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Re: 8th And last Coupe!
[Re: chrissy]
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19/11/2008 11:54
19/11/2008 11:54
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eldinho
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eldinho
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I just speak up at my coops floors.
Thanks you must be small! its flaws by the way!
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Re: 8th And last Coupe!
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19/11/2008 12:20
19/11/2008 12:20
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philiplazyjourno
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About 8-inches? That's pixie-like. You'd need one helluva pair of heels to reach the pedals
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Re: 8th And last Coupe!
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19/11/2008 13:13
19/11/2008 13:13
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banana
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banana
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Chrissy wrote in redAfter coming back to Coupe ownership for the 8th time, Ive realised im permanently skint while its on the road,.
I say Choose more wisely
Ive realised its now classed as an older car, A nail if you like and simply cannot be classed as reliable as modern day machines, VXR, Focus ST, Copra R etc etc are all soo pretty, so reliable and all are nearly new,.
Older but distinctive
This is a 1998 20vt I have, Its full spec, Its had turbo seals done, Manifolds cracked, Electrices recently caught on fire, brakes wobble at silly speed, God the lists endless,
It happens
A friend has a 130k Cupra and it drives like new, And has needed nothing in 3 years except brakes and tyres,... This 20vt has 95k and is far from in every way.
I have a Coupe thats only needed that too. 130K
They DO NOT age gracefully they are full of age related niggles and cannot compete in the reliability steaks as per VAG etc..
Its a Fiat
Im now driving my GF's lovely New Megane CC, Its lovely - feels new and is bang up2 date,
I Seriously dont like any meganes but glad you do.
I can even do a trip WITHOUT checking the dash for warning lights etc.
I have air bag light covered in black tape.
Back in 2003 when I had my first Coupe they were cool and fast,
I think most of this forum agree they are now.
Now I drive it on a sunny day, RX8's TT's Go past and I know what theyre thinking, 'Ha bet that cost £1200!' And theyre right theres no money in even the best coupes.. Old hat old news, old mechanics...
Shallow thinking
Now as LE's are fetching as low as £2500 I believe they are pants.
Good ones are not.
Not a week goes by without a new noise of problem occuring.
Not necessarily true in a well maintained coupe.
Im now buying a TDI A3 Quattro and Il just watch my piggy bank brimming within a week.
Dont care but I doubt its a free ride
RIP Fiat Coupe,.. Long live NEW or just reliable cars that are worth more that a few K
I wanted a Fiat coupe so I got one when I could afford it
The Fiat Coupe will get less common on the roads but that for me only makes seeing one more of a buzz.
Last edited by banana; 19/11/2008 13:26.
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Re: 8th And last Coupe!
[Re: Gunzi]
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19/11/2008 14:32
19/11/2008 14:32
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banana
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I think it may have been you who mentioned it first so I did same and it passed the mot Ok last week
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Re: 8th And last Coupe!
[Re: chrissy]
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19/11/2008 17:14
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Not a week goes by without a new noise of problem occuring. Buy a good one then seeing as theyre so cheap, most of them dont have these problems.
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Re: 8th And last Coupe!
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19/11/2008 19:14
19/11/2008 19:14
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Tommy_Coop23
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Going back to the respect thing, if somebody owned a bugatti veyron near to where i live, i wouldn't like/respect them anymore than somebody that owned a rusty metro, i would admire/drool over their car but couldnt give a monkeys about the driver. I am a car enthusiast and have loved cars since i was a little kid but it is still just a piece of metal, i dont think more of a person because of their car, that would be incredibly shallow and sad. I dont really see why you crave peoples respect anyway chrissy, surely just being happy in yourself is all that matters? A car will certainly never get you more respect, a flashy car can actually have the opposite effect and people think you're just a flash $£%! with a small pecker but it doesnt matter because they're probably not into cars so dont get it. Anyway, im just blabbing on as usual just found your post a bit uncalled for and odd considering you've had 8 of the beauties.
I'll be back Alor Blue Seat Leon FR 180 atm
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Re: 8th And last Coupe!
[Re: Tommy_Coop23]
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19/11/2008 19:16
19/11/2008 19:16
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Tommy_Coop23
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ps cheers for the tip barnacle lad took it to my local garage, they checked the condition of all the belts and said they were all in great condition and nice and tight, they used some silicone lubricant spray on the pulleys etc, the noise has vanished :O)
I'll be back Alor Blue Seat Leon FR 180 atm
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Re: 8th And last Coupe!
[Re: Tommy_Coop23]
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19/11/2008 23:27
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I honestly don't understand where the reputation of unreliability comes from Mines a daily driver - I go everywhere in it - never had a problem (should be a touch wood smiley here ) Due to not being very well paid ( ) I've never owned a brand new car. The newest car I've owned was a 4 year old alfa 156 and that was also the worst car EVER!! It was a stupid selespeed and the gear selector never worked properly and it stalled whenever it went into 1st! It's not a question of new or old. All cars can have problems at any time but you can minimise this by looking after it. Even if you maintain your car meticulously something can still go wrong with it - just life.
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Re: 8th And last Coupe!
[Re: Tommy_Coop23]
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19/11/2008 23:37
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Mrs_LickyL
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Definitely Tommy. Just thought of an example: Look at Clarkson. He bought that brand new GT40 and it broke down the day after he got it and it never ran again! Mr L had a 60 year old GMC CCKW 353 (army truck) which believe it or not was a daily driver (if you knew Mr L you'd know this is not strange behaviour ) - it never missed a beat!
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Re: 8th And last Coupe!
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19/11/2008 23:40
19/11/2008 23:40
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MarioCirillo
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and old car is more likely to go wrong but with regular TLC thts not the case. preventive maintenance . . . nuff said
Last edited by MarioCirillo; 19/11/2008 23:40.
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Re: 8th And last Coupe!
[Re: MarioCirillo]
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19/11/2008 23:45
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If a person has to have a big expensive flashy car to gain respect,I would suggest that they are maybe lacking in certain "personal" departments!
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Re: 8th And last Coupe!
[Re: Tommy_Coop23]
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19/11/2008 23:54
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MarioCirillo
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if i won the lottery 2morrow i would buy a ferrari that goes without saying. being italian it would b hard not too. BUT i can assure you i would also have a
16v NA / 20v NA 20vt / 16vt / LE and a plus in their own little show room on my estate! and they would be the best coupes money could buy!
Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
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Re: 8th And last Coupe!
[Re: Tommy_Coop23]
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19/11/2008 23:59
19/11/2008 23:59
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MarioCirillo
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ahh the new 500 is quality especially the one on here http://www.jcrracing.co.uk/anyway lets not move away from the topic of this thread. . lol
Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
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