alta-pete Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 On 09/06/2022 at 17:12, Shandön Par said: Latest midlife crisis car incoming.. Got the Cupra Formentor mentioned a while back too. Really nice motor. On 11/06/2022 at 08:13, alta-pete said: There must be something in the water. I too have taken a similar plunge. Not particularly looking forward to the 9hr drive back up the road from West Sussex though… How you getting on @Shandön Par? Drove mine back up from West Sussex last week, never missed a beat. Been out n about in it all weekend. Love it, proper old school driving experience Biggest issue is forgetting to put cream on, keep burning ma napper! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) Aw it’s ace! Can see why it’s previous owner was welling up when he was selling it to me. Makes such a good noise. Just wafts about but so fast if you prod it. How is yours? Edited June 19, 2022 by Shandön Par 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 6 cylinders, manual box. Doesn’t like being harassed, requires a degree of finesse. A credit to its one previous lady owner, 100k miles and a 2” thick folder of receipts and service history. Magnificent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) Dad decided they did need the A1 and two cars. So bought another one. Far better drive. @Hedgecutter which street is this?! Edited June 19, 2022 by RH33 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, RH33 said: Dad decided they did need the A1 and two cars. So bought another one. Far better drive. That lime green Fiat 500 looks outstanding 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, 101 said: That lime green Fiat 500 looks outstanding There's a modified Volvo on the street that sounds like it's got hole in exhaust. It's a car for a geography teacher, no some early thirties w**k to wake entire street at 6am. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 28 minutes ago, RH33 said: There's a modified Volvo on the street that sounds like it's got hole in exhaust. It's a car for a geography teacher, no some early thirties w**k to wake entire street at 6am. Yeh that's just annoying. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, RH33 said: @Hedgecutter which street is this?! ****d ***** Eta: thought I'd better edit that a bit, just in case you thought I wouldn't actually get it. Edited June 19, 2022 by Hedgecutter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 7 hours ago, Hedgecutter said: ****d ***** Eta: thought I'd better edit that a bit, just in case you thought I wouldn't actually get it. So you're the reason there's a queue of blokes at my door. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 I’m a young-looking 50 year old. My Volvo is making some terrible noises. I have an early start commuting to work and I’m concerned the noise may be annoying my neighbours. I’ve tried winding the windows down and turning up the heating - usually good advice - but that just makes the problem worse. Should I try turning the radio up too? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Brazil Forever Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 32 minutes ago, Scary Bear said: I’m a young-looking 50 year old. My Volvo is making some terrible noises. I have an early start commuting to work and I’m concerned the noise may be annoying my neighbours. I’ve tried winding the windows down and turning up the heating - usually good advice - but that just makes the problem worse. Should I try turning the radio up too? I would consult with the Minister of Transport. She lives just doon the road. Or maybe she is one of the neighbours. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Blue Brazil Forever said: I would consult with the Minister of Transport. She lives just doon the road. Or maybe she is one of the neighbours. Good suggestion. Hopefully she can offer some advice. I’ll write to her now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Scary Bear said: Good suggestion. Hopefully she can offer some advice. I’ll write to her now. Don’t bother with that. Just get up a 1/2 hour early for work and go get the car warmed up. She’ll find you. HTH. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 4 hours ago, RH33 said: So you're the reason there's a queue of blokes at my door. Just glad that the anomalously high number of doorsteps you have will be of some use. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidernation Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 New toy.Semi-mid-life-crisis car. Turbo, manual transmission, 200+hp but getting 40+ (US)mpg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 If anyone's got an old Nissan, the latest satnav updates on SD card, Version 11, are actually up to date. The maps on the ones I've bought before I don't think had changed since around 2010. I bought mine from this firm https://www.satnavconnect.com/ for £39, Nissan charge £109 and you can get them for around £20 on Ebay I think. Covers Europe. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 21 hours ago, Raidernation said: New toy. Semi-mid-life-crisis car. Turbo, manual transmission, 200+hp but getting 40+ (US)mpg KIA is doing some incredible design stuff just now. Fine choice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxRover Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 4 hours ago, Shandön Par said: KIA is doing some incredible design stuff just now. Fine choice. In the US it’s truly kicking ass. Currently offers a 5 yr/60k basic warranty and 10 yr/100k powertrain warranty, in the US….what’s the current standard warranty’s in the UK for Kia? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 (edited) 55 minutes ago, TxRover said: In the US it’s truly kicking ass. Currently offers a 5 yr/60k basic warranty and 10 yr/100k powertrain warranty, in the US….what’s the current standard warranty’s in the UK for Kia? 7 year/100k is standard, details in the link. https://www.kia.com/uk/owners/insurance-and-warranty/7-year-warranty/terms-and-exclusions/ Edited June 21, 2022 by welshbairn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 6 hours ago, TxRover said: In the US it’s truly kicking ass. Currently offers a 5 yr/60k basic warranty and 10 yr/100k powertrain warranty, in the US….what’s the current standard warranty’s in the UK for Kia? It was always 5 here as they established themselves as a budget/relatable brand but 7 years/100k miles now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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