Blondi Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Escobarp said: @Blondiare you looking at a newish car mate? If so give me a shout as I can help you out . I also had a c43 last year. Loved it. The C43's I've been looking at are about 27k for a low mileage one, I like the grey and the blue, think there is a nice dark red colour that they do, but probably a newer model, which colours do you think are the most desirable and is the saloon a better choice over the coupe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted February 3, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted February 3, 2021 Beemer or Merc for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big E Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, bolton_blondie said: Fuck that's bright. I love it. it is shiny and pretty in different lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted February 3, 2021 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2021 20 minutes ago, Big E said: I would think you would be the phantom of knowledge on this. I think its more to do with the S5 being less horse power. The RS is similar I was thinking of the S3 RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, Blondi said: The C43's I've been looking at are about 27k for a low mileage one, I like the grey and the blue, think there is a nice dark red colour that they do, but probably a newer model, which colours do you think are the most desirable and is the saloon a better choice over the coupe? Saloons are better imo. I had selenite grey for mine. Ive also had brilliant blue and cavansite blue in others. give me a shout as I can get you a car with less than 10k on for same money as you will be looking to pay. But I’ve only got one more I can do this year pal as we are restricted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 33 minutes ago, Blondi said: Are you still having problems with your Alfa? Had mine nearly 2 years now and its been ultra reliable, maybe I am tempting fate now?🙄 Mate, don't get me started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules_darby Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Big E said: I would think you would be the phantom of knowledge on this. I think its more to do with the S5 being less horse power. The RS is similar Phantom of knowledge?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted February 3, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted February 3, 2021 Cars are a sore issue atm. Had my Passat for 3 years, not a single issue, then some pillock drives into me and it all goes wrong.. Engine management light came on and i've spent so far about 800 trying to sort it. It's had new wiring loom, new in engine loom, (sits in the engine), new egr valve, 2 replacement injectors, new low pressure fuel pump, new battery and engine management light is STILL ON! It's back at the garage now as they are replacing the O rings on the injectors, I'm not certain at what point to call it quits and get rid, but I can't with the engine management light still on. I'd just buy another Passat, and it's basically spending more money to get the same car.. Took the decision 3 years ago to fork out for a car rather than cheap motoring, and managed 3 years of trouble free. Insurance though, don't get me started on that con! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted February 3, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted February 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Blondi said: Yeah I know, a bit odd, it's just that I have a chance of buying an S3, mint and low miles off a mutual friend, but too boy racey for me, the C43 is the car I've been looking at seeing as though my hair is now grey! Audi a3 sport. We bought one as it's still quick, but looks like a normal Audi, few subtle things to make it sporty, and again, not hit by daft insurance. Think it's 170 bhp atm, going to be getting it played with at some point "for fuel economy"... cough cough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules_darby Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 3 hours ago, tomski said: Yeah seems so. I think my BIK would be £20. I like the idea of giving it a go. Not at a Tesla but I think my electric option is a Hyundai Kona at a nice spec. It’s just whether it’s big enough is my biggest concern now. Also have some decent hybrid options. Be careful, don’t get that same breaks for hybrid as you do for 100% leccy Tomski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted February 3, 2021 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2021 7 minutes ago, only1swanny said: Audi a3 sport. We bought one as it's still quick, but looks like a normal Audi, few subtle things to make it sporty, and again, not hit by daft insurance. Think it's 170 bhp atm, going to be getting it played with at some point "for fuel economy"... cough cough I had a A3, because it’s so low and rigid it gripped the road like you wouldn’t believe. I had mine remapped to stage 2, the suspension needed to be softer IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 @only1swanny Other budding Arthur Daleys can tune in tomorrow for video tutorials on; patching up rusty sills with papier-mache, putting sawdust in gearboxes, cracking eggs into radiators and retreading bald tyres with a stanley knife... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 23 minutes ago, jules_darby said: Be careful, don’t get that same breaks for hybrid as you do for 100% leccy Tomski True dat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted February 3, 2021 Moderators Share Posted February 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, tomski said: True dat You should be getting a defender Get something that goes up hills Had the shovel out yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted February 3, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted February 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, Youri McAnespie said: @only1swanny Other budding Arthur Daleys can tune in tomorrow for video tutorials on; patching up rusty sills with papier-mache, putting sawdust in gearboxes, cracking eggs into radiators and retreading bald tyres with a stanley knife... If the mechanic can't sort it with his VAG specific laptop, i've got no chance with something for a couple of quid from ebay, but thank you for sharing. It was throwing error codes like a pissed up enigma machine, they advised to change the whole wiring loom, which sorted it, and then an injector imploded, taking the fuel pump with it. The injector was showing as a fault before the re-wire, but so were about 5 other things of which there was nothing wrong with. Hopefully it will come back right as rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, only1swanny said: If the mechanic can't sort it with his VAG specific laptop, i've got no chance with something for a couple of quid from ebay, but thank you for sharing. It was throwing error codes like a pissed up enigma machine, they advised to change the whole wiring loom, which sorted it, and then an injector imploded, taking the fuel pump with it. The injector was showing as a fault before the re-wire, but so were about 5 other things of which there was nothing wrong with. Hopefully it will come back right as rain. Stick some black insulating tape over it instead then. Anyhow, it wasn't about finding and fixing the problem, it was about negating the grassing bastard light until you could palm it off on some other plum. Edited February 3, 2021 by Youri McAnespie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted February 3, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted February 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, Youri McAnespie said: Stick some black insulating tape over it instead then. Anyhow, it wasn't about finding and fixing the problem, it was about negating the grassing bastard light until you could palm it off on some other plum. took the bulb out on my citroen distpatch. Took it to a mechanic (different one), and said "engine lights on".. "you bought a citroen.. what do you expect". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomski Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 5 hours ago, Casino said: You should be getting a defender Get something that goes up hills Had the shovel out yesterday Aye that’s part of my thinking. Shovel out twice in 2 weeks. Not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted February 3, 2021 Moderators Share Posted February 3, 2021 She did warn me that my german vehicle was a poor choice but ill put up with a few tricky days a year Her quattro wont even get off the drive, either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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