| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #788927 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 10:47 |
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On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 09:39:38 +0100, deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
> "Dan L" <dan.yodanet [at] gmail.com> wrote in message
><4ie296F3cbjnU1 [at] individual.net>:
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>>We got one of those for SWMBO last year, 1.6 Auto.
>>Very nice car, good quality feel to it.
>>
>>Not too pricey either, £11k for a '55 plater with bugger all mileage
>
>How people justify (to themselves) spending 11k on a car is absolutely
>beyond me.
The same could be said about buying a litre class sports bike and
hardly ever riding it. I don't even try to justify it to myself
because I probably couldn't.
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #788935 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 11:10 |
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On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 09:39:38 +0100, deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
> "Dan L" <dan.yodanet [at] gmail.com> wrote in message
><4ie296F3cbjnU1 [at] individual.net>:
>
>>We got one of those for SWMBO last year, 1.6 Auto.
>>Very nice car, good quality feel to it.
>>
>>Not too pricey either, £11k for a '55 plater with bugger all mileage
>
>How people justify (to themselves) spending 11k on a car is absolutely
>beyond me.
I spent 18k on a car. The justification was a piece of piss - "I want
one of those".
I know of someone who has spent 25k *preparing* his Matchless G50 for
the classic Manx GP.
Some people spend thousands of pounds following their football team.
My parents spent over 10k on a caravan. Madness, in my view, but it's
their life and their money.
In short - what's your point? Do you have a better idea what other
people should spend their money on than they do?
--
Champ
ZX10R
GPz750turbo
My advice as your attorney is to buy a motorcycle
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #788937 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 11:15 |
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Champ wrote:
> On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 09:39:38 +0100, deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
>
>> "Dan L" <dan.yodanet [at] gmail.com> wrote in message
>> <4ie296F3cbjnU1 [at] individual.net>:
>>
>>> We got one of those for SWMBO last year, 1.6 Auto.
>>> Very nice car, good quality feel to it.
>>>
>>> Not too pricey either, £11k for a '55 plater with bugger all mileage
>>
>> How people justify (to themselves) spending 11k on a car is
>> absolutely beyond me.
>
> I spent 18k on a car. The justification was a piece of piss - "I want
> one of those".
>
> I know of someone who has spent 25k *preparing* his Matchless G50 for
> the classic Manx GP.
>
> Some people spend thousands of pounds following their football team.
>
> My parents spent over 10k on a caravan. Madness, in my view, but it's
> their life and their money.
>
> In short - what's your point? Do you have a better idea what other
> people should spend their money on than they do?
I think that pretty well sums up my wife's thinking when choosing the Mazda.
Also, the Mondeo we'd put a deposit on the day before wouldn't fit in the
garage, and she absolutely *has* to keep her car in the garage.
--
Dan L (Oldbloke)
dan.yodanet [at] gmail.com
My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
Space in shed where NSR125 used to be
Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament)
BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005/6), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow), OMF#11
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #788942 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 11:22 |
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #788948 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 11:31 |
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On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 10:22:06 +0100, deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
> Champ <news [at] champ.org.uk> wrote in message
><1gq3c2t8js9efhj1ucesae4vnk7u5vqjk3 [at] 4ax.com>:
>
>>On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 09:39:38 +0100, deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
>>>How people justify (to themselves) spending 11k on a car is absolutely
>>>beyond me.
>>
>>I spent 18k on a car. The justification was a piece of piss - "I want
>>one of those".
>>
>>I know of someone who has spent 25k *preparing* his Matchless G50 for
>>the classic Manx GP.
>>
>>Some people spend thousands of pounds following their football team.
>>
>>My parents spent over 10k on a caravan. Madness, in my view, but it's
>>their life and their money.
>>
>>In short - what's your point? Do you have a better idea what other
>>people should spend their money on than they do?
>
>My, you seem spikey this morning.
I do, don't I. Maybe the heat is getting to me.
>If you felt I was criticising the actions of others then I've
>communicated poorly. I don't have a view on how others 'should' spend
>their money 'cos it's none of my business. I was reflecting on my
>attitude towards this, not theirs; merely observing that I didn't
>understand the motivation. Then again, I doubt others understand my
>motivations.
