speedy88
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Model: 205 GRD 1.8 diesel Year: 1991 Mileage: 140k 12 months MOT No swaps please This car is perfect for cheap commuting. Save those precious pennies to spend on your favourite project. My fuel bills over the past 4 months have been halved. Lovely little car with no rust. Nippy in town while doing about 50mpg (60 if you coast down hills). Will do 60mpg+ on the motorway. Lots of high end torque on the motorway, still pulls beyond 70mph. Everything works as it should. Very good condition for its age. Engine is sweet as a nut. Brand new starter and fuel solonoid. Good battery. No electrical problems. Spare key included. Feel free to ask questions. Only complaints: Gearbox is a bit notchy but is to be expected from the mileage. Central locking works for the drivers door and boot, but other doors you'll have to open manually. No tax but can do so at cost.
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Last Edit: May 6, 2012 21:05:29 GMT by speedy88
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VND
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These are awesome little cars. Looks well tidy too . GLWTS man.
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Brian Damaged
West Midlands
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I had one exactly the same. same colour, same age, same interior...everything. They go amazingly well, not much BHP but lots of torque and no weight means they are incredible mile-munchers. I once did the Ace Cafe to my house (110 miles) in 75 minutes in mine. Average speed was 88mph. That's not an exaggeration!!
This little beauty will do everything it says on the tin. Heaps of fun to drive if you're pressing on, comfortable and economical if you're not.
GLWTS!!
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speedy88
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"Nice Cortina mate"
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Club RR Member Number: 118
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Many thanks guys
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speedy88
Club Retro Rides Member
"Nice Cortina mate"
Posts: 2,296
Club RR Member Number: 118
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Happy Monday bump
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speedy88
Club Retro Rides Member
"Nice Cortina mate"
Posts: 2,296
Club RR Member Number: 118
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To the top! Please note that 600 is my top price, I am accepting offers
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speedy88
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Price drop bump. Probably put it on ebay next week.
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tofufi
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GLWTS. I've had my eye on this one for a while since Mark got it, but I'm not convinced I can justify a fourth car right now.
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speedy88
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Fair enough Jim, I'm happy it's a popular enough car so should shift fairly easily
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speedy88
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Apr 30, 2012 19:22:22 GMT
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Bump! Just had MOT back for a fail on a balljoint but otherwise no advisories. New balljoint and retest is on the cards this week so she shall come with a fresh MOT Go on, get yourself a cheap commuter.
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VND
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don't suppose youre planning any trips north dude?
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VND if you want this, pay for the petrol in the panda (50+mpg, so around ÂŁ70) and I will take you down to Bristol (also means you have a support vehicle on the way back)
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta 2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van 2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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speedy88
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I am VND but unfortunately not in a car If you guys wanna come down I'll happily accommodate you with cups of tea and toast
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VND
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Be cheaper to get the train, just don't think I can stretch to it atm. curse word. I love these little things
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If you want, i will see what i can buy off ebay in Bristol so we could half the petrol costs. (theres logic in there somewhere )
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta 2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van 2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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VND
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If you want, I will see what I can buy off ebay in Bristol so we could half the petrol costs. (theres logic in there somewhere ) There really isnt. And I'm begining to suspect you fancy me.
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speedy88
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I would swing it so I could drive the pug up instead but that would leave me and my pa stranded up near Manchester. Hum.
You could always pay me for it now and come get it later? ;D
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VND
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You could always pay me for it now and come get it later? ;D Youre a terrible salesman dude. But its a class little car.
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If you want, I will see what I can buy off ebay in Bristol so we could half the petrol costs. (theres logic in there somewhere ) There really isnt. And I'm begining to suspect you fancy me. Just trying to help out
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta 2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van 2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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speedy88
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"Nice Cortina mate"
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Club RR Member Number: 118
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Bump for MOT passage. Now comes with 12 months MOT.
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