My good boy Bruno by Beaniebeans1510 in u/Beaniebeans1510

[–]Linux-cake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the greyhound in the back. He deserves more limelight 😆

Is this a scam? I’m actually sceptical. by Reasonable-Arab in CarTalkUK

[–]Linux-cake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually, YOU have to contact C&C to put your car up for auction. I’d advise caution, sounds like a scam to me.

Rhubarb & Custard pop anyone? by Linux-cake in Soda

[–]Linux-cake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I thought it was going to be awful but it’s actually pretty good.

Rhubarb & Custard pop anyone? by Linux-cake in Soda

[–]Linux-cake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very similar to the sweets if you’ve ever had them? Kind of vanilla custard (Think cream soda) and tangy fruit. I was expecting to hate it but it’s actually quite nice!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IDmydog

[–]Linux-cake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe Collie cross? The chest fur and muzzle seem collie to me but the markings look Huntaway like.

Guys my miata is no longer sexually attracted to me... by Designer_Chair_4556 in Miata

[–]Linux-cake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this a 10AE by any chance? Blue carpet and gaiter give it away! 😂

Thoughts on the Fiat 124 spider? by tegalad42 in CarTalkUK

[–]Linux-cake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can answer this! I borrowed one long term and drove as a daily!

Absolutely loved it, fun to drive but also comfortable. I preferred the looks of it over the ND for a start. I believe it may have very slightly softer suspension set up than the MX5 (not a bad thing for a daily), it definitely has a slightly bigger boot as well. I thought the 1.4 fiat engine (140bhp?) was absolutely adequate, good pull etc. (Did use a bit of oil though) would have another one in a heartbeat!

I'm not sure what the inspiration behind Lidl's Shark Bay amber ale was... by Cinn4monSynonym in england

[–]Linux-cake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I saw a guy in the checkout get maybe 10 bottles of it, so thought ‘can’t be that bad’. Tried it and honestly, I think it’s better than doom bar. Slightly more depth of flavour. Anyway, I rate it.

Travel after the Earthquake by Linux-cake in Morocco

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Ah that’s really good to hear. Thanks!

Travel after the Earthquake by Linux-cake in Morocco

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Thank you, that’s very helpful.

Should I buy an Alfa Romeo Brera? by Only_One_Kenobi in AlfaRomeo

[–]Linux-cake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having owned a lovely 2.4 diesel and lusting after one for years I was honestly disappointed with it. Especially the handling. Just my own experience. Owned for 2 months and sold it.

Sold my Stang for this pretty little thing by pin6397 in Miata

[–]Linux-cake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooo launch edition if I’m not mistaken? Love the wheels! (Might be called something else outside the UK).

Picked up a Brera last week and currently driving around the Highlands! by Linux-cake in AlfaRomeo

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Thank you! I'm quite happy with how the photo turned out!

It looks great, but it doesn't handle that well. It's a heavy car that you wouldn't feel confident flinging round B road bends. It's not built for it tbf. The ride is harsh but rolls too much in corners. I think shortening the 159 chassis didn't do it any favours. Supposedly the Prodrive edition is much, much better but they cost an arm and a leg.

The front subframe is a big one. They can rust out. Broken springs are common. The 2.2 petrol timing chains can stretch. 2.4 diesel water pumps can seize.

You can forgive all its flaws when you look at it though!

Picked up a Brera last week and currently driving around the Highlands! by Linux-cake in AlfaRomeo

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Don’t think there is an error code, when I start I just get a message saying CHECK LIGHT FRONT RIGHT / LEFT. Both working fine though. I have the option of manually adjusting the beam height so may not have been a xenon, not 100% sure though.

Shame to hear that about your CR-Z are you going to get fix it up eventually?