I wouldn't mind some details from you about it actually, I'm curious to see how the one you bought matches up to the ones online. For instance, the really nice examples are going for about that price in auto-trader, but with full electrics, FSH, new tyres and great condition, it's probably about right.
Did you ask him why he was selling it etc?
Sorry I couldn't help with the practical stuff, it all happened so quickly after I told you that it was available... you're getting really quite impulsive in your old age! ;)
He's bought a new car, a Ford Focus Estate dual fuel (LPG and petrol).
That's OK - it's got a history of all the work done to it and it doesn't look like a lot (but it's had a cam belt only 7,000 miles ago). I also know and trust the person selling it to me, and know a little about the history so I'm happy (and happier buying IYSWIM) from that standpoint. I don't need to rely on it as I have a bike and I'm not going to be putting loads of miles on it - all those things combined mean that I can afford to be happy with the documentation, a little poke and a test drive.
I think perhaps I'm just flexing my new spending muscles a little ;)
Yes, and I noticed it going around a roundabout (gently because the current owner - kissycat1000's stepfather - was in the car with me). But in all honesty my bike is the mad mobile; the car is just for when I feel lazy.
I find that very encouraging, I'm still having reservations about automatic cars. I'm very wobbly about the idea of them, but see that I need to do it. They just seem so... alien!
I do, and since I'm thinking Astra/Corsa/Focus it'd probably not be a bad one to snoop about in. Especially since you live in a very long, very straight, very wide road. ;)
Trouble is, it's an old Vauxhall, which means the driving position is.. limited. More suited to men, to be frank. Still, have a go and see what you think :)
Indications that you're definitely still young and that the previous respondant is a cheeky sod: #1: At the same time as buying said automatic, also putting in your Blackbird for a complete stage 1 kit including full exhaust system :p
Indications to confirm that previous respondent is indeed a cheeky sod: #1: The source was stuartl. #2: The previous respondent has been known to be considering automatics for some time.
It wouldn't be so bad, but he's also 'accidently' bought a new exhaust system for his bike, and a new centre speaker that's worth three times as much as his current car, all in the last week... :s
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Date: 2005-09-10 04:52 pm (UTC)Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-10 04:55 pm (UTC)I think this lazy automatic driving is rapidly going to infect the rest of my life *grin*
Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-10 05:00 pm (UTC)I wouldn't mind some details from you about it actually, I'm curious to see how the one you bought matches up to the ones online. For instance, the really nice examples are going for about that price in auto-trader, but with full electrics, FSH, new tyres and great condition, it's probably about right.
Did you ask him why he was selling it etc?
Sorry I couldn't help with the practical stuff, it all happened so quickly after I told you that it was available... you're getting really quite impulsive in your old age! ;)
Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-10 05:06 pm (UTC)That's OK - it's got a history of all the work done to it and it doesn't look like a lot (but it's had a cam belt only 7,000 miles ago). I also know and trust the person selling it to me, and know a little about the history so I'm happy (and happier buying IYSWIM) from that standpoint. I don't need to rely on it as I have a bike and I'm not going to be putting loads of miles on it - all those things combined mean that I can afford to be happy with the documentation, a little poke and a test drive.
I think perhaps I'm just flexing my new spending muscles a little ;)
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Date: 2005-09-11 09:39 pm (UTC)I've always felt that the Calibra looks very nice indeed, but suffers somewhat from being almost a stock Cavalier chassis and suspension.
Well, whatever, I hope you have fun with it… when you're not out being even more silly on two wheels. :-p
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Date: 2005-09-11 09:45 pm (UTC)Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-14 06:57 pm (UTC)Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-14 08:35 pm (UTC)Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-14 09:17 pm (UTC)*quakes*
Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-14 09:23 pm (UTC)Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-10 10:28 pm (UTC)You boy racer you!
Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-11 10:33 am (UTC)Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-12 09:09 am (UTC)You feeling ok?
:)
Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-12 09:19 am (UTC)Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-12 09:22 am (UTC)#78: Buying a car with an automatic gear box.
Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-12 09:31 am (UTC)#1: At the same time as buying said automatic, also putting in your Blackbird for a complete stage 1 kit including full exhaust system :p
Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-12 09:36 am (UTC)#1: The source was
#2: The previous respondent has been known to be considering automatics for some time.
Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-12 09:38 am (UTC)Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-12 09:42 am (UTC)*giggles*
Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-12 09:46 am (UTC):P~~~~~~~~~
Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-12 09:48 am (UTC)Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-12 10:09 am (UTC)Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-12 10:14 am (UTC)And in my case that's very low indeed.
Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-12 10:19 am (UTC)Re: *Grin*
Date: 2005-09-14 09:18 pm (UTC)I resemble that remark!
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Date: 2005-09-10 07:43 pm (UTC)sigh.
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Date: 2005-09-10 07:50 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-09-10 07:53 pm (UTC)oh, it could just be the amp which I've not bought just yet.
Still, I'm not counting the car as a purchase, more under the heading of 'cost saving'. Okay, so it looks cool and stuff - that doesn't hurt either ;)
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Date: 2005-09-10 07:58 pm (UTC)you're as bad as i am. at least i only bought a surefire. and a throat mic. and some ice-cream. and a couple of extra meals.
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Date: 2005-09-10 08:01 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-09-10 08:05 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-09-10 10:02 pm (UTC)