I am going to have to be an idiot - Page 3

suzublu · 24th April 2017, 20:15

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Err, it's grey

Apart from that

Rikki · 24th April 2017, 20:17

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Err, it's grey

Your not helping Brian

its err on the Greyscale

Rikki · 24th April 2017, 20:25

For the record before anything else thinks I am bricking it,(which I found slightly offensive- but its a squaddie term and I maybe reading far more into it than intended) I am into the car for a grand( paid up front) got nearly £250 worth of bits in the boot and its booked in to get it all done-(Cam belt, tensioners, Pulleys , water pump, all filters. plugs etc)
I have asked for some work to be done on the car from both people on this forum and from others (recommended by people on this forum) the money for that is put aside as once I give my word on a deal that's no longer my money-

The timing of this trip I have to make is not good, in an ideal world it would all be done before hand and this post wouldnt exist, but I don't suppose my father had that in mind when he decided to expire - If I had not bought the car I would have had the cash to pay for a hire- but as I said the timing of it all is dog manure

Simondi · 24th April 2017, 21:57

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Originally Posted by KeithA

Do you have business use insurance on you Rover? If not you could be in an awkward spot if you have a prang.

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Most insurance companies will add business use for no charge, definitely notify them though. Better safe than sorry

marinabrian · 24th April 2017, 22:16

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Originally Posted by Rikki

For the record before anything else thinks I am bricking it,(which I found slightly offensive- but its a squaddie term and I maybe reading far more into it than intended) I am into the car for a grand( paid up front) got nearly £250 worth of bits in the boot and its booked in to get it all done-(Cam belt, tensioners, Pulleys , water pump, all filters. plugs etc)
I have asked for some work to be done on the car from both people on this forum and from others (recommended by people on this forum) the money for that is put aside as once I give my word on a deal that's no longer my money-

The timing of this trip I have to make is not good, in an ideal world it would all be done before hand and this post wouldnt exist, but I don't suppose my father had that in mind when he decided to expire - If I had not bought the car I would have had the cash to pay for a hire- but as I said the timing of it all is dog manure

It will be fine trust me

The one thing that these cars do excel at is soaking up big mileages in comfort.

The last big drive I did in a ZT, without a single stop I hasten to add, was a drive from Cardigan Bay in South Wales to Newcastle.

I got home, opened the door, got out strolled down the drive, looked back at the car and thought.......I could do it all again without a single regret

There is no reason to think negatively about the trip, yes the timing could have been better, but that's life, simply enjoy the ride and get a bit more acquainted with the car......you'll love it

Brian

Rikki · 24th April 2017, 22:30

I know Brian but with everything going on, having doubts over the car - even unfounded ones, is making me snappy , I unreservedly apologise to all and anyone I have offended, bad time and bad timing

bl52krz · 24th April 2017, 23:11

Hi Rikki. I have always been a fatalist. In other words, if anything happens, it happens. I know someone who spent thousands on his almost new( two years old) car before he went for a driving holiday in Europe. He only got to France,Ostend,when the gearbox went awol. The only thing he had not done anything too I think. As long as you have got your feet on the ground, you can always get over any difficulty that happens, wheather you have money or not. Don't be despondent. Do your journey, and just don't belt it if you are worried about the belts.

marinabrian · 24th April 2017, 23:16

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Originally Posted by Rikki

I know Brian but with everything going on, having doubts over the car - even unfounded ones, is making me snappy , I unreservedly apologise to all and anyone I have offended, bad time and bad timing

No need to apologise Rikki, that's for Walter Softy......up this neck of the woods, we're more.......dare I say it Dennis the Menace

Just concentrate on the job in hand, the car will be ok, and all of the things you have planned for it will still happen

Brian

Rikki · 24th April 2017, 23:21

Thanks guys... tis appreciated, spent my life making the best of a bad lot, you would have thought I would have learnt by now

- going to bow out of the forum for a few days to stop making an idiot of myself- will be back once the funeral is over and have regained some composure and a little self respect

marinabrian · 24th April 2017, 23:28

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Originally Posted by Rikki

Thanks guys... tis appreciated, spent my life making the best of a bad lot, you would have thought I would have learnt by now

- going to bow out of the forum for a few days to stop making an idiot of myself- will be back once the funeral is over and have regained some composure and a little self respect

You're not making an idiot of yourself, for me at least the cars are secondary to the friends I've made while I've been on here

It won't harm to sort out the important things first off, and then return when you're refreshed and ready.

