tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post2750212567849428413..comments2024-03-28T09:43:28.311+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Cars eh? Who'd have em'.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-33496979591417544752017-02-13T08:16:20.232+00:002017-02-13T08:16:20.232+00:00You would be hard pressed to find spark plugs now ...You would be hard pressed to find spark plugs now to clean them. They seem to lock them away somewhere, but on the positive side, they last a very long time now without attention.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-24501514584987994932017-02-10T18:47:28.353+00:002017-02-10T18:47:28.353+00:00300€ to spend on something more fun!300€ to spend on something more fun!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-36643341620723204842017-02-10T09:22:51.781+00:002017-02-10T09:22:51.781+00:00What struck me about the Compact Royce is that you...What struck me about the Compact Royce is that you can see ground through the engine compartment: unknown these days.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-43291527211791513152017-02-10T04:42:16.282+00:002017-02-10T04:42:16.282+00:00It's like losing an old friend. I'd be ver...It's like losing an old friend. I'd be very sad to part with The Compact Royce. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-76583035193543957432017-02-09T20:47:07.143+00:002017-02-09T20:47:07.143+00:00This summer was the first time I had to spend mone...This summer was the first time I had to spend money for repairing my 12 year old Suburu. Three months later I had to invest more. It has been the best car I have ever had and I hate to have to think that this is the beginning of the end. She has served me well.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-90564706412263653722017-02-09T18:21:28.417+00:002017-02-09T18:21:28.417+00:00That will be nice.That will be nice.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74731083364787472832017-02-09T15:53:17.778+00:002017-02-09T15:53:17.778+00:00Sounds like you all did a grand repair job; it'...Sounds like you all did a grand repair job; it's a shame it didn't last!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-43900553784903380912017-02-09T15:44:51.706+00:002017-02-09T15:44:51.706+00:00Once, as a teen, I took my fathers car (Ford Galax...Once, as a teen, I took my fathers car (Ford Galaxy) without permission. While four wheeling in a field (!) the muffler came loose. My friends and I, all bad boys, tied it in place with several of our socks. Weeks later it fell off again and my father blamed himself. He's been dead now over 25 years. Is it too late to say I'm sorry? Sorry dad, sorry.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-957007079485744642017-02-09T13:30:23.911+00:002017-02-09T13:30:23.911+00:00Volvo always had a reputation for being one of the...Volvo always had a reputation for being one of the most durable cars. I seem to remember it was 15 years....Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-37096039917527281182017-02-09T12:48:06.471+00:002017-02-09T12:48:06.471+00:00Cars are a pain in the neck. We all need them, and...Cars are a pain in the neck. We all need them, and they always cause trouble. I like simple, old, cars; the type that you can repair with chewing gum and a piece of string.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-89627620935709683372017-02-09T12:46:09.269+00:002017-02-09T12:46:09.269+00:00Yes, other than painting the walls. I laid the ...Yes, other than painting the walls. I laid the 'fitted carpet' just yesterday!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50729424697625124982017-02-09T12:36:32.969+00:002017-02-09T12:36:32.969+00:00My husband has two volvo estates over 20 years old...My husband has two volvo estates over 20 years old. I think they will go on as long as he does!The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-46513996480703932342017-02-09T12:29:27.602+00:002017-02-09T12:29:27.602+00:00My vehicle is certainly not a "luxury" c...My vehicle is certainly not a "luxury" car (a Toyota SUV), it is twelve years old, completely paid off, and apart from the usual maintenance and parts that wear out, it owes me nothing. I will drive it into the ground. My husband on the other hand is driving a used Jag, which when things go wrong, costs a ridiculous amount of money to fix, so if it doesn't affect the mechanics of the vehicle he just leaves it. I hate the bloody, fussy thing! -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-57946652672912110642017-02-09T09:55:45.930+00:002017-02-09T09:55:45.930+00:00Oh well .... C'est la vie !!!
Is the caravan ...Oh well .... C'est la vie !!! <br />Is the caravan finished for the boys ? XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-41336033572771530022017-02-09T09:35:48.789+00:002017-02-09T09:35:48.789+00:00I'm not sure how a Compact Bentley compares to...I'm not sure how a Compact Bentley compares to a Compact Royce, but mine is depreciating by the hour.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-80390306660192688142017-02-09T09:33:16.040+00:002017-02-09T09:33:16.040+00:00Our nineteen year young Compact Bentley regularly ...Our nineteen year young Compact Bentley regularly passes the NCT and this year it had a minor failure that cost a mere eighteen Euro to fix. It is a beautiful vehicle to drive and has lots of power Furthermore the model is now going up in price as it is now a collectors piece!A Heron's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563706152609630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-85592311519862738982017-02-09T08:48:27.036+00:002017-02-09T08:48:27.036+00:00I disagree. Once it totally, 100%, refuses to budg...I disagree. Once it totally, 100%, refuses to budge, and bits are falling off, is when one changes it.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-36174318029275867252017-02-09T08:33:57.047+00:002017-02-09T08:33:57.047+00:00Once a car starts costing money on it's bits ...Once a car starts costing money on it's bits actually wearing out, it is time to change it!! Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-79561885150040395852017-02-09T07:54:33.722+00:002017-02-09T07:54:33.722+00:00Kimbo and the boys are coming this weekend; I'...Kimbo and the boys are coming this weekend; I'm sure we'll find something.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-82225820151806116012017-02-09T07:35:54.135+00:002017-02-09T07:35:54.135+00:00Have you decided how to spend that spare 300 euros...Have you decided how to spend that spare 300 euros?Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-22541174474929349532017-02-09T07:18:32.322+00:002017-02-09T07:18:32.322+00:00That's me!That's me!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-33897568045983329492017-02-09T07:18:15.314+00:002017-02-09T07:18:15.314+00:00I beginning to think that myself, but I love the o...I beginning to think that myself, but I love the old gal, and am hoping that she'll provide good service for some while yet.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-72261837120417062592017-02-09T07:16:57.812+00:002017-02-09T07:16:57.812+00:00But you HAVE to do it; don't you?But you HAVE to do it; don't you?Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-26929484445032219322017-02-09T07:16:32.631+00:002017-02-09T07:16:32.631+00:00I'm hoping it'll last a few more years, al...I'm hoping it'll last a few more years, although he did say that the clutch was making some noise!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-48393821427239774082017-02-09T07:09:39.468+00:002017-02-09T07:09:39.468+00:00If you see someone kicking tyres, you can guarante...If you see someone kicking tyres, you can guarantee they know sod all about cars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com