AK350Z Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I had an interview this morning down at Barrow in Furness. It went quite well. Those that know me might be able to guess what sort of job it was for... For eveyone else though: Take me home baby! Hopefully won't take too long to find out the answer, but the job market has been that rubbish, its taken nearly 2 years to even get an interview anywhere! It would mean commuting the 40-odd twisty miles down to Barrow a lot though, so will probably be looking at getting another (additional-don't worry!) car. Something small and nippy perhaps? any (cheap) suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 fiat panda 4x4 got to be Congrats ont he interview!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladesGrant Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 So you have applied to sit on top of an offshore wind farm?!? Congrats on the interview, hope its good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Not a bad office view . Congrats . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 fiat panda 4x4 got to be Congrats ont he interview!!! Hehe, catch up mate: It's my GFs car though. We had it at moreton park on the October run on the Friday/saturday morning, but I think you didn't go to that one did you? Maybe the 100hp version, might still be too pricey though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 bah i thought it was you last winter who was boasting about the power of the panda! Use that machine!! buy two!! one for each foot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 It's a bit rolly-poly for the road south, need some better seats in it or something. But yes, it is unstoppable! Especially in last winters alpine conditions: (Road Closed my arse!) It's a shame Fiat 500s haven't got cheap enough yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieB Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Alright there mate, Hope you get some good news soon wrt the job. Should be a decent commute on them roads from what I seen last Sunday. If it's a 4x4 you buy, try get something with selectable 4WD/RWD.......best of both worlds depending on your braveness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 is it wrong i reeeeallly want a panda 4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I want a Panda 100HP. Get a clio 172. Cheap and quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hope it works out matey That road demands a gokart of a car if you're not using the Zed. Agree with Stew, get a Clio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Clio had crossed my mind Stu. I think the rules will be; £2-3K, pref. small, cos of the narrow roads, although i was thinking about how an auto might not be too bad either, as it'll take an hour each way easily. Off the top of my head: MX5 Clio 172 Various Alfas! 147+156 autos are cheap! plus i found this: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2062686.htm Ford Puma (suprisingly cheap and plentyful actually) Smart roadster (too expensive, but inexplicably appealing!) Maybe giving way in the future to S1 Elise / MR2 a la Stan? or something cheap and thrashable like a Fiat 500/better Clio Of course, I havent even got the job yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Woohoo - good luck mate - so you will be back on top of those scary windmills again! Nice one Car wise - there are shed loads bargains out there? For the money your talking about you can get a nice MR2 or even a nice MX5 import with all the bling. But what about a classic - Peugeot 205 GTI - can get them for about £1800 mark? Fun and cheap Have a shuftie at my fave car sale website. http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/list/87/205%20gti/ http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C174789/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Or better http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C144037/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnc Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Best of luck Andy hope you get good news soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Stans the man with the classy bangers. Just like our own Arthur Daley! Some of the 205gti prices on pistonheads are mental, aren't they a bit fragile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanski Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Who me mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Maybe more accurately: "Sellin' a motaar? Maaht be. Oo's askin'?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 You all forget the best car salesman That said, congrats on the interview, best of luck with getting the job! Another car to chuck into the mix how about an A3 TDi Quattro? 4x4, great on juice, fun to drive and above all comfy as hell! I bought one as my commuter recently and haven't looked back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 That is all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Congrats in order Andy??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder123 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Who me mate? Stop taking the wee wee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Watch out for the pirates in Morecambe bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Congrats in order Andy??? Correct! Still waiting for details to land, but have been made an offer. Initial training will probably be in Germany and Belgium while the farm is still being built. But eventually it'll all settle down and i'll be left with a one hour commute to Barrow! At least i'll look forward to going to work again, and thats the main thing isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Nice one Andrew, good to see you back on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.