Geordie
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Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Mar 22, 2018 22:17:11 GMT
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I had the opportunity today, with a rare day off from the coffee shop, to swing by the local motor factors and pick up a replacement battery for the Rover. The fact that it had stood motionless for months before I picked it up at the back end of last year, and the cold weather had killed the old one. So out with the old... and a clean down of the battery tray... then new one in. Fired up nice and strong too. Taxed it online (it's been SORN'd for nearly three months), and took it for a little run out... So just how nice was it to feel a bit of warmth in the sun and see some blue sky today? Well, nice enough to give the Rover a bit of a body rub. I didn't have a clay bar (I thought I did have one, but hey-ho), so it had a wash, then two coats of Super Resin Polish, and two coats of Harleys wax. Proof you can indeed polish a turd (that last comment might have been a bit harsh..)... Investigated why the 'open door' warning light is constantly on. Turns out to be the switch on the front passenger door, which should look like this... but actually looks like this...
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Mar 19, 2018 21:13:28 GMT
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Still available. Cleaned today, so nice and shiny. Make me an offer.
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Mar 16, 2018 19:52:24 GMT
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What polish/wax are you using on the Audi? It's had one coat of Harley's Wax
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Mar 15, 2018 21:50:25 GMT
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Any pics?
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Mar 15, 2018 12:06:57 GMT
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Now back on it's original reg plate V5 back already from Swansea with the original number plate, and in my name and my address of course.
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Mar 14, 2018 18:51:23 GMT
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Been a lurker for years but finally joined up to post on this as I am a big fan of this car, its right up my street. Been admiring it on your thread since you got it. Would like to buy it but unfortunately unless you fancy a swap/part ex with a 52 plate Golf TDI I can't afford to buy it straight off. Hi there. Thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately I'm about as Golf-phobic as you can get, so the px isn't for me. Sorry.
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Mar 13, 2018 19:58:22 GMT
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Now back on it's original reg plate
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Mar 13, 2018 14:57:20 GMT
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Hope you get well soon! I've not had a spare minute to get up for a visit due to illness eating up my spare time and a cocked up collection run that saw me lose another day's work I could ill afford. Hooray for working through weekends to catch up! Still, better than the alternative and it does sound like your place is doing brilliantly well. Seems to have been a risk worth taking! I will visit eventually, just not sure when exactly eventually will be! Will be good to see you when you get the chance to pop in.
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Mar 12, 2018 18:49:36 GMT
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Just a split brake hose was causing the brake issue. New hose, clips and brake fluid refilled...all sorted.
Still for sale.
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Mar 12, 2018 18:48:17 GMT
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I appreciate the work, and I like Sierras per se, but not that one.
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Mar 12, 2018 15:55:40 GMT
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Great pics. I know which one I'd have. And which one I certainly wouldn't...
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Mar 12, 2018 13:40:23 GMT
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Still for sale.
Brake warning light came on yesterday, so it's in getting new brakes today. I'll confirm if it's just pads, or pads and discs later.
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Last Edit: Mar 12, 2018 13:42:18 GMT by Geordie
CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Mar 12, 2018 12:47:17 GMT
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Chris - Apologies -I was in your neck of the woods (SoT) last week to collect a project forum.retro-rides.org/thread/203003/jowett-jupiter-sports-restoration-project unfortunately I was on a very tight timeframe / deadline and could not find time to call in and put some business your way - I take it by the fact that your thread has gone quiet that you are rushed off your feet and business is better than you predicted / expected - Chris Don't worry about it. There's always next time. You are also correct ref your presumption that we are busy causing this thread to go a bit quiet. Yesterday (Mother's Day) was very busy. I've also picked up a chest infection, no doubt caused by lack of day's off since we opened following on from two months full on doing the shop out.
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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So.... A) I've seen another car I want B) The winter is over so no need for Quattro C) Caravan has sold so no need for a tow vehicle D) I already have a blue 90's saloon (Rover 600) Details: 1997 Audi A6 2.8 V6, 30 valve 193 bhp Quattro permanent four wheel drive 5 speed auto/tiptronic box Bad points first: Timing belt needs changing. The full kit is supplied. The car has only done 30k miles since it was last changed, but it was 13 years ago. Of course it was on the list to do, but the coffee shop has just taken up all my time. The drivers window now works (new regulator fitted when I got the car), but the window mustn't be lined up 100% spot on, as there is some wind noise. Small bits of rust bubbling under the paint on the bottom of the drivers door. Couple of small bumper scuffs. Good Points: What a fantastic, comfortable car. Beautiful cream leather interior, so a lovely place to sit and munch some miles in. Ice cold aircon/dual zone climate control Original 'Audi Concert' head unit CD changer Tiptronic auto Recently serviced just before I bought it in November (oil/plugs/filters) Freshly waxoiled underneath just before I bought it Recent brand new remote flip key Pretty good on fuel for what it is. Pics: The car currently wears my private plate, but I'll probably take this off before the sale. Since I bought it I've sorted out the non-working drivers window, replaced the tyre that was low on tread, replaced the OS front drop link/arm and given it a tidy up....and I'm still only asking for what I paid for it. I'm no good at this game! A lovely lovely motor, low miles for the year, that is ageing well, and is still a superb car to waft about in. It's in a great colour, which shines up really well. Priced for a quick sale, and taking into account the timing belt that needs doing, I'm asking £1100, which I think is fair, and small moneys for a lot of car. Located in Saltburn-By-The-Sea (TS12), I'm happy to help out with picking the new owner up from a railway station (Middlesbrough or Darlington) or airport (Durham Tees Valley or Newcastle). Message me on here, or call/text O7961OO6667 Thanks for looking, Chris
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Last Edit: Apr 2, 2018 19:45:57 GMT by Geordie
CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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How’s the A6 going ? I have just picked up a 2002 2.5TDi Quattro avant and it’s been a long time since I have enjoyed driving a car so much. Hi there. The A6 is a smashing drive. Trouble is, it's just not 'me' if you know what I mean. Looks like I might be looking for something else soon....
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Last Edit: Mar 6, 2018 21:06:02 GMT by Geordie
CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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You must have missed my message to you a while back lex
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Last Edit: Mar 5, 2018 21:30:50 GMT by Geordie
CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
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Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Can't see the photos.
How did you lower it?
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Feb 28, 2018 19:31:57 GMT
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First staff monthly payday tomorrow. Then the rent on Thursday. Just as well we've sold a few coffees! How you getting on for staff? It's always a fine line between managing the rushes and not having hordes of 'em hanging around when it's quiet, as you're no doubt aware. You're right, it can be difficult to judge things. I open up most mornings and I'm on my own until half ten. Another person comes in then as it starts to pick up, then on weekdays I have another person come in between 11am and 3pm to cover the busy lunch rush. Then there are two of us left to finish off and clean up at the end of the day. Weekends normally need five of us during the busy middle part of the day.
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Feb 27, 2018 19:52:23 GMT
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First staff monthly payday tomorrow. Then the rent on Thursday. Just as well we've sold a few coffees!
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Geordie
North East
Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Feb 25, 2018 13:58:03 GMT
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Now the trouble is I always get to this part... The cars done nothing more to do And then the thoughts turn to finding another car to do I totally understand this.
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CURRENT FLEET '95 Rover 623SLi (65k miles) '99 Renault Laguna Executive '55 BMW 318i (52k miles) for sale '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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