Reminded me of the hire Corsa I had when I sold my M3 - and the 1k rpm to redline in 3rd thread!
This was a 1.4 Corsa....
https://youtu.be/nxGwJthGO-I
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Re: Car for Mini Mike
Oh he's definitely a petrol head, but seems quite happy with the fact he just needs something cheap and reliable for a few years until he gets some experience and no claims etc.Mito Man wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 1:15 pm A 1 litre Corsa is a cruel punishment but if he’s not a petrol head then he may not give a crap as long as it has 4 wheels and goes from point A to B
Apparently I just "see a car I like and go and buy it without consulting anyone else", so that's me told.
His girlfriend has a 1.4 diesel Corsa and this petrol one feels nippier... That's me on the insurance now so I'll take it for a drive tonight and see how it drives.
Came with "no service history" but has been looked after.
I found the service book in a wee tray under the seat. Its got a FSH after all.
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Re: Car for Mini Mike
Rich B wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 1:02 pmit's over Paul - let it go.PaulJ wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:59 pm Would a VW Up fall into your price range?
A wildcard would be an old (easy to maintain) classic. The insurance could be lower too. When I started my R-R apprenticeship in the early 1970s I had great fun in my Hillman Imp.
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Re: Car for Mini Mike
Rich B wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 2:17 pm Reminded me of the hire Corsa I had when I sold my M3 - and the 1k rpm to redline in 3rd thread!
This was a 1.4 Corsa....
https://youtu.be/nxGwJthGO-I
Damn that sounds tortured after 4k
Re: Car for Mini Mike
A bit of peace of mind/bonus (of sorts)Ascender wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 2:28 pm
Came with "no service history" but has been looked after.
I found the service book in a wee tray under the seat. Its got a FSH after all.
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The thing I was proud of her for doing was checking for oil in the driveway. After the Boxster and 996, that's the acid test for car buying for us going forward.
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RMS ? They're famous for it. My 996 has been damp for years, it's probably just a matter of time before it lets go properly.Ascender wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:10 pm ...oil in the driveway. After the Boxster and 996, that's the acid test for car buying for us going forward.
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Re: Car for Mini Mike
The oil was from a couple of undiagnosed leaks which needed more investigation with the engine out. It was the final straw as I just CBA with all that hassle and expense on top of the other bits and pieces needing done.Sundayjumper wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:15 pmRMS ? They're famous for it. My 996 has been damp for years, it's probably just a matter of time before it lets go properly.Ascender wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:10 pm ...oil in the driveway. After the Boxster and 996, that's the acid test for car buying for us going forward.
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