. I'm damned if I'm going to leave my handbag etc behind! :eek:
Don't tell me ... you need your make up to ensure you look nice when the firemen turn up! :D :D
orangebird
25-06-2003, 13:11
Originally posted by cjll3
Don't tell me ... you need your make up to ensure you look nice when the firemen turn up! :D :D
Spot on!!!! ;) :p
paul11974
25-06-2003, 13:31
mine has four wheels and a steering wheel ..........also has a radio and ariel...............im only in it for a hr a day ..... :shrug:
Atomic22
27-06-2003, 20:03
civic vtec 1600 16v , hrc chipped to 174 bhp , janspeed etc etc.
sierra 2litre dohc ghia to ferry the family around in.
for fun and speed a suzuki 1200 bandit
Silent Wings
30-06-2003, 09:20
02 Mercury grey ford focus ST170
I don't drive it but we have a Ford Escort GLX
Richard M
30-06-2003, 09:36
A metallic black Nissan Skyline GTR R34.
Oh sorry, was this in real life?
Nothing in that case. :cry:
Helpy Person
30-06-2003, 12:29
2003 Honda Civic VTEC Sport :D
My Baby ......
http://80.5.125.196/webserver/private_sinead/image_2.jpg
http://80.5.125.196/webserver/private_sinead/image_3.jpg
http://80.5.125.196/webserver/private_sinead/image_4.jpg
timewarrior2001
30-06-2003, 13:34
Sierra Sapphire 1600L
E reg
no oil leaks
knackered old traditional ford bodywork (currently being improved.......thank god for catty)
Good runner
distortal
02-07-2003, 17:32
M Reg Mondeo 1.8TD. Call me Mr. Boring.
I don't drive, but the missus gets a Laguna from work on Friday. Yum, no more cycling back from Sainsbury's with 12 liters of water in my backpack
ronald146m
02-07-2003, 18:51
Hello
The Soulgirl drives a Subaru Impreza - that ain't yet pink.
Ron
:D :p :smokin: :devsmoke:
Originally posted by ronald146m
Hello
The Soulgirl drives a Subaru Impreza - that ain't yet pink.
Ron
:D :p :smokin: :devsmoke:
lol....stop stirring it:D
2002 Focus Zetec 1.6 (yes you guessed it, in silver), might be a common colour for this car but i love it, great to drive :) :)
silver nice untill it starts to rust:D
Soulgirl
02-07-2003, 21:47
Originally posted by ronald146m
Hello
The Soulgirl drives a Subaru Impreza - that ain't yet pink.
Ron
:D :p :smokin: :devsmoke:
http://www.thesoulgirl.com/emotis/southpark1.gif
I don't,since some d*rk ran into the back of it last week.:(
Incog.:(
MovedGoalPosts
02-07-2003, 22:52
Originally posted by paul11974
mine has four wheels and a steering wheel ..........also has a radio and ariel...............im only in it for a hr a day ..... :shrug:
Wot no spare wheel - or is it a Reliant Robin :D
no mine's the one with four wheels inc the spare:D
darkangel
02-07-2003, 23:55
red 1968 ford mustang fastback gt, 6.4L wife wants me to get a nice family carDownload Failed (1)
Originally posted by darkangel
red 1968 ford mustang fastback gt, 6.4L wife wants me to get a nice family carDownload Failed (1)
respect respect respect
Don't give in!!!!
Originally posted by darkangel
red 1968 ford mustang fastback gt, 6.4L wife wants me to get a nice family carDownload Failed (1)
Wouldn't mind seeing a pic of that.:cool:
Originally posted by darkangel
red 1968 ford mustang fastback gt, 6.4L wife wants me to get a nice family carhttp://www.emotipad.com/emoticons/Bawling.gif I had an Integra Type-R till the kids came along:cry:
still....she got rid of her CRX as well:D
Someone I know was instructed by his wife to get a 'family car' as the baby had arrived.....he came back with a Impretza turbo....his argument was that it was a 4 door saloon and therefore qualified:D
She didn't speak to him for a week:D
Originally posted by Ramrod
I had an Integra Type-R till the kids came along:cry:
still....she got rid of her CRX as well:D
Someone I know was instructed by his wife to get a 'family car' as the baby had arrived.....he came back with a Impretza turbo....his argument was that it was a 4 door saloon and therefore qualified:D
She didn't speak to him for a week:D
But was it pink? :p
Originally posted by towny
But was it pink? :p
erm.....no:D
timewarrior2001
03-07-2003, 15:46
Mate of mine has a lotus elise, thats a canny car.
1995 Rover 420Gsi. Its getting old but I love it to bits. Great car and really quick too.
darkangel
03-07-2003, 16:38
Originally posted by iadom
Wouldn't mind seeing a pic of that.:cool: will do, need to get a new fw card first, no scanner so can't scan ny photos
ronald146m
03-07-2003, 21:37
Originally posted by towny
But was it pink? :p
lol....stop stirring it:D
Hector's House
06-07-2003, 16:44
Rav 4 Brilliant car!
th'engineer
13-07-2003, 07:23
Corsa 1.7D 2000 55 miles to the gallon leaves many cars on accleration .
Good little plodder on the motorway:
And its enviromentally friendly
matty4donna
13-07-2003, 09:33
well my dad drives two cars. He drives a Jaguar XJ6 for work and stuff. But his good car is an 3.0 litre Alfa Romeo 164 Super Edition boy its a beast and sooooo fast especially in sports mode. The Jag is a manual F reg and the Alfa is an automatic K reg - of course with it being the super edition it has every extra under the sun! :)
I dont drive yet though (im only just 17) :(
Stuart W
13-07-2003, 09:48
Mk1 Ford Fiesta,
Mk2 Ford Transit (converted to minibus),
'D-Series' Ford 6ltr recovery truck.
No love of fords or anything, it just kinda turned out that way!! I got the Fiesta from my mum because it is in such good condition, the transit was the only thing big enough for my partner, our kids and myself (6 kids!) and the D-Series is my recovery truck.
An 02 (new design) 1.8 Zetec Focus in Panther Balck. Great car, but heavy on fuel, n a pain 2 keep clean. The car before was a 99 1.6 Zetec Focus in Aquafrost. I like the Focus! When the all new one arrives in May, I will be at the front of the queue, or I might get a current model RS, as they should all come down in price when the new one is released.
Oldsmobile Silhouette. 3.6L V6 engine
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/Gallery/c441478a.jpg
My friend drives a Dodge Ram truck though, 8.0L V8. I love that truck.
carlingman
10-08-2003, 01:57
Originally posted by carlingman
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor
Nice
:cool:
Well the Kompressor has now gone and been traded in for one of these found for a good review see here (http://www.pistonheads.com/fastcars/mercedes/amg-slk.htm)
Its an 03 plated SLK32 AMG.
Although I drive it as often as possible its not mine but my partners.
I have to make do with my trusty ford for my second car.
:D
Originally posted by carlingman
I have to make do with my trusty ford for my second car.
Trusty and ford in the same sentance, now thats a rare occurance :p
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