Bob King

Warning from one of the banks over Facebook scams….

https://www.santander.co.uk/about-santander/media-centre/press-releases/facebook-fraudsters-driving-off-with-thousands-as-car

6 hours ago, Boomer54 said:

I see one of the white one's has gone , and another white one has popped up on Facebook at less money. Meanwhile the Shipley one sits and wonders why am I not loved.

Seems listed again ….

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402297080883

wonder if someone backed out the deal 🤔🤔

1 hour ago, Bob King said:

Guernsey car for sale ……very low miles 😮
https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1549635

Just look up importing ….

"If you are looking at buying a car or other vehicle from one of the Channel Islands, then don’t be put off because it will need to be declared to Customs, before you can register it with the DVLA.

The most important thing to note, is that you will have to pay VAT on the purchase price (the UK’s Standard rate of VAT is currently 20.0%)." 😳

…..and the island has a Max speed limit of 35MPH 😮😮

Not heard any problems .

Guernsey car for sale ……very low miles 😮
https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1549635

6 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

Bargain!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402287032238

Rough set of photos, not much detail to been seen ☹️

As rare as white is there has been 3 up for grabs.

CN57 NWO the U.K facelift has sold.

S999 TGV import facelift with red leather still for sale, this is the one that was cheaper a month ago and has been flipped by another dealer for a few grand more.☹️

J111 TYL white pre facelift has only been on Facebook…looks very clean and original …..Not that I’ve been watching any of them 😳😉

I was interested in all the correct torque setting for brakes and suspension bolts 👍🏻👍🏻

Some light bedtime reading just arrived in the post 😎

Yes we’ve since gone decimal, not in the EU, ULEZ camera’s everywhere and petrol 7 quid a gallon 😉

The wheel Refurbished was all leading onto the next spend up …fitting a new pair of  Pirelli P Zero tyres.

Although didn’t go totally to plan….wanted to match the tread pattern and only wanted one tyre, ordered from Asda tyres and had it fitted at a local tyre depot.

    To my disappointment the tread pattern has been updated, yet I still needed that tyre replaced, so went ahead with it .

So now has old and new tread patterns on the same axle ☹️, the old tread patterned tyre had a cut in the side wall …probably not an mot fail but wanted them to match and be safe so bought a second one.

    This time chose a different supplier, so now have the matching pair I wanted…note to myself….why do new tyres feed so much smoother and quieter on the road ? 😉😉

7 hours ago, finchy40 said:

Cheers Bob. Probably ok for the summer but worth changing them before winter.

If the tyres have good tread then keep them ….just use half throttle when drifting it out of roundabouts 😉😉

Have to say my first platinum Ice SC430 I left it in power mode all the time, never really noticed the Mpg….or chose to ignore it 😉

Wet weather is lacking ….

3 hours ago, Mossypossy said:

Hmmm.....might struggle up the hills. How heavy is the Lexus?  1.7 tonnes?

Minimum kurb weight 1740Kg.

22 minutes ago, Glyn Jennings said:

According to this yes as HID lights are fitted. 

https://mattersoftesting.blog.gov.uk/vosas-customer-service-centre-commonly-asked-questions/

It’s that old chestnut can’t fail  if not fitted, would need covers pulling off and blanked over with gaffer tape during mot test.

"Do HID headlamps require washers / self levellers?

Headlamp washing and levelling systems are a legal requirement for high intensity discharge (HID) lamps with a luminous intensity exceeding 2,000 lumens. But unless the luminous intensity is marked on the lamp, a tester won’t be able to tell if these systems are needed.

So, they can only be rejected if they are fitted and are inoperative or obviously defective. If they are missing and you believe they should be fitted, then pass and advise."

What’s the full name of the tyre I’ll look up its performance test 👍🏻

51 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

Was tempted by a spare wheel cover from Japan. £45. Tried to add it onto my order but the buggers wanted to charge shipping for cover as an individual item, not as part of original order.

Not sure it would fit over my spare anyway as it is 10mm wider than OEM.

Towel will have to do for now!

Gone off idea of taking it to Spain now, sadly.

1. It would burn 4000 of my 5000 miles on insurance.

2. Cannot take two folding bicycles.

3. Will be no space for wine and souvenirs.

4. Will cost £600 more in fuel, which affects number 3 above!

Jazz it has to be.

May try for a smaller Euro trip later in the year.

 

Best take the motorhome then 👍🏻👍🏻

Hey…just a thought …tow the SC430 behind the motorhome 🤔🤔

24 minutes ago, Boomer54 said:

Lexigirl went over to Beverley.

Not a cobble in sight on the driveway. 🤨

Couple of pics of the Minster and the main Square.

Poignant plaque on the side of the Minster as to the fate of two soldiers in the 17th century.

Anyway, just some shots for people who may not have visited Beverley ,but might wish to do so.

You got a motorhome as well ?

2 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

Fellow motorhomer? I get the same mpg out of both the bus and the Lexus. Sorry, this could be boring.

 

That’s one hell of a long wheel base motorhome😮

2 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

Seems to be perfectly priced.

Yes sensible money, and similar problems to other cars of that age , seats marked/stained, faded headlamps , curbed alloys .

plus cracked front n/plate housing .

3 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

Pics now available on grey 2008 one.

Just been looking over the photo’s.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402236882271

11 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

Love the cd storage system.

Could mark the leather 😮😮

This looks a very genuine car …

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010606785672563/permalink/7323182784414910/?sale_post_id=7323182784414910