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Post by HURLOCK on Feb 19, 2007 14:05:14 GMT -1
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Post by Neko Bazu on Feb 19, 2007 14:07:02 GMT -1
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Post by HGO on Feb 19, 2007 14:09:47 GMT -1
Bet hes lying and really owns a Daewoo
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Post by HURLOCK on Feb 19, 2007 14:18:14 GMT -1
says that he keeps them in a hangar, and it can take up to an hour to get a car out of it's parking space!
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Post by Neko Bazu on Feb 19, 2007 14:19:05 GMT -1
says that he keeps them in a hangar, and it can take up to an hour to get a car out of it's parking space! Already quoted that bit  Must admit, I like the look of his stretch Rover! ;D |
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Post by HURLOCK on Feb 19, 2007 14:19:56 GMT -1
says that he keeps them in a hangar, and it can take up to an hour to get a car out of it's parking space! Already quoted that bit Must admit, I like the look of his stretch Rover! ;D No that is a chelsea tractor |
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Post by Giar on Feb 19, 2007 14:21:40 GMT -1
not bad i spose................but i cant see a single robin reliant in there  call that a bloody car collection |
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Post by jh1980 on Feb 19, 2007 14:22:40 GMT -1
Already quoted that bit Must admit, I like the look of his stretch Rover! ;D No that is a chelsea tractor Maybe we could get him to drive it over here... then sting him for enough Road Tax to put another lane on the M25! ;D  |
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Post by Neko Bazu on Feb 19, 2007 14:29:56 GMT -1
Already quoted that bit Must admit, I like the look of his stretch Rover! ;D No that is a chelsea tractor Didn't say I'd actually drive it anywhere; just leave it parked in the back garden for small social gatherings!  "What? Nah, why stay in here? I've got the Sultan of Brunei's stretch out back!" |
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Post by HURLOCK on Feb 19, 2007 14:31:21 GMT -1
No that is a chelsea tractor Maybe we could get him to drive it over here... then sting him for enough Road Tax to put another lane on the M25! ;D Indeed, however it would still be congested! |
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Post by jh1980 on Feb 19, 2007 14:35:26 GMT -1
Indeed, however it would still be congested! Yeah well, you either make the roads bigger or you "price people off them" (c) The Mail or similar there's no alternative! TAX THE SULTAN!!! ;D |
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Post by HURLOCK on Feb 19, 2007 14:42:15 GMT -1
Indeed, however it would still be congested! Yeah well, you either make the roads bigger or you "price people off them" (c) The Mail or similar there's no alternative! TAX THE SULTAN!!! ;D whats the answer, master of the roads. I know the general idea is to price us off them, however thats not going to happen! |
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Post by jh1980 on Feb 19, 2007 14:47:01 GMT -1
whats the answer, master of the roads. I know the general idea is to price us off them, however thats not going to happen! no, that's what I'm saying though, if congestion is a problem (and it is) there are only a few things you can do. 1) widen the roads. this however tends to lead to more traffic, and capacity is quickly exceeded again 2) discourage use of certain roads at certain times. this is the premise of the London congestion charge - it discourages people from driving there who don't absolutely have to. those who do have to (cos they live there) get a discounted rate. 3) ban cars in city centres? then the problem is passed to the outskirts. 4) give up, and find yourself in Tibet / find yourself a cushy job in the city on £150/hr! |
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Post by HURLOCK on Feb 19, 2007 14:53:49 GMT -1
You forgot cap the amount of cars that are manufactured every year
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Post by jh1980 on Feb 19, 2007 14:58:57 GMT -1
You forgot cap the amount of cars that are manufactured every year Suppose you could do that, yeah... Or to avoid that economic downturn, you could raise MOT standards so that older cars have to be replaced sooner - plus put in place more systems for recycling old cars / parts. Wouldn't want that to endanger classic cars mind... I dunno, I'm not a policy wonk lol! |
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Post by HURLOCK on Feb 19, 2007 15:01:41 GMT -1
Agree with the MOT standards proposal Sir.
Just interested as to what your thoughts are on the issue, yes classic cars rock!
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Post by jh1980 on Feb 19, 2007 15:06:21 GMT -1
Agree with the MOT standards proposal Sir. Just interested as to what your thoughts are on the issue, yes classic cars rock! Yeah, it restricts the number of cars but also raises the quality of the cars on the road. sure there would still be an affordability issue for some people - but tough. We have to be. Oh when I say quality I mean maintenance and also efficiency/emissions standards. I was up for the road charging but it seems no-one agrees and now the civil liberties mob have jumped on it too. Plus it turns out the CC doesn't work here in London, I just thought it did!!! I know they're a bit diddy but I'd love to try and find my mum's old 2-tone Triumph Herald and do it up a bit...  |
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Post by HURLOCK on Feb 19, 2007 15:19:42 GMT -1
I prefer the triumph vitesse convertible matey, bit more power under the bonnet!  |
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Post by jh1980 on Feb 19, 2007 15:21:48 GMT -1
Yeah those are a bit nicer, but the Herald was my mum's first car. Dunno whether you're a purist on these matters but could always get a Herald and shoehorn a better engine in... better suspension... so long as it didn't end up looking like something out of Max Power!!!  |
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Post by HURLOCK on Feb 19, 2007 15:25:58 GMT -1
No not a purist at all mate, I'm all for improving the handling and performance of these cars - because when you look at them now - they're dangerous.
Just not as you say to the max power extremes - which is chav central
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