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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'm afraid I said goodbye to the days when my car would stall at every junction when I sold my Morris Ital, and I'm not going back!

Ah, The Marina and Ital. Two superb handling cars that were designed as 'Drivers cars'  We really were the envy of the world back then.

[Kevin Wood]

I'm afraid I said goodbye to the days when my car would stall at every junction when I sold my Morris Ital, and I'm not going back!

Ah, The Marina and Ital. Two superb handling cars that were designed as 'Drivers cars'  We really were the envy of the world back then.

Nurse! Time for Opti's meds again!

I'm sure there are oil tankers that are more responsive, and I bet they don't roll as much! I was forever cutting bits off the front mudflaps to stop them dragging!

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'm afraid I said goodbye to the days when my car would stall at every junction when I sold my Morris Ital, and I'm not going back!

Ah, The Marina and Ital. Two superb handling cars that were designed as 'Drivers cars'  We really were the envy of the world back then.

Nurse! Time for Opti's meds again!

I'm sure there are oil tankers that are more responsive, and I bet they don't roll as much! I was forever cutting bits off the front mudflaps to stop them dragging!

British Leyland in the seventies.

A time when workers, management and trade unions were in perfect harmony.

....and lets  not forget the mighty Austin All-aggro........WOW What a car.

[steve6367]

So when you really need to air con, stuck in a frustrating hot traffic delay it's switched off!

[05omegav6]

Yup

[cem_devecioglu]

will I buy a start stop car ? NEVER..
 
Yesterday, I looked at the unused car prices.. even 1 litre engine small sized cars over 10K£
 
 
I'll keep repairing/painting my cars forever

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

will I buy a start stop car ? NEVER..
 
Yesterday, I looked at the unused car prices.. even 1 litre engine small sized cars over 10K£
 
 
I'll keep repairing/painting my cars forever

Why are cars so expensive in your neck of the woods, Cem?....

[cem_devecioglu]

will I buy a start stop car ? NEVER..
 
Yesterday, I looked at the unused car prices.. even 1 litre engine small sized cars over 10K£
 
 
I'll keep repairing/painting my cars forever

Why are cars so expensive in your neck of the woods, Cem?....

because the ....................... (replace with any appropriate words) govt take 60% to %XXX taxes depending on the engine size (+vat+many other silly things) ..
 
so when the car buyer pays double (or more if bigger than 2 litre) the original price for a car , dont want to sell  and even second hand prices for luxury cars nearly %50 of initial cost after 10 years
 
and also dont let us buy from outside, or from foreigners or even parts (a long list of rules)   I learned to buy parts from abroad but had problems with customs..

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

will I buy a start stop car ? NEVER..
 
Yesterday, I looked at the unused car prices.. even 1 litre engine small sized cars over 10K£
 
 
I'll keep repairing/painting my cars forever

Why are cars so expensive in your neck of the woods, Cem?....

because the ....................... (replace with any appropriate words) govt take 60% to %XXX taxes depending on the engine size (+vat+many other silly things) ..
 
so when the car buyer pays double (or more if bigger than 2 litre) the original price for a car , dont want to sell  and even second hand prices for luxury cars nearly %50 of initial cost after 10 years
 
and also dont let us buy from outside, or from foreigners or even parts (a long list of rules)   I learned to buy parts from abroad but had problems with customs..

 

[Rog]

Just been to McDonald's for a burger for the lad, quite a queue there. Behind me was a small VW with start/stop. Every time we inched forward I could hear his engine (a small diesel) splutter i to life, only to stop again about three feet later. It must have done it 7 or 8 times while I was there.
Surely this cannot be good for the battery/starter?

I didn't think they allowed motor cars inside McDonalds.....

Wouldn't it have been better to park outside and then walk in?......

It's a new-fangled, American thing Opti, a drive-through. Doubt it will have reached Lincolnshire yet.

It's only just got down to Wales, and they haven't quite got the idea yet . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRo2WsH6TbE


 

[TheBoy]

I'm afraid I said goodbye to the days when my car would stall at every junction when I sold my Morris Ital, and I'm not going back!

I thought I had...  ...but then I bought a 3.2 Elite that does that with annoying regularity....

[VXL V6]

I'm afraid I said goodbye to the days when my car would stall at every junction when I sold my Morris Ital, and I'm not going back!

I thought I had...  ...but then I bought a 3.2 Elite that does that with annoying regularity....

Eh? Only time I've known a 3.2 'stall' is when the crank sensor waves goodbye to this world. Any idea what the issue is?

[TheBoy]

I'm afraid I said goodbye to the days when my car would stall at every junction when I sold my Morris Ital, and I'm not going back!

I thought I had...  ...but then I bought a 3.2 Elite that does that with annoying regularity....

Eh? Only time I've known a 3.2 'stall' is when the crank sensor waves goodbye to this world. Any idea what the issue is?

A grumpy LPG that I can guarantee will stall every morning whilst I slow down for the junction just outside the (ex) Bronnley Soap factory, about 0.75 miles from here.

[dbdb]

I'm afraid I said goodbye to the days when my car would stall at every junction when I sold my Morris Ital, and I'm not going back!

Ah, The Marina and Ital. Two superb handling cars that were designed as 'Drivers cars'  We really were the envy of the world back then.

And the square steering wheel what a good idea that was

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I'm afraid I said goodbye to the days when my car would stall at every junction when I sold my Morris Ital, and I'm not going back!

Ah, The Marina and Ital. Two superb handling cars that were designed as 'Drivers cars'  We really were the envy of the world back then.

And the square steering wheel what a good idea that was

I believe they called it 'quartic' at the time.


The 'sticky-backed' wood trim adds that touch of class.