scottishwildcat 189 Posted May 29, 2018 1997-99 Toyota MR2 MkI T-bar, red1999-06 Fiat Barchetta MkI, yellow2006-2015 Fiat Barchetta MkII, yellow2015-2016 My wife's 2003 Opel Corsa, black2016- Opel Adam Turbo, yellow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiore1213 0 Posted May 29, 2018 I own a BMW X5 40d , with M suspension and transmission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColinMcRae:DiRTFanNo.1 70 Posted June 3, 2018 Great car, Fiore1213. I love BMW X5's.McStanely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiore1213 0 Posted June 10, 2018 McStanley said: Great car, Fiore1213. I love BMW X5's.McStanely Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lukasz44ham 0 Posted June 10, 2018 I have old 1994 Mercedes W202. I think my next car is going to be Mercedes again. I love those cars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColinMcRae:DiRTFanNo.1 70 Posted June 10, 2018 @Fiore1213 You are welcome. :smile: @lukasz44ham I love Mercedes-Benz's as well!McStanley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ziair20 0 Posted August 17, 2018 i have an hunday I10 and i am expection to recive the new care the ford musting 1976 in few days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshadam 0 Posted August 28, 2018 I flushed the radiator and heater core in my 2000 Jeep Wrangler. Flushed about 6 gallons of crud out of it. Filled the system with water and started and let the Jeep run for ten minutes to flow water through the system to flush it some more. Came back out and the radiator is boiling loudly. A little steam was coming from the cap but not much at all. Any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtstt 2,405 Posted August 28, 2018 Are you sure you have thoroughly rinsed the system out? If there was that much crap in the system have you circulated some of it into the pipework? Unlikely to be the cause of your problem, but did you flush the system with regular or distilled water? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KittyFit90 261 Posted August 29, 2018 I have two atm My everyday drive is an Alfa Romeo Giuletta Veloce in Alfa Red, atm its working fine which is a rare state of affairs lolsFor the weekend I have a 2016 BMW z4 in silver, yeah I know its a car for middle aged men but meh...When I lived in England 2013-2015 I drove a Fiat 500 hehe.My first car my parents bought me a Modern Mini in 2007 which was black with a purple stripe, nice car that. Pity I uhm wrote it off...whistles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColinMcRae:DiRTFanNo.1 70 Posted August 29, 2018 I want a BMW Z4, I like them. I don’t think they are an old man’s convertible. Plus, you have a 2006 model, so that is one of the last of the last of the second generation that has been Z4 made.McStanley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KittyFit90 261 Posted August 29, 2018 Yeah its such a nice car, i just love undoing my hair and letting it blow free in the wind. Pity it turns into a rats nest then i have to spend an hour brushing it out. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbtstt 2,405 Posted August 30, 2018 There is only one Z4 for me: :smiley: (I'd actually say the Z4 was a hairdressers car rather than a middle age man car!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KittyFit90 261 Posted August 31, 2018 You could be right :) Well I'm not a hairdresser either :smiley: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColinMcRae:DiRTFanNo.1 70 Posted September 9, 2018 This is one of the most heartbreaking decisions, I have had to make so far in my life, but I have ordered, on lease, a brand new Volkswagen Golf GT 1.6 TDI 5 Speed Manual 5 Door Hatchback (Mk7.5), in Indium Grey Metallic, with 17" 'Dijon' Alloy Wheels. This car is due for delivery in November, to replace my 2004, 54 plate BMW 1 Series 118D, which is my baby. I am super sad and upset to have to replace her already. She is costing me more money than I thought she would, so it's time to change, her sadly. Just thinking about selling her, makes me cry. :'( McStanley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KittyFit90 261 Posted September 13, 2018 As of this afternoon my Alfa is at the mechanic, no idea whats up with it. Just wouldn't turn over, battery and electrics fine just no engine lols. Had to hang around campus for the tow truck to turn up, spoilt my afternoon off thats for sure! Stupid thing, its so damm pretty inside and out (beautiful leather and such nice paint etc) but not built properly obviously lols. Had it 9 months now for 4 trips to the mechanic, 3 minor (trim pieces breaking off and a fuel hose that wasn't attached properly) and one pending but seems serious. If my Z4 breaks down I'll have to be driven to work by my partner in a Holden Colorado Ute, I'd rather walk then be seen in that thing, jeeps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KittyFit90 261 Posted September 14, 2018 So it turns out the electrics in my Alfa were creating a false engine failure stop signal that was shutting down power to the engine. The engine is fine thankfully! All my mechanic had to do was reset the system and it starts perfectly, what a stupid fault...he did say its common with this model and that Alfa have patched it several times but haven't quite gotten rid of it. I've been shown how to reset things myself so if I get the non start again I can hopefully reset it. Sigh...I do have a 150,000km unlimited warranty so it cost me nothing but still highly annoying.My Dad told me many times not to buy an Alfa as they are so unreliable, but its just so gorgeous I just couldn't leave the darling thing in the showroom :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColinMcRae:DiRTFanNo.1 70 Posted September 14, 2018 Yes, Alfa Romeo’s do look nice, but are very unreliable.McStanley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColinMcRae:DiRTFanNo.1 70 Posted September 15, 2018 McStanley said: Indium Grey Metallic Slight change of colour. Now having Atlantic Blue Metallic.McStanley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukedfrt 91 Posted September 16, 2018 After my Clio got written off whilst parked outside my house one morning :disappointed: I now have my second car.. A Volkswagen Fox, seems like a good little runner so far! Bigger engine and cheaper on the insurance than the Clio too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ColinMcRae:DiRTFanNo.1 70 Posted September 16, 2018 Sorry to read about the Clio getting written off.The Polo could be cheaper on insurance for a few reasons. It could be newer than the Clio and safer as well, for passengers inside the car, for when it is involved in a crash.McStanley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syncrosonix 0 Posted September 16, 2018 2013 Kia Optima LX that has proven to be a rock solid vehicle even after hitting animals while driving in excess of 70mph. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukedfrt 91 Posted September 17, 2018 McStanley said: Sorry to read about the Clio getting written off.The Polo could be cheaper on insurance for a few reasons. It could be newer than the Clio and safer as well, for passengers inside the car, for when it is involved in a crash.McStanley Cheers, was one of the most gutting moments of my life when i woke up to find it in a mess haha! :'( And yeah, it seems a lot more well built than the Clio.. thank you to Brazil! I love my Fox <3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KittyFit90 261 Posted September 18, 2018 At least you weren't involved in the writing off process, I can still remember clearly the day I crashed my Mini. I was 19 and totally convinced I was a) invulnerable and b) could drive like Schumacher. I was wrong on both counts, luckily I got away with only a couple of cracked ribs and some tiny glass cuts on one arm that didn't even scar. Needless to say my parents didn't offer me a replacement car, had to buy it myself, a second hand Mazda MX-5 in a darkish blue iirc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukedfrt 91 Posted September 18, 2018 KittyFit90 said: At least you weren't involved in the writing off process, I can still remember clearly the day I crashed my Mini. I was 19 and totally convinced I was a) invulnerable and b) could drive like Schumacher. I was wrong on both counts, luckily I got away with only a couple of cracked ribs and some tiny glass cuts on one arm that didn't even scar. Needless to say my parents didn't offer me a replacement car, had to buy it myself, a second hand Mazda MX-5 in a darkish blue iirc. True that, always look on the bright side i say! :) I'm 24 now and only learnt to drive this year.. i can't imagine being 18/19 and being behind the wheel, i'm fairly sure that i'd have a similar story to yours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites