Getting back on the road...
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Like I said, the battery is knackered, noticeably dropping acid, etc . The previous owner said he had left it for a week, tried to start it this morning when I went to have a look, possibly flooded it and that's why we couldn't get it going even with the jump pack.
Or it has been broken for a while, but I don'
Or the jump pack the recovery bloke was using isn't man enough (perfectly possible.
If it was a previous fault the seller was pretty committed. He paid a £40 call out charge for the recovery guy to try and jump start it
.As long as the suspension is good, I won't have to chuck MASSIVE amounts of money at it. The suspension (the hydraulic) is the only thing I can't tackle myself.
But, I have a feeling that suspension work has been done as the last time I saw this car two years ago it was COMPLETELY lopsided. This time all 4 corners where even and at the correct height, so something has been looked at.
I'm actually really gutted that it didn't run. The driving experience of these things really is something different. Imagine a 1.8ton car that does not dip, sway or duck whatsoever no matter how hard you accelerate, brake or corner
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Either it was properly flooded or the jump pack we tried yesterday wasn't man enough. Either way, got the AA to come out with the view of getting it low loaded, he bunged on a jump pack, turned the key and everything came to life
The only thing I can fault it on during the drive home was a grinding noise from the RHR corner. I'm thinking either a wheel bearing or a binding brake (it got noticeably worse when I get on the brake). Other than that it is all good. The suspension seems to be working alright and is just as awesome as I remember it. The 4 wheel steering works fine too.
Couldn't seem to get the radio to work though, but that's all in Japanese so maybe I'm not doing something right. The steering column electric adjust needs looking at and the seat belt isn't tensioning properly (although the electric tensioner seems to be working).
One thing has to be said. Despite it looking identical to my old one it is a completely different car. The different engine and suspension gives the two cars completely different feelings. The old TT felt a bit basic compared to the Active, but it must be said, the TT felt like a rocket ship compared to this one. The 70odd BHP and 200KG difference is really, really noticeble. I'm bordering on calling this one 'slow'
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Still, I'm glad I took my gamble. I got a mega rare, fully loaded luxury V8 coupe for £600. And it works. It think that's a bit of win
Either it was properly flooded or the jump pack we tried yesterday wasn't man enough. Either way, got the AA to come out with the view of getting it low loaded, he bunged on a jump pack, turned the key and everything came to life
The only thing I can fault it on during the drive home was a grinding noise from the RHR corner. I'm thinking either a wheel bearing or a binding brake (it got noticeably worse when I get on the brake). Other than that it is all good. The suspension seems to be working alright and is just as awesome as I remember it. The 4 wheel steering works fine too.
Couldn't seem to get the radio to work though, but that's all in Japanese so maybe I'm not doing something right. The steering column electric adjust needs looking at and the seat belt isn't tensioning properly (although the electric tensioner seems to be working).
One thing has to be said. Despite it looking identical to my old one it is a completely different car. The different engine and suspension gives the two cars completely different feelings. The old TT felt a bit basic compared to the Active, but it must be said, the TT felt like a rocket ship compared to this one. The 70odd BHP and 200KG difference is really, really noticeble. I'm bordering on calling this one 'slow'
.Still, I'm glad I took my gamble. I got a mega rare, fully loaded luxury V8 coupe for £600. And it works. It think that's a bit of win
True, but its been in the country for a while so I would have thought someone would have whacked an expander on it.
Even if it hasn't got an expander, at the very least I'd get Radio 4
Somehow I didn't think you, at your age, would listen to all these dullards telling you to build up a nest egg for a rainy day or start saving for the house deposit
While it lasts
As bad as it sounds, when you earn as little as I just can't help but see scrimping and saving as a little bit pointless.
I read about some people on good wages living at home stashing away money a month time in the four figures, where in contrast I'd be saving a merge what? £150-£200 at the most a month by not owning this car. I know it adds up, but its never going to be enough for a house deposit or a meaningful amount for anything else. Certainly having £2k in the bank just doesn't seem to be worth voiding myself one of the few pleasures I have, and mucking around with old cars is something that I enjoy doing
I've got my own (rented) flat, I've got a full time job, I've got a cat. As measures of 'adulthood' go, I'm not doing too badly.
However I am aware that I've got to be mindful not to work myself in a hole though. Although I'm obviously unable to save money hand over fist at the moment, I still want to buy my own house eventually and have a bit of spare more to treat myself. I think the trick is going to be getting used to sustaining the lifestyle I've more or less got now and saving whatever money I pick up from pay rises as my seniority at work and in the trade increases. I only turned 20 today, I've got plenty of time
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Happy birthday then .
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As bad as it sounds, when you earn as little as I just can't help but see scrimping and saving as a little bit pointless.
I read about some people on good wages living at home stashing away money a month time in the four figures, where in contrast I'd be saving a merge what? £150-£200 at the most a month by not owning this car. I know it adds up, but its never going to be enough for a house deposit or a meaningful amount for anything else. Certainly having £2k in the bank just doesn't seem to be worth voiding myself one of the few pleasures I have, and mucking around with old cars is something that I enjoy doing
Strangely i do agree with this, the more i earn the tighter i get