# Cars **URL:** \ **Category:** Buying and Selling\ **Created:** [April 30, 2020, 12:28pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078 "2020-04-30T12:28:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 104
**Author:** ![Snurp](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@Snurp](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Snurp)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2022, 5:19am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2542 "2022-08-22T05:19:50Z")
Fuck that’s a thing of beauty. Bet it’s horrible to drive but it looks dreamy ---
**Author:** ![jon9981](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/jon9981/32/5452_2.png) [@jon9981](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/jon9981)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2022, 3:39pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2543 "2022-08-22T15:39:48Z")
There used to be an Essex Lotus Esprit rotting in someone’s front garden around the corner from me. Hopefully it’s disappeared into a garage. ---
**Author:** ![nedertron](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/nedertron/32/28914_2.png) [@nedertron](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/nedertron)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2022, 4:07pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2544 "2022-08-22T16:07:32Z")
Stupid fucking key fob wouldn’t unlock my car but would lock it. Then proceeded to set the alarm off every time I opened it with the actual lock. Lucky I’m a fucking genius on google and able to buy a sweet new battery to stop me looking like a Michael Fabricant every time I get in my car. ---
**Author:** ![Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/mark/32/11_2.png) [@Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Mark)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2545 "2022-08-22T16:12:34Z")
I bought new key fobs to open the garage/gate (they are very common here, most flats/properties have gated car parks). They work once then don’t work again when I reprogram them. Needless to say I bought them on AliExpress for about 2 quid each. Maybe they have a rolling code or something? I dunno. Anyone? ---
**Author:** ![Scurbrampwoody](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/scurbrampwoody/32/16083_2.png) [@Scurbrampwoody](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Scurbrampwoody)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2022, 4:40pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2546 "2022-08-22T16:40:42Z")
I have Ducati electric gates at the entrance to my driveway and they have a rolling code. The process of setting up the fobs was simple once I had downloaded a PDF from the manufacturer which details the instructions on how to do it. There’s a couple of buttons to press inside the control/power supply box on the driveway that’s connected to the gates in order to synch the fobs with the gate mechanism. I had the same issue as you to begin with and was convinced the replacement fobs I had just bought were faulty. I bought mine direct from Ducati in Italy,(which, incidentally, was a ridiculous hassle in itself), so I wouldn’t necessarily go blaming the Ali express fobs straight away. I found the main control/ power supply box model number, downloaded the relevant PDF and it took a couple of minutes to get it sorted. I’m not sure if that’s any help. ---
**Author:** ![hugo](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/hugo/32/789_2.png) [@hugo](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/hugo)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2547 "2022-08-22T18:17:45Z")
> [@Scurbrampwoody](#): > > I have Ducati electric gates at the entrance to my driveway and they have a rolling code. Sick flex. 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/mark/32/11_2.png) [@Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Mark)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 5:56am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2548 "2022-08-23T05:56:11Z")
This makes sense, I don’t have access to the control box for my flat though. Will try it on my mother in law’s gates when I’m next over there see if that works. ---
**Author:** ![ParmoViolets](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/parmoviolets/32/20446_2.png) [@ParmoViolets](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/ParmoViolets)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2549 "2022-09-27T21:36:41Z")
Question for the car heads on here who seem to know a lot. Currently have a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 5 door 5 seat 4x4 with 110k mileage automatic with some dinks worth about £4k. It’s starting to show its age now, had to pay £500 to replace the air con recently and it goes through suspension coils and whatnot like no one’s business. I need a 7 seater, as big as possible (dog, kids, mother in law who can’t drive). It’d be nice to get something a bit more plush but don’t want to spend more than £12-14k. So keep seeing things like this [https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208098634462](https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208098634462) but it’s basically same age and mileage so am I just upgrading the current whip for a few grand to something which will have all the same age related issues? Plus, anyone got Merc experience? Good? Bad? ---
**Author:** ![h\_palmer627](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/h_palmer627/32/20079_2.png) [@h\_palmer627](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/h_palmer627)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 6:23am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2550 "2022-09-28T06:23:33Z")
I’m biased because I love ours, but if you need 7 seats have you looked at VW caravelles? 7 seats all slide 2 are captains chairs, table in the back. Rear bench is a rock and roll bed as well. I don’t know much about mercs, but using the mot history check is always handy when looking at a new car. See what it has failed on in the fast or what things have gone wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/mark/32/11_2.png) [@Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Mark)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 8:09am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2551 "2022-09-28T08:09:13Z")
