August 2006
Hello,
Have just registered for the forum so thought I'd introduce myself.
I'm Dan... 18 year old Student.... passed my test in July this year. I drive a Ford Ka (a bit girly I know, but it's a good car :))
You'll probably see me around on the forum from now on.
Cheers,
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From Auctionview, at Brighouse this week:
VAUXHALL VECTRA 3.2 V6 ELITE (Intro 2002) Hatchback, BLACK, 5 Doors, Automatic, Petrol, 22279 Miles, Margin. Registered 06-02-2004
CAP say New: £21940, Ret: £9095, Cln: £7475, Avg: £6950, Blw: £6325
Glass's say New: £22465, Ret: £10200, Trd: £8450
Anyone any idea which price is closest? Or what I'm likely to have to pay? (I've bought at auction before so understand buyer's premium etc). V5 is present.
I didn't really want the auto but it's a fine looking car in the pic. Just it's also 224 miles away...
Will it be much slower (or more to the point) less fun than a manual? Fuel bills are not a consideration (at least my company does one thing right!)
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In all seriousness though, once you get used to it, you'll
start using the tipronic side of the box. There will be
times when you want to change down a gear without relying
on the kickdown to do it for you.
The times I have driven Tiptronic I found it most useful for getting in the right gear in advance rather like a manual, changing down to overtake or when coming up to a roundabout on a dual carriageway, even the best autos are not at there best when it takes them half a second to kick down after you have decided to go. Also it can be fun on the back lanes flicking up and down the box sans clutch.
just bought a new check strap pin (some play in the drivers door)
the pin is identical to the rear door with the front drivers door looking slightly thicker with a flat head
just wondered if anyone could tell me how to remove and replace the pin? i dont want to damage the hinge
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Well, the day has come part with my BMW. It'sgoing to a friend in the village so hopefully it's more a case of au revior, but I'm still a litle sad to see it go ( my new Passat is arriving next Monday).
And for those who may be wary of high mileage vehicles and/or BMW build quality consider the following: car is a 318iSE Touring bought 4 years ago with 134,000 miles, now at 179,000 miles. It has not missed a beat, been serviced at the village garage (thorough, honest abd reasonbly-priced), only unscheduled part was a new battery 2 years ago. Still got the same exhaust! 6 new tyres. Overall mpg about 35. The car is still a pleasure to drive on its sports suspension. Bought for £5700 selling for £1200 (it needs MOT, tax and a service).
Anyway, I'll let you know if the Passat fares as well!
Cheers
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"Yes, I think they've got a good deal here, but the car owes me nothing and I'm glad to see it going to a good home"
You're the type of person I like to buy from.Breeds confidence in the deal.
Hope you enjoy your new car as much.Long time to Monday eh?
can anyone tell me if you should put contact grease in the caps when fitting new leads? Read more
It sounds as if it's the same product you get at Jewsons for making plastic waste pipes pop together. Not the adhesive - the appallingly slippery stuff that seems so difficult to wipe off your hands.
Hi new to the forum can anyone help,? i recently disconected the battery and now the remote fob wont lock the doors, it was fine before and as the handbook is missing i dont know how to reprogram the fob. it is the late fob with no led and 2 buttons on it. anyone got a clue??? Read more
www.peugeotdiesel.com/Program_Peugeot_406_Key.html
Check this page
Keep this quick,
Cheapest way to park at Stanstead Airport for a couple of days, keep it sensible please ;-) Read more
All
Thanks for the advice, I'll check all options.
Cheers
CnC
I need to replace the passenger side drive shaft (short) and would welcome any help with fitting instructions.
Any help would be much appriciated.
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When using the fob to lock the car, all doors except the driver's one lock normally. So, lock with key -fine - but then I can only unlock this door with the key, the remote will not do so! Any ideas? Many thanks, Adrian. Read more
Thanks for the advice. When I get time, I'll strip it as you suggest. Guess it's a job I've been trying to avoid! Thanks for your help, Adrian
Hi,
I recently broke down and it turned out my coil had almost caught fire but luckily it only burnt out. I had this replaced but ever since, I have had other problems. The main one is my electric hood won't work. We have tried to find a fuse for this but there isn't one! Can anyone help?
The other problem is that although the stereo is still working is no longer turns on when you put the key in the ignition and doesn't turn off when you take the key out, you have to literally turn the stereo off???? Can anyone help??
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The failed ignition coil has nothing to do with the hood fault, but the problem with the stereo is related to the operation of the roof. The electric circuit to it is switched by the insertion of the key into the ignition barrel.I would suspect that the ignition switch is at fault.
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Unfortunately the umpire has ruled that the ball was out, so game over.
Thread locked.
DD.