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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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Sold the mk2 frs, so I have some money in the bank.

And now I find myself looking for a white series 2!!!! I need to grow up!
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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Sold the mk2 frs, so I have some money in the bank.

And now I find myself looking for a white series 2!!!! I need to grow up!
mate buy a godd st3 ! still a nice car to drive there getting good value now and you will still have cash in the bank
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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What you say is correct but I prefer older cars, don't ask me why as I don't know.
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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Theres a white series 2 just down the road from you in Ribbleton.
Unfortunately its not for sale as despite Mrs Holdi saying I need to grow up, at 47 I show no sign of doing so.
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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You've lost the plot Andy
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Maybe because you miss having to lift the bonnet every 5 mins to make sure it's still working ok? lol
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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lol at you andy ,you are seriously addicted mate [like me ]

btw ,dont listen to jay volvo only made good estate cars
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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im 43 and never going back i want a mk2 rs next
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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Mr holdi, let me buy it from you, I'll give it a good home and if I want to sell, I'll sell it you back.

I know I don't know what's up with me, maybe it's a mid life crisis phase. I'm never happy
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by james kiely
lol at you andy ,you are seriously addicted mate [like me ]

btw ,dont listen to jay volvo only made good estate cars

they make exceedingly 3 door fords to

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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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andy im 45 and getting worse by the day
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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I'm 27, so I ain't too bad! Lol.

I'm probably best sticking to the mk1 focus idea
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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Lol, I cant sell it, its my project that I am nearly ready to start after 7 years of house stuff.
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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Ahh good stuff, I'm only in grimsargh pal. Need any bits n bobs let me know I've a few things you might need/want
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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ah yes 27,i nearly remember when i was that age andy.so what your saying is

1 .you have to get married
2 buy a house
3 have kids
4 sell all your rs collection
5 buy a volvo [like jay did]
6 suffer like the rest of us for 15 year
7 start buying rs,s again
8 then your 45

well thats what happened to me mate lol
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Yep, been watching one or two of your for sale threads, I dont really need anything for it but theres plenty of stuff I want.

What have you got ?
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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Bits n bobs, I best not say too much or I'll be trading and pistol pete will infraction my ass!

But if you need help or knowledge, maybe a clip or bolt let me know.

James, house just been moved into, spent last 6 weeks decorating and replacing stuff, moved in last Friday.
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That money will soon burn a hole in your pocket! That series one track car on the S1 forum looks good value..
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36 here, done a flat purchase and still messing with cars. No sign of growing up lol
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Originally Posted by AJC
Bits n bobs, I best not say too much or I'll be trading and pistol pete will infraction my ass! .
You're a gold member whats the prob ?

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But if you need help or knowledge, maybe a clip or bolt let me know.
Thanks for that, its appreciated.
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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cross dont do it series 2's are good for looking at and thats it they are shite in every other way lol
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by AJC

I'm probably best sticking to the mk1 focus idea
You must be having a midlife crisis mate

I'd be looking for a S2 before the Focus, like you say, you prefer older cars.
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 07:46 AM
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I went sensibleish. Bought a seat a seat Ibiza cupra r

It's fast 220 odd bhp
Stops well ( on brembos )
Handles well ( on bilstiens)

And most of all it's reliable.

And you know what. I've only had it 6 weeks and odd swap it for an Rs turbo and all the ossosiated Argo in a blink lmao.

Dont know what it is about them. I no there shot rot boxes. But I feel most contented when Ive got one.
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 07:49 AM
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Mk1 FRS for sure in any colour but blue or you will become a lemming
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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We are men. We never grow up. I cant wait to get my mk3 turbo on the road again And i am 31 ffs
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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do it, get a s2 and your gonna have money left in the bank, but you'll probably use it keeping the s2 alive which is the joy of them.
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Spent the morning looking for a mk1 focus and a series 2. Lol.

Haven't found anything that ticks the boxes yet.
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Originally Posted by james kiely
ah yes 27,i nearly remember when i was that age andy.so what your saying is

1 .you have to get married
2 buy a house
3 have kids
4 sell all your rs collection
5 buy a volvo [like jay did]
6 suffer like the rest of us for 15 year
7 start buying rs,s again
8 then your 45

well thats what happened to me mate lol

thats it but i sold my RS's cossie because i just couldnt find wtf the hype is about tbh BUT i will say i loved all 5 of my rs turbo's they just handled as bad if not worse than the cossie but for me more fun so i can see why hes after another rst and tbh if my life was different id have one as a project but no time .

And you love the forvo i can feel it your just scared if you try one you will never look back The ST is such a great all rounder its hard to even think about some thing else for the money they are

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Mk1 FRS for sure in any colour but blue or you will become a lemming
tbh ive made my feeling quite clear on these over time but if just had to look at one rather than drive it i would own that matt grey wrapped one
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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Andy come on lad one of these will fit the bill





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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 08:22 AM
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For the price of an ST I would happily have one. Mate of mine just given Ł5000 for his 55 plate. And it's a cracking car
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Its not an RS though Jay.Its a poverty spec ST lol.

Only joking.
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you know what Jay if yours had colour coded fog light surrounds it would look miles better, and as for the wrapped FRS this one is the daddy as I saw it in the flesh at the watford passionford meet and has big power too

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Originally Posted by AJC
For the price of an ST I would happily have one. Mate of mine just given Ł5000 for his 55 plate. And it's a cracking car
thats what i paid for mine with most of the mods it now owes me 5800 withme just adding a inlet and spax rsx suspension , its just a great car and yes its front wheel drive but adds to the character lol

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Its not an RS though Jay.Its a poverty spec ST lol.

Only joking.
mate believe me id give your testicles for a mk2 frs
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 1-PD
you know what Jay if yours had colour coded fog light surrounds it would look miles better, and as for the wrapped FRS this one is the daddy as I saw it in the flesh at the watford passionford meet and has big power too

Great looking car
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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You did it cause your a ford enthusiast, now get it bought and get modifying!!!
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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Do it I've done the same sold cossies frs's evos etc an really wanted black h plate s2 do that's what I've bought until u get what you want u will always have the itch lol
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What sort of mk1 Rs you after???
Perhaps this one:
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Was just arrows on my I phone to my sig but here you go anyway:





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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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jay your probably right ,if i did try one i know i would like it and after doing 120miles in the s1 today i would gladly buy yours off you tonight .

whats your paypal address mate
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