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Apr 10, 2020 22:11:39 GMT
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Hey guys, I hope everyone is keeping safe and sound in these troubled times! Anyway, I was out walking my dog yesterday and spotted this is200 a few miles from home, gave the door a knock (waited at the end of the drive to be safe) he answered and after a short chat, a deal was struck and I bought the car! Popped the dog in the back and drove it home. It needs a new prop shaft rubber but a part from that she's sweet! Cream leather interior,electric everything and heated seats and mirrors. So here she is... Cheers      |
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Apr 10, 2020 22:14:19 GMT
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I've just bought these too via ebay!  Azev alloy wheels 8,5j wide Offset 20  |
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The new wheels are not my cuppa but they are like shoes, when you had enough of them you just get other ones. However your new car looks great. I really think that this is are definitely will be a great retro drive!!
It looks really clean.
When I walk my dog I get home with the news paper......You win!!
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2001 is200Mercdan68
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Like!!!! Walking the dog can be harmful
I bought an escort yesterday in the same dog walking circumstances
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Last Edit: Apr 11, 2020 5:40:54 GMT by Mercdan68
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2003 W211 Mercedes E class
1989 Sierra sapphire
1998 ex bt fiesta van
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The new wheels are not my cuppa but they are like shoes, when you had enough of them you just get other ones. However your new car looks great. I really think that this is are definitely will be a great retro drive!! It looks really clean. When I walk my dog I get home with the news paper......You win!! This is the thing... I actually totally agree with you,the wheels aren't nothing special but I just l just love em and to be honest... I don't even know why! Haha Haha, as the saying goes ",if you don't ask, you don't get" I asked... I got Haha. |
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Like!!!! Walking the dog can be harmful I bought an escort yesterday in the same dog walking circumstances Amazing!! Haha, please feel free to elaborate on this story,with pictures included! |
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2001 is200Mercdan68
@forddan68
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On our van thread mate
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Fraud owners club member
2003 W211 Mercedes E class
1989 Sierra sapphire
1998 ex bt fiesta van
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Some more bits ordered for the daily... This thing's becoming a money pit!🙄  |
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mat88
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All I ever get when I walk my dog is shouted at for my lunatic of a lurcher wanting to play with everyone's dog/kids/cat/delete as appropriate haha.. Now you've got the basics covered get onto lexibreak web page and order the V8 conversion bits  thank me later haha |
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That actually looks really clean! Rear light tint is a must on these lol
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tom13
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Apr 13, 2020 10:15:43 GMT
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Looks nice dude. I bought a 2002 sportcross not too long ago. Really comfy car and a nice cruiser. Just ordered some lowering springs for mine so I can get a 35mm drop. Have been looking at wheels but I think I'm going to keep my sport wheels for now. Just incase you don't know already a few easy things to do on these is the fog light mod on the rear. Tint the front lights yellow and you can get some nice front lips pretty cheap.
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Apr 13, 2020 13:10:23 GMT
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All I ever get when I walk my dog is shouted at for my lunatic of a lurcher wanting to play with everyone's dog/kids/cat/delete as appropriate haha.. Now you've got the basics covered get onto lexibreak web page and order the V8 conversion bits thank me later haha Haha cheers mate! Yeah I've seen all the 1jz/v8 conversions and things. This was meant to be a standard daily, plus I cba with fitting engines on a gravelled driveway haha. |
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Apr 13, 2020 13:11:34 GMT
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That actually looks really clean! Rear light tint is a must on these lol It isn't too bad, had some welding in the past but nothing outta the ordinary haha. Yeah I agree man, subtle mods are the way to go |
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Apr 13, 2020 13:13:14 GMT
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Looks nice dude. I bought a 2002 sportcross not too long ago. Really comfy car and a nice cruiser. Just ordered some lowering springs for mine so I can get a 35mm drop. Have been looking at wheels but I think I'm going to keep my sport wheels for now. Just incase you don't know already a few easy things to do on these is the fog light mod on the rear. Tint the front lights yellow and you can get some nice front lips pretty cheap. I actually prefer the sportcross but this was local, cheap ans in the best colour in my opinion, so it was a must buy! Lol Yeah there's a good few bits for these, what's the fog light mod?? |
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Apr 13, 2020 16:30:14 GMT
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All I ever get when I walk my dog is shouted at for my lunatic of a lurcher wanting to play with everyone's dog/kids/cat/delete as appropriate haha.. Now you've got the basics covered get onto lexibreak web page and order the V8 conversion bits thank me later haha Haha cheers mate! Yeah I've seen all the 1jz/v8 conversions and things. This was meant to be a standard daily, plus I cba with fitting engines on a gravelled driveway haha. My v8 turbo is being built on a gravel driveway.. prodominintly in the dark haha. Tbf if you can cope with the not great fuel consumption. And the disntinct lack of power. There a lovely place to sit as a daily. Wish my Mrs would have a sport cross on lpg I'd much rather mend that than the stupid Tiguan she drives... Keep up the updates.. bookmarked |
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Apr 13, 2020 17:22:49 GMT
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Haha cheers mate! Yeah I've seen all the 1jz/v8 conversions and things. This was meant to be a standard daily, plus I cba with fitting engines on a gravelled driveway haha. My v8 turbo is being built on a gravel driveway.. prodominintly in the dark haha. Tbf if you can cope with the not great fuel consumption. And the disntinct lack of power. There a lovely place to sit as a daily. Wish my Mrs would have a sport cross on lpg I'd much rather mend that than the stupid Tiguan she drives... Keep up the updates.. bookmarked Goodluck to you man! I just cba with the hassle of an engine swap. The car's more than powerful enough for me and my little daily commute haha. Yeah man, the sports cross are amazing looking cars! Cheers mate! |
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tom13
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Apr 13, 2020 17:51:08 GMT
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Looks nice dude. I bought a 2002 sportcross not too long ago. Really comfy car and a nice cruiser. Just ordered some lowering springs for mine so I can get a 35mm drop. Have been looking at wheels but I think I'm going to keep my sport wheels for now. Just incase you don't know already a few easy things to do on these is the fog light mod on the rear. Tint the front lights yellow and you can get some nice front lips pretty cheap. I actually prefer the sportcross but this was local, cheap ans in the best colour in my opinion, so it was a must buy! Lol Yeah there's a good few bits for these, what's the fog light mod?? You can run all 4 rear lights as brake lights like a skyline. Does look really nice. The kits are dirt cheap as well. If you just straight cut the back box off as well they make a great noise. |
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tom13
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Apr 13, 2020 17:52:20 GMT
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That grill would like nice blacked out as well.
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tom13
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Apr 13, 2020 17:53:05 GMT
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thank me later haha
