marzman

Update So i went to see the RX8 this morning, and i've put a deposit on it and will be collecting it next week. It was one of the best car buying experiences i've had - the seller was a doctor who loves his cars. He had a new E-Class and an Evo as well. The car was really well presented, clearly looked after and had tyre shine and the engine bay was clean etc. Good start. Given the danger of buying an Rx8, I wanted to interview the owner just as much as looking at the car to see if he had the right answers. Pleased to say he did as far as oil and maintenance etc. It's also had recent work done - 3 months ago it was running rough so had a compression test expecting the worst - but this was clear and the problems tracked to plugs/leads and a blocked Cat, all of which he had replaced - happy days. Took it for a test drive and we were out for almost an hour - had a really good chat about our car histories etc and let me test the limits on some fun roads. Anyway - he's waiting for the V5 to be returned from the DVLA as he's removing the private plate currently but that means i've gotta wait until next week before i can collect. Not a bad thing really as it gives me time to make a space in my garage. Lastly - i'm on the lookout for a trailer now to take it to/from the track. Being a 2006 it's on the higher tax band at > £500, so with that and insurance a trailer will have paid for itself in the first year. Took a couple of pics but they're not amazing. Gotta love those suicide doors though.

Okay so my cloth arrived and i used it today. It's absolutely useless. I've not clayed the car since i've owned it so it needed some TLC. I had high hopes for the cloth but having used it today it seemed to do hardly anything. I had to resort to a traditional clay bar which was fantastic as always and did the job perfectly, but took forever (Range Rover's are frickin huge when washing them ) So do i need to buy another brand to before i rule them out for sure? This is what i bought... http://www.ebay.co.u...=STRK:MEBIDX:IT and i'd give it a 1/10 it was that bad. Could it be a fake?

i bought this one last night... seemed to be the cheapest coming form the UK at £3.79 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162267557394?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=461243819851&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Whether its going to be any good is another matter... i guess i'll find out soon enough.

So i've messaged the seller of this car as its only down the road from me. it looks pretty straight and sounds like it's had some work done and the seller knows what he's talking about: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-RX8-231bhp-2006-Black-leather-Lovely-example-/262943372267?hash=item3d38a573eb:g:RMMAAOSwpP9Y5ozs Gonna have a read up about how to best diagnose any engine problems... not sure i can be bothered with a compression test at this stage. Yes its a gamble but it's only a £1500 car at the end of the day.

Whats the alternative these days..? its been about 4 years since i last clayed anything. I need to do my RRS soon as its in a sorry state - should i get a clay mitt?

Probably unable to read Probably not even real Police. Well they did have 3 cop cars to block the road after i passed the hair dryer guy. Although they could well have just been locals who'd painted their cars.

The last time i was stopped was in 2013 in Malawi, Africa. It was Christmas day, i was driving a borrowed pick-up (no insurance etc). Some cops popped out from behind a tree with what im sure was just a hair dryer and did me for speeding. I tried to argue with them that it was bullsh*t etc and the cop said look mate, just give me 5000 kwatcha and be on your way. When i realised this was only £6 i was happy to pay it. Worth it for the cool story to tell. ...they didnt even check my license .

Good conversation this guys. Maybe i had prematurely ruled out the mk3 MR2's then... i'll take a second look. I always hated the porsche lights on the front though. In terms of tracks, it'll primarily be the baby drift track at Oulton as thats a hoot. Speed's not an issue as you dont get above 30mph. Will be some propper track work too though, most likely Oulton and Donnington i'd imagine. RX8 is the front runner at the moment though I feel...

Would have replied sooner but got stuck on a work call. It's in reference to my several recent threads Dan - that every other day im bouncing between getting an R8, an F-Pace, a 60's Mustang, or this week a track car. I almost went to see a Mustang last week but bottled it. Although Strudel - i wont be getting a Fastback - far too much money. Would be a notchback style most likely.

Yeah thats my understanding too. I wanted something a bit newer. I think the mk2's and the MR2's look a bit too dated now. I know this is a pointless consideration for a track car, but its what im thinking.

So after torturing myself for the last few months over what car to get next... this week im feeling like i'll put things off for 12 months or so and get myself a cheap track car instead. At the moment im thinking road legal, not particularly fast, must be RWD, and under £2.5k. Im leaning towards a mk3 MX5 (maybe CAT C or D for my budget) or an RX8 - but the reliability is quite off putting as i could be buying a lemon. Other options could be an e30 BMW but they seem hard to find at that budget these days (unless you want a 316 auto), or occasionally a Porsche 924 or 944 comes up around that budget. I had considered an IS200 as they're RWD and was briefly tempted by Tarmac's for sale at the moment, but i want something a bit more fun to drive. Longer term i may buy a trailer to tow it to track days but not right now. Reviews on the mk3 MX5 say its not great and not as good as previous gen cars... but surely for RWD fun it's got to be right up there hasnt it??

I think it's the Tiguan SE-Nav. He's got cloth seats but plenty of electronics. Its the crappy dash plastics that really let it down, as well as the apparent lack of sound deadening leading to a cheap sounding cabin noise. Not sure whether either of those would be cured with an R. Compared to my 11 year old Range Rover Sport it's not half as nice in my opinion (and i HATE my interior!)

I've sat in an F-Pace and wasnt particularly impressed with the interior quality, but my friend's just bought a 66-plate Tiguan and it's a real let down if you ask me. I'd want a lot more car for my money. Very average (although the ICE is quite nice). The 14-on X3 and 15-on X5's look good. Not been in one yet but the interior pics look great. You should be able to find a Q5 with the Virtual Cockpit though which might be appealing!

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/4061-has-my-350z-got-esp/ Sounds like your ESP. In fairness though, in almost 6 years of Zed ownership, my ESP only kicked in once - when i was on track at Donnington. So either you were seriously pushing on or you've got crappy tyres??

Well, the prepper within me wants this to happen. I've got a good selection of the essentials from the site below, but might need to get a couple of gas masks soon. I've got all the weapons you'd need though. http://www.preppersshop.co.uk/

That's a nice looking 1'er. This is driving me mad... every single day i change my mind. Yesterday i was adamant i'd get an R8 later in the year. Today im thinking i'll sell my RRS, buy a cheaper 4x4, and get an old Mustang asap. Tomorrow i'll be back to the F-Pace probably. Arghhhhh.

Why adjust the price? Sounds like you got a slice of good fortune so sell them for what they're worth.

Correct.

Welcome. Nice GT4 alloys there.

Oh @*!# i didnt realise. Thats my old car. I miss it.

No excuse now Spatt's is out of the garage.

I want an R8 and im going to make it happen this year, i hope. Not because its the most dynamic, or the most desirable, but because it's the most accessible 'supercar' based on price. 10 years ago you could get a Ferrari 355 for £35k... wish they were still that price as i'd rather a prancing horse for the money, but the R8 will do for now.

Your car looks great, please dont ruin it.

Boxing... meh. It's too corrupt for me, too many dodgy decisions which ruin the sport. Tyson was my favourite, but used to follow Lewis and Calzaghe quite closely. Dont rate any of the current crop, apart from AJ obviously. Much more of a UFC fan. I've probably watched 90% of the UFC events from the last decade. Love it. Big one tonight again too.

Im in Biddulph! But not Jag.