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There was an issue on Watchdog a couple of years back about Clios being especially bad when it comes to paintwork being damaged by bird crap but Ive not had a problem with any of my 3.

Maybe its due to age then ;)

I think this depends on the driver rather than just where someone happens to live... people that live in cities arent just people who stay in the city driving around at 10 mph and then get totally reckless when they get on a country road you know...

I have never eaten pie and mash in my life... its not like Eastenders in South West London...

y0z - you are the only person I know to drink shandy...

1) I occasionally drive it around the South which is much nicer than the North 4) Why the hell would anyone want to move up North? cos the north has cold beer and isnt infested with southern puffs!!!!!!

Well some of us prefer to drive at a sensible speed and use the brakes instead of hitting the animals...

Oh, last time I drove around the South I am sure I saw countryside ;) I am sure y0z will be able to report back on Monday to let you know about his trip down South...

1) Yes - and quite happy to stay there 2) Because I got tired of dumb ar$e men bullying and overtaking me in my 1.4 Si 3) I occasionally drive it around the South which is much nicer than the North 4) Why the hell would anyone want to move up North?

You know it makes sense... Im sure no one wants to see the 18+ Spa pics...

no interior = no nights out at the M40 services with fully reclined seats...

Some harnesses would look nice?

:o

show off lol

But if its in the drivers side rear window, it will only be seen if Im getting overtaken :confused: Ill prob put mine on rear windscreen when I get it:-)

I found two kids in my garden with their hands on my car which was parked in my drive - when I shouted out the window to get out of my garden, one shouted back why should I... Little brats... Its already got two very fine scratches on the front bumper...

3 so far: 1.4 RT 1997 Naples Red 1.4 Si 2001 in Platinum 182 2004 in Arctic Blue [Edited by Arianne on 27 July 2004 at 8:01pm]

£270 a month for 3 years on int free finance £85 average per month on insurance, servicing and car tax. All covered for this year but save that per month so I have it ready for next year! £30-£100 per month petrol depending on what I get up to at weekends! Should really be saving to allow...

I got my insurance sorted out by quoting the chassis number which you can obviously obtain way before the reg number is issued at the dealer. Therefore the insurance is all sorted before the pick up date. Privilege dont do cover notes either, it has to be a proper certificate in the post.

I only found a couple of big A roads! Trouble is the most spectacular roads are the worst ie narrow etc. Plus the B roads didnt seem much like the B roads I know... There are some amazing places to visit though if you want to do some sightseeing as well.

Oh wow love the pic. Wish I had more holiday and less work time as I feel an urge to visit.

Are Wales and the Peak District as scenic as the Lake District? It was a spectacular place but the roads were usually single lane, narrow and lots of them had walls either side!

Hardknott & Wrynose Passes are worth it though for the spectacular views - the road surface itself wasnt too bad, just needed to avoid the potholes and boulders along the edge of it and best do it early in the day when there arent too many other cars around. Going round one corner the ABS...

Just got back from the Lake District :D Woof - I did your suggested Kirkstone Pass which was quite enjoyable but then made the mad decision to do the Hardknott & Wrynose Passes - cant say I enjoyed it... Saw a guy who had completely shredded his tyre so I was as nervous as hell in a 182...

Jeez Im paying £700 with Privilege (CIS wanted £1200) and Im 34, clean licence, full ncb - so its either because Im female or that I live near London that Im being ripped off by insurance companies... Privilege also had a problem with the Cup suspension pack and had to go to the underwriting...

Ill get the pink ones next time, even if they dont go with arctic blue...

Mine were stolen in broad daylight, middle of afternoon, parked right outside my house. I walked round the corner and the little brat was taking them off but he ran through a nearby alley before I could get him, which was probably lucky for him...

Most people here have been there, seen it and bought the t-shirt so to speak, they are worth listening to. If you re-read these comments in a years time, you will probably agree!

Personally I wouldnt go for a brand new car after just having passed a driving test, there is still a lot to learn on the road! No offence, but surely a 2.0l car for a new driver is a recipe for disaster?! Arent new drivers limited by engine size??? I would wait at least a year before going...

Oops posted before I typed my reply :oops: toms_cup - I go up to Upton.