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17-01-19, 01:13 PM | #1 |
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big engines (in cars)
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17-01-19, 10:05 PM | #2 |
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Brilliant, I like this one: https://youtu.be/9taAGXpLMNw?t=101
1500bhp, drum brakes, wire spoke wheels and cross ply tyres. Me want. Last edited by Talking Heads; 17-01-19 at 10:08 PM. |
19-01-19, 04:20 AM | #3 |
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Dropped into casual sober conversation with SWMBO if she thinks £550 a year in car tax is ok.
She did not freak out as I expected. Softly, slowly I see a Monaro happening. I just worry at 47 I’m not responsible enough. Hod up, I’ve just listened to an opened up MT-10....aye 4wheels suck. |
19-01-19, 09:08 PM | #4 |
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Unless money is no object, don't do it. My OH bought a Nissan 350Z and her tax is £550 too. Add to that we are lucky to see 20mpg even driving carefully, and what's the point in driving carefully in a car like that. Insurance is not cheap either.
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Some say the cup is half empty, while others say it is half full. However, both are wrong; the real problem is the cup is too big. Honda 125 CG blown engine Gone to the great mechanic in the sky Naked SV650 K3 in Silver |
19-01-19, 10:33 PM | #5 |
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My ST220 was from just before the new tax regime, which was fortunate because 20mpg wasn't unusual, and driven flat out you might see 10mpg. I only paid £255 per year which was peanuts compared to the petrol bills.
Of course the tax on the Packard Bentley would be much cheaper. None. Last edited by keith_d; 19-01-19 at 10:34 PM. |
20-01-19, 11:10 PM | #6 |
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Got my tax reminder for my 04 plate WRX. £315. Ouch. Averaging around 25mpg except for 2 round trips from Norfolk to Gatwick over Christmas which returned 29.9 mpg.
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Some say the cup is half empty, while others say it is half full. However, both are wrong; the real problem is the cup is too big. Honda 125 CG blown engine Gone to the great mechanic in the sky Naked SV650 K3 in Silver Last edited by Heorot; 20-01-19 at 11:14 PM. |
21-01-19, 01:32 PM | #7 |
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Gretna to Dundee 61mpg Nissan X-trail.
Comfortable big cars needn't be thirsty. |
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