Serious Question

[Craiglxviii]

GET THIS ONE CALUM! I'm serious. By far the most reliable of anything you've ever known.

I just found a great car on Auto Trader:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705285894542

 

[LostKiwi]

I had one of these for a while and it was a little cracker.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...advertising-location=at_cars&make=FIAT&page=1

 

[Yugguy]

To be fair to it that Punto actually looks quite nice and not dated.

 

[Craiglxviii]

I really quite liked them. Styling still works well.

 

[AMGeed]

TBH I think it's rather a generalised sweeping statement.

The W202 C Class is an unloved model & good ones can be bought for peanuts. A low price doesn't necessarily indicate a bad car & paying more doesn't always get you a better car.

I'd take the opinion of an experienced MB indy and think very carefully. Cole gave his opinion and indicated to avoid both at those prices. But Callum is not known for taking good advice and will inevitably buy another heap.

 

[AMGeed]

An autobox GT?

I just found a great car on Auto Trader:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201703022833537

Probably a better bet than either MB.

 

[Craiglxviii]

Probably a better bet than either MB.

I loved my Mk.2 with the 1.6 petrol and 5 speed box!

 

[Some guy on the internet]

I'd take the opinion of an experienced MB indy and think very carefully. Cole gave his opinion and indicated to avoid both at those prices. But Callum is not known for taking good advice and will inevitably buy another heap.

My apologies. I didn't realise Cole was God.

Wonder what courtesy cars He supplies to His punters. Mine uses mostly W202 C Classes.

 

[AMGeed]

My apologies. I didn't realise Cole was God.

Wonder what courtesy cars He supplies to His punters. Mine uses mostly W202 C Classes.

Resort to sarcasm if it suits you but I'd take the opinion of a respected indy over you any time.

I think MBS also have a W202 courtesy car. It isn't as though either model Callum mentioned is unknown to an indy is it?

 

[drmw]

Same old pattern - Calum asks a question about a wreck, gets advice, ignores advice, leaves several frustrated members arguing the toss on an ongoing basis.
He asked a question, several answered - why not just leave it at that & move on?

 

[Craiglxviii]

MBS have a range of courtesy cars, look.

https://www.instagram.com/p/lTdXCrO6jA/

 

[Richard Moakes]

Good quality British car here http://ebay.to/2sWfcSV

 

[Craiglxviii]

Good quality British car here http://ebay.to/2sWfcSV

They stood the test of time so well...

 

[SL63 Mark]

I am not going to reply to this thread

D'oh

 

[Craiglxviii]

I am not going to reply to this thread

D'oh

You know you want to!

 

[triumphstag]

I STILL WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE ASTRA. I cannot believe that people on here are not concerned for its welfare.

 

[MalcQV]

He'll never know that joy - they've all rotted away already!

We have one (avatar) and a part from a leaking master cylinder this idiot is trying to replace it's not been a bad car over the last 5 or 6 years. It did require a lower rear spring pan (so I did two) because of rot three years ago.
Certainly has less repair work for rot than my 2004 CLK which has been repaired at least once on the nearside rear wheel arch for rot and now twice on the offside. The latter in the few months I have had it.
My brother had a 2001 CLK cab. In the end that went to the happy scrappy in the sky because its wheel arches were rotted beyond repair (and a few mech/elec faults) that made it just not worth it.
My 1997 Alfa is still going strong. All the myths of Italian reliability and rot just won't die here in the UK when the truth is there are other marques that have been far worse of recent than today's Italian.

 

[M80]

I guess Callum is bored, now you lot can provide some entertainment.

 

[Naraic]

We have one (avatar) and a part from a leaking master cylinder this idiot is trying to replace it's not been a bad car over the last 5 or 6 years. It did require a lower rear spring pan (so I did two) because of rot three years ago.
Certainly has less repair work for rot than my 2004 CLK which has been repaired at least once on the nearside rear wheel arch for rot and now twice on the offside. The latter in the few months I have had it.
My brother had a 2001 CLK cab. In the end that went to the happy scrappy in the sky because its wheel arches were rotted beyond repair (and a few mech/elec faults) that made it just not worth it.
My 1997 Alfa is still going strong. All the myths of Italian reliability and rot just won't die here in the UK when the truth is there are other marques that have been far worse of recent than today's Italian.

I bought a new Alfa in 1985, scrapped due to rust in 1991. I believe you.

 

[turbopete]

GET THIS ONE CALUM! I'm serious. By far the most reliable of anything you've ever known.

I just found a great car on Auto Trader:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705285894542

reliable yes, but its also pricey IMO and theyre prone to tin worm.