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I'm pretty sure you can still drive it if it still has a valid MOT on it.
I've done this in the past so I hope that's the case
I've done this in the past so I hope that's the case
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aaargh - I've now (stupidly) got 3 weeks left to pick a car ...
I just can't choose between FN2 CW, 07-09 Cupra, Octi VRS or 130i
need space for 2 kids in rear, but the FN2 has been tested last weekend for that and they fitted in with plenty of space
shot myself well and truly in foot, MOT due mid-January, I know car needs some work, but don't know how much - and its only worth scrap now
but if I put in MOT now to see how much (if a couple of hundred quid fine - will give me a few more months to find the right car) - then if say the car is idnetified as needing £500+ worth of work - I'm stuffed, as I think in theory can't drive the car - as although my old MOT is "valid and in date" - in theory the car has been formally tested, documented (electronically) to be - in the words of the MOT not road-worthy
so I could get pulled by police and/or if I had a crash I'd been in very grey position legally
oh well I suppose I should man-up and just choose!
I found a perfect 130i booked Fri off to get it and it was sold
My g/f has a 120d - the space in the rear is poor and the boot isn't too great. It's nice enough place to sit, but is rather dull, although I would assume a 130i is obviously more 'fun'.
I have no idea about the other cars.
Soldato
Accord Type-S's 2.4/2.0, can anyone shed any information on them? Personal experiences if any. I know the 2.4 = 190bhp and the 2.0 = 155bhp?
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away to look at 2 ep3's tomorrow anything i should look out for
1's an 03 plate with 115miles
and the others a 52plate with 92k on the clock
cheers
1's an 03 plate with 115miles
and the others a 52plate with 92k on the clock
cheers
http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/s...ing-guide-check-list-for-the-EP3-Civic-Type-R
Stick to it vigorously, there are so many EP3's you can afford to be picky. No need to buy a dog.
Soldato
Going to look at a nice 2004 s2000 tomorrow....may soon be joining the vtec crowd here!
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thanks for the link yeah i know theres heaps of them
first mod, remove airbox lid
mine a 2004 model, good tax bracket.
i was looking at added some of the extra option at some point, e.g. headrest speakers, rear wing, and front lip... how hard are they to find and install?
are headrest speakers any good?
Soldato
first mod, remove airbox lid
mine a 2004 model, good tax bracket.
i was looking at added some of the extra option at some point, e.g. headrest speakers, rear wing, and front lip... how hard are they to find and install?
are headrest speakers any good?
Well I bought it, 2004 model
will make another thread...but it has headrest speakers...not sold on their value yet, I haven't really bothered to put the stereo on yet! To busy listening to the engine at 9k rpm in second gear...my gosh Not perfect cosmetically on the outside, certainly not compared to the Fiesta which I sold which was minty mint, but it was a good price and there many good things about it even if it needs a good machine polish and a small scuff sorting on the front bumper!
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I have decided that my next car will be the Type-S accord. I'm trying to find one in red or silver. Red seems rare.
Well I bought it, 2004 model
Not perfect cosmetically on the outside, certainly not compared to the Fiesta which I sold which was minty mint, but it was a good price and there many good things about it even if it needs a good machine polish and a small scuff sorting on the front bumper!
good luck, you will never find a perfect one. mine good body wise no dents, wheels are poor and engine bay got few areas need sorting e.g. under the air box. will need work underneath at the rear.
i really need to machine polish mine, jap paint sometimes a pain.
Best of luck with it get some pics up. Still not got my bonnet on, weather against me and found out this morning I don't have a 10mm socket set somehow. So sent the gf to Halfrauds to get me a cheap 50 piece set for a tenner.
after being told the scrap value of my aged VTI is around £100 - I'm making almost constant use of VTEC and tyres ( ) for last 2 weeks of my ownership
well to be fair I've been doing so last 4 weeks as well
4mm of tread left to go - never had so much fun in the car lol
) for last 2 weeks of my ownershipwell to be fair I've been doing so last 4 weeks as well
4mm of tread left to go - never had so much fun in the car lol
Think my S2000 will be up for sale very soon, it's an amazing car (much better than I expected and hence still have it after only intending to own it for a couple of months) but time has come to move it on I think
Bizzare post is bizzare.
Why the sad face for moving on? if you don't want to...don't?
Agree, unless you've being forced too due to space requirements or financial reasons, why change if you don't really want to?
It's a tough choice, there are practical and financial reasons for the a change, plus as it was only bought as a temporary thing it's not the model I'd have picked if it were to be a more permanent thing.
As a longer term prospect I'd rather a 2004 model to plough money into, which in a year or two is a possibility
As a longer term prospect I'd rather a 2004 model to plough money into, which in a year or two is a possibility
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Any recommended Alloy refurb places in Stoke?
Looking to get my EP3 alloys done. Im thinking quite a dark grey colour for my Milano red.
Hmm thinking like this pic below
Looking to get my EP3 alloys done. Im thinking quite a dark grey colour for my Milano red.
Hmm thinking like this pic below
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Top Marques in Fenton, quite a few people I know have used them in the past and they have done an excellent job on each. They will be refurbing my alloys next year.
http://www.topmarquesuk.co.uk/
http://www.topmarquesuk.co.uk/