GT6Steve Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Oh of course... It's an electronic variation of the old Braille system.. Back until it clunks, forward until it clunks... > Why would I suspect that most 'parking sensor' drivers fall back on ol' school? ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 OK, I give up. What's a "parking sensor"? Electronic curb feeler? Is it so bad now that 'drivers' can't park without the computer assist? Depends on the car. I find it fairly difficult to judge the size of the wife's Seat Leon, because it's shaped a bit like half an orange and has teeny windows. Strange as I could* park a 17 tonne truck on a postage stamp. * expressing past ability, not possibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNotSoSideways Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 My BMW 525 Estate is an arse, that's of course if you can ACTUALLY FIND A BLOODY SPACE big enough to fit the TANK into! Parking is a total nightmare. No need for sensors usually, cause there are no spaces big enough > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 True, but you can't half get a lot in a 5 series estate I once moved an entire practice room with one. I was impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorbs Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 They're not that hard to park! Far easier than a 2000 with its low geared unassisted steering. ;D Things start to get tricky with LWB Transit vans etc but I never have a problem parking big motors. Just take your time Dave, have patience and guide it gently and carefully into the chosen slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNotSoSideways Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Just take your time Dave, have patience and guide it gently and carefully into the chosen slot. Sorbs, tell me, when it's really tight does one use lubrication and attempt burglery? Or does one tease the surrounding area with gentle foreplay and hope for a natural loosening or expansion before attempting entry into the slot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 In hard, then back and forth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorbs Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Well, when parking one's beast, one can simply hope for the best, ram it in any old way and into any old slot but just going at it full pelt can sometimes lead to disappointment and can have very unpleasant consequences. A little more time taken in selection of the aperture and the way in which you plan to enter it often pays dividends and is usually far better for all concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNotSoSideways Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I get it! Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance! ; :B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorbs Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Exactly. I once misjudged the size of a slot and damaged my extremities on some woman's Volvo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattius Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 HELP ME im thinking of buying a ford focus. Im thinking about taking finance and buying a newer shape focus, i loved driving the one i had as a hire car in the past. But its a bit bland and boring but maybe thats what i need. I cant help feeling the bmw is the wrong car for me, i need something modern and reliable, i have the spit for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordleonusa Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Not called a slocus for nothing. L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattius Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Funny that guy with the 318is on monday said they were not budging with the price, and would not move even if i turned up with cash, and yet they have just lowered the price lol. Been to see a couple of these now, would really like one bar one problem, there is just too much rust. Even on a well looked after car you can start to see it round the arches and the bootlids. Maybe its the roads up here or something. Its made me change my mind and am now hunting for an audi a4, but why are they so bloody expensive to insure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNotSoSideways Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Rust = poorly looked after often and tonnes of clag in the wheel arches, when you WASH a car you need to aim the hose inside the arches and with your hand, scrape out the build up of mud etc on the arch lips...Or they will ROT. It stays constantly wet doesn't it. Suppose the extra 2months of salt don't help up there. Mine has no rust in the arches bar a few flecks caused by unattended stonechips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattius Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 i've been to see 5 bmws all are rusted to hell round the arches and bootlid. been too see 2 audis no rust on either, nice cars if a little boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knackerjack Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Buy your cars in Cornwall very little salt and cars stay unsold because Cornwall is the poorest part of Britain because the North hoovers up all the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNotSoSideways Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Watch out crumbs though, bloody pasty eaters.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorbs Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Despite the risk of crumbs, it may be worth travelling south to buy a car. Whenever I venture north of Hadrian's wall to visit the family / buy shortbread / try to spot Nessie, I can't help notice how much rustier the cars seem to be, even in the lowlands of Edinburgh. It's rare to see a rusty '90s BMW down here. I guess the extra salt takes its toll. Most late '90s VW / Audis (careful if you google VAG) were galavanised and had a 12 year anti rust warranty. The quality of paint finish and rust protection on them is superb. I wish Audi had made my 2000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNotSoSideways Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Well I spent yesterday afternoon grinding off some blistered stonechips (rust runs under paint) from mine before they develop futher, touching them in. 3 blisters done including a 2" one. 4 to go. Best to get a handle on this stuff before they develop into holes! Sill trims off next and do the bottom corners of the front wings and 1 scab on the front of the arch. Really not my thing pissing about with daily drivers, suppose it's worth it as the car is very presentable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattius Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Going to have a look at this one tomorrow, borring engine, but cheaper to insure. chance to get a bargain me thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattius Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well i bought it, very nice car, typical woman owner car park scars over it but appart from that and a cv joint on its way out its a stunning car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNotSoSideways Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Good job then?! No more hassle car hunting! CV "ticking" on full lock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattius Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 yeah click on full lock, gotta slight issue with central locking not working on rear doors, but they are the only faults i could find on the whole car, that and it needs a clean inside and out. chuffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattius Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 just had a wee play see if i could get the central locking working and found out the pump is blown. doh! would be ok but audi in their infinate wisdom uniquely coded them to each car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 just had a wee play see if i could get the central locking working and found out the pump is blown. doh! would be ok but audi in their infinate wisdom uniquely coded them to each car. Coded the central locking PUMP? Seriously doubt it - just a simple mechanical device used on just about every Audi from about '85. If the fronts work it's unlikely to be the pump - more likely piping issues, or even just that the lock mechanisms need freeing up as no-one has ever opened tha back doors - check child locks also. The pumps are pretty tough (although the early ones on the 80's coupes got them a bad rep). Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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