Recent content by lewic

Spotted this on Ebay, if anyone is looking for a retro ride! Looks well tidy http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1987-NISSAN-SUNNY-SLX-RED-BLACK_W0QQitemZ140398580797QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item20b068543d

Ooh that is gorgeous! Am looking for something boringly practical with 4 doors and a sunroof though, and I wouldnt have the know-how (or cash) to keep it in tip-top condition.

Sounds like I'd be better off with a 1.3! Went to look at a couple this week, this one http://bristol.gumtree.com/bristol/61/56338361.html is a complete dog, even to my non-expert eye. The crossmember looks like it is starting to split, the bumper is broken and badly glued together, the metal...

Is the ECU problematic? Or is it just hard to remap? Have seen a lovely looking one in autotrader but its miles away in London, and I'd like to keep my no claims bonus!!

Having had a Corolla for the last few months, I am thinking of getting another Micra.. will miss the boot space but the Corolla is slower than my old K10 and eats petrol like a demon! Have seen a couple of 1.4 K11s for sale, are these much faster than the 1.3s? Seem to remember someone...

Yay, sold. Feeling a bit tearful to see it go though, that car has been everywhere with me! The Corolla is lovely and smooth and safe, but it makes me drive like an old person.. so I could be back :o) Thanks guys for all your help with a newbie when I first passed my test 3 years ago, and...

Ebay micra http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120481984105&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT Open to sensible offers. Do come and take a look if you are interested, I'm not a mechanic so please check it over before taking my word for anything!!

Very reluctantly getting rid of my baby! Putting it on Ebay at the weekend for £600-700, but would like it to go to a good home. Passed MOT yesterday no problems, the tester remarked what good condition in and was surprised there is no rust on the crossmember. Has been garaged much of its life...

I was dreading taking mine in yesterday, but it passed the MOT with only a headlight out of line and didnt get charged for it. The tester said the crossmember looks "like new"! Total cost of MOT work over 3 years = £41. Picking up a Toyota Corolla on Saturday, am hoping it is going to be as...

Anyone want a Micra? Well, I have put a deposit on an R reg Toyota Corolla. Nice metallic green with lots of electric gizmos. Looks in vgc, allegedly owned by an elderly couple. Not quite as quick off the mark as the Micra though! Was looking at Almeras but the NCAP crash test put me off...

ModdedMicra I have to say I am amazed you are here to tell the tale of that crash... I'm hoping it is due to the inbuilt crash zones rather than luck, but anyhow am glad you are OK! Almera is probably top of my list at mo, but get tempted whenever I see ads for Civic 1.5 @ 112 bhp (esp in...

Hi folks havent been on this site awhile (mainly because my lil' baby has been behaving perfectly). Am thinking of upgrading to a slightly bigger and safer car, and am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for Ms Fussy! Want a hatchback, ideally 5 doors but compact, sunroof that slides...

So true! my sister had a cop car go into the side of theirs at over 90mph, just knackered the doors and gave the baby a bit of a fright. Would get expensive in Bristol tho as theyre always getting their tyres slashed!

Wow how on earth do you fit in the thing?! Test drove a 106 once, I'm 5'4" and found everything too small. Jeremy Clarkson once said that with French cars the essential bits last forever but all the extras fall off - def true with this one as both doors were hanging off and the bonnet wouldnt shut!

Bin it!!