DaveB916 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 So where is alll this global warming, my poor old boiler is working overtime to keep the house warm............lolol Looks like the snow is here for a while yet. Oh how my Missus is eating humble pie on the gorunds of, 'NO !! I want a BMW not another Freelander....'........hehehe So which cars are surviving and which are the 'wealest links' ? Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 my L200 is running a treat, only been stopped so far by the 5ft drifts we had but then they stopped the snow plough as well. BMW drivers are getting on my man breasts though why take your car out when its snowy if all you're going to do is not be able to get up the slightest incline :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB916 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I can assure you one BMW will not be moving for a few days, fortunately my Navara is still ploughing through it, but 'its too big' for her to drive......lolol Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 heating is costing me a fortune too.though i must admit my shogun sport is keeping me mobile on some treacherous roads.glad i bought a four by four Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 My mum has moved here bmw once in the past 3 weeks :blink: she is busy trying to steel my dads range rover whenever she wants to leave the village George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonySmith Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 So where is alll this global warming, Dave B Ah...thats not PC anymore....it's 'Climate Change' so it's easier to enforce punitive taxes.......................rant over......... :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Our heating is also working overtime here too. :blink: Our grand vitara is coping with no problems in this if you stick it in 4wd. Left in 2wd rear wheels driving is entertaining mind.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 my L200 is running a treat, only been stopped so far by the 5ft drifts we had but then they stopped the snow plough as well. BMW drivers are getting on my man breasts though why take your car out when its snowy if all you're going to do is not be able to get up the slightest incline :blink: my BM has been boxed up for over a fortnight, power coupled with rear wheel drive and big fat tyres dont go well on ice and snow? I am fortunate to have a choice of cars including my beloved 4x4 surf (been used more lately than it ever has and at 1.08 a gall rabbing gets) perhaps those who get under your 40dd tee shirt have no choice other than to try to get out? PS it aint just bm's pulled a couple of front wheel drive clio's up a very modest bank recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB916 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Our heating is also working overtime here too. Our grand vitara is coping with no problems in this if you stick it in 4wd. Left in 2wd rear wheels driving is entertaining mind.... My mate has a Navara he called to me to say its rubbish just spins up all the time, you have turned the 4WD on I reply, how was the answer !!!!!.........another call a couple of days the steering is really stiif and if feels like its skipping on roudabouts.........you have turned it off ?....again, how ?, was the reply. One od the few benefits of a Disco. :blink: Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB916 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 my BM has been boxed up for over a fortnight, power coupled with rear wheel drive and big fat tyres dont go well on ice and snow? I am fortunate to have a choice of cars including my beloved 4x4 surf (been used more lately than it ever has and at 1.08 a gall rabbing gets) perhaps those who get under your 40dd tee shirt have no choice other than to try to get out? PS it aint just bm's pulled a couple of front wheel drive clio's up a very modest bank recently £1.08 a gallon, where where where ?.........lolol Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Global warming is a goverment money making sceam or stealf tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB916 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Ok so it's 'climate change' well it certainly is here, don't remember this since I was my sons age, 11 !! At least I cannot see the mole hills, no work, no post, so no bills, lets burn gas..... :blink: Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambu13 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Well my mums Fiat Idea is great too, driven past loads of Range rovers in the ditch lol! and whitnessed the most embarrest driver ever smash his deffender into a barrier over a mini roundabout! Im not jealous, Much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 my BM has been boxed up for over a fortnight, power coupled with rear wheel drive and big fat tyres dont go well on ice and snow? In a recent "Let's see who can get up that hill" test on the way to beating the RWD fat tyred automatic BM came last, not even making more than a few yards up :blink: You need light thinned tyred motors in this weather it would seem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I got rid of my Rodeo January 09 I think. LMAO, what a mistake that was. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 my MG ZT 180+ (auto) 18" fat tyres, work(ed) great in the snow (the other week) if it ever comes back, my snow chains work a treat, i remember when most people had snow chains for their cars even the old narrow x-ply tyres needed them. M. p.s. the MG trophy 160 on the other hand will go back in the garage , as I do not have chains for that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowdy Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 had snow here in our vilage for three weeks now and there are 2 mercs that have not moved in all that time there owners do not look soo smug now when i drive by in the rav !!! :blink: amd my mates wifes 330 Bm will not even move of his yard because of the traction control so she is useing his disco now look like he's lost that car till the spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weejase Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I have a honda integra that has not moved In two weeks due to wheelspin at the slightest whiff of snow Now whilst driving to work the other night my jimny`s clutch decided to disintegrate I`m now driving the wife`s vw polo for a few days whilst the jimny gets sorted :blink: jase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 x-trail hasnt missed a beat..... :blink: oh and diesel is £108.9 here but it drops 2p a litre if you use the vouchers from the jet garage shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollydog Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 using loads of wood and coal for the last 3 weaks. landcruiser went in for its MOT at garage but they cant get cars out of the workshop to do mine just when i need a 4x4 most it gets stuck at a bloody mot station ah well at least im warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB916 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Just ventured to Sainsbury's well I knew it would be quiet, so don't mind.......lolol Took forever to get back pulling cars out of the snow, now the rant, why have manufacturers started to fit these silly screw in tow eyes !!!!! so much more difficult to just pulled a stranded German car a couple of hundred metres. :blink: Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 you're more generous than I am I tend to drive round them and point and laugh :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snozzer Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 No matter what time of year it is, I always laugh at those who have made a mistake and been encumbered with a bmw :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 My Skoda Fellacio was forging ahead past all the stranded 4x4's like a Trojan.They all cast envious looks. Great little car.Heated rear windscreen to keep your hands toasty warm when you have to push it. Swap anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 The Outback is unbothered by the mere 7" of snow pity that the roads are clogged with numptys who can't be trusted to drive screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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