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I won't be there when you cross the road, so always use the Green Cross Code.
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Jan 30, 2006 13:24:00 GMT
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Last Edit: Jan 30, 2006 13:26:54 GMT by Shortcut
This space available to rent. Reach literally dozens of people. Cheap rates!
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Jan 30, 2006 14:19:16 GMT
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Very good suggestion FTW i know nothing about those engines though.  contender; citroen zx? |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts  |
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Jan 30, 2006 14:36:55 GMT
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late carlton have bim engines in don't they? like omegas
def good idea
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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Jan 31, 2006 10:19:23 GMT
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I've driven one of those diesel Scorpio's and they're pretty lively. It uses the same Pug-derived motor ats the turbo-diesel Trannys, so if the motor goes bang, a replacement should be easy to get.
My old twin-cam Sierra ( 2.0 DOHC with carb) used to give me 40mpg on a run without really trying.
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1953 Minor (Long term project)
PT Cruiser
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Jan 31, 2006 10:24:40 GMT
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Be careful, its only the old granada 'taxis' which use the Pug-derived indenor unit (like what is in my 504 truck!) Later (1992-on?) versions + bug-eyed ones use a VM 2.5 which is a great engine but the bits are expensive to fix it when it goes wrong…. Anyone know what power they are rated at in the Scorpio?
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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Jan 31, 2006 11:01:22 GMT
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Jan 31, 2006 11:25:14 GMT
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Nissan Laurel should do the trick for comfort and cost.
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Skyline: 1963 - 1973 - 1983
Sunny: 1982
450SLC: 1973
Navara: 1992
Gloria: 1992
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Jan 31, 2006 11:52:19 GMT
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Yeah - a three or five series beemer with a 'TDS' badge on the back would be my choice too - but watch your speed on motorways  A pug 405 Dturbo would run a close second and would possibly be cheaper to insure and fix if things went wrong  Otherwise the 505 would seem to be an excellent and different choice. |
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"If in doubt, flat out!"
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Jan 31, 2006 12:02:15 GMT
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my mate had a carlton, most comfy car i've ever been in, and it would easily sit at 130
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 1988 V8 Rangey Bobtail :: 1968 Volvo Amazon 133 Ratrod :: 1977 Land Rover 88 :: 1985 Opel Monza GSE :: 1983 MKII Fiesta |
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I won't be there when you cross the road, so always use the Green Cross Code.
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Jan 31, 2006 13:09:05 GMT
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What about a BMW E30 (?) estate. Did they make diesels of them, I love the shape.
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This space available to rent. Reach literally dozens of people. Cheap rates!
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Jan 31, 2006 15:01:24 GMT
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Nope. 1800, 2000 & 2500cc petrol engines only in the tourings.  There are a few 324td e30 saloons in the UK, but these are all import jobbies as it was never officially sold here. |
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Last Edit: Jan 31, 2006 15:01:32 GMT by arthurbrown
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Hi,
I am new to this but have got an automatic 2.2 diesel Toyota Camry. It is 1995 model and a dream to drive. Its nice and high geared so averages 38/42 mpg.
It will be on the market around the end of this month.
B. Anderson.
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Hi, I am new to this but have got an automatic 2.2 diesel Toyota Camry. It is 1995 model and a dream to drive. Its nice and high geared so averages 38/42 mpg. It will be on the market around the end of this month. B. Anderson. Holy thread resurrection etc. ;D Welcome to the forum, stick around and see that this site is far more cool and useful than for just peddling your car on |
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring. |
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Is there an award for resurrecting the oldest thread? If so, this guy's gotta be a contender for it Welcome to R-R, I hope you enjoy it here, it's a friendly place for the most part.  |
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There is no such thing as a curse word car just overstretched expectations................. Herald 10/10 Gasser 10/10 Total score 20/10 |
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So i wonder what that chap has been driving for the last 5 years then.
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69 Plymouth Fury Convertible
75 Range Rover 2 door
82 Range Rover 4 door
84 Range Rover 4 door
78 Datsun 120Y 2 door
78 Datsun 120Y Coupe
78 Datsun 620 Pickup
81 Datsun Urvan E23
86 Datsun Vanette van
98 Electric Citroen Berlingo
00 Electric Peugeot Partner
02 Electric Citroen Berlingo
76 Honda C50
04 Berlingo Multispace petrol
07 Land Rover 130
15 Nissan E-NV200
15 Fiat Ducato
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RobinJI
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"Driven by the irony that only being shackled to the road could ever I be free"
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Haha, yeah, an update of what's been getting them around would be cool.
Would I be right in thinking that the LPG equipped Volvo 240 bryns talking about is now Bens Brown Volvo?
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2006!!! bloody big bump lol
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Haha, yeah, an update of what's been getting them around would be cool. Would I be right in thinking that the LPG equipped Volvo 240 bryns talking about is now Bens Brown Volvo? I tried to work that out when I saw the dates and I reckon it probably is. It has to be the worst LPG install (as in badly set up, not dangerous) evAr. Maybe it has got worse between Bryn, Si, Joe and me. It was totally untouched before I started to upgrade everything on it. ;D |
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring. |
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THE_Liam
Yorkshire and The Humber
If at first you don't succeed... HAMMERS.
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I've had a few Pug 306 D-Turbos and I can't recommend them highly enough. Great fun down the backroads, decent cruisers, nice to look at, pennies to buy and insure, and the best thing about them is the XUD9 engine. 50 mpg plus on a run, lovely turbo kick at 3000 revs, a tweak to the turbo and fuel pump takes them from 90 bhp to 110-120 bhp and 190 ft lbs, and Bosch pumped cars will run pure veg easily! Look for overheating/HG issues, juddery clutch, whining turbo, knocking back axle bushes, warped discs and dodgy electrics like any French car  cgi.ebay.co.uk/1996-PEUGEOT-306-D-TURBO-BLACK-/270686787576?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f063097f8 |
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A pug 405 Dturbo would run a close second and would possibly be cheaper to insure and fix if things went wrong 
