WherryNice Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, CambridgeCabby said: This is the one I like , 1970 mk I 358v8 fastback Phew! I was having visions of this for a while there........ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Ahhhh Mustangs.... Had this in my life back in the 80's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 If it helps, a small percentage are randomly selected by the infamous DVLA computer for a full identity check which, in some cases, also involves a physical examination of the vehicle... I used to do them Sorry Griff, just done my change of car, took 6 weeks, they had made a mistake on the new document that took another 4 Oh Heck, You lot wanna try and be more glass half full. Fill me with joy and glee why don't you? Griff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 I had a 1971, 351 Cu In, Ram Air, Mach1. The Middle East conflicts killed the car off for us as we were doing alot of "thro France" at the time. We went from 5300cc to 602cc but a full tank and a couple of hidden Jerry cans got us over The Pyrenees into Spain via The Col de Puymorens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 As much as I like the lines, the sound and brute power of Mustangs I prefer mine to go round corners without dragging their **** out so if the numbers ever come in then it`s one of these for me or something with the Shelby name on it. https://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-buying-guides/ford-gt-2005-2006--ph-used-buying-guide/39259 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 A very good friend of mine had one of those Ford GT‘S , never had a problem cornering as it was in the dealers more than in his garage at home , plus as it was wider than the parking bays he was getting tickets virtually every time he ventured out in Cambridge . He ended up selling it after 5 months losing £40k!!!!!! in the process , he now drives a Mercedes 900Brabus , sounds fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 1 hour ago, CambridgeCabby said: A very good friend of mine had one of those Ford GT‘S , never had a problem cornering as it was in the dealers more than in his garage at home , plus as it was wider than the parking bays he was getting tickets virtually every time he ventured out in Cambridge . He ended up selling it after 5 months losing £40k!!!!!! in the process , he now drives a Mercedes 900Brabus , sounds fantastic Sounds like it was a lemon that he brought however to lose £40k is madness or was that the dealers part ex offer. If you can afford to buy one then parking tickets fines are loose change The Brabus is a V10 I believe but pig ugly in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Today - That's Trevor Transit - Off with the winter wheels and tyres, on with the larger summer jobbies. Have I changed them over too soon? Have we finished with the ice and snow? We'll see Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I feel I must publicly apologise. Apparently according to the latest wx forecasts we could be in for ice and snow come this Easter Monday. This is all my fault, solely down to me. It seems I have caused this to happen because last weekend I took off the winter wheels/tyres off Trevor and put the summer ones on. Sorry about that Griff 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 On a brighter note, today I picked up a second hand set of genuine Audi 5 x leg double spoke 19" alloys with part worn tyres. (4mm - last her ages with the mileage she does) The Wheels are in mint condition with centre caps. These will be MrsG's summer wheels / boots for her Q5. The present 18" jobbies will in due course be shod with winter tyres come the late autumn Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 You can't beat proper summer and proper winter but these days, after the originals supplied are worn I fit Michelin Cross Climate Plus. I find them really excellent and good in a bit of mud as well as snow, which seems to be on the endangered list most years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 3 hours ago, ChrisB said: You can't beat proper summer and proper winter but these days, after the originals supplied are worn I fit Michelin Cross Climate Plus. I find them really excellent and good in a bit of mud as well as snow, which seems to be on the endangered list most years. I fit the same on our car. Good option for the mileage we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annv Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Micheline are good BUT if you don't do the milage they crack with age and have to be replaced before worn out. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 19 minutes ago, annv said: Micheline are good BUT if you don't do the milage they crack with age and have to be replaced before worn out. John how long does that take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CambridgeCabby Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Personally I’ve always preferred Yokohama tyres , if for a performance car, my last few cars had Pirelli tyres fitted as standard and they didn’t last. Michelin tyres are very good allrounders but tend to be higher in the road noise , for a good better than average budget tyre Firestone are excellent . On my cabs , I usually go for a midrange tyre as the premium brands are not economical or hard wearing enough , and Blackcircle often have excellent deals . Kates GLC recently needed four new tyres , if we had got the Pirelli’s as fitted which are high load and run flat then they were £429 a corner , we ended up getting 4 new tyres delivered from Black Circle with exactly the same ratings, and run flats and actually a quieter road noise rating for £180 a corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 as i get through a set of tyres every 30,000 miles on average (in a normal year its a new set every year, I usually go for mid range tyres with a good wear rating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 On 09/03/2021 at 08:31, petersjoy said: I was only planning getting a small 125cc bike to runaround locally on. For me it would have been going full circle, first 125 at 17 was a Kawasiki 125 f6 trail bike, some of the scrambler type retro bikes coming out now are very similar, was worried 125cc would be a bit underpowered so went for a 250. Still in the process of buying it, watch this space for a photo when it arrives. Finally! After 3 weeks waiting, due to a minor fault found during the pdi i picked the new bike up today. Just a short trip to Poole and back to pick it up 522 mile round trip. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 9 hours ago, petersjoy said: Just a short trip to Poole and back to pick it up 522 mile round trip. Not sure I would want to do 522 miles on that in one go. Nice bike by the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 At last, we received the new V5 back from DVLA yesterday so MrsG has her cherished number plates on her Q5. Less than the three weeks stated too. Never will know what the 'Checks' were for or what they found out Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersjoy Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, BrundallNavy said: Not sure I would want to do 522 miles on that in one go. Nice bike by the way. I wouldn't either. Took the trailer. Have thought about a run to the boat on it though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoryv Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Looks very smart, I succumbed to a new bike this week too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 We've had our Kia sportage for 8 years this June. Never kept a car so long before. Needless to say we have been very happy with it and with the level of service that came with it. But it is now out of warranty and we were in a quandary - what to get. Everything is so up in the air just now. Conflicting reports in the media on the merits or not of various brands. I don't feel confident in the present level of infrastructure to support all electric. After much consideration we came to the conclusion that if we are so happy with our present car why not get another. In other words if it ain't broke don't fix it! In a nod to present trends we have ordered a mild hybrid Sportage and we pick it up next week 1 Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Anybody buying new or nearly new would do well to avoid a Mitsubishi and it looks as if Honda have sold their Swindon plant to Amazon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 I'm about to experience the second hand market and wondering which way it's going to go; I have my Father in law's Kia Venga to sell but I'm wondering if there is going to be so many cars for sale that prices may drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 i went on the Renault website as they said they would recommend which electric car to choose, went right through their questionnaire, and was recommended... A diesel car, not even a hybrid. as long as this is the case i cant see how the government can expect to do the changeover from fossil fuels to electric. i have nowhere at either end to charge, and do more than the range of most electric cars daily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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