Well, pretty much every car thread (and there's lots of them here) you
trot out the line that you don't understand how people justify
spending proper money on cars. This, despite the evidence of your
eyes most days on the M4, that loads and loads of people can and do
justify it. So I guess I'm bored with this particular exchange - be
more entertaining, dammit!
--
Champ
ZX10R
GPz750turbo
My advice as your attorney is to buy a motorcycle
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #788952 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 11:45 |
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #788955 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 12:06 |
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deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
>
> How people justify (to themselves) spending 11k on a car is absolutely
> beyond me.
Is 11k USD more palatable?
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #788958 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 12:12 |
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deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
> Anyway, when I crack and take a decent car it'll be something completely
> obscene. I keep salivating when I look at the x5, it's a nice, obese,
> fuck-you and your environment car.
I like them. In fact, I wonder how much they are in the States..
<fx: fires up cars.com>
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #788960 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 12:27 |
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #788962 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 12:30 |
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #788963 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 12:48 |
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On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 10:45:41 +0100, deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
>>I do, don't I. Maybe the heat is getting to me.
>
>But... but.. but... I thought you liked it hot.
I do, I do. I can't explain it.
>Anyway, when I crack and take a decent car it'll be something completely
>obscene. I keep salivating when I look at the x5, it's a nice, obese,
>fuck-you and your environment car.
heh. You're just saying that cos you know I hate X5s more than any
other car on the road, aren't you?
>Then again, I suspect I'll continue
>to prevaricate about it and run around in my old (but reliable) Beemer
>and have the smug feeling that your depreciation in a month is less than
>mine in a year.
Sure. Mine's prolly going down a good 3k this year. Enjoy!
--
Champ
ZX10R
GPz750turbo
My advice as your attorney is to buy a motorcycle
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #788976 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 14:11 |
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #788981 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 14:31 |
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wrote
> Champ <news [at] champ.org.uk> wrote in message
><ptr3c2haa2ld22iiqf0oofa94oh0l2ltoc [at] 4ax.com>:
>
>>On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 10:22:06 +0100, deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
>>
>>> Champ <news [at] champ.org.uk> wrote in message
>>><1gq3c2t8js9efhj1ucesae4vnk7u5vqjk3 [at] 4ax.com>:
>
>>I do, don't I. Maybe the heat is getting to me.
>
>But... but.. but... I thought you liked it hot.
>
>>
>>>If you felt I was criticising the actions of others then I've
>>>communicated poorly. I don't have a view on how others 'should' spend
>>>their money 'cos it's none of my business. I was reflecting on my
>>>attitude towards this, not theirs; merely observing that I didn't
>>>understand the motivation. Then again, I doubt others understand my
>>>motivations.
>>
>>Well, pretty much every car thread (and there's lots of them here) you
>>trot out the line that you don't understand how people justify
>>spending proper money on cars.
>
>Actually, I normally don't post a lot in the car threads, but when I do,
>yes you're right that I'd say something like that.
If it is any help I agree with you.
--
steve auvache
i rate dates
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #788985 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 14:46 |
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deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote in news:hb54c21dspqeq0jh9ph7lri3t39i90si12 [at]
4ax.com:
> Champ <news [at] champ.org.uk> wrote in message
> <eg04c21ps0eqag331199mtjalmcq03pvpa [at] 4ax.com>:
>
>>On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 10:45:41 +0100, deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
>>>Then again, I suspect I'll continue
>>>to prevaricate about it and run around in my old (but reliable) Beemer
>>>and have the smug feeling that your depreciation in a month is less than
>>>mine in a year.
>>
>>Sure. Mine's prolly going down a good 3k this year. Enjoy!
>
> Cool. That's more than it cost to buy mine and get it completely
> straight. Thanks.
>
You can make a BMW completely straight? I don't believe you.
