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Why is their such a stigma about driving in old cars and certain models?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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My son just passed his driving test but won't take my mums Nissan Micra, even though she offered it to him free. He said it's a girl's car and too old! My car is an old banger too and I guess I am just one of those folk who sees a car to get to A from B. What's others thoughts? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My son just passed his driving test but won't take my mums Nissan Micra, even though she offered it to him free. He said it's a girl's car and too old! My car is an old banger too and I guess I am just one of those folk who sees a car to get to A from B. What's others thoughts?"
What did your son learn to drive in ?
I hope he doesn't the think that he should get a new car supplied to him unless he's working and can afford a new one
My first car was three years old when I got it and I bought second hand cars for a few years till I was able to buy new cars
A Nissan Micra is not a girls car !!
I saw a new Micra the other day and thought very smart indeed
I hope you win through with him and that he realises that the gift is not to be sneezed at. A lovely gesture !! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He passed in a Clio but he won't be getting a car bought as he is a student so will have to learn to bus it like I did at his age! "
Quite right !!!
Tell him he needs to accept the gift or use Shank's pony !! |
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"My son just passed his driving test but won't take my mums Nissan Micra, even though she offered it to him free. He said it's a girl's car and too old! My car is an old banger too and I guess I am just one of those folk who sees a car to get to A from B. What's others thoughts?"
I totally agree although im not motor vehicles biggest fan in general
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By *srataFMan
over a year ago
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"One of my cars is 22 years old and the other is 11 ,,,,,, who cares what others think 90% of cars at £300 pcp never owned now x"
I have a 22yo car as well. Costs a fortune to keep on the road but cheap insurance and tax free soon  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Can you imagine the looks i get driving a 69 year old tractor done some epic trips on her 200 miles was furthest recently .  "
I saw some really old tractors at a Traction Engine event in Gloucestershire last month. Lots of old cars and buses and even older traction engines. Love em all |
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I drive a mk2 j reg golf.
Had it for for 15 years. Bought it £2500.
Only thing major that has gone wrong with it was the wheel bearing collapsed.
B didn't even take it to a garage he fixed it at home.
Best car we have ever owned and the parts are stupidly cheap.
There is slot to be said for older cars. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My first car post divorce, was an L reg Micra 1.0. It had almost 100,000 miles on the clock when I bought it, it ran like a dream, and never failed an MOT in the 3 years I had it, and it was still on the road in 2013, when I last saw it, 9 years after I sold it. What a car! |
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By *hav02Man
over a year ago
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It's a new gen thing. 
My first car was a '93 diesel fiesta. Needed to floor the accelerator to get it up to 40mph!
The pimping culture gives cars a stereotype of a boys/girls car.
Also, cars are cheaper and made more affordable by financing. Newer cars are more efficient, less polluting and have more safety.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He passed in a Clio but he won't be getting a car bought as he is a student so will have to learn to bus it like I did at his age! "
i guess at that age it's all about street Cred but when you have children it's all about being practical.Isurance for teenagers now is ridiculous !Id be happy at that age not having to wait for a bus!There is also the balaclava option for him too! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I had an old Renault 19 convertible which was great but you had to pull the hood up which was a pain. I bought it on eBay and sold it a few years later. I cycle much of the time when not working and don't.miss a car in the least. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My son just passed his driving test but won't take my mums Nissan Micra, even though she offered it to him free. He said it's a girl's car and too old! "
Tell your son that he's a spoilt brat, that he hasn't been taught to appreciate the true value of things, and that you blame the parents...
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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago
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"My son just passed his driving test but won't take my mums Nissan Micra, even though she offered it to him free. He said it's a girl's car and too old!
Tell your son that he's a spoilt brat, that he hasn't been taught to appreciate the true value of things, and that you blame the parents...
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Say what you really feel why don't you  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"My son just passed his driving test but won't take my mums Nissan Micra, even though she offered it to him free. He said it's a girl's car and too old!
Tell your son that he's a spoilt brat, that he hasn't been taught to appreciate the true value of things, and that you blame the parents...
Say what you really feel why don't you "
Don't worry, I said my piece! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've got a few old cars oldest 1948 youngest 1974 and 6 in between there's nothing sexier than a old car that's been looked after "
No matter the condition, there is no way a Morris 1000 Traveller will ever be sexy!  |
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By *yz69Man
over a year ago
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Some cars have a reputation for being a boy/girl car. The micra (well certainly the one from about 12 years ago) had a girly car reputation. My mate used to drive his parents and got the piss taken out him for it. Teens will be teens. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My son just passed his driving test but won't take my mums Nissan Micra, even though she offered it to him free. He said it's a girl's car and too old! My car is an old banger too and I guess I am just one of those folk who sees a car to get to A from B. What's others thoughts?"
I love my cars had many a banger in my pursuit for quality but i like fast clean sporty cars a bit like my female friends lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My first car i paid £120 cash a hillman hunter 1725cc 4 door
My most expensive car was initially a vx astra vxr then twin top couldn't believe i paid just under 19k for it and recently now i paid just under 30k for my current car ?? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"He can drive the Micra, or get on his bicycle.... Well done for passing his test x"
My first car was a 950cc B reg Nova... didn't matter, as it was MY set of wheels.. give him a clip round the ear and remind him second class motoring is far better than first class walking!!! |
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I left my ex-wife with a brand new car when we separated and jumped over to the car market and picked up a fire engine red Fiat Panda 997cc for £100 lasted me 3 years without problem and then Mrs Snogalot used it after she passed her test. While I went and got a newer car. Nothing wrong with starting with an old car when you have just passed your test, as others have said it's better then nothing and only slightly better then the public transport these days.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Aww I love vintage cars xxxxx 
What about vintage men?
Seems some vintage men turn out to be auld bangers
I'm certified .
Sorted for you "
I'm not insane, and REALLY have a letter to prove it! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Aww I love vintage cars xxxxx
What about vintage men?
Seems some vintage men turn out to be auld bangers
Hahaha
Cheeky wimmin! "
Shut up ya auld banger lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Aww I love vintage cars xxxxx
What about vintage men?
Seems some vintage men turn out to be auld bangers
Hahaha
Cheeky wimmin!
Shut up ya auld banger lol "
Hey! Classic, ya besom! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Aww I love vintage cars xxxxx
What about vintage men?
Seems some vintage men turn out to be auld bangers
Hahaha
Cheeky wimmin!
Shut up ya auld banger lol
Hey! Classic, ya besom! "
Lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Search "lowered Micra K11 (or whatever model) set of springs under £100 with strechys on rattle can black steels gets cheap but fun uni smoker and better than the bus ffs...
£50 for an Austin 1300 in rain cloud grey with cross ply remoulds but still went as far down as Isle of Wight and as far up as Oban was the best 17th birthday present ever...
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