Wheeler Dealers series 9

Started by Madman, April 03, 2012, 08:19:55 PM

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Madman

#30
October 15, 2012, 11:21:19 AM
Quote from: sportyaccordy on October 15, 2012, 08:43:49 AM
Yep

Plus the guys are kind of dicks

"Ello ya cheeky cunt. This an em foive innit? Is it runnin? Me though this fing had 8 cylinders mate? Sounds more like froiee"


"'Old out yer 'and!"  (Fat cockney git nearly rips punters arm off)  "You've just bought a pile of old bollocks, mate!"  :lol:
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Rupert

#31
October 15, 2012, 11:07:56 PM
Quote from: thecarnut on October 15, 2012, 11:11:28 AM
Yeah, the guy is a dick, low balling and haggling the hell out of sellers and telling them straight to their face all the problems with the car (like they didn't know already) and when it comes to selling he's an absolute hardass.

I guess it makes the show work but it's pretty disrespectful.

I dunno about you, but I want to pay the least amount for a car, and then get the most amount for it later. If I have to be a dick to someone I'll never see again to get that, then great, Dickville here we come! Honestly, anything less is only screwing yourself.

Though to be fair, I find that the best tactic usually isn't being a dick.  :lol:
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Morris Minor

#32
October 19, 2012, 08:06:25 AM
I just watched the episode when they fixed up a Renault Alpine 310 bought in France.  From the beginning none of it made sense; there are about three 310s registered in the UK and zero market there for them. No way to sell it on for a profit.

It was interesting to see the Alpine & what they did to it, but I had the distinct impression the show is coming to the end of its course, because they're now ranging around continental Europe looking desperately for something different from pulling in old British family saloon cars.

I still enjoy Edd's stuff, and some of the artisans they find to restore bits & pieces. But I think it's time to move on.
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Madman

#33
October 19, 2012, 08:33:11 AM
Quote from: Morris Minor on October 19, 2012, 08:06:25 AM
I just watched the episode when they fixed up a Renault Alpine 310 bought in France.  From the beginning none of it made sense; there are about three 310s registered in the UK and zero market there for them. No way to sell it on for a profit.

It was interesting to see the Alpine & what they did to it, but I had the distinct impression the show is coming to the end of its course, because they're now ranging around continental Europe looking desperately for something different from pulling in old British family saloon cars.

I still enjoy Edd's stuff, and some of the artisans they find to restore bits & pieces. But I think it's time to move on.


That Renault Alpine was from way back in Season 5.  Season 5 was "Wheeler Dealers, On the Road" which had the theme of finding rare, special interest cars on the continent.  Don't worry Morris, Blighty will NEVER run out of old, interesting cars!  The second half of season 8 also had a running theme of Mike finding classic cars in America and shipping then over for Edd to restore.

As long as there are cool old cars in need of help, the fat cockney pillock and his nine-foot-tall mechanic will be there to save them!  :lol:
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Morris Minor

#34
October 20, 2012, 05:05:25 AM
According to this the Alpine is Episode 4 of Series 9
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheeler_Dealers

I was pretty sure it was a recent season because the years of pie & mash abuse show their effects in Brewer's expansive stomach.
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Madman

#35
October 20, 2012, 05:43:05 PM
Quote from: Morris Minor on October 20, 2012, 05:05:25 AM
According to this the Alpine is Episode 4 of Series 9
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheeler_Dealers

I was pretty sure it was a recent season because the years of pie & mash abuse show their effects in Brewer's expansive stomach.


Oops, you're right.  That one was earlier this year.  It's pretty funny how you can determine the age of any given episode of Wheeler Dealers is by the size of Mike's girth and the greyness of Edd's hair!  The day this show comes to an end will be the day Mike finally gets too fat to fit behind of the wheel!
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Madman

#36
October 25, 2012, 11:38:53 PM
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

GoCougs

#37
October 26, 2012, 09:56:32 AM
Mike is pretty fat. I know he's gotta be playing it up for the show but think he'd be an interesting guy to have a beer with (though admittedly I have a bit of an obsession with things UK).

Rupert

#38
October 26, 2012, 12:07:03 PM
TR6 :wub:
Novarolla-Miata-Trooper-Jeep-Volvo-Trooper-Ranger-MGB-Explorer-944-Fiat-Alfa-XTerra

13 cars, 60 cylinders, 52 manual forward gears and 9 automatic, 2 FWD, 42 doors, 1988 average year of manufacture, 3 convertibles, 22 average mpg, and no wheel covers.
PRO TENACIA NULLA VIA EST INVIA

sparkplug

#39
October 30, 2012, 12:55:26 AM
Quote from: Madman on October 14, 2012, 01:19:22 AM
1996 Nissan Skyline GTS-T (R33)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0kMnWy5iHQ


removed as is all others above it

Getting stoned, one stone at a time.

Madman

#40
October 30, 2012, 11:08:32 AM
New episode.

BMW Isetta 300.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gu7-ttGTOI
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Madman

#41
November 04, 2012, 07:06:02 PM
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Madman

#42
November 14, 2012, 08:18:26 AM
Last episode of the season.

A Mercedes SLK is an odd choice of car for Wheeler Dealers.  It's not very old nor is it very rare.  In fact, I think it's a bit "common", if you ask me.  Still, thanks to Edd's hard work, it came out looking very nice, indeed!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VnIBzrzQQs
Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis
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