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by thedktor
Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:20 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: My Car's Been Clocked – Be Warned!
Replies: 8
Views: 1215

My Car's Been Clocked – Be Warned!

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Last week picked up a 2007 Passat 2.0 TD, in great shape with unmarked interior and a perfect drive. Now, there was no service history so a bit of a gamble, but the car was priced accordingly.

3 MoT’s came with the car, starting from March 2010 when the car was 3 years old, another in March ...
by thedktor
Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: (a full!) Intro from New Owner Southampton Area
Replies: 6
Views: 275

Re: (a full!) Intro from New Owner Southampton Area

Thanks for the welcomes.

Had a few, er, teething problems with the new motor. Well only the one actually, will post about that. Have done over 300 miles already, very nice drive indeed.

My last "proper" car was a company car, a 2008 BMW 520 177hp TD. Superb engine, common rail presumably, and much ...
by thedktor
Tue Oct 25, 2011 10:48 am
Forum: INTRODUCTIONS & NEWBIES
Topic: (a full!) Intro from New Owner Southampton Area
Replies: 6
Views: 275

(a full!) Intro from New Owner Southampton Area

Hi all – really great site so will be a regular I think.

Just picked up a 2007 2.0 TDI 140, with plenty of questions to come later, but just for a bit of fun here’s my history:

As a young lad, late 80’s, I was impressed with my sisters little 1.0 Polo and its smooth and willing engine - it ...