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    I have a car...

    well on Wednesday I will!

    It is a 1997 1.4 Seat Ibiza SXE.

    Not in perfect condition, not in terrible condition and should easily last me a year couple of small dents and scratches but it will do
    Quote Originally Posted by TAKTAK View Post
    It didn't fall off, it merely became insufficient at it's purpose and got a bit droopy...

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    Re: I have a car...

    Ooooh, Seat Ibiza Good choice that man. Enjoy the freedom!

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    Re: I have a car...

    Im actually seriously considering a Kia for my next car, brand new under 8 grand... but we;ll talk more about that when I get my divorce settlement

    I still remember the feeling I had when I finally learned to drive at age 30 and bought my very first car ! A truly terrible Renault 5 TL, soft top that leaked everywhere. Came to do it's first MOT and I was then told it was two cars welded together ! It had to be scrapped and I had to start again

    Good Luck with the Seat ! Jason Plato swore by them a season or two ago, the diesel that was
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    Re: I have a car...

    Hahah well its old but not looking as if its about to fall apart either.

    Bad thing is, i cant pick it up till wednesday and i want it now!

    Hopefully i wont screw up the first time i drive it :s
    Quote Originally Posted by TAKTAK View Post
    It didn't fall off, it merely became insufficient at it's purpose and got a bit droopy...

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    Re: I have a car...

    Ahh nice car, I hope its in Yellow though ?
    Kalniel: "Nice review Tarinder - would it be possible to get a picture of the case when the components are installed (with the side off obviously)?"
    CAT-THE-FIFTH: "The Antec 300 is a case which has an understated and clean appearance which many people like. Not everyone is into e-peen looking computers which look like a cross between the imagination of a hyperactive 10 year old and a Frog."
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    for all intents it seems to be the same card minus some gays name on it and a shielded cover ? with OEM added to it - GoNz0.

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    Re: I have a car...

    Not a chance is it yellow!
    Quote Originally Posted by TAKTAK View Post
    It didn't fall off, it merely became insufficient at it's purpose and got a bit droopy...

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    Re: I have a car...

    Quote Originally Posted by Disturbedguy View Post
    Not a chance is it yellow!
    Kalniel: "Nice review Tarinder - would it be possible to get a picture of the case when the components are installed (with the side off obviously)?"
    CAT-THE-FIFTH: "The Antec 300 is a case which has an understated and clean appearance which many people like. Not everyone is into e-peen looking computers which look like a cross between the imagination of a hyperactive 10 year old and a Frog."
    TKPeters: "Off to AVForum better Deal - £20+Vat for Free Shipping @ Scan"
    for all intents it seems to be the same card minus some gays name on it and a shielded cover ? with OEM added to it - GoNz0.

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    Re: I have a car...

    Tis a dark green
    Quote Originally Posted by TAKTAK View Post
    It didn't fall off, it merely became insufficient at it's purpose and got a bit droopy...

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    Re: I have a car...

    Quote Originally Posted by Terbinator View Post
    Ahh nice car, I hope its in Yellow though ?
    I'm looking at a bright yellow cupra after the past journey in my car lol

    Glad you went for the one I suggested, first thing to do is get the Haynes manual for it and do a full check of EVERYTHING (pads/discs, probs drums on the back, radiator, fluid levels etc) The MOT only checks some things
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    Re: I have a car...

    I was thinking of just getting it serviced tbh
    Quote Originally Posted by TAKTAK View Post
    It didn't fall off, it merely became insufficient at it's purpose and got a bit droopy...

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    Re: I have a car...

    Quote Originally Posted by Disturbedguy View Post
    I was thinking of just getting it serviced tbh
    Best learn all you can tbh, why pay £80 to service a car when they really do feck all, only thing you couldn't do yourself is change oil

    A service includes things like checking the lights work and the aircon works etc, nothing really technical in the main garages
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    Re: I have a car...

    Quote Originally Posted by g8ina View Post
    Im actually seriously considering a Kia for my next car, brand new under 8 grand... but we;ll talk more about that when I get my divorce settlement

    I still remember the feeling I had when I finally learned to drive at age 30 and bought my very first car ! A truly terrible Renault 5 TL, soft top that leaked everywhere. Came to do it's first MOT and I was then told it was two cars welded together ! It had to be scrapped and I had to start again

    Good Luck with the Seat ! Jason Plato swore by them a season or two ago, the diesel that was
    Ouch, thats never good !

    I remember one of my mates had one of those as his first car. Renault 5 1.1 TL. We were all out one evening and he picked us all up in it. 5 lads in this car and it struggled togo anywhere, driving down quite a steep hill one night he took a roundabout too quickly, lost control and tore the fear box out the car !!

    My first car was a Mark 2 VW Golf 1.3 engine on a 4 speed manual box, basically a Polo engine, on a G plate which turned out to be wrotten as a pear on the underside because it lived most of its life by the sea. I spent shed loads on it having it all welded only for some twit to side swipe it in a car park

    Have a guess at what my second car was ?

    Anyway enjoy the freedom DisturbedGuy Out of interest how much was the car and how much are you being robbed blind for insurance ?

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    Re: I have a car...

    Quote Originally Posted by Behemoth View Post
    Anyway enjoy the freedom DisturbedGuy Out of interest how much was the car and how much are you being robbed blind for insurance ?
    Car cost just short of £600, the dealership are MOT'ing it and stuff which is why I cant collect until wednesday and so far I am being quoted £2700 for insurance.

    Best learn all you can tbh, why pay £80 to service a car when they really do feck all, only thing you couldn't do yourself is change oil

    A service includes things like checking the lights work and the aircon works etc, nothing really technical in the main garages
    Yup I understand this, I will get a Haynes manual, but I would like to get it serviced, just for peace of mind xD.
    Quote Originally Posted by TAKTAK View Post
    It didn't fall off, it merely became insufficient at it's purpose and got a bit droopy...

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    Re: I have a car...

    Quote Originally Posted by Disturbedguy View Post
    Car cost just short of £600, the dealership are MOT'ing it and stuff which is why I cant collect until wednesday and so far I am being quoted £2700 for insurance.



    Yup I understand this, I will get a Haynes manual, but I would like to get it serviced, just for peace of mind xD.
    There must be cheaper insurance than £2100 that is ridiculous!! My first car was a seat Toledo and insurance for me was about £800. I'm 25 now with a peugeot 206 1.4 and they want £850 to insure me £*£**$**%**$*$ to them lol

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    Re: I have a car...

    Some quick questions if you dont mind please Hexus.

    What would I need to get done to legally drive the car on the road.

    Tax
    M.O.T
    Insured

    Anything I have missed?

    Also, I need/ want a replacement gear stick/ boot for the car it the one it has is pretty warn, the gear stick/ gear box is push down for reverse, anyone suggest anywhere to get the bits?
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    It didn't fall off, it merely became insufficient at it's purpose and got a bit droopy...

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    Re: I have a car...

    Quote Originally Posted by AledJ View Post
    There must be cheaper insurance than £2100 that is ridiculous!! My first car was a seat Toledo and insurance for me was about £800. I'm 25 now with a peugeot 206 1.4 and they want £850 to insure me £*£**$**%**$*$ to them lol

    I wish, £2700 is the cheapest I have been able to find thus far
    Quote Originally Posted by TAKTAK View Post
    It didn't fall off, it merely became insufficient at it's purpose and got a bit droopy...

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