The Thumped Motoring Forum (3 Viewers)

[therealjohnny]

that's a maxi, not a mini.

you goose

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

?

I think you'd get the practice with your car...

 

[therealjohnny]

I think you'd get the practice with your car...

ah

 

[nooleen]

we might have our motoring mishaps here on thumped but at least none of us have ever taken out a tram...yet

More than 20 people treated after truck and tram collision in Melbourne

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

we might have our motoring mishaps here on thumped but at least none of us have ever taken out a tram...yet

More than 20 people treated after truck and tram collision in Melbourne

Just wait until the new Luas extension happens and this will be a weekly occurrence in Dublin.

 

[ernesto]

bought a big old rusty piece of shit merc that is going to need about 2 grand spent on just bringing it up to a decent standard.
hopefully no more than that and then i can start saving for aesthetics / making it look somewhat nice.
as it stands, it needs, in order of importance

• a fucktonne of rust media-blasted off / treated
• engine oil leaks sorted
  
• a new steering box
• a new ignition switch
• the 12v supply sorted

after that:

• sunroof fixed
• motor for radio aerial
• immobilizer and new Bluetooth stereo and not terrible speakers fitted
• possibly parking sensors fitted

then i can worry about a paint job and maybe some nice wheels if i get a lot of overtime in this new job

 

[ann post]

bought a big old rusty piece of shit merc that is going to need about 2 grand spent on just bringing it up to a decent standard.
hopefully no more than that and then i can start saving for aesthetics / making it look somewhat nice.
as it stands, it needs, in order of importance

• a fucktonne of rust media-blasted off / treated
• engine oil leaks sorted
  
• a new steering box
• a new ignition switch
• the 12v supply sorted

after that:

• sunroof fixed
• motor for radio aerial
• immobilizer and new Bluetooth stereo and not terrible speakers fitted
• possibly parking sensors fitted

then i can worry about a paint job and maybe some nice wheels if i get a lot of overtime in this new job

What did you end up getting?

 

[Unknown Convict]

bought a big old rusty piece of shit merc that is going to need about 2 grand spent on just bringing it up to a decent standard.
hopefully no more than that and then i can start saving for aesthetics / making it look somewhat nice.
as it stands, it needs, in order of importance

• a fucktonne of rust media-blasted off / treated
• engine oil leaks sorted
  
• a new steering box
• a new ignition switch
• the 12v supply sorted

after that:

• sunroof fixed
• motor for radio aerial
• immobilizer and new Bluetooth stereo and not terrible speakers fitted
• possibly parking sensors fitted

then i can worry about a paint job and maybe some nice wheels if i get a lot of overtime in this new job

good grief, why??? how much is the motor tax? or is it a vintage? forget the cosmetic stuff, including rust, for now and get the mechanical stuff sorted. some oil leaks either can't be fixed or aren't worth fixing. also, parking sensors? just learn to park...

 

[therealjohnny]

bought a big old rusty piece of shit merc that is going to need about 2 grand spent on just bringing it up to a decent standard.
hopefully no more than that and then i can start saving for aesthetics / making it look somewhat nice.
as it stands, it needs, in order of importance

• a fucktonne of rust media-blasted off / treated
• engine oil leaks sorted
  
• a new steering box
• a new ignition switch
• the 12v supply sorted

after that:

• sunroof fixed
• motor for radio aerial
• immobilizer and new Bluetooth stereo and not terrible speakers fitted
• possibly parking sensors fitted

then i can worry about a paint job and maybe some nice wheels if i get a lot of overtime in this new job

I salute your courage, and look forward to the many many posts concerning your new purchase in the future.

 

[ernesto]

What did you end up getting?

W123 coupe.

 

[ernesto]

good grief, why??? how much is the motor tax? or is it a vintage? forget the cosmetic stuff, including rust, for now and get the mechanical stuff sorted. some oil leaks either can't be fixed or aren't worth fixing. also, parking sensors? just learn to park...

Because it's my dream car is why.

Yes classic tax of €56.
The rust issue is. Ore than cosmetic as the rear window seal is leaking into the boot so it needs sorting.
And I can park perfectly as it is but since I'm going to be spending a few quid on this as I don't have a mortgage or kids to fund I may aswell get something to aid me parking a big car ad I'm only used to small cars and vans.
Also herself is on the policy and I'm sure she'd appreciate the parking sensors.

I'm on a waiting list for a highly recommended cheaper Polish classic Mercedes specialist mechanic so it's sitting up in its new cover waiting to go to the doctors until then.
Apart from some squeeky breaks and a bit of play in the steering, it's lovely to drive

 

[ernesto]

I salute your courage, and look forward to the many many posts concerning your new purchase in the future.

Haha!! Yeah I hope I don't have your bad luck!

 

[ann post]

W123 coupe.

Congrats!! Looking forward to seeing it.

 

[therealjohnny]

Just this morning I met another mini on the road. As is the custom the driver honked the horn flashed the lights and waved and smiled like I was a long lost friend.


I never got that in the Subaru

 

[nooleen]

he was probably trying to let you know some bit of your mini had fallen off

 

[therealjohnny]

well, there goes my smile

 

[nooleen]

 

[ann post]

Lads. Half Mini, Half Mercedes.

 

[therealjohnny]

ah here

The one on top a bespoke Radford design

The bottom one is a travesty

 

[therealjohnny]

If I had 75,000 pounds I might get mine "remastered"
Mini Remastered by David Brown Automotive - David Brown Automotive