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cia260895
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Quote from: boldie on July 11, 2010, 06:16:28 PM
yeah with you on the tyre thing..drive me nuts.
TBF to Boshi, he knows I've driven old Mercs for quite a while now and I told him MrsB doesn't want me driving one anymore (I drive proper old Mercs..M and P reg etc and every now and again they need a bit of TLC from the garage
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very nearly snapped a SLK yesterday looked the nuts but only 2 seats!!
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I'd love an SLK...but that would get vetoed VERY rapdily
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Quote from: boldie on July 11, 2010, 06:54:21 PM
I'd love an SLK...but that would get vetoed VERY rapdily
get yrself 1 and you'll have room for the baby seat when the time comes
then you get her a nissan
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Quote from: cia260895 on July 11, 2010, 07:03:28 PM
Quote from: boldie on July 11, 2010, 06:54:21 PM
I'd love an SLK...but that would get vetoed VERY rapdily
get yrself 1 and you'll have room for the baby seat when the time comes
then you get her a nissan
lol
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Boldie's requirements were an automatic, diesel, 4-seater plus, cheap to service and run, not a merc or beemer that'd suit a giant german hippy. Also has to be in his price range.
Didn't leave a great number of options!
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No Probs OP, If you want any info let me know and I can give him a ring he will tell me if the car is a good one or not.
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Quote from: kinboshi on July 12, 2010, 07:19:40 AM
Boldie's requirements were an automatic, diesel, 4-seater plus, cheap to service and run, not a merc or beemer that'd suit a giant german hippy. Also has to be in his price range.
Didn't leave a great number of options!
I know
Not really my requirements as such though...If it was up to me I'd buy something completely unreasonable
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although the older bmw and mercs are now pretty cheap to own, you still need to factor in' the running costs. Servicing is still going to be pretty pricey, as are other 'wear and tear' items, like brakes, tyres etc. (A set of 4 pads and discs for the front will set you back around 500 quid on a c-class merc) You can make this aa good bit cheaper by knowing a good indepedant mechanic,, preferably somebody who specialises in your type of car
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Yeah, that's what I found.
I have a top class mechanic who can also source cheap parts but as soon as you hear a clonkin noise from somewhere you still shit yourself. Wheelbearings that need replaced (A very common issue on Mercs, I found
) and all that stuff will still set you back £130-160 a pop (Second hand, including labour)
I reckon I'll go with Boshi's recommendation and get a Saab
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Skoda Octavia ftw!!
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Quote from: Girgy85 on July 13, 2010, 11:36:37 AM
Skoda Octavia fml!!
Yes, very reliable
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Quote from: Girgy85 on July 13, 2010, 11:36:37 AM
Skoda Octavia fml!!
Yes, very reliable
Great choice, if you're a taxi driver
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Quote from: TightPaulFolds on July 13, 2010, 11:45:26 AM
Quote from: Girgy85 on July 13, 2010, 11:36:37 AM
Skoda Octavia fml!!
Yes, very reliable
Great choice, if you're a taxi driver
Soon to be one when I pass me test on 2nd aug!
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Quote from: Girgy85 on July 13, 2010, 01:10:17 PM
Quote from: boldie on July 13, 2010, 12:04:47 PM
Quote from: TightPaulFolds on July 13, 2010, 11:45:26 AM
Quote from: Girgy85 on July 13, 2010, 11:36:37 AM
Skoda Octavia fml!!
Yes, very reliable
Great choice, if you're a taxi driver
Soon to be one when I pass me test on 2nd aug!
then it's perfect mate. I hear they have comfy seats that you can easily turn around in to give someoen your valuable opinion without straining your neck
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Quote from: boldie on July 13, 2010, 01:13:04 PM
Quote from: Girgy85 on July 13, 2010, 01:10:17 PM
Quote from: boldie on July 13, 2010, 12:04:47 PM
Quote from: TightPaulFolds on July 13, 2010, 11:45:26 AM
Quote from: Girgy85 on July 13, 2010, 11:36:37 AM
Skoda Octavia fml!!
Yes, very reliable
Great choice, if you're a taxi driver
Soon to be one when I pass me test on 2nd aug!
then it's perfect mate. I hear they have comfy seats that you can easily turn around in to give someoen your valuable opinion without straining your neck
You should definitely stick with the Saab then boldie.
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