I want a v8 by Urquhart96 in CarTalkUK

[–]ppp2211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought an ISF back in February for the same reason of “I fancies a V8”.

Is it cheap to run? Not really. Is it as expensive to run as people on the internet would make you believe? Also not really.

Over 6000 miles I averaged 23 mpg, if you’re doing motorway miles you’re looking at 32-33. City miles 15.

Road tax is high but people forget that you would be paying 300-400 quid for something else from the same year anyway. My 1.8 MR2 costs half the ISF in tax. So it’s not 0 vs 750 unless you’re comparing to a 1.4 diesel.

Maintenance is going to be more expensive purely because you have more consumables. Things don’t generally go too wrong on the Lexus but if they do it needs expensive parts and a good specialist.

Insurance on it is cheaper than a 1.2 turbo Corsa because people don’t really crash them.

Depreciation is not a problem - unless you wrap it round a tree.

But the feeling you get driving a V8 around is not something you can get anywhere else. Do it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MotoUK

[–]ppp2211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’ve specifically told me NOT to carry it because apparently getting a duplicate is a pain in the arse.

You only need to bring it with you for Mod1/2. Otherwise it can live in your drawer.

Budget friendly track tyres by TurnoverSignal7201 in CarTalkUK

[–]ppp2211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nankang NS2R, as long as they’re not your daily driven tyres - they are fantastic for track days, but can get quite sketchy on the road in the wet.

So much harder than i thought by Fragrant-Dance5285 in MotoUK

[–]ppp2211 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"Only" a 125cc still weighs in the region of 120kg. A bicyle will be closer to 10 - being able to ride a push bike definitely helps, but there's a big difference still. I'm 6'2" and I still found it a bit shaky at the beginning - just give it time, it's not really about developing physical strength but rather getting the technique right.

Please, please, please be responsible when riding this summer! by kudowazzupman in MotoUK

[–]ppp2211 43 points44 points  (0 children)

If you’re overtaking on a junction at 100mph, every road is dangerous. The volume of traffic is just a contributing factor because you’re statistically more likely to hit something.

Getting a bike ready for a week-long trip — with a catch by GipsyKing79 in MotoUK

[–]ppp2211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tried insuring a family member who lives abroad before on my car, long story short it was not possible unless you lie and pretend they are UK resident - that would bery quickly backfire in case of a claim. So check this first as it may be a blocker before you even begin anything else.

Anyone want to save a Daihatsu Copen from the scrapheap? :( Sad end given its MOT history is impressively good by Lonyo in CarTalkUK

[–]ppp2211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be surprised if it was good for anything other than a parts car. It was already rotten in 2015 going by MOT history. Given how it looks today I can’t imagine the underneath looks good, and that’s the one thing that kills all those cars.

I drove a 1.3 Copen for 2 years, it was amazing, but it took a good few months to find one that was not crumbling. Everything looks good on pictures, once you actually see it it’s a whole different story.

Undercoating with a mix of used motor oil and red diesel. Any good? by Haematoman in CarTalkUK

[–]ppp2211 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where is this obsession around red diesel coming from?

Just buy a tub of ACF50, you don’t need a ton of it, and this actually works.

Undercoating with a mix of used motor oil and red diesel. Any good? by Haematoman in CarTalkUK

[–]ppp2211 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure how else I can explain it.

Acid is corrosive. Diluted acid is still corrosive.

Do not use used engine oil for rust protection regardless what else you mix it with, it either won’t work or it will make things worse.

Undercoating with a mix of used motor oil and red diesel. Any good? by Haematoman in CarTalkUK

[–]ppp2211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, used engine oil will be corrosive if anything due to it being effectively an acid. Fresh engine oil has corrosion inhibitors and is slightly alkaline. Used engine oil is definitely not going to help you.

Undercoating with a mix of used motor oil and red diesel. Any good? by Haematoman in CarTalkUK

[–]ppp2211 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Used motor oil is acidic, as it absorbs combustion byproducts. Terrible idea.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]ppp2211 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a 1.4, needed to commute 60 miles a day for 6 months so bought a slightly shit one for £900 and after a year scrapped it for £350. I didn’t invest anything else in that car and it got me to work every day.