I'll look forward to taking the mystique out of your "Monogram Tarmacadam" for you soon

Take care

Brian

24th April 2017, 20:25	#23
Rikki Loves to post MG ZT+ 190, Land Rover Series IIA, KIA Pro C'eed VR7 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Redcar Posts: 258 Thanks: 151 Thanked 158 Times in 53 Posts	For the record before anything else thinks I am bricking it,(which I found slightly offensive- but its a squaddie term and I maybe reading far more into it than intended) I am into the car for a grand( paid up front) got nearly £250 worth of bits in the boot and its booked in to get it all done-(Cam belt, tensioners, Pulleys , water pump, all filters. plugs etc) I have asked for some work to be done on the car from both people on this forum and from others (recommended by people on this forum) the money for that is put aside as once I give my word on a deal that's no longer my money- The timing of this trip I have to make is not good, in an ideal world it would all be done before hand and this post wouldnt exist, but I don't suppose my father had that in mind when he decided to expire - If I had not bought the car I would have had the cash to pay for a hire- but as I said the timing of it all is dog manure __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *GREYSCALE* Born Monday, 14th July 2003 @ 12:51:51 9,940th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 2,948th ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 1,042nd ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs Done: Cam belt and aux belts. Water pump, pulleys and tensioners, Hunter wheel alignment, New thermostat and housing, Plenum guard mod, refix undertray, Bonnet cable mod, upgraded Balance VIS motor, One empty bank account, one nervous breakdown. Last edited by Rikki; 24th April 2017 at 21:05..

24th April 2017, 22:30	#26
Rikki Loves to post MG ZT+ 190, Land Rover Series IIA, KIA Pro C'eed VR7 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Redcar Posts: 258 Thanks: 151 Thanked 158 Times in 53 Posts	I know Brian but with everything going on, having doubts over the car - even unfounded ones, is making me snappy , I unreservedly apologise to all and anyone I have offended, bad time and bad timing __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *GREYSCALE* Born Monday, 14th July 2003 @ 12:51:51 9,940th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 2,948th ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 1,042nd ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs Done: Cam belt and aux belts. Water pump, pulleys and tensioners, Hunter wheel alignment, New thermostat and housing, Plenum guard mod, refix undertray, Bonnet cable mod, upgraded Balance VIS motor, One empty bank account, one nervous breakdown.

24th April 2017, 23:11	#27
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Hi Rikki. I have always been a fatalist. In other words, if anything happens, it happens. I know someone who spent thousands on his almost new( two years old) car before he went for a driving holiday in Europe. He only got to France,Ostend,when the gearbox went awol. The only thing he had not done anything too I think. As long as you have got your feet on the ground, you can always get over any difficulty that happens, wheather you have money or not. Don't be despondent. Do your journey, and just don't belt it if you are worried about the belts. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

24th April 2017, 23:21	#29
Rikki Loves to post MG ZT+ 190, Land Rover Series IIA, KIA Pro C'eed VR7 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Redcar Posts: 258 Thanks: 151 Thanked 158 Times in 53 Posts	Thanks guys... tis appreciated, spent my life making the best of a bad lot, you would have thought I would have learnt by now - going to bow out of the forum for a few days to stop making an idiot of myself- will be back once the funeral is over and have regained some composure and a little self respect __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *GREYSCALE* Born Monday, 14th July 2003 @ 12:51:51 9,940th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 2,948th ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 1,042nd ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs Done: Cam belt and aux belts. Water pump, pulleys and tensioners, Hunter wheel alignment, New thermostat and housing, Plenum guard mod, refix undertray, Bonnet cable mod, upgraded Balance VIS motor, One empty bank account, one nervous breakdown.