exarmy123
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« on: November 11, 2009, 04:05:27 PM » |
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Hi everyone,I was surprised to see how active this org is,looks like a useful source of info,parts,advice etc.
I am on my second 'Rascal',I had a yellow J plate 1.0l 5 speed which I sold about 6 years ago and in July got hold of a 52 plate Carry pickup,which I was intending to use all summer to do the garden landscaping with.
Had a nasty fall at work back in May,but bought it anyway.Bit of a coincidence here,but got wind through a builder friend that it was for sale and when I arranged to see it the owner was my mothers cousin,so knew it was all genuine.Anyway,52 plate,28k miles,one owner,used to take dogs to breeders shows so no heavy work,taxed and mot'd,500 quid.Does this sound reasonable?
Anyone know why I don't see many pickups about?
Are these vans at cult status like Beetles yet?I was amazed to find an owners' forum going strong.
Speak to some of you soon,all the best.
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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2009, 06:28:20 PM » |
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Hi ...sounds like you have the newer square shaped 1.3 carry..we are more the old shape....totally different to yours..so not sure if we will be of any help to you but you are very welcome...pick ups are still popular with a few of us..i have one 1988 (E reg)and so does titch...and we love em to bits...
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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2009, 06:42:18 PM » |
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Spot on.Dead useful though,use it for trips to the builders merchants,moving my boy's Honda atc trike about for riding off road,dumping rubbish on bathroom rip-outs for customers and tipping mud and rubble from my own house (as intended).
Would you guys mind the slightly newer 1.3s coming on board?
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« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2009, 07:05:31 PM » |
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unlike the " bambi owners club " we welcome everyone ...its not a rascal owners site its a rascal enthusiasts site....so long as your intrested and willing to join in ...then your indeed welcome whatever you own..  |
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« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2009, 07:23:03 PM » |
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Gotta agree with Chop, I find my pick up far more useful than a van, horses for courses obviously but mines a mobile advert too.
I've a 'D' reg pick up to get on with when I get time too!!
WELCOME TO YOU HOO!!
Titch ( Not as mad as Chop )
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« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2009, 07:56:37 PM » |
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im not mad
am i...?
no i dont think i am
am i talking to myself..?
no ..im just typing out loud
PHEW..!!
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« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2009, 07:59:03 PM » |
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I know very little about the Carry`s. Are they fuel injected? Derek.
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« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2009, 08:14:32 PM » |
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he chop i agree with you on our club more sociable than the other one
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« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2009, 09:52:42 PM » |
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Hi Derek,thanks for getting in touch so quick.These have a 1.3 all alloy 16v!efi lump,similar to a Swift.Makes about 77 bhp,revs like a motorbike,and will spin and drift around roundabouts!
I have a swb renault trafic,but can get more length-wise on the carry with the tail gate down:8x4 plasterboards and plywood etc.It was screeming at 90 mph,but seems comfy and fairly quiet at 80 all day.Reccommended.
Martin Berry,South Wales.
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« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2009, 10:01:38 PM » |
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Hello Martin, Thanks for the info. I have been considering moving onto to Carry`s but I reckon I will stick with Rascarry`s until I retire in a couple of years. With a specification like that they are too complex for my old, worn out brain to comprehend. Derek,
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« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2009, 10:55:31 PM » |
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Derek.considering - specification and comprehend...is a big words for a worn out brain..i think your younger than what your making out..
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