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For photos see here: retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=94932&page=5MoT: end of May 2012 Tax: end of February 2012 I bought this to see me through the winter. I've been expecting snow just like the last two winters but weather forecasts are predicting a warm and dry winter! Bloody typical. I can use my BMW for load lugging duties and I have my W123 Merc for daily use. The Frontera looks and drives spot on, does 35MPG and is good fun if you like that sort of thing. I want another sports car, ideally an MX5, but any of these would do: MR2, Celica, Audi Coupe, Corrado, E36 Coupe Or a Merc, see my additional post below. I can't be bothered to sell and look for another car but a swap could be fun. I am located in Beaconsfield, Bucks, 10 mins from M40 J2. I will only accept cars in good condition with long MoTs. Please PM me if you fancy a deal. |
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1985 Mercedes W123 230E - 5 speed manual & 2011 BMW F11 520d Touring - 8 speed automatic.  |
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great 4x4s those just what one needs for towing,
how about a ford cougar v6
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"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you
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Nov 27, 2011 12:10:30 GMT
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Sorry old chap, a Cougar is not for me.
Ideally I'd like an MX5 please!
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1985 Mercedes W123 230E - 5 speed manual & 2011 BMW F11 520d Touring - 8 speed automatic. |
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ive got a nice mgf in the forsale section but depending on how insurance would come out i could be intereted in this
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Sorry mate but there's no such thing as a nice MGF!
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1985 Mercedes W123 230E - 5 speed manual & 2011 BMW F11 520d Touring - 8 speed automatic. |
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Nov 28, 2011 11:10:07 GMT
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why you say that? whats wrong with em ?
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Nov 28, 2011 13:50:43 GMT
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why you say that? whats wrong with em ? Having owned no less than five Mk2 Toyota MR2s, a Mk1 Mazda MX5 and a Mk3 Mazda MX5, a Honda S2000, a Toyota Celica Gen5 and many other similar cars, I expect quality and reliability from my cars. An MGF offers neither as far as I'm concerned. Sorry chap, but those K-series engined terrors are not for me. |
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1985 Mercedes W123 230E - 5 speed manual & 2011 BMW F11 520d Touring - 8 speed automatic. |
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awh right no worries tbh tho ive never had a problem with any rover and ive owned 20plus all k series and a few tseries only ones ive had touble with are the kv6 which i find to be a kettle on wheels the quality from the interior is quite good also you just need to find one thats been looked after and not buy lemons lol (apoligys for the chavvy short hand typing also)
anywho good luck with the swaps
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Anyone wants this for towing, I can vouch for the fact they are brilliant towcars really comfy seats too! glws dude..
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The Internet, like all tools, if used improperly, can make a complete bo**cks of even the simplest jobs...
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I quite fancy another Merc 190, W123 or W124 but must have a manual gearbox!
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1985 Mercedes W123 230E - 5 speed manual & 2011 BMW F11 520d Touring - 8 speed automatic. |
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1985 Mercedes W123 230E - 5 speed manual & 2011 BMW F11 520d Touring - 8 speed automatic. |
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Dec 11, 2011 12:58:16 GMT
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not interested in selling it outright dude
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Dec 11, 2011 13:22:29 GMT
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picked up a cougar v6 for 300 quid when my 190 got wrote off. They're better than you might imagine - I actually prefered it to my gen7 celica I had a few years back...
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Last Edit: Dec 11, 2011 13:37:07 GMT by chrissyb
'98 e36 316i lux
'97 mx5 harvard
'87 Saab 900 T16s
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Dec 11, 2011 17:06:30 GMT
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not interested in selling it outright dude Might do, if the price is right. |
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Dec 11, 2011 17:08:26 GMT
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picked up a cougar v6 for 300 quid when my 190 got wrote off. They're better than you might imagine - I actually prefered it to my gen7 celica I had a few years back... I'm sure your Cougar is perfectly nice but I've never liked the styling and I'm not a fan of the blue oval badge. |
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Dec 11, 2011 19:31:47 GMT
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id imagine its more than ive got but i have to ask how much you looking for for a cash sale?
I'm not really a 4x4 man but ive just fallen in love with that.
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Dec 12, 2011 15:23:41 GMT
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id imagine its more than ive got but I have to ask how much you looking for for a cash sale? I'm not really a 4x4 man but ive just fallen in love with that. I'll take a bag of sand for it! |
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1985 Mercedes W123 230E - 5 speed manual & 2011 BMW F11 520d Touring - 8 speed automatic. |
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Dec 12, 2011 19:48:51 GMT
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do both rear doors open now? & what are the tyres like? as they will cost more than ill pay for the motor if they need replacing haha
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Dec 12, 2011 20:48:19 GMT
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All the doors open and close and (centrally) lock and unlock.
Front tyres good.
Rear tyres have some wear to inner edge but still good for thousands of miles.
Spare (matching) tyre brand new.
In the last couple of years the last two owners have replaced the starter motor, clutch, turbo and cam belt. BK alloy wheels are new.
Since buying the Frontera I've replaced the thermostat, clutch slave cylinder, anti-freeze and central spot lamps (Bosch).
Starts and drives like it should. Interior clean and tidy. Bodywork good, looks mean. All spot lamps work (wired with relays).
Has towbar with working electrics.
Cruises at 70MPH, returns 35MPG.
What else do you need to know?
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Dec 13, 2011 16:46:26 GMT
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will give u a bell to come and view if thats ok any particular time good for me to ring ?
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