mac11irl

may seem stupid, but is your car actually a mk1 of the "runout" build taxi spec variety? they were availble up to 2010... the top stalk im 99% sure is a mk1.. maybe they were still using up the parts bin on some trim levels of mk2...

im ordering some tint for the rear windows of the octy, to try and keep the sun off spud jr and sr coming into the better weather. But as ive done this previoisly, im really not sure how tinted to go.. is 35% enough, or would 20% be better? spud sr is still gona want to see out...

Had car serviced, but my indy mech forgot to reset the service/insp indicator. So, how the heck do i reset it? Or does it need VCDS?

So, my second Octy... after a 2 1/2 yr mistake with an Insignia detailed else where. 1 month into ownership of Donkey 2 its time for a thread, much like the Gerhardt thread its not so much a project as an ownership log. The Donkey... Its a 1.6 diesel, 105bhp, 2013 in "Exclusive" trim. Which really means "minor upgraded Elegance" - plenty stuff and 1/2 leather interior 136k km on the clock. For €10,400 Came with a full service, full set of new tyres, a rear brake caliper, rear discs and all pads replaced, timing belt and water pump done. My first month's ownership has been a mix. I collected it on a Thursday, drove to the office on friday, and then the airport where it stayed parked for 10days on the Sunday. Since then its been town and med distance drives. Am I happy? Yes. Fuel consumption indicated and calculated are matching at about 5.5-5.6l/100km, Or 50-51mpg. This is approx 20% better than the Insignia on diesel. Essentially, both the octy and insignia will do about 950km on a full tank, but... the insignias fuel tank holds an extra 10litres of fuel... interesting when one considers the the octy is a 5speed manual and the Siggy was a 6 speed... road noise etc isnt any higher than the insignia was, possibly even quiter as the siggy was on 18" alloys vs 16s on Donkey 2. Yes, the octy is down on power, but... from logging the bhp usage in the insignia (on torque pro) even doing...a speed... i never got a log value above 120bhp, out of the 160 "available" so, what was all the extra power doing?? Not much, and was unusable. Torque is lower too, but so is the kerb weight now, so it all balances out for the most part that theres enough for any overtake i wouldve done in the insignia. It also feels a lot less fragile than the insignia.. everything broke on that thing.. First mod planned soon though, extra 10bhp on the way - brisky retro stickers to go on when i decide where

So, between my own car imploding, work being a tad manic, and whole load of other ****e going on... i forgot to play the game before we left for our traditional Easter Holiers! So.... treviso, Italy. Interrent via autoeurope. 500L or Similar... What could it be??? I picked it up an hour ago, so guesses quick please... Ill reveal at 2100hrs GMT 2200hes local.