The old car thread

[Accy cyclist]

I've mentioned my 2004 Suzuki Ignis on CC before. It's still below the 37,000 miles mark, though I do try my hardest to put more miles on the clock. Because of its colour(pale yellow) and nerdy appearance it gets quite a few remarks, Mostly from people who only think of me as a cyclist and then seem surprised that I can actually drive a car. Not wanting to temp fate, but the only money I spend on it is the tenner a week petrol and the odd things like wheel trims I bought the other month to titillate its appearance.

 

[wheresthetorch]

I don't have a telly and haven't put my heating on yet. Right, are we done?

 

[raleighnut]

1996 Peugeot 205, a basic 1100cc version. Bought 13 years ago with around 60,000 on the clock, now approaching 220,000. Surprisingly little has been replaced - clutch kit after the pressure plate broke at 103,000, the fuel pump seized at about 160,000 and the old Peugeot malady of knackered rear trailing arm bearings struck at about 170,000 (rear axle replaced with replacement from scrap yard) and I've recently replaced the universal joint in the steering column (and almost had to to learn the feel of the car again as the steering is suddenly super light compared to before. I think this part was well overdue!). Otherwise it's been usual things like brake pads, suspension bushes and other wear and tear parts. Engine doesn't use any oil, gearbox has poor synchromesh on second and third gears but I can drive without it (a lifetime's experience of old Massey Fergusons). Mine is towards the end of production and as such was kitted out with things like electric windows and central locking which most normal 205s never had. The central locking has always been temperamental in my ownership but I never bothered to fix it as I can lock all four door locks without stretching from the driver's seat. Otherwise, the electrics have been reliable.

I still love it, the ride quality is still a bit special for a short wheelbase car, I can coax over 60MPG out of it if I try and average over 50 easily with out trying, the balance of the chassis and positive steering mean it's fun to drive in the twisties while still doing sensible speeds and it's big enough for my needs and is very DIY friendly. It is is very cheap to keep on the road as I always work on it myself. The only rel downside is that it is too low geared for motorway driving so I just ignore motorways and find other roads as motorways are boring anyway. Sadly rust is starting to take a hold. I probably won't be able to keep it that much longer unless I buy a welder and get busy.
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My ex had the 1360cc version, lovely car.

 

[Salty seadog]

I don't have a telly and haven't put my heating on yet. Right, are we done?

I heard @AndyRM mash not have a TV either.

 

[Drago]

My ex had the 1360cc version, lovely car.

The same basic TU series engine was still inside as late as the Peugeot 207. The later multivalve Prince engines - excellent performers, questionable reliability - was developed from the TU block and still shares the same bore and stoke, and that saw service with Peugeot and Mini.

 

[numbnuts]

1998 Ford Mondeo Est, 57948 miles on the clock

 

[DCBassman]

March 2004 Mercedes Benz E320 CDI S211 series estate. 172000 on it when bought for 4k over 6 years ago. Loads? It's a cave on wheels. Economy poor by today's standards, but 50+ on a long run, mid 40s quite usually, overall high 30s. This is a 2 tonne, 3.2l six-cylinder automatic. I've probably spent the purchase price again on repairs, mostly not big things, but nothing on Mercs is cheap.
It's currently just topped 269000, so it's done some work...
Love it, but it will have to go in the next couple of years.

 

[raleighnut]

The same basic TU series engine was still inside as late as the Peugeot 207. The later multivalve Prince engines - excellent performers, questionable reliability - was developed from the TU block and still shares the same bore and stoke, and that saw service with Peugeot and Mini.

Pam's had the older version with the exhaust tappets that you set by feel only (you couldn't see em without taking the engine out) and a clutch as 'chattery' as a Ducati. I used to service it just to remind myself how much I hated working on cars, talking of which I'd just 'done' it before we went away and after a short stretch of 'contraflow' (only about 5 miles) on the M1 northbound during which we slowed to about 25-30 mph we got back to normal cruising speed (85 or so) and after a bit Pam said "Is the car making a funny noise", so I turned the cassette down and had a listen then turned the music back up and told her that she might be better off in fifth rather than third gear.

 

[AndyRM]

I heard @AndyRM mash not have a TV either.

Due to a house move I currently have 2. Terribly decadent. I've got a car too - an old-ish Golf. Worrying times.

 

[raleighnut]

Pam's had the older version with the exhaust tappets that you set by feel only (you couldn't see em without taking the engine out) and a clutch as 'chattery' as a Ducati. I used to service it just to remind myself how much I hated working on cars, talking of which I'd just 'done' it before we went away and after a short stretch of 'contraflow' (only about 5 miles) on the M1 northbound during which we slowed to about 25-30 mph we got back to normal cruising speed (85 or so) and after a bit Pam said "Is the car making a funny noise", so I turned the cassette down and had a listen then turned the music back up and told her that she might be better off in fifth rather than third gear.

It appears to be the XY series engine @Drago, but whether it was the XY7 or XY8 I dunno, the later ones had hydraulic tappets and a timing belt whereas Pam's had a Timing Chain and manual rocker arms.

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=15&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiX7OmAiM3jAhU6UhUIHfURDbsQFjAOegQIBRAC&url=http://www.peugeot205.pl/pdf/p205haynes.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0cncJ0wtyxCzOtahxHpAWk

Scroll down to page 25 for a picture.

 

[Drago]

Ah, see @raleighnut I don't mind working on my own car. I've all the time in the world, and a bicycle to keep me mobile, so no hurry. I enjoy getting it working again, and the challenge is so much sweeter if I spend minimal money and recycle a part from another car,.

 

[raleighnut]

Ah, see @raleighnut I don't mind working on my own car. I've all the time in the world, and a bicycle to keep me mobile, so no hurry. I enjoy getting it working again, and the challenge is so much sweeter if I spend minimal money and recycle a part from another car,.

My reasons for doing her car were based on the fact that I knew a few guys at 'Castles' the local Peugeot dealer and I wouldn't trust them to work on a pram, I knew that if I did the work it was done 'right'.

Similar thing with the tyres, when it needed a new set I insisted on Michelins despite the tyre fitter telling me "I can get you 'xyz' make for half the price" and "Those Michelins don't wear very well". What he didn't know was that Pam had a habit of going into bends a bit too quick and then 'lifting off' halfway round, I wanted the grippiest boots possible on the car to stop it going backwards through a hedge.

 

[Cycleops]

The same basic TU series engine was still inside as late as the Peugeot 207. The later multivalve Prince engines - excellent performers, questionable reliability - was developed from the TU block and still shares the same bore and stoke, and that saw service with Peugeot and Mini.

Blimey, are you practicing for Mastermind.
Our next contestant is Drago and his specialist subject is old car engines.

 

[Drago]

Aye @raleighnut, the time is approaching when the Smart will need new boots. I'm thinking of some all weather boots like Michelin Crossclimates.

 

[Threevok]

We have a Fiat Panda 2005

Only has 88,000 on the clock (only 60,000 when we acquired it 5 years ago)

No guts but a lovely car

MOT on Friday

x-fingers....