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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jul 14, 2014 12:49:24 GMT
Yes, they are good, I've had a BMW in the past. The Alfas are much more characterful IMHO, especially the 164.
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Post by jimbob on Jul 14, 2014 12:54:36 GMT
Nothing posh here, just an old Land Rover 90 and a Suzuki SJ410.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jul 14, 2014 13:07:52 GMT
Saab 9000 2.3 Turbo with more midrange grunt than should be allowed on public roads
but most days a Holdsworth racer to work until I sort out parts and service for my Giant TCR racer.
Much more enjoyable than a motor
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jul 17, 2014 12:24:46 GMT
Got a new bus last weekend, mainly needed something with plenty room so Michelle can transport all her wares to various craft fairs. Has two sets of variously configurable back seats, which can make a double bed, or fold up and clip to the sides to give loads of boot space. Good for taking the dog out too. It's a proper 4x4 also, being a Pajero under the skin, so can have some offroading fun too.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2014 12:30:46 GMT
Got a new bus last weekend, mainly needed something with plenty room so Michelle can transport all her wares to various craft fairs. Has two sets of variously configurable back seats, which can make a double bed, or fold up and clip to the sides to give loads of boot space. Good for taking the dog out too. It's a proper 4x4 also, being a Pajero under the skin, so can have some offroading fun too. Those of us that have a grounding in Spanish or at least the South American version wish they hadn't called it that  . Room for a few more on top by the looks of it. |
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jul 17, 2014 12:55:24 GMT
That's for the wee one when he misbehaves! :-)
Delica = delicate?
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jul 17, 2014 13:13:21 GMT
Ahh, my mistake, you meant Pajero. Oh dear! :-)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2014 13:38:19 GMT
Ahh, my mistake, you meant Pajero. Oh dear! :-) We could start one of those unfortunate product name threads!! I'll start with Silver Mist for the german market  |
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jul 17, 2014 13:48:18 GMT
A slogan that Wang Laboratories (U.S. computer firm) tried to bring to the UK in the '80's-
"Wang Cares"
Wasn't really popular..
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2014 13:49:22 GMT
A slogan that Wang Laboratories (U.S. computer firm) tried to bring to the UK in the '80's- "Wang Cares" Wasn't really popular.. hadn't heard that one  |
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Post by pre65 on Jul 17, 2014 14:01:55 GMT
There is an American firm who make electronic test equipment.
Wayne Kerr.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jul 17, 2014 14:06:29 GMT
Aye, forgot about him!
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Post by MartinT on Jul 17, 2014 23:31:39 GMT
There's always the Colt Starion.
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Post by colin14 on Jul 18, 2014 2:25:15 GMT
Just parted with my lovely X Class Jag, and have C4 Diesel by the French Lemon company, my 9th Citroen, the best was the Safari.
In the past Hillman Imp 2 of,Ford Anglia,Auto-Union 1953 1000s,Ford Mk1 Cortina, Volvo 164,Fiat 126,VW Herbie,Ford Escort RS2000, Dolly 2CV6,Visa 2 off, BX 1900 2 off, Fiat Uno, BX 1600, Zanti, Ford Fiesta (crap junk),Mazda, Nissan Torano,Datsun Sunny,Nisan Micra,Smart Car,Austin A90,Volvo 340,Ford Pilot,
And now I ride a electric bike, modified he he
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 7:12:33 GMT
Just parted with my lovely X Class Jag, and have C4 Diesel by the French Lemon company, my 9th Citroen, the best was the Safari. In the past Hillman Imp 2 of,Ford Anglia,Auto-Union 1953 1000s,Ford Mk1 Cortina, Volvo 164,Fiat 126,VW Herbie,Ford Escort RS2000, Dolly 2CV6,Visa 2 off, BX 1900 2 off, Fiat Uno, BX 1600, Zanti, Ford Fiesta (crap junk),Mazda, Nissan Torano,Datsun Sunny,Nisan Micra,Smart Car,Austin A90,Volvo 340,Ford Pilot, And now I ride a electric bike, modified he he Ah, now there is an idea. Lists, I lurve lists - really. Hillman Minx - 50s jobby, huge, heavy, all leather, column change - crap Ford Anglia - first proper lasted in standard form for about three months before a post office van T boned it. The insurance money paid for a slight change. 2" off the floor, wide wheels, mustard yellow paint job, set of Cebies across the front, Lotus twin cam - total and utter fun. Ford Classic - H U G E bought for mini cabbing Fiat 124 - much under rated and a good motor Triumph GT6 Mk1 - This had a great engine and taught me some very valuable lessons about catching terminal oversteer Alfa 1300GT Junior - Still my favourite car. Beautiful looks, nippy for the engine size, provided the foot was welded to the floor and revs kept to maximum, and unbelievably controllable with the fingertips. Alfa Guillietta 2 litre - OK but got cut in half by a Chestnut tree that came down in the 87 storm  Alfa Alfetta coupe 2 litre - Bit tail happy this one but still fun Alfa GTV6 - Simply the greatest engine ever made. Another write off after hitting a diesel spill although I would admit that I wasn't doing 30mph at the time Alfa GTV 2000 - rather nice Alfa GTV1750 GTA - even nicer Alfa GTV 1600 - too slow Alfa Sud Green cloverleaf - fun Peugeot 309 GTi - thought I'd have a change and this was surprising fun, very well sorted for front wheel drive. NATURAL BREAK TIME - WENT FROM 17 ROOM GEORGIAN MANSION TO RENTED COTTAGE AFTER LOSING BUSINESS IN THE 80S/90S BUST. Only allowed to spend £500 on a car under bankruptcy rules: Alfa Sud - Great little car which took me quite happily to France to see my sister and all over the UK but finally died of its Russian steel Fiat thingy - the little square box on wheels - the name might come to me. Not too bad, it went and stopped. (Panda) Seat thingy = ditto Another 309GTi. Ford Sierra 1600 Estate - Totally reliable load lugger, kept us going while we tried to get our lives together, kept it for ten years. Driving here from the UK when we moved, the wheels were 3" inside the wheelarches and the exhaust would kill any stray ants. No probs at all. Used as business van carrying wood and furniture , you name it. Only got killed off by the new regs on CO2, otherwise I would probably still be driving it. Audi A4 20V - Very nice retired gentleman's carriage. Not a huge list but I always tended to keep cars for a while. The Alfas from Guillietta to Sud cloverleaf were all at the same time. My house in Suffolk had a mews garage where they all fitted. It all seemed rather fun at the time but I didn't miss that sort of life as much as I expected. All part of life's rich experience. Seeing both sides is a good idea. |
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jul 18, 2014 7:27:04 GMT
Quite a few Alfas in there!
Agree about the 1300GT, a beautiful car. Never been in one though.
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Post by colin14 on Jul 18, 2014 7:28:42 GMT
Hey Alfa for you Lemons for me cool, I have friend who loves Alfa's, they always sound like they are in pain to me.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jul 18, 2014 7:47:07 GMT
The V6's sound gorgeous.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 7:50:45 GMT
+1 Always drive with the windows down, especially in tunnels |
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Jul 18, 2014 8:29:48 GMT
Yep! I still turn the radio off at times, just to listen to the roar.
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. Room for a few more on top by the looks of it.
