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There was a new Sport on the car park in a deep red colour and it looked very nice. The SZ4 range topper with a great spec(not the sporty one though) is about £11.5 k vat free so pretty good methinks.
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While taking a look at the Citigo in the local dealer......it was a brief perusal as the car was locked and the salesman (yes there was 1...!) was preparing a Yeti test drive.. So I wandered over to the Suzuki side of the showroom and checked out the latest version (with minor improvements apparently) of the Swift and what a smart little car it looks too. It makes the ancient Fabia look pretty sad I think. As anyone got any knowledge or experience of this car....? Currently on vat free so seems like a good deal......or is it a cheapo rattly bag of nails....?
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The "Caravan Holiday" episode of Father Ted was on tv the other night. It is still bloomin funny....
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Tudor Watches...anyone know anything........?
curleybar replied to curleybar's topic in Off Topic Chat
Thanks for the info...they certainly look nice bits of kit. An "Oysterdate Chronograph" whatever that is.....was £638 rrp back in 1989... -
An elderley neighbour has given me a sales brochure from 1989 for Tudor watches. He is an interesting chap and we normally chat about cars & watches so I am always pleased to pass the time with him. We are both a bit stumped however by this company..... There is a feeling that Tudor are connected to (or made by ) Rolex, they certainly appear similar in this brochure. Are they the Rolex "B team".....? Does anyone know anything about them..? I know that I could become an instant "expert" via Wikioogle and impress him with my new found knowledge but c'mon it is always more interesting if there is some real info about & I know we have a few "Watch Guys" on here. Any help as always gratefully recieved.
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Is the washing powder ad with the lad & his Punto & his dreadful Dad the worse thing to ever grace our screens....! Oh but it has got added sprinkles....
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At this precise moment; I have seen more Bugatti Veyron's (Coo ain't they wide..?) on the road than Mk 3 Octy's...!
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A Vauxhall Astra SRi, maybe silver or black probably about a 57 plate with dubious sporting mods....this is now without doubt the car of choice for complete and utter.....................
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Anybody hear the guy on LBC radio who called in this morning while they were discussing this...? He had been a motorway commuter for 15 years and said he always drove in the middle lane and was seemingly not aware that as we drive on the left it was a good idea to occasionally make use of the nearside lane. He was either....a wind up merchant, a great actor or sadly typical of too many poor drivers on the roads.
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Swinton Insurance....possibly the only company that can give you an online car insurance quote that is less than half of the branch renewal figure.....!..Oh & the branch can't match it either.
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Just had a young lady say.."thanks...it's enormous !" to me...always happy to hold the door open for a double buggy user.
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Bora 1.9tdi 130bhp tiptronic highline spec?
curleybar replied to donovan's topic in General Automotive Chat
Sorry Donovan, away from t'net for a few days & you have probably moved on this particular car now...?...not standard wheels though . -
Lightweight/summer walking boots or trail trainers
curleybar replied to j0hn's topic in Off Topic Chat
"Sports Direct" in just about every high st always have lots of "Karrimore" walking shoes. Some are better than others and can be had for £20 ish. ...worth a look....? -
As an "outsider" am I allowed to comment that I think the "standard" upholstery is an improvement over the "wavey" Kristal anyway....?
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Auto Express no. 1270, Skoda Fabia mk3 Images.
curleybar replied to Ootohere's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)
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Bora 1.9tdi 130bhp tiptronic highline spec?
curleybar replied to donovan's topic in General Automotive Chat
I had a Bora Sport pd 150 from new in 03 for 3 years. It was a great car; one of my all time faves ! sadly for some bizarre reason I chose a gold colour and regretted it from day one ! Good luck with your search. -
Great afternoon of racing on Motors TV yesterday, ideal for us armchair fans. I don't really get Citroen 2CV racing though........? Still each to their own.
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..............stick with the Mazda....!
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I think he played bass when I saw Mick Ronson solo years ago.......? Also used to have to catch Uriah Heep on every tour .... RIP matey.
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Just had a pleasant dealer experience. A minor warranty job, friendly helpful staff, clean waiting area, free coffee & the car washed too. Why is this such a surprise though....?
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Finally decided on a new car. Apologies!
curleybar replied to mdon's topic in General Automotive Chat
I have had no issues with my Mazda...not a 6. In 12 months not a squeek or a rattle to complain of. However the experiences with Mazda dealers....less than impressive. Even when you want to spend money with them ! If you can find a good Indy...that's where my custom would go. Enjoy your new car. -
The lady at our local Funeral Director always parks her vivid pink Fiat 500 right outside....mildly inappropriate...? or is she a fun gal.....?
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Welcome along...enjoy your new car. Just follow the running in instructions in the manual .
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Just seen my 1st new Octy, a silver demo....big & dull springs to mind. An ideal company car mile muncher....
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A good useful write up....thanks....
