What do you drive.. Pics

[adrian lord]

Hi TDD, and thanks - bit of both really.

I do 50,000 miles a year and do have a commuting car (currently a BMW X5) but TBH the exige tempts me into it a lot and I have put 32,000 miles on it in 18 months (!).

It is my second Exige in a row, sold the first after 30k miles and bought this supercharged one.

Not really an car for commutes and every day but then I hate just having something sat there hardly used, I just don't think you get the pleasure or value for money, so I do use it a lot. It is hopeless in snow and not great in standing water (see the tyres - cut slicks).

cheers,

Adrian

[landford.saint]

right here goes..

MK 5 Cortina fitted Sierra injection lump and 5 speed box.
Mk 2 FIESTA convertible (1 of only 5 known survivors)
Mk 1 FIESTA
2 x ESCORT XR3I convertibles (wifes)
MK 1 ESCORT, 1970 2xdoor with breathed on 1700 crossflow etc.
Fiat Punto (diesil) wifes
Peugeot 106 Diesil (absolute shed but keeps going and dead economical) mine.

[Chin Strain]

right here goes..

MK 5 Cortina fitted Sierra injection lump and 5 speed box.
Mk 2 FIESTA convertible (1 of only 5 known survivors)
Mk 1 FIESTA
2 x ESCORT XR3I convertibles (wifes)
MK 1 ESCORT, 1970 2xdoor with breathed on 1700 crossflow etc.
Fiat Punto (diesil) wifes
Peugeot 106 Diesil (absolute shed but keeps going and dead economical) mine.

Had you thought about flogging them all and getting at least one decent car?

[landford.saint]

Had you thought about flogging them all and getting at least one decent car?

Cortina was free, as was the engine and gearbox i dropped into it, Cost of MOT's last 2 years? £20 for one bit of welding on rear of a cill, Bung a bit of oil and water in it. Never wash it or clean it out. Insurance FULLY COMP. for all 5 cars on multi car insurance. £334 the lot. mK1 Escort is tax free.

People want me to buy a new car, that immediatly losses 20% value the second I buy it. Pay a fortune to service it at the main dealer to keep up the warranty. Insurance an absolute fortune, and still end up with a souless peice of japannesse/taiwanesse/french junk. No thank you.... I may be completely stupid, but I haven't yet had my brains removed through my ass. :-)

[buctootim]

[Ponty]

right here goes..

MK 5 Cortina fitted Sierra injection lump and 5 speed box.
Mk 2 FIESTA convertible (1 of only 5 known survivors)
Mk 1 FIESTA
2 x ESCORT XR3I convertibles (wifes)
MK 1 ESCORT, 1970 2xdoor with breathed on 1700 crossflow etc.
Fiat Punto (diesil) wifes
Peugeot 106 Diesil (absolute shed but keeps going and dead economical) mine.

If you ever want rid of the Cortina, let me know.

[landford.saint]

It is for sale...... BUT
As I might have said Cortina is not at its best condition... Has only covered 60 something thousand miles.... Underneath it is as solid as a rock (Ziebarted from new) Runs a treat with 2.0 litre sierra injection engine and 5 speed box. (UNLEADED) Lowered 2 inch on uprated springs and running laser capri 4 spokes (like RS Escorts)... Interior is good condition and never been smoked in to my knowledge. Was my dads before me. But between my dad stopping driving and me acquiring it it sat in a barn with holes in the roof driiping rain onto the bodywork for 10 years, giving areas of surface rust. My nephews then rolled a tractor tyre into the N/S rear wing putting a dent in it. My mate described it as 'The just dragged out of a scrap yard look' which is not a too inaccurrate description. The bodywork is solid but scabby.
It does however just keep going, and has MOT till early November (i think) and taxed till end of April. It is bags of fun, and you can leave it anywhere.
If you or anyone is interested just give me PM.

[dune]

I've never understood why anyone would buy this hideous contraption.

[landford.saint]

I've never understood why anyone would buy this hideous contraption.

+1 .... Absolutely.... As ugly as a Skates girlfriend.

[RonManager]

Most recently, and yes they do motor!

[landford.saint]

[QUOTE=RonManager;644914]Most recently, and yes they do motor!

There is a track handily next to St.Marys, but I dont think Mrs LS would be too impressed having to shovel tons of coal whilst I played with my whistle.

[RonManager]

There is a track handily next to St.Marys, but I dont think Mrs LS would be too impressed having to shovel tons of coal whilst I played with my whistle.

We do intend to bring 34046 down to Southampton either later this year or in 2011, to revisit her old stamping grounds, once all the running in etc is complete.

The railtour will pass SMS on it's way to and from Waterloo or Salisbury. There will definitely be something red & white attached to her somewhere!

[hamster]

This:

[Ponty]

What is is plugged into, exactly?

[landford.saint]

This:

As I have said on here before ... all we need to do is persuade markus to reopen the Salisbury to Southampton Canal and I'm getting one of those... However I prefer the more traditional steel construction.

[RonManager]

This:

In battleship grey - not so much a U-Boat as U-Barge.

[buctootim]

I've never understood why anyone would buy this hideous contraption.

+1 .... Absolutely.... As ugly as a Skates girlfriend.

I like em but I know they aren't popular. Imo if you want a mini people carrier for kids - which is basically what they are - they are more interesting than most. Also because lots of people dont like them they are cheap secondhand and with a 2.2litre Mercedes turbo diesel engine it goes well and still gets 40mpg. I dont drive it for fun, I have the Alfa for that.