Always thought those Ford S-Maxs look pretty sick. This is just going on aesthetics and the assumption that mechanical work will be way cheaper than with Merc/Audi/BMW ---
**Author:** ![Snurp](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@Snurp](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Snurp)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 8:50am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2552 "2022-09-28T08:50:48Z")
I think with SUVs especially if you mix plush and German with limited budget you end up with high mileage and expensive repairs. Might be wrong though. Not exactly plush but I quite like those Mitsubishi Outlanders. Been in a couple and they were nice, apparently pretty reliable. If you want the hybrid one it will probably be a bit more pricey though. Opposite end of the spectrum (I only need 2 seats) I really want one of these little baby G Wagons to razz around on the beach. ![image](https://uksf-media.lon1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/original/3X/a/9/a993a984369e56a15a384330e5c924b04cfe7050.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![markg](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/markg/32/34235_2.png) [@markg](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/markg)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2022, 9:33am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2553 "2022-09-28T09:33:01Z")
Anecdotal but my old man got an Outlander about two years ago and it’s already been in the garage more times than I think the Pajero it replaced did in its first twenty years. Also, I don’t know if second hand car prices are still stupidly high or if they’re likely to crash any time soon but it might be a good time to hang on to what you’ve got even if it needs a few relatively minor bits to keep it going. But then again I can’t tell anyone about being sensible with car buying so if you want the shiny Merc and you have the cash then why not. ---
**Author:** ![Snurp](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@Snurp](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Snurp)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2022, 9:46am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2554 "2022-10-03T09:46:28Z")
There’s a bunch of old Merc 280se and 300/350se’s going pretty cheap around where I live. W114, w116 and W123 etc. I know it’s probably one of the worst ideas ever, plus I know nothing about mercs, but the thought of driving along the coast when summer hits is making me wonder. ![image](https://uksf-media.lon1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/original/3X/d/6/d6f17109fa7e1fb5b0a9961b4a964b716d5ec8cf.jpeg) ![image](https://uksf-media.lon1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/original/3X/d/f/dfb2330c868df1d2f2a265ac85117ce3388aed83.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![jon9981](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/jon9981/32/5452_2.png) [@jon9981](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/jon9981)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2555 "2022-10-03T18:25:56Z")
I’ve got a Jeep renegade which is mostly rubbish but it’s bright orange and is therefore my favourite car to date. ---
**Author:** ![nedertron](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/nedertron/32/28914_2.png) [@nedertron](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/nedertron)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2022, 6:32pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2556 "2022-10-03T18:32:16Z")
[https://www.instagram.com/p/CjLFMEVMkH1/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=](https://www.instagram.com/p/CjLFMEVMkH1/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) My homies little squad. Very jel. ---
**Author:** ![Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/mark/32/11_2.png) [@Mark](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Mark)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2022, 6:17am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2557 "2022-10-04T06:17:35Z")
Always thought owning a haggard beat up old land rover would be the sickest thing ever. Maybe just banged up on the outside but restomodded so it’s deluxe inside ---
**Author:** ![Deacon](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/7c8e57/32.png) [@Deacon](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Deacon)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2022, 7:52am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2558 "2022-10-04T07:52:11Z")
Ive always fancied doing this but motorway miles are proper shit in an old landy. ---
**Author:** ![KeithBeef](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/keithbeef/32/31559_2.png) [@KeithBeef](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/KeithBeef)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2022, 7:55am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2559 "2022-10-04T07:55:46Z")
Im put off buying something old and cool because i have to drive alot for work. Im also put off buying something new and nice because i drive alot and fill the car with rubbish and dirt. ---
**Author:** ![KeithBeef](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/keithbeef/32/31559_2.png) [@KeithBeef](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/KeithBeef)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2022, 7:57am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2560 "2022-10-04T07:57:21Z")
And im too tight to spend any money. ---
**Author:** ![Snurp](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@Snurp](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Snurp)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2022, 7:57am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078/2561 "2022-10-04T07:57:28Z")
That’s why you budget for a little hatchback to be your daily driver when you buy your old cool car. You def need 2 motors if you’re favourite is in the garage a lot ha. I don’t think I’ll ever actually do it though, I get the sweats when buying big stuff. I’m too much of a wimp to take the plunge. [Previous page](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078.md?page=103) [Next page](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/cars/1078.md?page=105)