Cars you couldn’t wait to get rid of! - Page 2

JohnFol · 19th November 2007, 12:06

new 330 BMW. 16 faults in the first 12 months
also a vectra GSi that I drove into a ford (the water type). took the fun out of having it, so got rid of it straight away.
and then there was the laguna. Good car, but warranty expiring, and unlike Rover where you could buy an individual bolt, everything was a complete assembly

tourerfogey · 19th November 2007, 14:13

Cars I hated? Well there's the Sierra mentioned in the cars you regret selling thread for starters. Didn't stop me buying another one a few years later when I desperately needed transport though.
Then there was my first ever car - A 1960s Riley Kestrel - horrible wollowing suspension because the Hydrolastics were shot, and smelly rotten carpets. It did have the twin carbed A series engine though so it was fairly quick off the line - trouble was, the rear subframe was so rusted I lived in fear of pulling away and leaving it behind!

My '98 416 was ok but I didn't like it at the time because I'd sold an earlier 214 which with hindsight turned out to be the better car.

Then there was the Triumph Herald I bought with my brother - we brush pinted it in what was supposed to be 'Rally Red' but turned out to be a ghastly orange......

oakridge · 19th November 2007, 15:11

Definitely the All-aggro, it was just 'orrible. We used to leave it on the drive and in car parks with the keys in but nobody would pinch it. Eventually the front suspension collapsed, Morris Minor style, and we sold the bits for more than its second hand value. We only bought to ease the burden of the Land Rover's 17mpg.

Malcolm

Simondi · 19th November 2007, 20:14

Reanault 5 Campus.

It was truly a shocking car, unfortunatley it was also very reliable and economical

which meant I couldnt really justify getting rid of it.
It had no performance.
It had no comfort.
It had no space.
It had a bizare stalk sticking out at right angles to the dashbord. (Wipers if I remember).
It had no rear wiper!!

Never forget taking some friends down to the Lake District. We were going up some pass or other and everyone had to get out because we stared going backwards!!
Good times but awful

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Tatts · 19th November 2007, 20:19

Pug 206. I bought one just off the line when they were introduced.

3 Years & 40,000 miles later it had almost fallen apart.

Shocking quality.

Tim_Burgess · 19th November 2007, 21:12

Honda Accord Coupe that I traded my 1st 75 for - A great looking car that promised much and delivered little.

Kept it for 8 months and couldn't stand the NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- interior and gutless 2.0 SOHC Vtec any more.

Final straw was when bits of trim started falling off and the auto box started making expensive noises.

sworks · 20th November 2007, 19:24

not mine but my wifes-went to buy an MG Maestro in about 1988, she went with her dad who persuaded her to buy a 1.3 Maestro instead!! lasted 6 weeks and was replaced by a shiney new XR2

tourerfogey · 21st November 2007, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by sworks

not mine but my wifes-went to buy an MG Maestro in about 1988, she went with her dad who persuaded her to buy a 1.3 Maestro instead!! lasted 6 weeks and was replaced by a shiney new XR2

wifes????

Are you a Bigamist??

rapid6 · 21st November 2007, 17:46

Talbot Horizon.......Yes i know!

17 year old , first car, £90 from market, on motorway, engine mounting broke, lots of nasty noises, hard shoulder, remove plates, walk home, never seen it again........Oops Sorry your honour

lady zed · 23rd November 2007, 20:02

Ford Focus, 1.4, 2001 Y plate, traded it in fr the 75 which was the same age cos I hated it so much! Underpowered, basic cheap interior, and complmentary paddling pool in the passenger footwell. Suspension that collapsed at a moments notice, hideous car.

Not my car, but hated my Dad's Talbot Samba, awful!

