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Yes, but Sony units are crap, so don't buy that one Only half kidding, they're really not great musically, but will do the job so if you like the style then it'll work. Personally Id be looking at spending a bit more and going touch screen, but there is an argument that a big f*ck-off dial and proper buttons are actually easier to control when on the move... Whatever you do though it won't be plug and play, you'll end up adding an additional earth wire to the chassis regardless, and probably need an in-line booster to make the signal at the correct level.

No-one watch this last night? Few things I'd like to note: - Chris Evans is still mentally brilliant on TV. - U2 are a band of two halves. Well, 3/4 and 1/4: The Edge is a much better guitarist than I've given him credit for, the drummer looks bored but is ace, bassist very good, but Bono on stage is an utter cretinous bellend. Even more so than when he's whinging about Africa with his mate Bob. Is there a more punch-worthy musician alive? - Take That looked more like a trio of Dad's singing karaoke. Give it up lads, go out gracefully. - WTF are Slaves? Did they just let two stinking chavs up on the stage to shout a bit? Please tell me they're not 'cool'. - Steve Coogan must have about a billion stories I'd love to listen to. He jumps to the front of my Ultimate Dinner Party List, I think. - I love how Chris still calls Billie, Bills! - Best bit might've been Chris looking at his son when he was asking the question to Bono. You could see the pride in his eyes. *sniff* - That Saoirse woman is a little bit hot, isn't she? But yeah, it's still ace. Shame it has to end after this run as Evans is contracted to BBC TV for TG, as I can't imagine it being any good with anyone else.

eBay the Toyos, fit MPSS all round I really wouldn't mix MPSS front with Toyos rear, that'll be oversteer city.

Noooo, I hate Pitbull with a passion, but I do have to admit that song is incredibly catchy.

Erm, I hate to be that guy, but unopened? When you've clearly opened the box to take a picture of them?

I quite like that

Actually, PM me the name of the garage, would you?

Unfortunately, you can't force them to fix it, and given their attitude I don't think you're going to end up with the car. However, the threat of a court case might just force their hand, so either way you've nothing to lose by starting the procedure. Don't even worry about the warranty, that's not what you're relying on at this point. Even if they do drop the car off, don't accept the keys, or simply take the keys back and keep it all on video. Good luck man, if you want help with the letters or anything shoot me a PM.

Very simple, although you will have initial cost to make the most of your case. First, send them a letter by recorded delivery outlining your case, as you've done above. Keep it factual and to the point, as you'll be using it in court. Detail the purchase, when you noticed symptoms, when you told them, and what they then did. Tell them you expect them to collect the car within 48hrs and repairs to be completed within 14 days. Both of these are *reasonable*, which is important. Next, when the 48hrs are up and they've done nothing, ring them to confirm they have no intention of doing anything, then write them another recorded letter stating that you are going to get another garage to confirm what is wrong, and will be pursuing them for any loss. Make sure they've received this, then do exactly that: Get the car recovered to another garage, and get them to do a report on EXACTLY what is wrong. This will cost you, sadly. At this point, you confirm all this to the original garage via recorded letter, and that you will be rejecting the car. And yes, you will likely have to do that I'm afraid. Once they confirm they're not going to do a damn thing, you start the process via Moneyclaim Online. You supply copies of the letters, what you are claiming for (initial car cost plus the garage report) and you MUST get the car dropped off at their place. Video everything if you must, but confirm they have the car and the keys! At this point, let everything play out. Yes, I would also contact your credit card company and let them know you'll be looking to reject the vehicle, and tbh you might be able to win by just dropping the car off in the first place then pursuing it. However, I'd rather get as much evidence against them as possible, don't give the courts any reason to rule against you.

Garbage are still going, I'm off to see them live in Brixton on the 8th of next month

But it's a brand name, so doesn't need translation. It's just laziness. I'm still going to carry on using Nissan though, even if it is wrong

Nissan is actually pronounced Neesahn, it's just dumb Brits that say it wrong. Yes, I say Nissan too. To my eternal shame.

No idea, sounds plausible though as the whole system is computerised. It's a Government run computer system, it was never going to work perfectly Not sure it'd bother me in the slightest though.

Brilliant! :lol:

They are utterly brilliant, aren't they? Do yourself a favour after the purchase and go and see Chris Franklin at Center Gravity in Atherstone, for £300 he'll check all your suspension and give you the best alignment you'll ever get. May not seem cheap, but I promise you it's an absolute bargain.

To keep the numbers in perspective, that's showing a 12 year old DE making MORE than the factory power output before the remap. As such, I'm not personally convinced I'd take those numbers as gospel. What this does illustrate nicely, however, is that the increase between the before and after is far more important than the numbers themselves. It could be saying 280 and 300, or it could be saying 250 and 270, or it could say 400 and 420: Either way, it's the increase that's important and the only reliable numbers there. Dynos by their very nature are not the most hugely accurate things when it comes to min/max numbers, but they are incredibly good at telling you the difference between two runs.

Nowt wrong with painting the hat where it rusts, but for the love of taste please don't do it in anything other than black.

I'd actually go for the purple, that looks amazing. Add some purple to the interior to blend it all in, and that would be a stunning car.

Not really, assuming the two engine issues you refer to are bore scoring and IMS bearing failure. The only other must-do is to get a full inspection before you purchase, specifically a boroscope check to look for the bore scoring. IMS you take a punt on, however MY07 cars will have the later release of the bearing so about as good as you can hope for. Bearing in mind that issues with the IMS usually occur between 40k to 80k, there's actually an argument for getting an early car with high miles on, assuming the bores come back okay. What money you save can then be put towards upgrades or refreshes as you see fit. Spec-wise it's very much up to you, although please avoid the Tiptronic 'box! Personally I'd be looking for a car without the PCM sat nav (as it's crap), with the sports seats (for extra shoulder support), without PASM (one less thing to go wrong) and on the smaller 18" wheels (to ride better). However, if you do like every other 9x7 owner does and buy a car on 19"s, you MUST have PASM else the ride can be very harsh. Warranty you take a punt on, some will refuse to cover IMS and bore scoring due to it being a known issue with the car, or if they do cover any of it it's often not the full amount. You can still get the OPC warranty at that age though for another two years, so if you can definitely get that as it's the only thing that covers EVERYTHING, although you then can't mod the car and have to run N-rated tyres etc. Personally, I never found that an issue. But yeah, please get the inspection. I cannot state how important that is, and a couple of hundred quid can save you thousands.

I actually give up.

You need to know your goals first. Only you know that.

C'mon, you know he would! And Pakistan definitely would, as it would properly screw with the Muslim faith.

What about it? How much power do you want to prep for when you go FI?

Either North Korea or Pakistan would fire nukes at any visitors, and I'm pretty sure the aliens wouldn't be that discriminating with their reply.