Shes a keeper
Shes a keeper
So the misses corsa has decided to end it all.
So today we set out to look at a vast array of mind numbingly boring
Modern fart boxes. We looked at many little modern cars which to me is similar
To looking at a row of washing machines and trying to pick which
Ones the best. Urgh.
At one dealers in a long row of cars there was two id buy.
And she picked the same ones!
A burnt orange clio 182 , awesome little toys these. But a bit brutal
The other "cute" car involved me checking the chassis and floor pan
But it was pretty crusty so we left
Tomorrow we go to look at more jimnys. . . .
Awesome.
So today we set out to look at a vast array of mind numbingly boring
Modern fart boxes. We looked at many little modern cars which to me is similar
To looking at a row of washing machines and trying to pick which
Ones the best. Urgh.
At one dealers in a long row of cars there was two id buy.
And she picked the same ones!
A burnt orange clio 182 , awesome little toys these. But a bit brutal
The other "cute" car involved me checking the chassis and floor pan
But it was pretty crusty so we left
Tomorrow we go to look at more jimnys. . . .
Awesome.
Andys Rusty Suzuki Emporium
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Re: Shes a keeper
Nice. Be wary of the boot floor and death wobble. Great car though as per all Suzuki's.
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Re: Shes a keeper
If she's thinking of a clio make sure it's had the belts done & dephaser, oh and auxillary belt at the same time it's a specialist job and costs around £600-800, (dephaser & belt costs £250 in parts then aux belt & tensioner at £80 genuine) as if they go they can wrap around bottom pulley and take cambelt out.andyrew wrote:So the misses corsa has decided to end it all.
So today we set out to look at a vast array of mind numbingly boring
Modern fart boxes. We looked at many little modern cars which to me is similar
To looking at a row of washing machines and trying to pick which
Ones the best. Urgh.
At one dealers in a long row of cars there was two id buy.
And she picked the same ones!
A burnt orange clio 182 , awesome little toys these. But a bit brutal
The other "cute" car involved me checking the chassis and floor pan
But it was pretty crusty so we left
Tomorrow we go to look at more jimnys. . . .
Awesome.
Make sure it has been looked after paperwork plenty of or it will come back and bite you they are french.
Suzuki jimny is a better bet but totally different to a clio.
Re: Shes a keeper
Clio's get a bad rep just for being French, the last Clio I had was a 172 which I owned for over 3 years and it did not let me down once.
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Re: Shes a keeper
Well said bud.Ju wrote:Buy a jimny, they're the shizzle
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank
Re: Shes a keeper
Well today we looked at another.
Little corrosion on the floor and a couple of dents. "Mode"
Spec so half leather with black interior. 53 plate 57k tin top.
But I had to rush the inspection as the auction ended within the hour.
Seems an honest little motor.
We sat and i stuck a bid in. Got out bid. Misses was
A bit sad and deflated. She really like the car.
She said maybe another £50? I ummd a aghhhed
But actually already thort sod it and up my bid anyway while she was
thinking it over
Cue 4 mins of me hoping she wasn't going to say
That she had changed her mind and didn't want a jimny
So £2159 later we have a new zook in the family.
And plenty of Brownie points for me.
Little corrosion on the floor and a couple of dents. "Mode"
Spec so half leather with black interior. 53 plate 57k tin top.
But I had to rush the inspection as the auction ended within the hour.
Seems an honest little motor.
We sat and i stuck a bid in. Got out bid. Misses was
A bit sad and deflated. She really like the car.
She said maybe another £50? I ummd a aghhhed
But actually already thort sod it and up my bid anyway while she was
thinking it over
Cue 4 mins of me hoping she wasn't going to say
That she had changed her mind and didn't want a jimny
So £2159 later we have a new zook in the family.
And plenty of Brownie points for me.
Andys Rusty Suzuki Emporium
Re: Shes a keeper
My cars a peugeot, but my misses bought a 172 we must've spent £3k on it... Same as any car if they're not looked after they'll bite you on the arse... cost you later..Ju wrote:Clio's get a bad rep just for being French, the last Clio I had was a 172 which I owned for over 3 years and it did not let me down once.
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Re: Shes a keeper
Another Zuk. Quite a collection you'll have now.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank
Re: Shes a keeper
This ones all hers.
Except for the bits that break. They will be mine.
Except for the bits that break. They will be mine.
Andys Rusty Suzuki Emporium