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23rd June 2019, 13:05 | #1 |
This is my second home
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Having a hack car
I got myself a Tourer last year to do up and get back on the road which it now is. Internally it is in good condition but externally it has seen much better days.
I was hoping to replace it with a really nice condition MK II with a Sandstone interior and walnut dash but have decided not to. I realise how stressed I get parking my saloon in some car parks, even to the point of not taking it places. No such worry with the Tourer, I don't want any more dents or scratches and try to park away from the crowd but if it got a dent, I'd not lose any sleep over it. The tourer is my hack car and despite not liking the colour it will be staying. macafee2 |
23rd June 2019, 15:00 | #2 |
This is my second home
Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007
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I know exactly what you mean, Ian. This is why I love driving my Omega estate - apart from the V6 sound, power and comfort that is. It will be 20 years old in September so another door being opened into it by some nice caring person is not going to leave me with gritting teeth. In fact, I would probably reciprocate in order to make the other person feel better by showing that such things just happen.
I got back last night after a 600 mile journey to North Wales and back. Loved every minute and mile of it. |
24th June 2019, 15:19 | #3 |
Posted a thing or two
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I wouldn't call my 75 a "Hack" Car - However I feel the same - I don't neglect the Exterior but don't Stress over a wee Scratch or two
I was lucky to inherit quite a significant "Scar" on the n/s rear Door upon purchase of my 75 - so any other wee marks/scratches have never really bothered me that said, I have polished out a few scratches with Good results - and, just this weekend removed a stubborn blemish that appears to have been the result of a Basketball hitting the Car Starlight Silver is Great for hiding the imperfections tho - from a distance the Paint looks Great Paint is for the purpose of protecting the Metal - in this regard I do have a couple of wee areas that require some attention Paul. |
24th June 2019, 20:08 | #4 |
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Don't know if I would call either of my cars a "hack" car, but will not take Copperleaf to the supermarket car parks. That job is for Moonstone, the posh one, already has a few dings and scratches still gutted if any more appear but at least the comfortable one is safe.
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24th June 2019, 21:16 | #5 |
This is my second home
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I recently bought a 57 plate Diahatsu Sirion as a "hack" car.
Its small, an auto and I don't care about the odd car park scar. |
24th June 2019, 21:50 | #6 |
Gets stuck in
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I've got a Volvo 740 estate which I use more for a daily driver - I mainly commute to the station which is about 3 miles each way. I kept it after my dad passed away and it is a handy car to have, particularly having been doing a few tip runs recently and for shifting bits of car or bus around when needed. I tend now to keep my Firefrost ZT for best.
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24th June 2019, 21:53 | #7 |
I really should get out more.......
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I had a strange one recently. A fair-sized white mark at the front of the wing by the bonnet proved to be powder of some sort that simply brushed off. But the front point of the wing has been pushed over so it's touching the bonnet. A sack of flour or Columbian marching powder, l dunno.
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24th June 2019, 22:14 | #8 |
Gets stuck in
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My hack car is a KV6 2 litre manual bought off ebay as a source of parts. However, despite being tatty there was virtually nothing wrong with it so it's been pressed into service several times. And currently while my tourer won't start.
Ideally I'd have something older as a back-up vehicle, one that does not need an mot and free tax; I'm considering a Stag, Rover 90, or even a 1936 Rover 14, but all need some time to get them road worthy. |
25th June 2019, 04:03 | #9 |
I really should get out more.......
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A '14' l think (I have a 110).
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