Very nice amii21, is that a 500E?
Here's mine and with Gtechniq C1 coating. Nice long lasting finish.
Toyota Hi-Lux , absolutely mega, bullet proof , bomb proof bus
Super comfortable to drive hence doesn't give me back ache , goes over most stuff , doesn't get stuck in much either, air con , can plug iPhone in stereo, what move do you need.
Ok down motorway too , good all round vehicle IMO
You'll be pleased to hear, nothing integral! The pothole ridden roads in surrey mean I've had a new alloy, wheel bearing and tyre (pricey combo!), windscreen washer jets serviced (filters blocked!) and the front near side plastic wing needed some diagnostics for a bad rattle and got realigned. Probably my own stupid fault for using a main dealer!
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I used to drive an Alfa 164 in the UK.
I dont run a car here in Singapore ... ( as approx $250k to buy a mid spec BMW ! )
... just take buses and taxis :-)
My current car is an Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe 2.0i Sport Tech but it's being replaced sometime this month with an Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI 122 Sport 5dr.
Ah a 122-S I believe.
Back in 1979/80 me and a colleague installed a 5.3 litre Dodge V8 engine, trans, and rearend into one of those. (it looked the same, but it was actually a 123GT, a rare version). It was a big job. Keeping the car stock appearing was important, so it looked right. People ignored it until they heard the engine start, - or got left standing on the road. Loads of fun.
It was my friends daily driver for fifteen years, but I checked on the dvla website recently and see it hasn't been taxed since 1996 - so it probably doesn't exist any more. A white Volvo 123GT PMC137E if anyone knows where it is now?
I'd love to post a pic of my Cooper (BMW) but it's at home whilst I'm at Uni :(
Missing it incessantly!
You'd think it was a 122S, wouldn't you? Actually a very rare w door 121 with the single Zenith carb. About as far removed from a V8 as it's possible to get!
I did want a 123GT but prices on these have gone daft in the last year - there's even one for £12k on the Bay of Thieves.
Shame your pal's isn't still around. Smashing cars.
a totally uncool Hyundai i30.
My toy is a modded Nissan 200sx
Some of mine. I have an even bigger problem with cars than I do with watches.
NSU Ro80
Fiat 130 Coupe.
You'd think it was a 122S, wouldn't you? Actually a very rare w door 121 with the single Zenith carb. About as far removed from a V8 as it's possible to get!
I did want a 123GT but prices on these have gone daft in the last year - there's even one for £12k on the Bay of Thieves.
Shame your pal's isn't still around. Smashing cars.
I did have a 122S a while ago. Maybe 20 years. I've also had a 144 and a white 244 with brown leather seats and 3 speed auto. My 122 S had Cream paintwork black interior. The twin SU's used to drop their drain plugs every now and then. That made it even less economical than what I have now. (X5 petrol) Still loved it though. Unfortunately the chassis was not well so I sold it to a guy that was going to restore it.
Don't think he ever did though.
Seem to rember the Fiat had a V6 Ferrari engine ??? I had a few in the day they were very popular with dealers as a luxury runabout, More saloons than coupe though and suffered from horrific rot, I had a navy blue saloon that broke completely in half after taking a bridge a bit enthusiastically , The interior was second to non and the engine a gem. I must say yours looks stunning.
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I now drive a Mitsubishi ASX (internet pic):
Devolved by a Ferrari engine designer, And VERY well advertised as Ferrari in its day. http://www.mirafiori.com/130/. A guy called Aurellio Lampredi ,
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Designed by Lampredi who was working for Fiat at the time. There is no similarity to the Dino which has a 65`V whereas the 130 is 60` and is a cast Iron block with one camshaft per bank.
Indeed - see the second to last paragraph - http://www.fiatmotorclubgb.org/Cars/130.htm
I really love the 130, it isn't mint but unlike many of the remaining cars it is structurally very sound.
New addition to the fleet... Silver Spirit III
I think a whole herd of cows gave up their coats to clad the interior. Obviously not going to be the daily runabout, but when the mood takes me, I shall enjoy every moment!
:-)
Fiat 500 great little city car cheap to tax and run. Surprisingly good fun as well
500E is an awesome bit of kit, looked at probably a dozen but never yet bitten the bullet - one day though when I find the right one.
Unless I find a genuine AMG Hammer first!