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by bigmenniew8
Mon Dec 01, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: recommendations please ?
Replies: 16
Views: 3073

Re: recommendations please ?

The problem with the exeo Is rear passenger space its lacking and i like the Accord but i like to buy facelift cars as Any problems from earlier cars are usually weend out so a facelift Accord Is to expensive thats Why i have been looking at the french cars and as far as i know renaults electrics an...
by bigmenniew8
Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:15 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: recommendations please ?
Replies: 16
Views: 3073

Re: recommendations please ?

I would love a e61 would have to be the 2007 onwards lci models though and naturally i did want One after haveing the e39 but i have been majorly put off by the potential massive bills the e60 can throw up Same with the e class Mercedes, Audi Is still a possibility how are the vag Diesel engines ? M...
by bigmenniew8
Sat Nov 29, 2014 9:34 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: recommendations please ?
Replies: 16
Views: 3073

Re: recommendations please ?

I did say to myself i will only buy jap or german but cars like the c5 and laguna are nice cars and you Get alot for the money and are supposed to be much improved build quality wise and reliability no 1 car really stands out to be fair but reliability and quality Is no1 priority.
by bigmenniew8
Sat Nov 29, 2014 6:57 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: recommendations please ?
Replies: 16
Views: 3073

Re: recommendations please ?

Yeah i realise that with the Renault but cheaper to begin with plus i would Run it into high mileage anyway.
by bigmenniew8
Sat Nov 29, 2014 5:03 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: recommendations please ?
Replies: 16
Views: 3073

Re: recommendations please ?

Hi i also do big miles 50,000 miles a year, so i just want a comfy reliable Quiet car funnily enough iam more swayed towards the laguna based on price amount of car you Get for the money i said i wouldent buy french But have been swayed by what i have read up. I am also considering Audi a4 and Volvo...
by bigmenniew8
Sat Nov 29, 2014 12:22 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: recommendations please ?
Replies: 16
Views: 3073

Re: recommendations please ?

I know the superb gets the best right up but is a tad ugly and maybe to big and the seat is a possibility depends on build quality not really looked at them.
by bigmenniew8
Sat Nov 29, 2014 12:12 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: recommendations please ?
Replies: 16
Views: 3073

recommendations please ?

Hi I can't make my mind up what my next car will be needs to be an estate and a high spec with a diesal engine. I have been looking at Citroen c5 exclusive Ranualt Laguna initial Passat b7 tech sport Skoda superb elegance Honda accord ex Would be looking around 11 plate cars just can't make my mind ...
by bigmenniew8
Sun Sep 08, 2013 6:14 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: b6 passat estate advice please.
Replies: 2
Views: 832

Re: b6 passat estate advice please.

Any advice please would be much appreciated on b6's after 2008
by bigmenniew8
Sat Sep 07, 2013 9:43 am
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: b6 passat estate advice please.
Replies: 2
Views: 832

b6 passat estate advice please.

Hi iam thinking about getting a b6 estate highline plus,probably around a 2010 plate car, 2.0 tdi cr 170, can someone tell me are they reliable I know all passat's are better from 2008 onwards but need to know if there much cop, as iam looking at honda accords and volvo v70's etc also.

Thankyou
by bigmenniew8
Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:04 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: b6 xenon headlights ?
Replies: 15
Views: 2447

Re: b6 xenon headlights ?

Hi thanks for the reply, I know the r36 comes with them but would just like oem one's saves messing and I know m.o.t stations are funny about xenon kits now.
by bigmenniew8
Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:47 pm
Forum: B6/CC PASSATS
Topic: b6 xenon headlights ?
Replies: 15
Views: 2447

b6 xenon headlights ?

Hi iam considering getting a b6 passat estate but would like xenon headlights do any of the models come with them as standerd.

thankyou
by bigmenniew8
Sun Jun 23, 2013 5:48 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Passat b5.5 1.9 tdi 130 which is better 5 or 6 speed box
Replies: 5
Views: 1420

Re: Passat b5.5 1.9 tdi 130 which is better 5 or 6 speed box

Thanks for reply probably go for the 5 speed then since will be used as a private hire car (taxi) thanks again for advice.
by bigmenniew8
Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:11 am
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: Passat b5.5 1.9 tdi 130 which is better 5 or 6 speed box
Replies: 5
Views: 1420

Passat b5.5 1.9 tdi 130 which is better 5 or 6 speed box

Hi looking to buy a passat tdi 130 soon and was wondering whats better the 5 speed gearbox or 6 speed and in what ways is either better or worse etc, if someobe could shed some light on it for me that would be great.
by bigmenniew8
Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:17 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Help new clutch fitted but problems after ????
Replies: 4
Views: 1000

Re: Help new clutch fitted but problems after ????

