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Post by Hoovie on Feb 23, 2018 12:06:46 GMT
The chat about Convertibles of various flavours prompted me to look on eBay for a couple of cars that I think would make good fun summer runabouts (and possibly ideal for towing behind a Campervan  ) Liked the style of the Honda CRX (I thought they were called Civic CRXs, but seems not for this model) and this actually looks a reasonable deal for a solid little car ... Honda CRX Del Sol 1.6 VTEC 90k miles, so fairly low. Bodywork looks pretty decent and little rust apparent(in photos anyway) give it is a 1994 car. Paintwork is very flat, but would polish up very nicely I think with little effort. Bit of Time spent and some TLC and reckon this would make a super Summer Fun Car  |
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Post by unclebob on Feb 23, 2018 14:13:29 GMT
This CRX had a busy mot test a few years back.....
Mileage
81,874 miles
MOT test number
8850 1270 7631
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Post by charliefarlie on Feb 23, 2018 17:40:53 GMT
Toyota IQ..... Trust me on twisty roads they are tremendous fun. Don’t misunderstand they are not the best handling or grippy car on the road but sort your lines out trust yourself and they corner like an old Mini. IE a ring weeny bit edgey but emence fun.
But the best bit and this is a very well kept secret they run on fumes yer know. Not sure if I ever mentioned that....
Half decent tow car too......
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Post by jasehutch on Feb 23, 2018 17:46:38 GMT
I’ll second that for the wee IQ, it puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel. I would love to try one with the 1.3 engine..
You’ve reminded me Charlie, the wifes could do with a top up of fuel, not done it since last autumn..😜
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Post by phaeton on Feb 23, 2018 18:15:04 GMT
That Honda has too much body, get rid of doors, roof, windscreen for a true summer car
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Post by Hoovie on Feb 23, 2018 18:16:43 GMT
I’ll second that for the wee IQ, it puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel. I would love to try one with the 1.3 engine.. You’ve reminded me Charlie, the wifes could do with a top up of fuel, not done it since last autumn..😜 Not really a convertible summer fun car though, is it? |
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Post by unclebob on Feb 23, 2018 18:25:03 GMT
I’ll second that for the wee IQ, it puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel. I would love to try one with the 1.3 engine.. You’ve reminded me Charlie, the wifes could do with a top up of fuel, not done it since last autumn..😜 Looks much better with the Aston Martin suit on 😉  |
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Post by charliefarlie on Feb 23, 2018 18:46:25 GMT
I’ll second that for the wee IQ, it puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel. I would love to try one with the 1.3 engine.. You’ve reminded me Charlie, the wifes could do with a top up of fuel, not done it since last autumn..😜 Not really a convertible summer fun car though, is it? Yeh but no but yeh but they have big windows so we can put our bonces out of them...... Is that wee red car at the top convertible??? |
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Post by unclebob on Feb 23, 2018 19:24:00 GMT
Not really a convertible summer fun car though, is it? Yeh but no but yeh but they have big windows so we can put our bonces out of them...... Is that wee red car at the top convertible??? It’s like a targa tin top...top panel disappears into the boot👍🏻  |
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Post by Mb2t on Feb 23, 2018 21:30:59 GMT
Wanted to offer the 2CV.... looked on ebay - they are going for extremely stupid money!!! (6-7K!!!!)
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Post by jasehutch on Feb 26, 2018 13:24:33 GMT
Wanted to offer the 2CV.... looked on ebay - they are going for extremely stupid money!!! (6-7K!!!!) Could be fun.. |
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Post by charliefarlie on Feb 26, 2018 18:16:32 GMT
I’ll second that for the wee IQ, it puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel. I would love to try one with the 1.3 engine.. You’ve reminded me Charlie, the wifes could do with a top up of fuel, not done it since last autumn..😜 Not really a convertible summer fun car though, is it? Now they do look like real fun..... |
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Post by unclebob on Feb 27, 2018 9:05:42 GMT
Charlie are you any closer to choosing an Alfa Romeo 👍🏻
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Post by charliefarlie on Feb 28, 2018 8:32:40 GMT
Charlie are you any closer to choosing an Alfa Romeo 👍🏻 I’m still looking Bob..... Wife has decided she doesent want the kitchen extension we were due to start very soon so we are currently specking a new one for the existing outlay and space... Hell quality kitchens are bloody expensive !! The actual build would have cost less than the kitchen itself. But still looking around for something nice. |
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Post by unclebob on Feb 28, 2018 11:41:52 GMT
Charlie are you any closer to choosing an Alfa Romeo 👍🏻 I’m still looking Bob..... Wife has decided she doesent want the kitchen extension we were due to start very soon so we are currently specking a new one for the existing outlay and space... Hell quality kitchens are bloody expensive !! The actual build would have cost less than the kitchen itself. But still looking around for something nice. Long as you have your priorities right ......good lady wife first ....then a car 😉 |
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