--
wessie at tesco dot net
BMW R1150GS
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #788999 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 15:41 |
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wessie wrote:
> deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote in
> news:hb54c21dspqeq0jh9ph7lri3t39i90si12 [at] 4ax.com:
>
> > Champ <news [at] champ.org.uk> wrote in message
> > <eg04c21ps0eqag331199mtjalmcq03pvpa [at] 4ax.com>:
> >
> > > On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 10:45:41 +0100, deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
> > > > Then again, I suspect I'll continue
> > > > to prevaricate about it and run around in my old (but reliable)
> > > > Beemer and have the smug feeling that your depreciation in a
> > > > month is less than mine in a year.
> > >
> > > Sure. Mine's prolly going down a good 3k this year. Enjoy!
> >
> > Cool. That's more than it cost to buy mine and get it completely
> > straight. Thanks.
> >
>
> You can make a BMW completely straight? I don't believe you.
Quite. It's always going to be at least Bi-curious
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789006 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 16:16 |
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789010 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 16:29 |
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deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote in news:7qc4c2lcajms3u7tpudaq1f8jrmus2v9cl [at]
4ax.com:
> wessie <putmynamehere [at] tesco.net> wrote in message
> <Xns98088CC7CECCwtymmmsas [at] 62.253.170.163>:
>
>>deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote in news:hb54c21dspqeq0jh9ph7lri3t39i90si12 [at]
>>4ax.com:
>
>>> Cool. That's more than it cost to buy mine and get it completely
>>> straight. Thanks.
>>>
>>
>>You can make a BMW completely straight? I don't believe you.
>
> Straight is a relative term.
>
So you have made it relatively straight rather than completely straight?
As Matt implies, gayness is inherent within BMWs. You can mask[1] it but
never remove it.
[1] SOldness being one of the more common techniques
--
wessie at tesco dot net
BMW R1150GS
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789021 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 16:41 |
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| Re: Car suggestions [message #789022 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 16:52 |
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"dwb" <parc_erom [at] crossdata.co.uk> wrote in message
news:1153424541.384025.224550 [at] i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> SteveH wrote:
>
>> What's the big issue with mileage? - you're only going to be putting
>> 105k miles on it in the next few years, so even something with 50k miles
>> on it, if bought sensibly (Passat, Golf Estate, Octavia) will still feel
>> pretty much as fresh as a new car at 150k miles.
>
> And there you go again with the (your?) assertion that cars with (IMO)
> mega miles on them are like new.
>
> You seem to be the only person who (admits to) think this - anyone else
> want to raise their hand while we're here?
Yep. High mileage doesn't necessarily mean "game over" these days. Granted
back in the 60's and 70's, it was more likely, but with better oils, more
frequent servicing and better roads, most reasonable "family" cars will
happily see 150,000 miles and not feel wobbly or shagged out.
I bought a 1990 Cavalier 8 years ago to use as a carrying wagon for work
related shite. 150 quid I gave for at, with 75,000 miles on the clock (and
who knows if they were genuine, coz I certainly don't) I ran it well past
150,000 with just one oil change and one cam belt change ad it still drove
well enough to sell on when I "upgraded" to a Honda Civic with a mere
113,000 miles on it.
That should be good for at least 3 years of every day shite carrying.
--
Beav
VN 750
Zed 1000
OMF# 19
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789023 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 16:52 |
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On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:41:20 +0100, deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
snip>
>Not sure *how* a car can be 'gay'.
Think of any Japanese 'sportscar' and you'll understand.
Editing this post to read Japanese sportsbike will be considered a
rather poor effort.
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| Re: Car suggestions [message #789025 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 16:56 |
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Beav wrote
>
>"dwb" <parc_erom [at] crossdata.co.uk> wrote in message
>news:1153424541.384025.224550 [at] i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
>> SteveH wrote:
>>
>>> What's the big issue with mileage? - you're only going to be putting
>>> 105k miles on it in the next few years, so even something with 50k miles
>>> on it, if bought sensibly (Passat, Golf Estate, Octavia) will still feel
>>> pretty much as fresh as a new car at 150k miles.
>>
>> And there you go again with the (your?) assertion that cars with (IMO)
>> mega miles on them are like new.
>>
>> You seem to be the only person who (admits to) think this - anyone else
>> want to raise their hand while we're here?
