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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2022 14:17:32 GMT
Well, no, neither would I, but I'd like to if I had the wherewithal to amass a wee "collection" for pleasure purposes.
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Post by Humph on Mar 24, 2022 14:23:37 GMT
So often you read that the current owner hasn’t actually used it. Derek my hero (from Bangers and Cash) says the same.
People buy these things thinking they’ll use them on high days and holidays, but most of them just don’t.
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Post by WDB on Mar 24, 2022 14:50:15 GMT
Ultimately that’s what led me to drop the 900 idea. I already had two underused cars (now three) so what would it really be for? Can’t exactly keep it in a drawer like an old camera, can I?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2022 14:54:08 GMT
Yes, agreed. For reasons I shan't go into in public (don't worry it's not all that serious, just don't want to go into detail), my son hasn't been driving for a a while now. So I took the Corolla to the shops for a run yesterday, and sure enough one of the front brakes has seized on. Bit of noisiness, bit of a smell, very hot wheel trim when I got back home. Old cars don't like standing around doing nothing. I am trying to get a mobile mechanic out to sort it out before driving it again. I don't want to interfere with brakes myself.
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Post by WDB on Mar 24, 2022 14:59:12 GMT
No. Similarly, I’ve booked the Aygo in for its indicator switch next week because it needs to get some exercise.
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Post by Humph on Mar 24, 2022 15:36:32 GMT
Yes, agreed. For reasons I shan't go into in public (don't worry it's not all that serious, just don't want to go into detail), my son hasn't been driving for a a while now. So I took the Corolla to the shops for a run yesterday, and sure enough one of the front brakes has seized on. Bit of noisiness, bit of a smell, very hot wheel trim when I got back home. Old cars don't like standing around doing nothing. I am trying to get a mobile mechanic out to sort it out before driving it again. I don't want to interfere with brakes myself. Hope Al Jnr is better soon and back behind the wheel. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2022 15:40:53 GMT
Thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2022 15:42:35 GMT
>>People buy these things thinking they’ll use them on high days and holidays, but most of them just don’t.
Because we have fond memories from a time when such a vehicle featured in our lives which is all about how they look, and little to do with the fact that by modern standards they are utter crap and are largely unpleasant to drive.
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Post by Humph on Mar 24, 2022 15:48:07 GMT
Yep, sad, but true.
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Post by EspadaIII on Mar 24, 2022 16:10:46 GMT
No. Similarly, I’ve booked the Aygo in for its indicator switch next week because it needs to get some exercise. Your stalk needs exercise?  |
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Post by Humph on Mar 24, 2022 16:12:20 GMT
Thought he’d been a bit grumpy recently. That would explain it…
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Post by dixinormus on Mar 25, 2022 9:24:16 GMT
Sell Honda Al, pocket the loot. Drive the redundant Toyota for 3 months before buying anything else and see how you get on. Simples.
(Of course, after 3 months SWMBO will have spent the Honda proceeds on a new kitchen or something...)😁
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Post by Humph on Mar 25, 2022 9:37:19 GMT
^ Yes!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2022 9:43:41 GMT
Sell Honda Al, pocket the loot. Drive the redundant Toyota for 3 months before buying anything else and see how you get on. Simples. (Of course, after 3 months SWMBO will have spent the Honda proceeds on a new kitchen or something...)😁 No bloody chance, if I sell the Honda that money is staying rsolutely in an account only I can access... I drove it yesterday evening. It's a great car and I really like it. |
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Post by Humph on Mar 25, 2022 9:45:01 GMT
I believe kidneys are quite valuable.
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