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Thanks for that, but is the manual better?*
I think I'm going to have to test drive one. Plus they all seem to have leather, which Mrs Generallee doesn't like (cold in winter, hot in summer)
*I know that is a very subjective/personal preference thing
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Hi all, I am in the market, maybe, for a practical, almost cheap enough to be disposable, new enough to be reliable, estate car. Good for towing, house renovations etc.
So a Peugeot 406 estate? There aren't any! My sub minute ebay search showed up none for sale!
Could I try and tie it into a mid life crisis? So a Beemer? I went through a few E30s when they were in the few hundred quid banger stage.
Long story short, I think a E90/91 touring would fit the bill, but why not have some fun with it, so a 330d, M57 engine.
But would an auto or manual be better? I don't really like autos, but with a diesel would it be better to keep it in the torque curve? I would usually choose a manual, I like driving, and banging through the gears or whatever, and daily drive a 306 dturbo, but I feel this would be a different beast.
Do they suit autos better? My mum had an Audi a4 diesel manual, and as soon as it came on power it was time to change up!
Sorry for the long winded, not particularly retro post, but I want it to be good to drive, and I would rather have a proper manual than shift an auto in manual mode, if that makes sense? But is the auto better suited to the m57?
All this is hypothetical at the moment, I need to sort out budget etc...
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Jan 27, 2024 22:39:57 GMT
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Those last two pictures are immensely satisfying. Nicely done.
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Jan 27, 2024 19:59:34 GMT
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That looks right at home, will be excellent when it's done.
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Jan 25, 2024 11:50:09 GMT
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Really enjoying this, thanks for taking the time to write it up. Massive burnouts aren't really my thing, but I bet it's really fun to watch, a full-on assault on all the senses.
Excellent inspiration for your Marina, too.
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Yeah that's the one! Perhaps it will pop up again in 10 years...
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Jan 21, 2024 11:10:42 GMT
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I think it is a variety of hop for brewing also.
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Jan 17, 2024 20:02:49 GMT
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As soon as I saw the first pic I thought of stealthstylz, they are wicked.
I want one...
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Jan 13, 2024 21:14:54 GMT
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I love little moments like this, a bit like that custom Marina that popped up out of a lockup and then vanished again....
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Jan 13, 2024 20:17:54 GMT
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I thought this as well, but in one of the manuals I found this
Cool! All is well! You will be amazed at how well they work, I had no idea Eberspacher heaters were fitted to Beetles. Makes sense I guess.
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Jan 13, 2024 12:36:15 GMT
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Bit late, but does it have to be the right way up? ie the inlet/exhaust pipes underneath.. I don't think I have ever seen one mounted on its side.
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Jan 11, 2024 21:39:09 GMT
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Love it. Helluva mojo boost having the 'motor' burst into life. I'm super pleased for you the thing landed safely in the end.
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Jan 10, 2024 21:38:45 GMT
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^^^^ wonder if that's the one I was thinking of, I'm not sure it was gold, might not have been.
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Jan 10, 2024 20:30:29 GMT
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There was a gold one in Street Machine in the late 90s(?) with the roof cut off, like a targa type thing. Looked ace.
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Going into it with a cool head is probably the less fun, but better in the long run,. Therefore more fun in the long run!
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Did you buy it did you buy it did you buy it? Didja didja didja?
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I have a small 6kg Mac Gas propane bottle if you want it, it's in Staffs but you might need to go to the north of England or Scotland to swap it.
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All good for me too. 🙂
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Pink over black works really well. Still loving the rear lights, too.
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Dec 30, 2023 23:26:51 GMT
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Happy new year! Thanks for having us along for the ride.
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