Jag! The Ghostly fleet thread
- John F
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Re: Reliable Honda Engine: a spectral fleet thread
I'm not convinced someone with a self-confessed preference for wafty autos and quirky* ancient frogs would have any idea what a driver's car is TBH
On the road:
1998 Disco 4.0 V8 (manual)
1994 Vauxhall Calibra 3.0 V6
Running but need fettling:
1986 Honda CBX750F
1991 Maserati 222 SE
1990 Yamaha XJ900F
Tax & MOT-exempt, woohoo!
1982 Suzuki GSX1100SZ Katana
1998 Disco 4.0 V8 (manual)
1994 Vauxhall Calibra 3.0 V6
Running but need fettling:
1986 Honda CBX750F
1991 Maserati 222 SE
1990 Yamaha XJ900F
Tax & MOT-exempt, woohoo!
1982 Suzuki GSX1100SZ Katana
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Re: Reliable Honda Engine: a spectral fleet thread
Evidently a lot more than you do.1998 Disco 4.0 V8 (manual)
1994 Vauxhall Calibra 3.0 V6
1991 Maserati 222 SE
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Re: Reliable Honda Engine: a spectral fleet thread
A mate of mine that's a pineapple apologist said to me 'dont get an MX5, you'll get bullied'.
This is someone that actively likes MK2 Golfs....
This is someone that actively likes MK2 Golfs....
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Re: Reliable Honda Engine: a spectral fleet thread
Yet a knackered MX5 will still be a better drive than a Z3. But there are plenty of MX5s to choose from to find one that's in reasonable nick.
Providing there is enough structural metal for the car to last a few MOTs, the mechanicals can be easily and cheaply to make a sorted MX5.
Unlike classics, decent quality parts still exist and OEM readily available.
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Re: Reliable Honda Engine: a spectral fleet thread
Yeah you'll get a hairdresser car comment. Like owning a Volvo gets you comments about driving an old man car.
Generally these comments are made by people who own a Ford S-Max or a Vauxhall Mokka as their only car.
Re: Reliable Honda Engine: a spectral fleet thread
I have never received a single negative comment about any Volvo I've owned. Much the opposite, in fact, folks love them, especially young people, I've found. I properly blindsided a couple of mates overtaking a tractor on a day out in the Peaks once, they knew nothing of the T5...
The MX-5 seller doesn't seem to be the best replier: he got back to me after 26 hours, at midnight, and I've not heard from him again. Still, he's suggested Friday for viewing. I'm excited.
The MX-5 seller doesn't seem to be the best replier: he got back to me after 26 hours, at midnight, and I've not heard from him again. Still, he's suggested Friday for viewing. I'm excited.
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Re: Reliable Honda Engine: a spectral fleet thread
Not at all, I think you'll find that's an exquisite selection of potential motoring stress
(Apart from the Calibra, which has been virtually faultless over the 15-ish years I've owned it)
On the road:
1998 Disco 4.0 V8 (manual)
1994 Vauxhall Calibra 3.0 V6
Running but need fettling:
1986 Honda CBX750F
1991 Maserati 222 SE
1990 Yamaha XJ900F
Tax & MOT-exempt, woohoo!
1982 Suzuki GSX1100SZ Katana
1998 Disco 4.0 V8 (manual)
1994 Vauxhall Calibra 3.0 V6
Running but need fettling:
1986 Honda CBX750F
1991 Maserati 222 SE
1990 Yamaha XJ900F
Tax & MOT-exempt, woohoo!
1982 Suzuki GSX1100SZ Katana
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Re: Reliable Honda Engine: a spectral fleet thread
Hasn't the roof chopped chavalier ever been on the road then?
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Re: Reliable Honda Engine: a spectral fleet thread
Hah, twat.
It actually only ever FTP'd once in about 80,000 miles of daily use, and that was something I did wrong (kinked a piece of rubber fuel hose when fitting it in a hurry, causing restricted fuel flow). It's an ace car.
On the road:
1998 Disco 4.0 V8 (manual)
1994 Vauxhall Calibra 3.0 V6
Running but need fettling:
1986 Honda CBX750F
1991 Maserati 222 SE
1990 Yamaha XJ900F
Tax & MOT-exempt, woohoo!
1982 Suzuki GSX1100SZ Katana
1998 Disco 4.0 V8 (manual)
1994 Vauxhall Calibra 3.0 V6
Running but need fettling:
1986 Honda CBX750F
1991 Maserati 222 SE
1990 Yamaha XJ900F
Tax & MOT-exempt, woohoo!
1982 Suzuki GSX1100SZ Katana
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Re: Reliable Honda Engine: a spectral fleet thread
Anyway what happened to 'I'm getting a Chevy Caprice for my next car'?
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