Thankyou for the info all sorted now much appreciated.

jason
by bigmenniew8
Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:44 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: Help new clutch fitted but problems after ????
Replies: 4
Views: 1000

Help new clutch fitted but problems after ????

Hi recently had a new clutch and dmf fitted to my 2.0 petrol passat b5.5 and since i have had it back from the mechanic the petrol guage is all over the place,same with the speedo and the engine management light is on and the mechanic is not sure whats at fault all this has come after he changed the...
by bigmenniew8
Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: MY PASSAT W8 4 MOTION (CAR SOLD GONE TO IRELAND :'(:'(:'( )
Replies: 138
Views: 4449

Re: MY PASSAT W8 4 MOTION (CAR SOLD GONE TO IRELAND :'(:'(:'

yup its gone sad to say loved the car but had to let go. :((
by bigmenniew8
Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:26 am
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: MY PASSAT W8 4 MOTION (CAR SOLD GONE TO IRELAND :'(:'(:'( )
Replies: 138
Views: 4449

Re: MY PASSAT W8 4 MOTION (CAR SOLD GONE TO IRELAND :'(:'(:'

sold my w8, gutted had it 2 years but gone to its new home in ireland, got what i wanted for it so not all bad :-(:-(.
by bigmenniew8
Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: MY PASSAT W8 4 MOTION (CAR SOLD GONE TO IRELAND :'(:'(:'( )
Replies: 138
Views: 4449

Re: MY PASSAT W8 4 MOTION(back on the road :))

Iam happy to say my w8 is back on the road and will be haveing a nice week in bridlington on the weekend glad i can take it well chuffed. :D
by bigmenniew8
Wed Aug 01, 2012 9:39 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: MY PASSAT W8 4 MOTION (CAR SOLD GONE TO IRELAND :'(:'(:'( )
Replies: 138
Views: 4449

Re: MY PASSAT W8 4 MOTION

lol i like my chrome somthing different i may rip it off see how iam feeling.
by bigmenniew8
Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:37 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: MY PASSAT W8 4 MOTION (CAR SOLD GONE TO IRELAND :'(:'(:'( )
Replies: 138
Views: 4449

Re: MY PASSAT W8 4 MOTION

Lol yes yes you was right got £1,000 for them so can't grumble just got to get it m.o.t'd and all will be peachy it would fly through but both rear doors are deadlocked and won't open hope it ain't to hard of a job.
by bigmenniew8
Wed Aug 01, 2012 4:43 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: MY PASSAT W8 4 MOTION (CAR SOLD GONE TO IRELAND :'(:'(:'( )
Replies: 138
Views: 4449

Re: MY PASSAT W8 4 MOTION

Car not for sale now i sold my helios wheels instead :sad: so back on it's original 17 inch bbs slit rims and iam hoeping the car will be back on the road this month and iam glad iam going to keep this a little while longer. Car is a tad low now so iam going to have to raise suspension a tad. http:/...
by bigmenniew8
Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:39 pm
Forum: MEMBERS MOTORS AND MUGSHOTS
Topic: MY PASSAT W8 4 MOTION (CAR SOLD GONE TO IRELAND :'(:'(:'( )
Replies: 138
Views: 4449

Re: MY PASSAT W8 4 MOTION(M.O.D suggestions please)

Car is for sale no silly offers look on cars for sale for more details.
by bigmenniew8
Tue May 29, 2012 6:52 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: turbo pipe passat tdi 130 bhp help ?
Replies: 2
Views: 804

Re: turbo pipe passat tdi 130 bhp help ?

Thankyou karl much appreciated.

Jason
by bigmenniew8
Mon May 28, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: turbo pipe passat tdi 130 bhp help ?
Replies: 2
Views: 804

turbo pipe passat tdi 130 bhp help ?

Hi what is the actual name given to the pipe that runs from the rocker cover to the turbo on a passat tdi 130 bhp 2003 pleas.
by bigmenniew8
Thu May 24, 2012 12:54 pm
Forum: B5 & B5.5 PASSATS
Topic: rear doors won't open b5.5
Replies: 9
Views: 1496

Re: rear doors won't open b5.5

Bump