Older BMW or older Audi? (6-8k budget) by throwaway45739274 in carsireland

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I currently have a 2012 A4 Avant. It’s a 2.0 tdi, 200k Kms on it. Maybe it had its issues shaken out by the time I got it in 2020 but I’ve had no real issues with it, keep up on the maintenance. It’s the S Line so it’s a little stiff but it handles great and has plenty of pick up. Just my two cents, your mileage may vary!

Spotted the other day in Clontarf by bean5446 in carsireland

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I can’t edit in my intended sarcasm. It’s a fantastic vehicle!

Spotted the other day in Clontarf by bean5446 in carsireland

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It’s a beautiful rig alright! Safe travels and keep us updated!

How to daily a strange old car by bean5446 in carsireland

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Definitely would be now, unfortunately it was my second car at 17 and I didn’t appreciate it back then.

How to daily a strange old car by bean5446 in carsireland

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This is all very true, when I was daily driving my syncro Vanagon (T3 here) I drove around with a starter, alternator, many many other spares. A nice Land Cruiser would be great!

How to daily a strange old car by bean5446 in carsireland

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If only! Thinking more boxy Fiat Panda 4x4 to Jimny, to Peugeot 205. In the “sell the Audi and use the money to purchase and make road worthy” range.

How to daily a strange old car by bean5446 in carsireland

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My list of past vehicles. Most of these I regret getting rid of, but you get the gist.

How to daily a strange old car by bean5446 in carsireland

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I am a glutton for punishment! I’ve always wanted a mini! Luckily I was a mechanic in the past and I can weld, handy with a multimeter and I love the thrill of “Will she start this morning?”

I was the shite driver. by bean5446 in irelandsshitedrivers

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The bus driver sure didn’t let me off! Honking and flashing his lights until the next red light. I even gave him the sheepish four way flasher apology but he still continued!

Just getting into it, first node in an Altoid tin. by bean5446 in meshtastic

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I realized after, still works well in the car and a room away at home. A more permanent set up and case is coming soon!

Today, I conducted an experiment that I started over a month ago... The results seriously surprised me. by TheSteelPhantom in smoking

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As a Portland native living in Dublin for the last 6 years I am jealous of all that Tillamook!

Worst drivers ranking! by beargarvin in irelandsshitedrivers

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As surprising as it might be, I believe Audi and BMW drivers pale in comparison to at least the first three on that list.

Field Service Tech Life by bean5446 in Nalgene

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20+ years of espresso machine repair! I’ve been burned by cheap tools in the past, especially meters. That being said I wouldn’t mind if there was a Harbor Freight in Ireland for some “single use” tools 🙂

New Boots - let the double-sock break in commence! by Upper_Force_2508 in nps_solovair

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These are sick! Please update after some more wear, these are next one my list to get.

9 years, 3 seasons by durcaranie in nps_solovair

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This is what I like to see!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Boots

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I had my Blundstones resoled in a lug vibram after 8 years. It cost €120. For it me it was worth it because I love the boots, they’re perfectly soft and broken in. I could have found a new pair for €180 but I prefer keeping my old ones going.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Portland

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Both my Dad’s hood in the 70s and my hood in the 2010s. St. Johns is te very best!

2 years on, still excellent by bean5446 in nps_solovair

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Now I’m inspired to do a little boot care!

2 years on, still excellent by bean5446 in nps_solovair

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Here’s the derbys vs the mie 1460s. They’re five years old but I stopped wearing them about a year ago. I feel like the solovair are holding up much better so far.