>
>Yep. High mileage doesn't necessarily mean "game over" these days. Granted
>back in the 60's and 70's, it was more likely, but with better oils, more
>frequent servicing and better roads, most reasonable "family" cars will
>happily see 150,000 miles and not feel wobbly or shagged out.
Spot on. It is the cars from back then that would need a clutch every
25k, a gearbox and suspension rebuild at 50 and 100k on an engine was
reason to have an article in a magazine. Things have move on
considerably and are still moving.
--
steve auvache
i rate dates
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789029 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 17:26 |
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Andy Bonwick <nospam [at] bonwick.me.uk> wrote in
news:hoe4c2hiq6kor3c5gj726kkefr8f06oi3u [at] 4ax.com:
> On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:41:20 +0100, deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
>
> snip>
>
>>Not sure *how* a car can be 'gay'.
>
> Think of any beige bike and you'll understand.
>
> Editing this post to read Japanese sportsbike will be considered a
> rather poor effort.
>
:P
--
wessie at tesco dot net
BMW R1150GS
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789030 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 17:36 |
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deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote in news:m4e4c21osfpc625rsbbd8s2lk3mo1jsnue [at]
4ax.com:
> wessie <putmynamehere [at] tesco.net> wrote in message
> <Xns98089D4FD98ADwtymmmsas [at] 80.5.182.99>:
>
>>As Matt implies, gayness is inherent within BMWs. You can mask[1] it but
>>never remove it.
>
> Not sure *how* a car can be 'gay'.
through 2nd level meaning or connotation in Saussurian semiotics
--
wessie at tesco dot net
BMW R1150GS
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789032 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 17:45 |
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"Dan L" <dan.yodanet [at] gmail.com> wrote in message
news:4ie6vgF3d6asU1 [at] individual.net...
> deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
>> "Dan L" <dan.yodanet [at] gmail.com> wrote in message
>> <4ie296F3cbjnU1 [at] individual.net>:
>>
>>> We got one of those for SWMBO last year, 1.6 Auto.
>>> Very nice car, good quality feel to it.
>>>
>>> Not too pricey either, £11k for a '55 plater with bugger all mileage
>>
>> How people justify (to themselves) spending 11k on a car is absolutely
>> beyond me.
>
> You probably have a very good point there actually, but she chose it, and
> is
> paying for it.
>
> Once my current company car goes back I'll be relegated to using the car
> we
> acquired for my daughter, a V Plate Hyundai Accent that cost absolutely
> bugger all.
>
> I guess she bought a fairly expensive car on the basis that we ought to
> own
> at least 1 reasonably new and reliable vehicle.
I used to buy new cars every two or three years (depending on how
much/little I liked them) then I needed a mobile shed for carting crap
around, picking up materials for the bodyshop etc, and it opened my eyes to
cars. I wouldn't buy another new one now.
Yeah, a new one is nice, but that "niceness" only lasts for a week or two,
then it's just "the car" and before you know it, it's getting filled with
all kinds of stuff that doesn't belong in new cars.
I actually like knowing that the total cost of my last car was less than a
single monthly payment on my neighbours X5. *He* didn't seem to like it when
I mentioned it to him though.
--
Beav
VN 750
Zed 1000
OMF# 19
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789033 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 17:50 |
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<deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk> wrote in message
news:m4e4c21osfpc625rsbbd8s2lk3mo1jsnue [at] 4ax.com...
> wessie <putmynamehere [at] tesco.net> wrote in message
> <Xns98089D4FD98ADwtymmmsas [at] 80.5.182.99>:
>
>>deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote in news:7qc4c2lcajms3u7tpudaq1f8jrmus2v9cl [at]
>>4ax.com:
>>
>>> wessie <putmynamehere [at] tesco.net> wrote in message
>>> <Xns98088CC7CECCwtymmmsas [at] 62.253.170.163>:
>>>
>>>>deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote in news:hb54c21dspqeq0jh9ph7lri3t39i90si12 [at]
>>>>4ax.com:
>>>
>>>>> Cool. That's more than it cost to buy mine and get it completely
>>>>> straight. Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>You can make a BMW completely straight? I don't believe you.
>>>
>>> Straight is a relative term.
>>>
>>
>>So you have made it relatively straight rather than completely straight?
