car drivers ( moan say it all )

[essexboydave]

This was my old rat Volvo, I miss this car!

[gsxbarmy]

God I'd forgotten how green that was Dave (in a mossy sort of way)

[seth]

stealth volvo
looks like the bushes before jumping out on folk 

[KiwiCol]

Jeez Essex, I'd of thought the assassination squad would be on you like a ton of bricks for letting it get into a state like that. 
Dave Barmy, I'm surprised you can even bear to gaze upon something such as this. 

[essexboydave]

Jeez Essex, I'd of thought the assassination squad would be on you like a ton of bricks for letting it get into a state like that. 
Dave Barmy, I'm surprised you can even bear to gaze upon something such as this. 

I'd actually been running it as a rat car for about 3 years before I encountered the owners club. It started because I had an issue with a brake warning light that wouldn't go out and some guy on a forum suggest I meet him at this garage so he can have a look, what I didn't know though was it was an owners club event with a row of immaculate classic Volvos lined up - rarely have so many jaws hit the floor at once than when I rolled in with some old punk songs blaring out of the stereo!!! I found out later though that the active club members were the guys who were working on their own old cars to just keep them running and they were all alright about the rat car, the show pony brigade only ever turned up if there was a chance of a trophy to take home!

[KiwiCol]

Show pony brigade!   Love it.

[froudy]

I hate in this order....
1 BMW drivers.
2 Audi drivers
3 Merc drivers

Arrogant arse*holes the lot of them...

[gsxbarmy]

I hate in this order....
1 BMW drivers.
2 Audi drivers
3 Merc drivers

Arrogant arse*holes the lot of them...

.....I drive an Audi.........

[seth]

seen what you did there dave

[KiwiCol]

I hate in this order....
1 BMW drivers.
2 Audi drivers
3 Merc drivers

Arrogant arse*holes the lot of them...

I have 2 Merc's (at the mo) an I do have an arsehole, dunno how arrogant it is though, but it is cheeky for sure! 

[Mrg]

its not the car its the mong behind them 

[Kiwifruit]

To be more specific.........its the NUT that holds the steering wheel. 

[essexboydave]

I wonder why so many bad drivers are attracted to German cars these days, it's definitely changed since I was young when the car to fear round East London was the rusty Datsun!

[gsxbarmy]

Errr sorry we German Car Drivers are the mutts it all you damn bikers and other road users that have no respect for our superior machinery 

[Basil Brush]

Tell you what - after just retiring. I used to do with work/commuting/pleasure over 60000 miles a year. I did see a bit...

I blame car manufacturers. Why? Because of all the bullshit on how they say their cars are xxx safe. Crumple zones/impact bars/air bags. Most reading this stuff instantly think they are invincible.

Did you ever use to see two Morris Minors tailgating down the third lane of the motorway at 80mph 10 feet off the rear bumper. No. Yes, I know they would struggle to get to 80. But, its the whole point.

Fred Flintstone & Barney Rubble drove their cars with all their limbs exposed. Bit like a bike really. Would they do it? No. Would Mr sales rep tailgate a car in lane three of the M1 at 80mph 10 foot off the other cars bumper if his legs were sticking out. No.

People drive as if they don't give a toss. My first car was a MK5 Cortina. If you hit anything it just crumpled. Not helped by rust of course!

In descending order (I live in a rural area)

1) Any male 17-21 'fronting' on parents insurance. Nightmare. With car full of mates.
2) Any German saloon (sorry Dave).
3) Any 4x4 near schools. Supermarket car parks etc.

Mate of mine just bought a BMW 3 series. He jokes it does not have an indicator stalk. A button that locks the car in lane 2 or lane 3 constantly. And an ability to tailgate very close. He is a biker. LGV driver. And hates BMW drivers. Says it all...