mozza Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Ok..so I nicked this idea from Dangerous, but thought it would be fun to list and rate the vehicles you have owned since 'day one'. My first car was a 1966 mini-van with windows cut into the back (not the countryman), carpeted throughout,1100 cc.. but would struggle to overtake delboy's plastic pig, cost me £100 in 1975. I remember it breaking down in Tamworth, completely dead in the middle of the night, being a wet behind the ears 20 year old I had no clue what was up with the b*****d . I knew a man who did tho, found a phonebox, he said ''I know whats up, whack the battery terminal with something heavy'', well the jack was the only thing available.. hey presto ..I was on me way. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mini_Van_001 something similar to this, but without the aa motif .. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> to be cont'd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 ffs , can you correct my spelling please admins... mororised ..lol ..wat an arse..MOTORISED.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 cheers 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wacko:' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 chevette (good fold down back seats) MG Metro (*****) Cavalier (good) Astra Belmont (good) Opel Manta GTE coupe in gold (sexy, but costly in repairs) Diahatsu Sportrax (great removable hard top for summer) Fiesta XR2 (nicked after, 3 months) Citroen AX (don't ask) Astra (great car, no trouble at all) Freelander. (why? why oh why oh why ?) Astra (best cars around in my opinion) Work. Nissan Primara estate (high milage, spec'd up, thirsty 2 ltr) Berlingo white van man (great little vans) Toyota Hilux (good for business and family use) Mitsu Animal L200 (same as hylux, but a pimp mobile) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 Was expecting some sort of derisory comment from you Boycie m8. especially after my balls up on the title...actually a very informative post, just what i wanted, (although a few pictures would be nice) thanks for that m8 ..appreciate it.. btw rating on my minivan ..5/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 volkswagen polo - body like an armoured tank, engine like a feckin hairdryer. ford orion - comfy but costly escort - clutch went up in a cloud of smoke on the A50 near Foston fiat punto - like the Polo but without the body bit... zafira - ok so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansea ram Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Vauxhall Viva HB X2 Vauxhall Viva HC X2 Vauxhall Victor FB X2 Vauxhall Victor FB VX 4/90 (STILL GOT) Vauxhall Cresta PB Vauxhall Cavalier Morris A60 1/2 Ton Van Morris A60 1/2 Ton Caravanette Vauxhall Cresta PC Hearse (STILL GOT) VW Jetta VW Scirroco X2 BMW 728i X2 BMW 735i (STILL GOT) Vauxhall Senator 3.0 (STILL GOT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 1966 minivan bought in ....ok for first motor 5/10 1970 Fiat 124..fantasticly quick..rusted to bits 6/10 1967 Vauxhall Viva SL..flat as a fart (due to faulty carb) 5/10 Ford Cortina mk 3..nice motor..7/10 Austin Maxi 1500 .. all the seats go flat , slept in it the odd night on holidays, very robust little motor ..great in snow 7/10 1984 Ford Escort 1100 (mk 3 lookalike)..very smart motor, loved it 8/10 Ford Sierra Sapphire 1600 .. tidy car ..8/10 Ford Sierra Sapphire 2000 GLS ..went like the wind ..very quick 9/10 1999 Ford Mondeo 2000 Ghia ..all usual extra's, still drive this one (10 years), never missed a beat, love it 10/10 Vans Renault Trafic mk 1.. the one with opening , as opposed to sliding side door, right character this one, do about 20 miles to thegallon (of water), drivers side window winder knackered, pile of crap really ..but i loved its character 6/10 Ford Transit 2.5 Turbo ..brilliant engine .. but crap bodywork 6/10 2004 Renault Trafic 2.5..sat nav, air con,turbo,elec windows/mirrors every conceivable extra. bag of ****..nowt but problems with it .still own it ..but.. hopefully ive cured all its problems now..jury is out 6/10 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Ford Escort 1.4 - very reliable until got it up to 125mph on the way back from a night away match at Charlton, engine subsequently blew up and covered the windscreen in oil so I couldn't see where I was going for about 30 miles on the M1. 7/10 Ford Fiesta 1.2 - once again very reliable but too slow for my liking, once again the engine blew up when I tried to push it just that bit too far! (You would think I had learnt my lesson by now!) 5/10 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec Sport - boy racer car, much faster version of the above. 7/10 Kia C'eed 1.6 - family car, very nice to drive. 7 year warranty should tell you how good the manufacturers think it is! 9/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 vauxhall corsa 1.2 . great so far (although ive only driven it round the block). best car ive ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 vw polo - small, old but ran to bournemouth to yorkshire every week for 18 months. Gear linkage fell off in the end ford orion - went like **** of a shovel but had a bad leak in the boot and rear footwell. nissan almera - had a fair bit of grunt for an unassuming car ford mondeo - big ass gas guzzler but well loved. Twas killed by a fooooookin badger ford focus c max. love it, but poor thing needs a wash. DAAAVVVVVVVVV !!!!! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 vw polo - small, old but ran to bournemouth to yorkshire every week for 18 months. Gear linkage fell off in the end ford orion - went like **** of a shovel but had a bad leak in the boot and rear footwell. nissan almera - had a fair bit of grunt for an unassuming car ford mondeo - big ass gas guzzler but well loved. Twas killed by a fooooookin badger ford focus c max. love it, but poor thing needs a wash. DAAAVVVVVVVVV !!!!! 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Bloody sexist...... 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ph34r' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':ph34r:' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Bloody sexist...... 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ph34r' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':ph34r:' /> Fairs fair Froggg - I do the house & garden(s) 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rolleyes:' /> he does the car (when he can be assed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 really happy with my banger atm. http://yugocar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Toy-Car The insurance is a bitch though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Started off with a peugot 106 p reg blue oil pump had broke didn't realise engine seized, had a new engine put in and the head gaskett went. Sold it to a lad I used to work with as a 'project' Renault Megane scenic s reg failed its MOT cost £550 to fix it then the mrs wanted a new car I explained that french cars weren't **** as that would be an improvement!! Wasn't happy as she got...... Renault Megane Scenic 54 plate been crashed into it twice both on the drivers front wing. Although its french it hasn't been too bad, just passed its MOT 1st time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 So far it's Vauxhall Ford Vauxhall Ford Volkswagen Ford Vauxhall Ford Volkwagen. Surely someone, somewhere in the Derby area, has owned a car that's not a Ford, Vauxhall or VW!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackNwhites Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4ltr - Was alright. Citroen AX 1.1ltr - My favourite car ever, the exhausts were ****, but I loved it. VW GOLF 1.8T - Didn't last long but this thing shifted, so fast the speedo couldn't keep up with it. Got rid when I realised it was a death machine...one day I was thrashing it down a dual carrigeway at over 120mph at night, the next day I'm out of control and went driving into somebodys garden at 20mph, crazy. BMW 1.8, borrowed it actually. Lovely car, could also shift. Stolen whilst in my care. (I've had loads of luck with cars). Nissan Bluebird, grandads car. Passed it down to me, electric everything. Burnt out. Another Astra, blew up in Leicester on the M1. Never been so scared. Rover...died on the way to Manchester, just f'king left it where it died and walked to Wakefield. Not had a car since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Can't fault ford cars as even I know that they're by far the easiest to get parts for, plus they;re the only car to have an element heated windscreen (think beamers nicked have summat similar?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Fords are *****, I'm a Vauxhall lover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansea ram Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Fords are *****, I'm a Vauxhall lover. Totally agree with you (for once) Fords are utter, utter ****. Never had one, never wanted one. Vauxhall rule. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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