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by ampwhu
Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Worst car in the world.
Replies: 48
Views: 8086

Re: Worst car in the world.

no I'm not jealous of the E type. I genuinely think they aren't worth what people pay for them. if one came my way, it would be sold with a hefty profit. (I have had a few classics come my way in the past.). I have nothing against jags, but the E type, isn't the best. I would prefer the MK11 or a ni...
by ampwhu
Wed Aug 19, 2015 6:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Worst car in the world.
Replies: 48
Views: 8086

Re: Worst car in the world.

hard choice this one......... I would possibly say anything French. Citreons, Peugeots and Simca's from all ages are really bad. although if I was honest, Renaults were better in recent years. all I remember is bad mechanicals, severe rust issues and ugly styling. how can anyone think they are aesth...
by ampwhu
Sat May 16, 2015 9:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Its only a car mate.
Replies: 27
Views: 3906

Re: Its only a car mate.

yes, the metalwork rusted badly. from 2003 onwards there isn't an issue. they galvanised the steel.

I've seen some cars with incredible miles on, whilst the bodywork has holes big enough to fit a hand through.
by ampwhu
Sat May 16, 2015 8:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: automatics
Replies: 24
Views: 4603

Re: automatics

my Mercedes engine on cold start up sounds as rough as a bag of rusty spanners. gearbox isn't much better. once warmed, there is no issue. millions of taxi drivers worldwide cant be wrong.
by ampwhu
Sat May 16, 2015 8:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Its only a car mate.
Replies: 27
Views: 3906

Re: Its only a car mate.

never owned one, but they seem to be rated very highly. of course, lexus would be a safe bet on being 'bullit proof' as is mentioned. (not sure why people say that as you could quite easily shot through it a close range with the correct firearm).

so we'll settle for Mercedes and Honda.
by ampwhu
Sat May 16, 2015 8:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: automatics
Replies: 24
Views: 4603

Re: automatics

have an auto diesel Mercedes for daily use. probably the best auto box out there.
by ampwhu
Sat May 16, 2015 7:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Its only a car mate.
Replies: 27
Views: 3906

Re: Its only a car mate.

bob, I think French cars are like marmite. you either like them or hate them. never understood why they make a big deal out of the suspension on the cars. the DS of the 50's was a troublesome old horse. modern cars are very poor. in their defence, the interior on some Renaults is better than your mo...
by ampwhu
Sat May 16, 2015 4:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Its only a car mate.
Replies: 27
Views: 3906

Re: Its only a car mate.

have owned 2 French cars in the past and both cost £'s when they went wrong. never again. owned a couple of fords, you can fix them at home with spare change from your pockets. owned rovers for yonks, I loved them, but others didn't. selling them becomes an issue as nobody will pay more than £2.50 f...
by ampwhu
Sun Apr 12, 2015 6:46 pm
Forum: Classic Friendly Garages / services in your area
Topic: Classic friendly garage in north London
Replies: 2
Views: 20185

Re: Classic friendly garage in north London

Sutton road garage in........ Sutton road!

ask for Andy. he is the MOT tester and owns around 10 classic cars.
by ampwhu
Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 50's or 60's Car for 6'2" Driver
Replies: 16
Views: 3160

Re: 50's or 60's Car for 6'2" Driver

I'm 6"3 and fit into my A30 easily. I have around 4/5" above my head still.