[Hamilton Saint]

I used to have one of these - loved it! Manual transmission. Red.





Now I have one of these. OK - but boring!

[Patrick Bateman]

right here goes..

MK 5 Cortina fitted Sierra injection lump and 5 speed box.
Mk 2 FIESTA convertible (1 of only 5 known survivors)
Mk 1 FIESTA
2 x ESCORT XR3I convertibles (wifes)
MK 1 ESCORT, 1970 2xdoor with breathed on 1700 crossflow etc.
Fiat Punto (diesil) wifes
Peugeot 106 Diesil (absolute shed but keeps going and dead economical) mine.

Any pictures of the Cortina??

I always wanted a Lotus Cortina, saw one about 5 years ago, white with the green stripe, awesome!

[saint_stevo]

i would post a pic of teh golf but the handbrake has failed and it wont keep still

**wishes he was joking**

[Ponty]

Any pictures of the Cortina??

I always wanted a Lotus Cortina, saw one about 5 years ago, white with the green stripe, awesome!

Hands off. I've already made enquiries.

Besides, this is the Mk5, the big boxy one. Not exactly glam motoring.

[landford.saint]

My driveway.




This was taken about 12 months ago, and not all of my cars are shown, but the cortina has been sold, as have 2 of the Minis. But other cars have replaced them so its just as full. (my mum got a big shed so several are store there as well).

[Saint Keith]

jesus. looks like a scene out of Butterflies

[landford.saint]

jesus. looks like a scene out of Butterflies

sometimes in the morning its just like it... Luckily the neighbours are good.

[hamster]

My driveway.




This was taken about 12 months ago, and not all of my cars are shown, but the cortina has been sold, as have 2 of the Minis. But other cars have replaced them so its just as full. (my mum got a big shed so several are store there as well).

Do you live in Millbrook?

[landford.saint]

Do you live in Millbrook?

I live in a quiet little road, in a quiet little village.... A chap in the next road has 4 cars including an MGB and a huge, finned, pink, 1959 Cadillac. 2 roads away a agent has 4 cars as well including 2 MK 5 Cortina's.
As I said I have other cars (6) at my mothers.... :-)

[hamster]

do you live in landford landford.saint?

How much for the mini closest to the front?

[landford.saint]

do you live in landford landford.saint?

How much for the mini closest to the front?

No.

And sorry already sold.

[ant]

My first little car. I like it anyway!

Got some stock 306 alloys dirt cheap, but haven't bothered to put them on yet. Not going to go any further and chav it up, but alloys always look better, right?

[Handyman]

Todays cars seem characterless compared to those of many years ago.

[hamster]

Todays cars seem characterless compared to those of many years ago.

have you also noticed how young police officers are getting, they must only just be out of short trousers... ;-)

I do agree with you though. My neighbour last year whislt chatting over the fence asked if I liked his new car. I asked where it was and he pointed to the Vauxhall behind him!!! I hadn't even noticed he'd changed it.

[SNSUN]

I wasn't going to get a 207 , I wanted a Focus, but I had a hire car for a week when my old Saxo decided to die on me, and it was a 207, which I got on very well with.

I do like it, but I still think I'll plump for a Focus as my next car.

[John Boy Saint]

I have one of these in a nice Cobalt Blue

It has more toys on it than Hamleys. and for an Oil burner goes like stink.

sorry cant do the re sizing stuff

[Spudgun]

Just got myself an Elise to go with the Elan :cool:

[Thedelldays]

Just got myself an Elise to go with the Elan :cool:

sweet..seriously considering getting a new shape Europa soon..

[hamster]

Just got myself an Elise to go with the Elan :cool:

It's nice to see that the hairdressing business is going so well that you're expanding, especially in a recession. Well done.




I'm sort of jealous actually, I love Lotus's.

[doubleonothing]

Though I've got the standard Monza wheels.

Currently considering whether or not to change it for a new scirocco.

[cryoman1965]

[Spudgun]

I can't see pics on the last two posts. Are you both driving little red crosses?

[bowers-sfc]

[bowers-sfc]

[Ponty]

I can't see pics on the last two posts. Are you both driving little red crosses?

Ambulances, I assumed.

[mehball]

Was playing around with new camera last weekend and took 2 new piccies of "The Skod!"

[Saint Paul C]

Got myself a SAAB 9-5 Aero a few weeks back and gave the Accord to my wife.



The mid-range shove still surprises me on a daily basis.

[hamster]

I am guessing that those two 'pope-mobiles' are for his upcoming UK tour later this year. The top one for his trip to Southampton and the other perhaos for a jaunt in Pompey.

Can't hel also but to note that he's gone for a German model now!! Maybe harks back to his Hitler Youth days??

[lettuce]

Got myself a SAAB 9-5 Aero a few weeks back and gave the Accord to my wife.



The mid-range shove still surprises me on a daily basis.

Careful, you're parked on a double-yellow.

[saintdavey]

Updated pics, still the same car but with a few changes!

[.comsaint]

Updated pics, still the same car but with a few changes!

Nice. Looks like you could have entered that in the recent Formula DRIFT Singapore 2010 event in your neck of the woods.

[SOTONS EAST SIDE]

mmmm? Glad you like it SES, a bit (how can I put this without causing offence), a bit 'grey' isnlt it. very economicalI am sure, but what does it say about the person who drives it?

Econominal yes, out paces most petrol cars of simular size yes, and do i have a lead foot. YES! so what does that say about me i wonder. Over to you Bigjohn!!

[hamster]

Liking the sunstrip sd.