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New Owner.....GULP!!! #1391942
15/11/2012 16:42
15/11/2012 16:42

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R31982
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Good Afternoon all!

As the title says, I have just joined the fold and purchased a 20V Turbo. After 6 1/2 years with my Honda Accord Type R, I couldn't keep off Pistonheads once I had sold her.

I felt it was about time I scratched a few itches that I have developed over the years. Rather than getting too attached to cars, my aim is to dabble in a few things I always fancied, a 'bucket list' if you like.

One Saturday morning on Pistonheads led to a Sunday morning road trip to Rugby to meet Ally from this very club. The car ticked all the boxes, Ally was a nice lad and things sounded pretty good. After taking a few brave pills, I took the gamble and bought the car.

I am rather click-happy with my camera, so I will be sure to abuse the relevant Media section of the forum when I can.

Fingers crossed she will be a good one and break me away from the world of Honda reliability very gentle.....

Cheers all,

Rob smile

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Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1391994
15/11/2012 21:34
15/11/2012 21:34

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welcome to the forum. You have got yourself a very nice looking car there, now go and check your oil!

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392008
15/11/2012 22:53
15/11/2012 22:53
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Welcome to the forum Rob smile

It's only £15 for membership too which entitles you to discounts and lots of further fix-it info!


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Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392011
15/11/2012 23:42
15/11/2012 23:42

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Hi and Welcome to the forum Rob .

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392012
15/11/2012 23:43
15/11/2012 23:43
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Welcome to the forum Rob

1. Go check your oil!
2. Join the club
3. Let see some more pics of that beauty! thumb


Proud Owner of Rosso Speed LE041
Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: MarioCirillo] #1392013
15/11/2012 23:55
15/11/2012 23:55

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Originally Posted by MarioCirillo
Welcome to the forum Rob

Let see some more pics of that beauty! thumb


You've said that to a few blokes/animals Marion laugh

Welcome matey, hope it goes well for you because if it does they're great cars for not much money cool

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392021
16/11/2012 00:06
16/11/2012 00:06
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Hi and welcome smile

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392042
16/11/2012 08:50
16/11/2012 08:50
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angus, scotland
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Welcome, Rob. wave


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Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392048
16/11/2012 09:09
16/11/2012 09:09

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Welcome Rob, just love Portos [inserts seductive man-wink smiley]. This is a common FCCUK gag with respect to Murples.
Seriously, you've made the leap from sterile to seductive.
Your wallet will be a slave to this whore but she'll keep you hooked like no other. Bang for Bucks (dollars or antlers) stuff.

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392049
16/11/2012 09:11
16/11/2012 09:11

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Welcome Rob.

Good luck,

Tim

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392054
16/11/2012 09:46
16/11/2012 09:46
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In the coupe.
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Hello and welcome.



Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392076
16/11/2012 10:54
16/11/2012 10:54

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Welcome mate - sorry to see ally has sold his car. I spotted him a few times around Coventry and it always looked superb thumb Where you gone Ally?!

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392091
16/11/2012 12:57
16/11/2012 12:57

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Hi Rob and welcome

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392235
17/11/2012 01:24
17/11/2012 01:24
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Oxford
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Welcome !!


Enjoying Coop ownership, second time round . Also enjoying RWD action in a thundering V8 E90 M3.
Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392238
17/11/2012 01:36
17/11/2012 01:36
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Welcome Rob, I love a Porto when it's got an LE kit and dark grey wheels love

I won't lie, Jap motors are reliable, that's a fact, but the Coupe is just as good as long as you keep an eye on all the important items to check, no leaks, levels etc

Happy driving driving

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392242
17/11/2012 06:09
17/11/2012 06:09
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Welcome Rob, looks like you've bought a lovely looking coupe, congrats smile

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: Jimbo] #1392307
17/11/2012 17:58
17/11/2012 17:58

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Welcome Rob,

I used to see that coupe every day and drool at it when i worked on that building site, it all ways looked mint,and i like the arm rest between the front seats, got to get myself one of them.

Have fun with your coupe!!! thumb

JG

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392450
18/11/2012 20:32
18/11/2012 20:32
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 514
Ireland/Bulgaria
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Hello and Welcome, Rob. smile


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Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392487
18/11/2012 23:32
18/11/2012 23:32

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R31982
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Cheers all. I guess the oil checks on these is just as crucial as the VTEC's then? Haha. Yes yes, its not my first choice of colour, but it looked like a well cared for car so I thought I would have a dabble.

It already needs looking at as It feels like the front wheel is trying to come into the cabin. I spent years fighting knocks and ball joint issues on the Honda - thankfully the suspension design in the coop looks a lot simpler...... Fingers crossed! I've had it almost a week and its been out the garage for a whole 10 miles so far.

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392571
19/11/2012 11:46
19/11/2012 11:46
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Looks a nice Porto you've got yourself there Rob, I'm quite partial to the colour myself having had a good one before!


Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: Hovedan] #1392663
19/11/2012 19:28
19/11/2012 19:28
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Originally Posted by Hovedan
Looks a nice Porto you've got yourself there Rob, I'm quite partial to the colour myself having had a good man before!



Sorry Dan couldn't resist! hehe


Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392693
19/11/2012 21:18
19/11/2012 21:18

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I'm guessing the Purple ones are only for us gents who as comfortable with our sexuality then??? wink

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1392718
19/11/2012 22:40
19/11/2012 22:40

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I worked on this car earlier on in the year.

Welcome aboard, thumb

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1394680
28/11/2012 20:24
28/11/2012 20:24

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Great to see you've found your way onto the forum Rob... These guys will look after you.

Nello - I got a new job with Citroen with a company car (that I have to be seen in) and I couldn't justify the Coop aswell. Very sad to see her go but glad she's gone to a good home. The DS3 is a great car but just not as special or exciting (or fast!)... I wiped the alloys across a kerb this morning because I was bored / not concentrating... That never ever happened in the Coop.

Look after her.. I'll be checking up on you... !

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1394698
28/11/2012 21:08
28/11/2012 21:08
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Originally Posted by R31982
I'm guessing the Purple ones are only for us gents who as comfortable with our sexuality then??? wink


Purple! Behave yourself. It's got a proper name you know.





It's Lilac tongue


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Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1394772
29/11/2012 07:34
29/11/2012 07:34
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Murple. Get it right.


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Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1430068
28/05/2013 16:24
28/05/2013 16:24

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After spending a good few hours with the polishing cloths on her this weekend, I have renamed her the 'Purple Penetrator'; she brings a huge amount of female attention into to my life

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1430126
28/05/2013 19:46
28/05/2013 19:46
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Portopinko laugh


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Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1430131
28/05/2013 20:00
28/05/2013 20:00

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PottoPinko if this carries on! wink

Re: New Owner.....GULP!!! [Re: ] #1430134
28/05/2013 20:02
28/05/2013 20:02
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Not really sure what to make of that! shocked



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