Jontrev Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Having sold my trusty Micra I now have this, I paid £480 for it, drives nice, but clutch pedal is heavy, same owner for last six years, looking forward to spending time (and money) on it.http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu357/alderley/Retro%20Cars%20Spotted/DSCF1733.jpghttp://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu357/alderley/Retro%20Cars%20Spotted/DSCF1736.jpg Based East Cheshire, 6 miles from M/C Airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikes-fat-arsed-estate Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I personally think the estates can look 10 times better after spending very little money on the appearance shame ford never thought of it might have been better sellers..... Good to see yet another estate on hear ; ) I'm giving mine a break for a while seen as I have swapped insurances & got the vw passat tdi back out of the garage gotta admit the power difference is unreal !! Yet my escorts are hear to stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo2000 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hi Jon, She's looking great for her age, I can't spot any of the usual rust from the pictures. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidrick Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Looks like a good base! It must be hellishly slow though? My old 1.4 hatch was the slowest car I've ever driven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Aye i was gonna say?! A 1.4 Estate, never knew there was such a thing! Good luck with it though, looks a clean one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Looks very tidy, welcome to EVO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jontrev Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thanks guys, slow ? no, the Micra behind is slow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikes-fat-arsed-estate Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 just checked on my phone your car has 74 bhp which isnt much to tug a big body but it s a step up from a assumingly 1L micra , with it being a petrol its a good base for a bigger engine then it will fly ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jontrev Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu357/alderley/Retro%20Cars%20Spotted/DSCF1745.jpg Going for a full service tomorrow Edited April 3, 2012 by Jontrev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jontrev Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu357/alderley/Retro%20Cars%20Spotted/DSCF1745.jpg Going for a full service tomorrow Just got back from my local Kwik Fit in Wilmslow (yes, I know some people don't like them, but I have always had very good service from them), anyway I had a Full Service @ £145, as according to the service book it's last service was on 2/3/09 on 75000 mls and it's now on 96000. Recommendations were:Baffels on way out in back box - £136 Rear brake shoes & drums - £131 O/S/F Disc corroded (inner) - £97 pairPads - £72No history of second timing belt change (one at 38414 mls in 2004) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig855S Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu357/alderley/Retro%20Cars%20Spotted/DSCF1745.jpg Going for a full service tomorrow Just got back from my local Kwik Fit in Wilmslow (yes, I know some people don't like them, but I have always had very good service from them), anyway I had a Full Service @ £145, as according to the service book it's last service was on 2/3/09 on 75000 mls and it's now on 96000. Recommendations were:Baffels on way out in back box - £136 Rear brake shoes & drums - £131 O/S/F Disc corroded (inner) - £97 pairPads - £72No history of second timing belt change (one at 38414 mls in 2004) Jesus christ!!!! Backbox can be had for pittence brand new (think i paid sub £20 for an escort backbox a while ago at a motor factor) and fitted using one spanner and a bit of a wiggle in less than half an hour on your drive) Discs AND pads can be bought for less than 40 quid and fitted in less than an hour by yourself, where are you? you got anyone wiling to help you do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 They're some expensive parts, Christ. Was it £145 for just labour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jontrev Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 They're some expensive parts, Christ. Was it £145 for just labour? £145 inc parts for a full service is fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 They're some expensive parts, Christ. Was it £145 for just labour? £145 inc parts for a full service is fair Ahh, that's better. Those parts are way to expensive though, although parts have gone up a lot recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jontrev Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Hi Guys,You might think I am a total novice when it come to cars, but I am not, I have had over 30 and a couple of motor bikes.I have been a Parts Manager for a British Leyland main dealer (Kennings) and a Service Manager for a Car Hire firm. The thing is when I get a new (to me) car I like to get it seviced and a good check over - this can save you money in the long run as if anything need doing or replacing you know what and when do do first, also I have had nothing but good service at my local Kwik Fit, but yes, this time I may have to "shop around".As for doing it myself - I used to, but due to working hours and winter I don't want to end up with a car on the drive that can't be fixed until tomorrow as I take my youngest son to his work at a farm for 6.00am and I am knackerd in the evening Anyway gave it another clean today:http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu357/alderley/Retro%20Cars%20Spotted/DSCF1753.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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