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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 05/02/2007 : 10:08:42
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So for work I have to buy a car, and pretty soon (car allowance stuff)... Any suggestions? Been looking at Clios, Fiestas, Golfs, 306s, all 2nd hand. Then I thought why have one of those standard first cars, when I could get...
A VW Clipper! Now it may be due to the lovely sunny days we've been having recently, but heck, I'd look pretty ace turning up to work in that baby! The only way I'd look any better is if Christina Ricci was sat alongside me. Vintage.
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1851 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2007 : 11:02:26
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Get it!
Then try and sell it next week when we're all two feet deep in rain, again.
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2007 : 11:56:19
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oh yeah, me like. any vdub mark 1 or 2 soft top. I used to have a citreon ax gt until I crashed (a whole new thread) it. forget the clios and fiestas. i'm waiting for the day i can buy myself a split screen camper van. vintage is always the way to go.
it only seemed like yesterday that we were all driving around in old skool 205's. now they were quick. but not as fast as my black GT. |
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Steak n Sabre
* Dog in the Sand *
Uzbekistan
1013 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2007 : 21:15:49
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2007 : 03:15:58
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Was going to give some serious advice then, but realised its a joke topic so I wont. Its amazing how much you learn about cars working for a car company....
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2007 : 05:55:31
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Enough said!
 I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2007 : 12:55:17
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i'm happy with my mazda 3 - do they have these in britain?
The waxworks were an immensely eloquent dissertation on the wonderful ordinariness of mankind. |
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2007 : 15:47:58
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I had an '89 GOLF I bought from a pal in 1999. I had it almost 6 years. Was a very good, reliable car. I finally sold it once the odometer rolled to 300,000 miles...was still running well! Wouldn't have made a long distance drive, but I kept the oil changed, fluids checked, tires rotated...blah blah blah. Of course it was looking pretty beat, but I never had any major problems with it. Biggest was water pump...went out one time. Pfffft. No complaints. GOLF's are good.
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HeywoodJablome
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2007 : 23:35:06
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Honda. My first car. Sold it at 315,000 miles and it was still running like a champ. Never heard a bad thing about them. I miss that car...
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2007 : 23:58:07
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Originally posted by TRANSMARINE
I had an '89 GOLF I bought from a pal in 1999. I had it almost 6 years. Was a very good, reliable car. I finally sold it once the odometer rolled to 300,000 miles...was still running well! Wouldn't have made a long distance drive, but I kept the oil changed, fluids checked, tires rotated...blah blah blah. Of course it was looking pretty beat, but I never had any major problems with it. Biggest was water pump...went out one time. Pfffft. No complaints. GOLF's are good.
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His name is Dalton. He's got a degree in philosophy.
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i'm actually kind of thinking about getting a Golf. though i'd probably get a GTI. i don't really like the new 2007 design as much though. i'd get a 2006 or older.
but then i also kind of want to get a 911. i'm torn
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2007 : 10:42:44
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Hyundai, I have an aversion to them because my friend had a
(rusty shitbox) Pony, but that shouldn't stop you.
Cars I want:
New cars:
Mini Cooper
Honda Civic Hatchback (Not available in North America)
Acura RSX (no longer in production)
Honda Insight (no longer in production)
Rabbit/Golf Diesel (no diesel in NA this year)
Newer than new:
Obvio (just want to see it really)
Cars of yore:
(vintage) <Rover> Mini Cooper
Karmann Ghia
Nissan Figaro (would consider a Micra if they had them in NA)
Biggest complaints:
Mini Canada are morons.
Honda Civic Coupe, only Europeans want hatchbacks? You stupid f...s
Honda Insight, never sold automatic in Canada, "reciprocal warranty
agreement" with Honda USA makes cross-boarder shopping prohibitive.
Scion, Toyota, a company that doesn't want to sell cars?
Just something else not available in Canada.
Toyota Yaris, drives like a 1980 Oldsmobile, give us a sport suspension. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2007 : 10:59:15
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quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Enough said!
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
Beautiful.
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For Chrissakes have a cup of tea. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7446 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2007 : 13:25:19
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Cars suck. Get a bike.
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say." |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2007 : 14:21:30
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quote:
Originally posted by vilainde
Cars suck. Get a bike.
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say."
you can't have sex in the back seat of your bike
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5456 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2007 : 15:19:25
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2007 : 05:40:44
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quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna
quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Enough said!
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
Beautiful.
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For Chrissakes have a cup of tea.
I knew you would appreciate such beauty C.
I wish they were readily available over here.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2007 : 07:59:18
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Dukes Of Hazzard's General Lee sold for $9,900,500 on eBay:
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awestruck
= Cult of Ray =
USA
377 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2007 : 08:42:43
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quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna
quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Enough said!
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
Beautiful.
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For Chrissakes have a cup of tea.
I knew you would appreciate such beauty C.
I wish they were readily available over here.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
I think it is beautiful too. If I had that I would never drive it. I would be afraid someone would hit it then I would have to kick some butt.
I don't know how gas prices are in other countries but here in America it is really beginning to get ridiculous. I would recommend getting a car that does not suck gas. I wish I lived close enough to every place I need to go to ride a bike. Stay in shape, save money and save the environment.
Favorite Quote: awestruck is a she, she's a she. -trobrianders |
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2007 : 09:55:11
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Two T-5s, Mustangs from Germany in Barrett-Jackson Auctions.
(I watch too much TV)
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2007 : 18:55:17
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oh we rented one of those in the canaries - kind of like a golf.
 vs. 
The waxworks were an immensely eloquent dissertation on the wonderful ordinariness of mankind. |
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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =
Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2007 : 03:25:01
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quote:
Originally posted by awestruck
I don't know how gas prices are in other countries but here in America it is really beginning to get ridiculous.
around 5.66 usd/gallon here. on the other hand an average car in use here consumes less fuel per travelled distance than in the US, so that makes it a bit easier on the wallet than it might seem
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2007 : 03:47:44
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The British gallon (4.55 litres) is bigger than the
US gallon (3.79 liters), which causes much undo anxiety.
There is no version of the Polo in Canada either,
but we can have a bigger Dodge every year. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2007 : 05:37:37
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Good Lord...
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2007 : 05:39:28
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Wait wait, even better:
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2007 : 04:46:51
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Brilliant, I want one.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2007 : 07:09:09
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I always wanted a VW Scirocco, but I couldn't for the life of me tell you why.
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1734 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2007 : 07:54:02
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Originally posted by vilainde
Cars suck. Get a bike.
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say."
Haven't you planned buying this?
You'll need it soon
"un jour tu connaitra cette detresse de pres ou de loin, je peux te le jurer" - Ofabsis |
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2007 : 08:05:06
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nissan figaro |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2007 : 08:23:51
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quote:
Originally posted by Scarla O
nissan figaro
I was thinking about this car as I was scrolling down the page. I think it's this one, there's two round here, a green and a lilac one. I've been vaguely obsessing over them.
I'm sure it's this one, Simone?
Either way. Want one.
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2007 : 08:27:41
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You don't live in SW London do you? They're two a penny around here for some reason.
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2007 : 08:31:16
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North London, and I'll take five if that's the case. I have a spare ha'penny somewhere.
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Buying a Car
