The TPU UK Clubhouse

[TheMailMan78]

I have no idea

How many 60's, 70's or even 80's era cars are on the road over there?

 

[RCoon]

How many 60's, 70's or even 80's era cars are on the road over there?

One or two in my town

 

[Fourstaff]

Its a 1969 GTO. I don't even know if it has seatbelts lol! It sure doesn't have disk breaks or any airbags. I'm guessing it wouldn't pass MOT?

http://felixonline.co.uk/news/1059/imperials-motorised-mascots/

 

[TheMailMan78]

http://felixonline.co.uk/news/1059/imperials-motorised-mascots/

Ah ok so that newer car a few pages back was just junk to not pass the MOT.

(Not trying to insult anyone. I say junk to the MOT not literally.)

 

[RCoon]

Ah ok so that newer car a few pages back was just junk to not pass the MOT.

(Not trying to insult anyone. I say junk to the MOT not literally.)

If by newer car you mean mine, yes, it was junk.

 

[Fourstaff]

If by newer car you mean mine, yes, it was junk.

Don't replace junk with junk

Get a Prius

 

[RCoon]

Don't replace junk with junk

Get a Prius

I'd rather lease a new car that is not likely going to cost money, than spend a few grand on a very average car I have to MOT and fix every year.
Unfortunately beggars can't be choosers when it comes to this, and I'd rather be safe than sorry

 

[ne6togadno]

i20

 

[FreedomEclipse]

WHAT?! So you guys cant drive say a 69 GTO on main roads?!

nah, our roads have too many bends - that car wouldnt fair well...


On a more serious note - we probably could but the insurance & gas prices would be through the roof

 

[TheMailMan78]

Man I drive my cars for YEARS and have like 200k miles before I even think about changing them. There are no "safety" checks for cars in the US. If it runs, rolls, and stops before a light you are good to go! (Most States) My state doesn't even have emissions. I can't believe you guys having to deal with all that. My old mans jeep doesn't even have a roof or doors.

AND NO this is not an off handed dig at the UK. I'm just talkin.

 

[Messy:'D]

May I join you motley crew of Hybrid englishman.....ooopppssss sorry....slip of the tongue!

I sense a Freudian slip haha :L

 

[RCoon]

I sense a Freudian slip haha :L

That was 6 years ago but otherwise, welcome to EnglandBritain.

 

[Messy:'D]

That was 6 years ago but otherwise, welcome to England.

I am from England... :L

Studying psychology A-level, just learnt it during the course :'D

 

[RCoon]

Forum rules say in general to try not to double/triple post, so try and keep things in one post in future

 

[Messy:'D]

Forum rules say in general to try not to double/triple post, so try and keep things in one post in future

Forum rules also say not to circumvent bans so whatevs haha

Jk, feel free to merge
I was half joking :'D

 

[Tatty_Two]

WHAT?! So you guys cant drive say a 69 GTO on main roads?!

Of course you could, providing it had passed it's annual Motor Vehicle Operating Test required once it became 3 years old.

 

[Fourstaff]

I'd rather lease a new car that is not likely going to cost money, than spend a few grand on a very average car I have to MOT and fix every year.
Unfortunately beggars can't be choosers when it comes to this, and I'd rather be safe than sorry

At least its a Toyota underneath, so it wouldn't fall apart after warranty ends.

 

[RCoon]

At least its a Toyota underneath, so it wouldn't fall apart after warranty ends.

It's either that or the new Ford Fiesta with the eco fusion engine. I don't care which, I just want the leasing company to hurry up and process my request so I can talk to them about cars, pricing, and more importantly how quickly they can get it to me. Can't be without a car for too long. I can cope next week as the staff and students are off school.

 

[TheMailMan78]

Leasing IMO is a waste of time. I don't "rent" cars. Its better to buy a good one used and hold on to it for YEARS. Economically that's the better route. Only people making money when you lease is the dealership. Once you pay it off you are car payment free. Think about that. NO CAR PAYMENTS.

 

[d1nky]

cars of a certain age, past a certain year dont have MOTs but a safety check. also they are tax exempt.

so a 69 GTO would be uk legal if it were insured and the above.

booked mine in for MOT tomorrow, done it all myself gone from a broken pos to a half decent quick motor. like 120 in fourth gear up hill no sweat!

 

[Tatty_Two]

Leasing IMO is a waste of time. I don't "rent" cars. Its better to buy a good one used and hold on to it for YEARS. Economically that's the better route. Only people making money when you lease is the dealership. Once you pay it off you are car payment free. Think about that. NO CAR PAYMENTS.

I don't have car payments!

 

[MilkyWay]

Ministry of Transport test, anyway no one sane here would drive a British built car from the 60s 70s or 80s all of them where Monday and Friday cars. Eg workers wanted off their shift pronto on a Friday to go to the boozer and where too fucked on a Monday to build a decent car.

Running a car here can be expensive, you got your MOT, tax, insurance, petrol costs, any repairs or services. One of my mates car insurance is from a female orientated insurance company which just so happened to be the cheapest, legally they have to provide insurance to males they just don't advertise it. I thought that was crafty by him and hilarious.

 

[TheMailMan78]

How much is insurance on the average over there? I used to pay 100 bucks a month for full coverage on my 2008 Mustang GT. I only pay 60 now on my......Yaris.

 

[RCoon]

How much is insurance on the average over there? I used to pay 100 bucks a month for full coverage on my 2008 Mustang GT. I only pay 60 now on my......Yaris.

For "older" middle aged drivers, probably between £100-200 per YEAR. For brand new drivers, about £1000 a year

You still driving Johnny Cakes?!

 

[TheMailMan78]

For "older" middle aged drivers, probably between £100-200 per YEAR. For brand new drivers, about £1000 a year

You still driving Johnny Cakes?!

Johnny Cakes has been good to me. I've put over 40k on it last year. Spins like a top! Good car despite being a Yaris. Sum bitch has a timing chain in it!