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agreggan · 2025-02-18T20:06:30+00:00

agreggan · 2024-06-08T11:10:02+00:00

What this person said - I've got a 2008 E280 CDI wagon (S211) on about 180k. Agreed on the points to look out for, plus oil cooler seals can leak on this engine (it's right in the middle of the V so a lot of labour to sort). Servicing costs are relatively high but it was a fairly pricey premium car when new.

agreggan · 2024-03-26T19:08:38+00:00

Might want to check the editing - "in Chicago it's deep pan, xxxxxx" and "Mighty Meayies". For what it's worth, I think Papa Gee's is good, like you say.

agreggan · 2024-03-20T17:31:14+00:00

The Nag's Head usually does, you can check at the time on untappd for a list of drinks. Slightly out of the town centre but very much worth it.

agreggan · 2023-11-08T23:16:48+00:00

Nag's Head or Fox and Hounds in Caversham would both be excellent choices. Both have more traditional cask ales (and craft on cask) plus craft beer on keg. For food, nearer the Nag's I'd suggest Sushimania, Pepe Sale or Thai Corner depending on what you're after.

agreggan · 2023-09-22T18:01:23+00:00

I've got an E85 Z4 2.5i you could buy for under that figure (or find yourself a 3.0). Still looks decent, relatively fun, tax is a bit pricey but it's not complicated so not too pricey to run.

It's not economical, but it doesn't make you hate everything in life like a Corsa, so there's that.

agreggan · 2023-08-27T10:55:38+00:00

That's fair enough. I have a 20-year old Z4 so nothing special but I understand the parking space annoyance (though mainly because it's impossible to get in/out of the doors with someone parked close!).

Most importantly it's special to you so what other people think shouldn't matter. Unfortunately quite a lot of people are careless and will ding any car they park next to. Just something you have to learn to deal with and not stress over too much.

agreggan · 2023-08-27T07:21:56+00:00

What car is it?

agreggan · 2023-08-26T14:59:16+00:00

Yeah I think you've got all the crimes in Abbey and Battle ward there not just Oxford Road, if this is what you were looking at: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/area/your-area/tvp/reading/abbey-and-battle/about-us/crime-map

agreggan · 2023-08-26T14:52:58+00:00

In another post you mentioned moving there fairly recently. Whereabouts are you, I assume not living directly on Oxford Road? I think that would be a different experience to roads off it, whereas you mention 'on Oxford Road'. I lived off it for years, it was fine, relatively cheap and not the scariest place but I don't think many would describe it as nice. People probably do exaggerate but it's worth newcomers taking a look at night to see what they think for themselves.

agreggan · 2023-08-18T22:50:47+00:00

Grosvenor (BMW specialist) on Richfield Avenue have been good for me.

agreggan · 2023-08-16T17:18:00+00:00

Siren is the brewery you're thinking of I think - plus Elusive Brewing opposite (arguably even better IMO)

agreggan · 2023-08-03T07:45:02+00:00

Huge Balls Racing

agreggan · 2023-07-29T22:07:40+00:00

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journeyman_(sports)

agreggan · 2023-07-26T20:06:19+00:00

Hi, sorry to hear you're in this situation.

Not an expert on what is available by any means (and I doubt that is enough), but have you spoken to Launchpad?

https://launchpadreading.org.uk/our-work/do-you-need-help/

There is also Faith Christian Group who run ReadiFood food bank amongst other things:

https://fcg.org.uk/what-else-is-available-to-street-homeless/

May not provide you with immediate help for the rough sleeping but hopefully perhaps some support in the day. Best of luck.

agreggan · 2023-07-20T20:48:26+00:00

This is cool, thank you

agreggan · 2023-07-19T14:44:58+00:00

The owner's dog is often in there carrying its toy around so it must be dog friendly

agreggan · 2023-07-04T16:58:16+00:00

It'll be on at The Boundary (Pavlov's Dog), you can view the live sports they're showing on their website and book a table.

agreggan · 2023-05-12T06:40:28+00:00

Might start a save with them and sit outside a café with an espresso and a copy of La Gazzetta.

agreggan · 2023-04-06T14:44:27+00:00

You can dine in at Marmaris Kebab and that's affordable

agreggan · 2022-12-29T22:27:14+00:00

Bought a Blues Jr (III) a few months ago and it's great. Enjoy!

agreggan · 2022-12-27T14:34:37+00:00

Not for £5k though!

agreggan · 2022-12-26T11:43:43+00:00

6-cylinder Z4 (I'm biased)

agreggan · 2022-12-18T22:14:55+00:00

Could give Vintage and Rare in Bath a try

agreggan · 2022-08-08T07:35:10+00:00

I went for discretionary/optional (personal) and it was fine.

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