MegaSack DRAW - This year's winner is user - rgwb
We will be in touch
Might be in a position to look for a new car, or to be more precise - another car. Something to drive across Europe in, 4 people, some stuff, supportive seats and decent speed would be important. Vintage - max. 2001.
Needs to look good too.
On the current list - Integra, Celica, Impreza, Hyundai Coupe. Budget - up to £2500/3000.
C'mon, anybody here knows what and why I should test drive? BTW I don't give a flying duck about emissions, bike-carrying ability, image issues etc.
I can highly recommend the Integra. I have just blown the engine on mine after 11 years so am sad at the moment. It was my fault the engine blew (low oil) which makes it worse.
Fits 4 people or 2 plus 2 bikes. Averages 34mpg although I have had it as high as 42mpg and as low as 11mpg.
If you fancy a 'project' and know how to rebuild an engine you can buy mine, rebuild it and still have change from your budget.
An old 5 series or a well serviced Saab 9-5
My knowledge of engine mechanics is lower than my bunny hopping ability, very sadly.
How did it perform when you were just driving rather than ragging it? Similar to a Civic I suppose...
BTW Are there any BBB tickets left and when is it? I [u][b]might[/b][/u] get a day or two off to come with a bit of luck.
Octavia Estate 😉
Driving it normally was just like any other car, a little noisy but absolutely fine. I used it as my only family car for the first 3 years during which time I did 100,000 miles without incident (1 replacement clutch).
The only faults I found with it in the 11 years were that the windscreen wipers hit the side of the windscreen about 120mph (Solution = slow down in the rain) and I kept taking the back roads home rather than the motorways because it was too much fun.
Yes, there are [url= http://www.BigBikeBash.co.uk ]Big Bike Bash[/url] tickets left at the moment. Buy them now to ensure you get a place. You will be able to resell them if you can't make it, or consider it a charitable donation. Did I mention that it is all done for charity?