>
> Well, given that my use of the word referred to the car being basically
> fit for purpose and not liable to fail MOTs, break down etc. Yes, it's a
> relative term.
>
>>As Matt implies, gayness is inherent within BMWs. You can mask[1] it but
>>never remove it.
>
> Not sure *how* a car can be 'gay'.
Walk up to an MX5 and you'll soon see. 'Specially if it's a pink one.
--
Beav
VN 750
Zed 1000
OMF# 19
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789034 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 17:49 |
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On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:26:51 GMT, wessie <putmynamehere [at] tesco.net>
wrote:
>Andy Bonwick <nospam [at] bonwick.me.uk> wrote in
>news:hoe4c2hiq6kor3c5gj726kkefr8f06oi3u [at] 4ax.com:
>
>> On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:41:20 +0100, deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
>>
>> snip>
>>
>>>Not sure *how* a car can be 'gay'.
>>
>> Think of any beige bike and you'll understand.
>>
>> Editing this post to read Japanese sportsbike will be considered a
>> rather poor effort.
>>
>
>:P
You'd have got a laugh if you'd edited it to read Jewish racing gold
instead of beige. Try to keep up with the latest piss take in future.
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789035 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 17:59 |
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On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:50:01 GMT, "Beav"
<beavis.original [at] ntlwoxorld.com> wrote:
>
><deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk> wrote in message
snip>
>> Not sure *how* a car can be 'gay'.
>
>Walk up to an MX5 and you'll soon see. 'Specially if it's a pink one.
Are you trying to insinuate that only someone who is gay would buy a
pink vehicle?
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789040 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 18:24 |
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Andy Bonwick wrote:
> On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:50:01 GMT, "Beav"
> <beavis.original [at] ntlwoxorld.com> wrote:
>
> >
> ><deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk> wrote in message
>
> snip>
>
> >> Not sure how a car can be 'gay'.
> >
> > Walk up to an MX5 and you'll soon see. 'Specially if it's a pink
> > one.
>
> Are you trying to insinuate that only someone who is gay would buy a
> pink vehicle?
<puts fingers in ears>
"LA LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU"
--
Krusty.
http://www.muddystuff.co.uk
http://www.muddystuff.us
Off-road classifieds
'02 MV Senna '03 Tiger (FOYRNB) '96 Tiger '79 Fantic 250
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789044 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 18:39 |
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deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
> "vulgarandmischevious" <vulgarandmischevious [at] gmail.com> wrote in
> message <1153562803.222860.57650 [at] m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com>:
>
> >deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
> >>
> >> How people justify (to themselves) spending 11k on a car is absolutely
> >> beyond me.
> >
> >Is 11k USD more palatable?
>
> Well, it's half as worrying for me...
Christ but the exchange rate sucks for me. What I want is a salary in
sterling, and a mortgage in dollars. I've got it the fucking wrong way
round.
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789045 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 18:46 |
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On 22 Jul 2006 16:24:13 GMT, "Krusty" <dontwantany [at] nowhere.invalid>
wrote:
>Andy Bonwick wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:50:01 GMT, "Beav"
>> <beavis.original [at] ntlwoxorld.com> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> ><deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk> wrote in message
>>
>> snip>
>>
>> >> Not sure how a car can be 'gay'.
>> >
>> > Walk up to an MX5 and you'll soon see. 'Specially if it's a pink
>> > one.
>>
>> Are you trying to insinuate that only someone who is gay would buy a
>> pink vehicle?
>
><puts fingers in ears>
>
>"LA LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU"
Would it be better if we referred to your bike as being either coral
(pink) or salmon (pink) ?
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789049 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 19:03 |
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Andy Bonwick wrote:
> On 22 Jul 2006 16:24:13 GMT, "Krusty" <dontwantany [at] nowhere.invalid>
> wrote:
>
> > Andy Bonwick wrote:
> >
> >> On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:50:01 GMT, "Beav"
> >> <beavis.original [at] ntlwoxorld.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> ><deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk> wrote in message
> >>
> >> snip>
> >>
> >> >> Not sure how a car can be 'gay'.