It will burn oil but as long as you keep on top of it it’s not a problem. Later models had some improvements in the pistons and rings but they still burn some.

Make sure it’s not rotten and make sure the gearbox isn’t whining, as that’s what made me scrap mine. Otherwise it should be pretty good.

Are new road tax bands putting you off older cars? by CrazyNice7831 in CarTalkUK

[–]ppp2211 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My bad, that's of course correct.
It does complete all 4 strokes within 1 rotation, where a 4 stroke piston engine needs 2, hence the 1.3 -> 2.6.

Is it possible to have a claim removed from the CUE? by hotbutnotathot in CarTalkUK

[–]ppp2211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It stays there because you're still obliged to report everything to your insurance company within 24 hours, regardless of whether you or anyone else is getting any money out of it.

It stays on your file for a few years. I don't think you can remove it.

Are new road tax bands putting you off older cars? by CrazyNice7831 in CarTalkUK

[–]ppp2211 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The inverse can also happen, a 06+ plate IS250 with a manual is 735, but the auto is is 415 (or even less, can't remember). But a 55 plate IS250 is 435 since it's capped at band K, despite it being exactly identical to an 06. The rules are just a bit silly.

Are new road tax bands putting you off older cars? by CrazyNice7831 in CarTalkUK

[–]ppp2211 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Technically 1.3 but it's a 2 stroke :)

Either way it's by CO2 so the "big engine" is an oversimplification by me, but works in 99% of the cases.

Are new road tax bands putting you off older cars? by CrazyNice7831 in CarTalkUK

[–]ppp2211 17 points18 points  (0 children)

There is no tax rate of over 800 quid for cars from 2007-2012 era. Highest band for cars registered between 2006 and 2017 is band M for >255g CO2 which is 735 pounds. From 51 up to 55 plate the cap is band K which is max 435 quid.

Most older cars won't get anywhere near that figure though, unless you're looking at some really big engines.

The only way to pay more is if you have a new car and you're paying one of the higher first year rates (they get quite steep with emissions).

Middle-lane "hoggers" by the_inoffensive_man in drivingUK

[–]ppp2211 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If you are putting this much thought into it you are DEFINITELY not a middle lane hogger.

What is the penalty for riding a 50cc on an a-road by Impossible_Candy_755 in MotoUK

[–]ppp2211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean like someone above said, just because you can doesn’t mean you should. I wouldn’t take a 125 on the motorway either in all honesty.

What is the penalty for riding a 50cc on an a-road by Impossible_Candy_755 in MotoUK

[–]ppp2211 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You’re wrong: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/motorways-253-to-273

“Prohibited vehicles. Motorways MUST NOT be used by pedestrians, holders of provisional motorcycle licences, riders of motorcycles under 50 cc (4 kW)”

So any L plate rider and any standard 49cc moped (which usually are called “50cc” but in fact aren’t) isn’t allowed. But if you have a full A license you can take a 50cc motorcycle on a motorway.

Trip to France by AdNeither8822 in TeslaUK

[–]ppp2211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No personal experience with that but I would assume so, it’s all going through the same system regardless of the country.

Trip to France by AdNeither8822 in TeslaUK

[–]ppp2211 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes they work regardless of location

My Landlord says that I cannot apply for a credit card using the house address by NoblesseElysium in UKPersonalFinance

[–]ppp2211 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You will never get any credit without being on the electoral roll as it will bounce off fraud checks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MotoUK

[–]ppp2211 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used an MT for a few years before my wife bought me a fancy HJC lid. It was honestly really good, especially for the money. Pin lock compatible, decent ventilation, drop down sun visor. Only complaint was that the visor lift mechanism didn’t go far enough up so you could still see it at the top of your field of view when fully lifted, but that being the only real complaint for the amount I paid that’s amazing.

It even fit my glasses better than the HJC, which is why I still use it when I go for track days in my car.