dave
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| posted on 16/3/11 at 07:19 PM |
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My current ride Range Rover Sport.
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JoelP
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| posted on 16/3/11 at 08:37 PM |
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nearly all the above cars will be dead of rust before i plan on dying - statistically ive got 50 years left. You need something totally modular where
the chassis itself can be bought new and replaced, with a touch of waxoyl odding in.
Landrover a good start?
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macspeedy
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| posted on 16/3/11 at 08:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by dave
My current ride Range Rover Sport.
cough cough economy !!! 
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morcus
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| posted on 17/3/11 at 02:31 AM |
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How much can we do to it with it still counting as the same car?
I'd want a T Bucket or a Duece Coupe, and just replace anything that went on it as you can pretty much get all the components brand new and
it's already a full on Classic.
My thrid candidate would be a Facel Vega Excellence but I think I'd have to employ a team of skilled people to keep it going.
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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Jasper
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| posted on 17/3/11 at 04:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RickRick
535D touring
Close!! a 530d -E39, what I drive now and absolutely love it, if I never own another car and this one lasted me as it is now I'd be quite
happy.
It was doing 40mpg at 110-120mph on the autobahn on Monday - gotta love that 
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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carpmart
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| posted on 17/3/11 at 04:22 PM |
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My E39 530 Sport is as near to perfection as there is!
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack 
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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T66
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| posted on 17/3/11 at 09:41 PM |
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Heres mine
Image deleted by owner
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lsdweb
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| posted on 25/3/11 at 08:21 AM |
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quote:
I think I may already have it
Me too! Audi S6 Avant - 5.2 V10 Quattro. Although I think the oil wells may run dry too quickly....
So does that rule out any petrol / diesel fuelled car.....
Wyn
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 25/3/11 at 03:01 PM |
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mrwibble
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| posted on 25/3/11 at 03:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coyoteboy
i bet its cheap to run, but i'd rather not look like i'm driving something that got produced from a giant birds chuff earlier in the
day.
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iank
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| posted on 25/3/11 at 05:18 PM |
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Early 90's Toyota Hilux if it needs to be indestructible. Classic mini or MGB according to taste if you want to buy parts forever.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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lotusmadandy
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| posted on 25/3/11 at 08:03 PM |
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Audi RS4 avant,will do me just fine.
Andy
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AndyW
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| posted on 25/3/11 at 08:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by lotusmadandy
Audi RS4 avant,will do me just fine.
Andy
mine too, although I was in me mates workshop the other day and they were doing a lambda sensor on an RS4. Warranty job, engine out and takes about
20+ hours. Sod that if the warranty runs out. Engine out for most work including starter etc so need deeeep pockets...
Still my wish list car
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DavidW
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| posted on 25/3/11 at 08:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by carpmart
My E39 530 Sport is as near to perfection as there is!
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I just swapped mine for an E60 530i. I'm trying hard not to admit it to myself but it just isn't as good is nearly every way.
[Edited on 25/3/11 by DavidW]
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stevebubs
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| posted on 25/3/11 at 08:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
If your considering availability of parts you need to stick to mainstream, popular but with something that will keep petrolheads interested (ie racing
/ rallying).
So in the 1970's the escort would have been the perfect choice. Now ..... scooby from when they where still rallying?
Personally, i'd take a ford mondeo. A brand new one should get 20 years service (which means i'm 57) without too much trouble, 30 may push
it. The number they've made and the number of cars with the mechanicals means that parts shouldn't be too much of a problem till later on
in its life.
What i'd like to have is a top spec german barge .... but suspect the mondeo is the wiser choice.
The other alternative is to get a mk2 escort. Yep, its already old but if you get a pristine one then you know you can still get the mechanicals.
Stock pile them and drive on for another 30 years with no electronics to worry about.
Nah - had a new Mondeo and now on a new 5 series. Know which one is better put together...
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 26/3/11 at 07:27 PM |
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I'm surprised no-one's mentioned the London Taxi, they're made to last 500k miles.
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MK9R
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| posted on 26/3/11 at 07:37 PM |
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Not read all the thead, but surely a landrover defender, simple, loads of spares, and LR will probably be still making them!
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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stevebubs
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| posted on 27/3/11 at 03:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MK9R
Not read all the thead, but surely a landrover defender, simple, loads of spares, and LR will probably be still making them!
Rumour has it production will end in 2013...
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