> >> >
> >> > Walk up to an MX5 and you'll soon see. 'Specially if it's a pink
> >> > one.
> >>
> >> Are you trying to insinuate that only someone who is gay would buy
> a >> pink vehicle?
> >
> > <puts fingers in ears>
> >
> > "LA LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU"
>
> Would it be better if we referred to your bike as being either coral
> (pink) or salmon (pink) ?
It's more plum (pink) really. In fact in the garage it just looks plum,
& not pink at all. It's a different story in the sunshine though.
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Krusty.
http://www.muddystuff.co.uk
http://www.muddystuff.us
Off-road classifieds
'02 MV Senna '03 Tiger (FOYRNB) '96 Tiger '79 Fantic 250
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789053 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 19:07 |
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Andy Bonwick <nospam [at] bonwick.me.uk> wrote in
news:b3i4c21l3ek1eskbeska8uh1mtmqq8d4af [at] 4ax.com:
> On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:26:51 GMT, wessie <putmynamehere [at] tesco.net>
> wrote:
>
>>Andy Bonwick <nospam [at] bonwick.me.uk> wrote in
>>news:hoe4c2hiq6kor3c5gj726kkefr8f06oi3u [at] 4ax.com:
>>
>>> On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:41:20 +0100, deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
>>>
>>> snip>
>>>
>>>>Not sure *how* a car can be 'gay'.
>>>
>>> Think of any beige bike and you'll understand.
>>>
>>> Editing this post to read Japanese sportsbike will be considered a
>>> rather poor effort.
>>>
>>
>>:P
>
> You'd have got a laugh if you'd edited it to read Jewish racing gold
> instead of beige. Try to keep up with the latest piss take in future.
Well, young Potter, the old ones are often the best....
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wessie at tesco dot net
BMW R1150GS
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789065 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 19:36 |
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On 22 Jul 2006 09:39:32 -0700, "vulgarandmischevious"
<vulgarandmischevious [at] gmail.com> is alleged to have written:
>deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
>> "vulgarandmischevious" <vulgarandmischevious [at] gmail.com> wrote in
>> message <1153562803.222860.57650 [at] m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com>:
>>
>> >deadmail [at] burnt.org.uk wrote:
>> >>
>> >> How people justify (to themselves) spending 11k on a car is absolutely
>> >> beyond me.
>> >
>> >Is 11k USD more palatable?
>>
>> Well, it's half as worrying for me...
>
>Christ but the exchange rate sucks for me. What I want is a salary in
>sterling, and a mortgage in dollars. I've got it the fucking wrong way
>round.
No-one held a knife to your throat.
--
Darren Robinson
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| Re: Car suggestions [message #789074 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 19:54 |
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On Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:33:37 GMT, "Beav"
<beavis.original [at] ntlwoxorld.com> wrote:
>
>"Ben" <ukrm [at] bensales.com> wrote in message
>news:tk71c29gfnvk8l0l8i5ieo8gl157r5lsv6 [at] 4ax.com...
>> On Thu, 20 Jul 2006 19:27:08 GMT, "Beav"
>> <beavis.original [at] ntlwoxorld.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>But now you've moved the goalposts. Your original criteria didn't include
>>>"must be attractive to wimmin". You've NO chance now coz you can't get any
>>>bikes in an MX5.
>>
>> heh, she's going to be driving it as well. And funnily enough she
>> doesn't like stuff like MX5s. I'll be buying her a 206 probably as
>> that's what she wants and that's where the other 3k out of my 10k
>> budget is going.
>
>She's not just turned 17 and passed her test has she?
She has actually just passed her test but she's 10 years older than
that.
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http://www.addict-racing.com
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| Re: Car suggestions [message #789075 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 19:55 |
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On Fri, 21 Jul 2006 20:19:59 +0100, "Hog" <hogSPAM [at] freenetCHIPS.co.uk>
wrote:
>Ben wrote:
>
>> My bikes always go inside the car given their value. A Passat isn't a
>> bad idea but I can't see my missus going for it as they're bloody
>> ugly.
>
>You think a Focus looks better than a Passat?
Yup.
