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  1. lewic

    Nice looking Sunny on Ebay!

    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
  2. lewic

    1.4.vs 1.3 K11 Micra?

    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.
  3. lewic

    1.4.vs 1.3 K11 Micra?

    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...
  4. lewic

    1.4.vs 1.3 K11 Micra?

    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!!
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    1.4.vs 1.3 K11 Micra?

    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...
  6. lewic

    L reg 1.3 lx for sale. 12m MOT. Bristol

    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...
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    L reg 1.3 lx for sale. 12m MOT. Bristol

    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!!
  8. lewic

    L reg 1.3 lx for sale. 12m MOT. Bristol

    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...
  9. lewic

    failed mot

    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...
  10. lewic

    Thinking of selling the Micra.. upgrades?

    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...
  11. lewic

    Thinking of selling the Micra.. upgrades?

    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...
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    Thinking of selling the Micra.. upgrades?

    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...
  13. lewic

    Can someone explain...

    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!
  14. lewic

    only went and bought a french car

    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!
  15. lewic

    LPG and K10's

    Bin it!!
  16. lewic

    Best place to live?

    Bristol is fab! Not exactly East-midlands but its friendly and there is loads of good places to go. I'd avoid Leeds if you are a student, unless you have an armoured vehicle and 24/7 security. Ditto Sunderland if you have a foreign accent (ie anyone who doesnt live in Sunderland). Jersey is...
  17. lewic

    May be selling in future

    You need to find a buyer who values reliability over image! £450 if youre lucky, just take your time and market it right. Some people (myself included!) are a sucker for a well-kept banger. Advertise it in your local student union, and anywhere skint-but-savvy people are likely to hang out.
  18. lewic

    fiesta vs micra

    Do it! (on a private road / racetrack of course) Mate has a 1.3 Fiesta and it does seem quite poky, and the speedo goes up to 140mph (rather optimistic of Ford..but true). Reckon it would be a close match if the cars were both in mint condition, but wouldnt fancy its chances if it was 10 year...
  19. lewic

    oh dear !

    I think theres a lot of sexism going on towards Amy Winehouse. I'm not a particular fan, but it annoys me how she gets loads of stick for doing what male rock stars have done for years. Bands getting wrecked and falling off the stage used to liven things up a bit. Even Pete Doherty doesnt get...
  20. lewic

    Anyone like psychedelia?

    Check out the Trypshop, weekly psychedelic podcast by Mark Vidler - its wicked! Showing my age a bit here..... http://trypshop.blogspot.com/
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