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Tales from a grumpy imigrant part 2
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Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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Originally posted by doodab View PostCheapskates. I've done £1600 on a clutch and flywheel, new brakes all round, service and MOT. Got the cambelt coming up soon. And I only get about 25mpg.
Perhaps I should look for a cheaper car...
Me too! Last month. Trying to sell car as we speak.Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostPaid for in cash, I assume.
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Originally posted by vetran View PostActually yes. £50 notes from the current account.
I didn't say I was a poor permiePractically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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Originally posted by suityou01 View PostWhen I saw your post in the thread heading on the main grid I thought ohshe's going to rip me a new one.
A very big apology for thinking that, you're a good old stick reallyPractically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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Hope it works out for you.these things always kick you when you are down. Lets hope the heads not destroyed.
I found you a replacement engine in case
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Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostOh, sure.
We have used interest free credit but the money sits in a high interest savings account and Mrs V walks down and pays for it the day its due. She would have a fit if we borrowed anything and I'm too tight.
Cars, Holidays furniture etc paid for up front, if we can't afford it we don't have it.Comment
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Originally posted by vetran View Postonly thing we have ever borrowed for is the mortgage.
We have used interest free credit but the money sits in a high interest savings account and Mrs V walks down and pays for it the day its due. She would have a fit if we borrowed anything and I'm too tight.
Cars, Holidays furniture etc paid for up front, if we can't afford it we don't have it.Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostAlright, alright! I'm not the debt police, put your wanger away
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Originally posted by vetran View Postsorry get a bit defensive, people keep telling me its all my fault (rich capitalist I am) that the country is in debt.
Wanger popped away!Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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