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http://www.addict-racing.com
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| Re: Car suggestions [message #789077 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 20:05 |
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Bear <bastardDOTbear [at] gmail.com> wrote:
> There's also a huge difference between buying a car new or nearly new
> and taking it through 100,000 miles, and buying one that's already got
> 100,000 miles on it. Buying a 100,000 mile car doesn't have to be a
> lottery, but it's generally more like Blackjack; being good at spotting
> things lowers the odds against losing, but doesn't mean you *can't*
> lose.
I'm not suggesting Ben should buy something with 100k miles on it, just
that the difference between a car with 20k miles and one with 50k miles
on it is so negligible that I wouldn't worry about it - especially as
the 50k mile example is likely to be significantly cheaper and / or a
bigger, better, higher-spec. car.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
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| Re: Car suggestions [message #789078 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 20:11 |
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Ben <ukrm [at] bensales.com> wrote:
> >But now you've moved the goalposts. Your original criteria didn't include
> >"must be attractive to wimmin". You've NO chance now coz you can't get any
> >bikes in an MX5.
>
> heh, she's going to be driving it as well. And funnily enough she
> doesn't like stuff like MX5s. I'll be buying her a 206 probably as
> that's what she wants and that's where the other 3k out of my 10k
> budget is going.
Does not compute.
If she wants a car, she should bloody well buy it herself.....
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
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| Re: Car suggestions [message #789080 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 20:14 |
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On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 19:11:58 +0100, steve [at] italiancar.co.uk (SteveH)
wrote:
>Ben <ukrm [at] bensales.com> wrote:
>
>> >But now you've moved the goalposts. Your original criteria didn't include
>> >"must be attractive to wimmin". You've NO chance now coz you can't get any
>> >bikes in an MX5.
>>
>> heh, she's going to be driving it as well. And funnily enough she
>> doesn't like stuff like MX5s. I'll be buying her a 206 probably as
>> that's what she wants and that's where the other 3k out of my 10k
>> budget is going.
>
>Does not compute.
>
>If she wants a car, she should bloody well steal it herself.....
Is that how it works in South Wales?
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| Re: OT: Car suggestions [message #789081 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 20:18 |
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Ben <ukrm [at] bensales.com> wrote:
> >Sounds daft, but a Rover 75 or MG-ZT - you can pick one up brand new for
> >around 10k, there was a 2.5l MG-ZT estate in a local garage for 5k
>
> I did think of the MG ZTT. But I've very wary about buying something
>
> a) Made in Longbridge [1]
> b) That isn't having bits made for it any more and has no dealer
> network.
One of my neighbours bought a brand new one recently.
I can only assume, by looking at the panel gaps, that Blind Pugh must
have bolted it together.
--
Steve H 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo'
www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark
Alfa 156 2.0 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI - COSOC KOTL
BoTAFOT #87 - BoTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC #
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| Re: Car suggestions [message #789097 ] |
Sat, 22 July 2006 21:03 |
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"Ben" <ukrm [at] bensales.com> wrote in message
news:3ip4c2t7a06ar3nc6tddu8bmmu1ig06v89 [at] 4ax.com...
> On Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:33:37 GMT, "Beav"
> <beavis.original [at] ntlwoxorld.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Ben" <ukrm [at] bensales.com> wrote in message
>>news:tk71c29gfnvk8l0l8i5ieo8gl157r5lsv6 [at] 4ax.com...
>>> On Thu, 20 Jul 2006 19:27:08 GMT, "Beav"
>>> <beavis.original [at] ntlwoxorld.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>But now you've moved the goalposts. Your original criteria didn't
>>>>include
>>>>"must be attractive to wimmin". You've NO chance now coz you can't get
>>>>any
>>>>bikes in an MX5.
>>>
>>> heh, she's going to be driving it as well. And funnily enough she
>>> doesn't like stuff like MX5s. I'll be buying her a 206 probably as
>>> that's what she wants and that's where the other 3k out of my 10k
>>> budget is going.
>>
>>She's not just turned 17 and passed her test has she?
>
> She has actually just passed her test but she's 10 years older than
> that.
She's firmly in the 307 range then:-)
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Beav
VN 750
Zed 1000
OMF# 19
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