19th November 2007, 20:14	#14
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,053 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	Reanault 5 Campus. It was truly a shocking car, unfortunatley it was also very reliable and economical which meant I couldnt really justify getting rid of it. It had no performance. It had no comfort. It had no space. It had a bizare stalk sticking out at right angles to the dashbord. (Wipers if I remember). It had no rear wiper!! Never forget taking some friends down to the Lake District. We were going up some pass or other and everyone had to get out because we stared going backwards!! Good times but awful car __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

19th November 2007, 20:19	#15
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Pug 206. I bought one just off the line when they were introduced. 3 Years & 40,000 miles later it had almost fallen apart. Shocking quality. __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

19th November 2007, 21:12	#16
Tim_Burgess This is my second home 1999 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5, 2000 75 Classic SE 2.0, 2012 Lancia Delta 3, 2016 Dacia Sandero Ambiance Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kilcreggan Posts: 3,191 Thanks: 334 Thanked 334 Times in 162 Posts	Honda Accord Coupe that I traded my 1st 75 for - A great looking car that promised much and delivered little. Kept it for 8 months and couldn't stand the NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- interior and gutless 2.0 SOHC Vtec any more. Final straw was when bits of trim started falling off and the auto box started making expensive noises. __________________ *The fact there's a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers.*.

20th November 2007, 19:24	#17
sworks This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,083 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	not mine but my wifes-went to buy an MG Maestro in about 1988, she went with her dad who persuaded her to buy a 1.3 Maestro instead!! lasted 6 weeks and was replaced by a shiney new XR2 __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

21st November 2007, 17:46	#19
rapid6 Gets stuck in MG ZT-T CDTi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Morningside Village, Lanarkshire. Posts: 614 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Talbot Horizon.......Yes i know! 17 year old , first car, £90 from market, on motorway, engine mounting broke, lots of nasty noises, hard shoulder, remove plates, walk home, never seen it again........Oops Sorry your honour __________________ Rapid6 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Ooh Suits you...Sir!!

19th November 2007, 12:06	#11
JohnFol Gets stuck in 75 Conn SE - XVWY* Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading Posts: 564 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	new 330 BMW. 16 faults in the first 12 months also a vectra GSi that I drove into a ford (the water type). took the fun out of having it, so got rid of it straight away. and then there was the laguna. Good car, but warranty expiring, and unlike Rover where you could buy an individual bolt, everything was a complete assembly

19th November 2007, 14:13	#12
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Cars I hated? Well there's the Sierra mentioned in the cars you regret selling thread for starters. Didn't stop me buying another one a few years later when I desperately needed transport though. Then there was my first ever car - A 1960s Riley Kestrel - horrible wollowing suspension because the Hydrolastics were shot, and smelly rotten carpets. It did have the twin carbed A series engine though so it was fairly quick off the line - trouble was, the rear subframe was so rusted I lived in fear of pulling away and leaving it behind! My '98 416 was ok but I didn't like it at the time because I'd sold an earlier 214 which with hindsight turned out to be the better car. Then there was the Triumph Herald I bought with my brother - we brush pinted it in what was supposed to be 'Rally Red' but turned out to be a ghastly orange......

19th November 2007, 15:11	#13
oakridge Loves to post Toyota Prius III T-Spirit Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rotherham Posts: 277 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Definitely the All-aggro, it was just 'orrible. We used to leave it on the drive and in car parks with the keys in but nobody would pinch it. Eventually the front suspension collapsed, Morris Minor style, and we sold the bits for more than its second hand value. We only bought to ease the burden of the Land Rover's 17mpg. Malcolm

23rd November 2007, 20:02	#20
lady zed This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the edge Posts: 6,659 Thanks: 1,354 Thanked 1,210 Times in 716 Posts	Ford Focus, 1.4, 2001 Y plate, traded it in fr the 75 which was the same age cos I hated it so much! Underpowered, basic cheap interior, and complmentary paddling pool in the passenger footwell. Suspension that collapsed at a moments notice, hideous car. Not my car, but hated my Dad's Talbot Samba, awful! __________________ it's all about the first person you want to tell good news to