qwerty
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Sept 13, 2007 7:31:29 GMT
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After this thread being brought back to my attention I thought I'd do a little readers rides thread. Here is my chav wagon     Basically owning this Saxo is like owning a British car from the 70's. Stuff falls off all the time the build quality is terrible and loads of money has to be thrown at it, and it needs loads of welding. So I've had to have loads of money spent on it. Which has pushed me into negative equity. Its had the suspension replaced and raised because the low suspension was eating driveshafts. A Driveshaft because of above Droplinks All new pads and discs New balljoint two front tyres New downpipe Powersteering fixed And the OSR inner wheel arch patched and seam welded!! So if you want the Retro car experience in a well handling tepid hatch buy a Saxo today  |
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archieboy
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Volvo Amazon 2 door
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Sept 13, 2007 7:46:27 GMT
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Not my cup of tea, but it does look good on black rims.
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qwerty
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Sept 13, 2007 8:04:16 GMT
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Best thing is like old cars are held together with imperial fittings this dam thing is held together with Torq Screws!!
Plus its had "a hard life" so i constantly discover bodges which I can "tinker" with and fix!! It really is a dream to own
(Can you sense the sarcasm!!!)
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Sept 13, 2007 9:00:28 GMT
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Get rid of it then! Someone with their jeans not pulled up properly and a spotty forehead will be mad for that.
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon
1975 Mazda 929 Coupé
1986 Mazda 929 Wagon
1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon
1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL
1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
2000 Rover 45 V6 Club
1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel
1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon
1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler
2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS
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qwerty
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Sept 13, 2007 9:47:09 GMT
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But when I jump in it and hammer down some fantastic roads (and we have plenty of them round here) it puts a huge grin on my face ;D
However I've wacked it up for sale on the Saxo forum to see what interest I get ;D
Renault 11/Saab 99 here I come!!
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Last Edit: Sept 13, 2007 10:06:56 GMT by qwerty
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lae
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Sept 13, 2007 12:27:19 GMT
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Power steering breeds girly-armed poofters.
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Currently:
Mk1 Focus blandmobile
Formerly:
1969 MG Midget
1972 Avenger GT
1981 Datsun Cherry
1989 Corolla
1979 Mercedes W123 200D
1995 Ford Falcon
1996 Ford Telstar (bet you had to google that one)
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Sept 13, 2007 13:02:51 GMT
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If you really must have a chavved Saxo, please get a VTS.
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1988 Peugeot 205 1.9 GTI - Retro daily/trackday/weekend car.
1991 Peugeot 205 1.4 XS fixer-upper. Needs TLC and MOT.
2000 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v - Commuter-mobile.
Tiny share of: 1979 Austin Allegro track car project. Bright orange 2 door. Oh yes.
Soon: 1990 Nissan Bluebird 1.8 with all the toys
Even Sooner: Trackday car. Something fast with RWD please!
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Sept 13, 2007 13:44:10 GMT
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Looks pretty good for a Paxo.
Have a feeling these might well become like Nova's in 10 years, rare as poor quality wobbly children's play pony poop as they've all been chavved and/or crashed so a good one will be quite collectable as a budget track car.
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qwerty
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Sept 13, 2007 13:51:26 GMT
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Driving this thing when the PAS was broke gave me arms like popeye!!
Can't afford to insure a VTS the insurance on them is ridiculous
These will definitely be the Nova/205 gti in a few years time (gotta remember early saxo's are now 11 years old!!)
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stealthstylz
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Sept 13, 2007 14:26:22 GMT
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VTs are great cars all they need is a proper pedal box and some nice seats lol.
Matt
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Sept 13, 2007 18:45:34 GMT
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I've driven one, I didn't think it was a bad drive at all tbh. I think it looks good. There's certainly a lot lot worse looking ones out there  |
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
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Sept 13, 2007 18:55:46 GMT
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Power steering breeds girly-armed poofters. Ahahahaha, quoted for tha truth! p.s. liking the look of the saxo, just oh-so-wish it would be a vts. |
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1964 Rover P5 i6
1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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st182
Part of things
'yota man
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Sept 13, 2007 19:43:21 GMT
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i've driven an "S" and it really was a capable machine- it was bog standard too. my mate had it about three years and it really was quite reliable for a french car! I've been in an "R" but never driven one. I don't particularly like them if I'm honest, but I've always liked the peugeot 106- suppose that makes me a brand slag |
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Dan  '93 JZA80 '79 TA40 '99 SCP10 |
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Sept 13, 2007 23:08:19 GMT
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Loads of Saxos round my way. Sadly they all seem to be driven by unemployed, cap wearing morons. Nice little car all the same though not my cup of tea. My son has an AX we are doing up. He fancies a Saxo. he ain't getting one though!
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Sept 14, 2007 12:29:05 GMT
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I like it! But I'm 16 so I have to  |
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1997 TVR Chimaera
2009 Westfield Megabusa
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Sept 14, 2007 12:48:00 GMT
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i don't mind saxo's tbh, they really suit a good dose of drop. and as long as u stay away from the lexus lights and spoilers ull be fine
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Sept 16, 2007 16:21:47 GMT
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nice car i absoulute like it
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Sept 16, 2007 16:55:24 GMT
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Ive seen far worse lol! Reminds me of the car I just sold to get the Volvo. My 306 Dturbo  Was a nice car but time started taking it's toll on it I think. Defo excelled in the handling department though! Also sticking £10 diesel in it lasted a lifetime even flooring it everywhere lol! Can't even dream of that in the Volvo now haha! |
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'84 Honda Civic 1.3 AH The Daily
'86 Nissan Leopard F31 The Weekend Cruiser
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Sept 16, 2007 19:16:43 GMT
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I really like it (I'd prefer a black interior though). I'm not going to dislike it because it's not very old. It looks great, and that's enough for me!
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BiAS
Club Retro Rides Member
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Sept 16, 2007 21:25:55 GMT
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All that needs to completely loose the barryness is the inside of the lights and bonnet lashing over with rattlecan satin black. It hasn't got fibreglass sh!te stuck all over it. And perhaps most importantly, it hasn't got a shopping list down the door. (I saw a K10 micra once with Alba and Happy Shopper on the shopping list  ) |
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