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Originally posted by kevpuk View PostHehe, I think it is only right I turn up each day in my Jaaaaaaaag, and then spend a few minutes complaining about the tight parking spaces (yep, blagged a numbered space on site)
Originally posted by stek View PostAt the DVLA in Swansea they had some special spaces for short cars only - one of the lads assumed his Corsa would qualify but apparently it was 5cms too long and not on the official list.
I understand the SS (sorry DVLA Parking Team) measured it and issued him with a warning. Three of those and you could get your access pass revoked - effectively binned for parking in the wrong place a few times....
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At the DVLA in Swansea they had some special spaces for short cars only - one of the lads assumed his Corsa would qualify but apparently it was 5cms too long and not on the official list.
I understand the SS (sorry DVLA Parking Team) measured it and issued him with a warning. Three of those and you could get your access pass revoked - effectively binned for parking in the wrong place a few times....
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostYou laugh, had a mate contracting at the FCO in Milton Keynes and had blagged himself a named spot in the permies carpark with being their so long and a bit of luck. He had an old Celica at the time. Treated himself to a new Caymen and within 3 weeks he had been asked not to park in that carpark
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostI pitch up in my Corsa. Permies rolling up in BMWs with personalised number plates. Even the admin staff seem to have MR5s. I think they all feel sorry for me.
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Hehe, I think it is only right I turn up each day in my Jaaaaaaaag, and then spend a few minutes complaining about the tight parking spaces (yep, blagged a numbered space on site)
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I don't suppose you would look too good turning up in a blingy Jag or BMW, when you are taking kids away from a family due to poverty and social issues.
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Originally posted by socialworker View PostNoting wrong with a Corsa, jolly good car IMHO. Mine is 11 years old and has hardly cost me anything. I intend to make it last 20 years.
For the other IT contractors among us that are tight as a ducks arse there is a whole seam of untapped car greatness to be had in top gear fashion for the sub 3k price bracket and you can find some real corkers. My garage is fantastic they will find the worst snotters on the planet with some of the smoothest engines you can find and mileage that has gone round the clock at least once. That is if you really don't mind driving round in a dog kennel.
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostI pitch up in my Corsa. Permies rolling up in BMWs with personalised number plates. Even the admin staff seem to have MR5s. I think they all feel sorry for me.
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Originally posted by bobspud View PostIf you are going to spend 10-18k on a new car then there is some seriously good value in the second hand market. I had to pop down to a dealers in Bristol the weekend and there was a 2007 CLS AMG 6.3 on the forecourt for 20k not bad for a 70k car that does 29 to the gallon and only had 30k on the clock.
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostI pitch up in my Corsa. Permies rolling up in BMWs with personalised number plates. Even the admin staff seem to have MR5s. I think they all feel sorry for me.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostYou laugh, had a mate contracting at the FCO in Milton Keynes and had blagged himself a named spot in the permies carpark with being their so long and a bit of luck. He had an old Celica at the time. Treated himself to a new Caymen and within 3 weeks he had been asked not to park in that carpark
Originally posted by cojak View PostBecause it get me to where I want to go without fuss and it isn't the slowest car on the road.
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I pitch up in my Corsa. Permies rolling up in BMWs with personalised number plates. Even the admin staff seem to have MR5s. I think they all feel sorry for me.
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