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04-11-2017, 02:27 PM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread iPhone X in Bits and Bytes

I have a 7+ so wont be changing gor a long long time yet, but if it is anything like the past few iphones there will be shag all difference. I only...

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03-11-2017, 01:25 PM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread airport parking in Motorway Services

The quickest Airport I used to find was Arlanda in Stockholm, straight through in no time. To be fair, Dublin was not far behind it either. If I'm in...

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03-11-2017, 10:45 AM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread For Sale : VW Lupo Gti 63000 miles. Factory standard in One Careful Owner…

From someone who has sold a number of cars, the ad needs some work. 1. Better pictures, interior, exterior, engine bay etc. 2. More descriptive...

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03-11-2017, 10:37 AM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread The DoneDeal Thread in R-Roads

Having driven those ST focus's, you would want your head checked paying 10k for a 2005 one, it is on a very good day worth possibly half of the...

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03-11-2017, 09:16 AM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread For Sale : VW Lupo Gti 63000 miles. Factory standard in One Careful Owner…

I'm being honest here which you may not like, but the car is massively over priced. I can say that confidently because I had one and only sold it a...

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03-11-2017, 09:04 AM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread BIK on commercial vehicles in R-Roads

Only real way of getting out of BIK is if your a limited company with more than 1 employee/Director. Good accountant will steer you right

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02-11-2017, 05:08 PM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread Lidl Ireland rolling out Tesla fast chargers. in Leaf him, he's not worth it...

Saw them being installed in Applegreen just outside Limerick on the Motorway also, all Tesla branded

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02-11-2017, 10:53 AM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread Blanchardstown Shopping Centre evacuated in security incident in Motorway Services

This is a common thing done purposely so other head bangers don't get the same idea for the attention

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01-11-2017, 10:54 AM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread Opinions on cheap MINIs? in R-Roads

Err if it is for a business, you want something that is commercial simply to write it off. If you have a car your going to get done on BIK also will...

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31-10-2017, 10:59 AM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread Apple Pay, Apple Watch, probably the end of cash in Bits and Bytes

When I lived in Sweden, there is no cash. It was a case of everyone using card. At first found it very odd, but then got used to it and found it very...

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26-10-2017, 12:19 PM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread Anyone driven a 335i? in R-Roads

If you are coming from an STI impreza it will feel like snail pace! The 325i's aint a light car either. Go for a 335i, remap and will feel close to...

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23-10-2017, 01:35 PM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread Taxing a crew cab? in R-Roads

As long as it has a CVRT should be simply a case of going and taxing it

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20-10-2017, 10:17 AM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread On the look out for a vintage Pajero in R-Roads

I can check the previous auction prices if your interested but could take a day before the auction price is released

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20-10-2017, 09:50 AM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread For Sale - X Sport CR3 Minibike in One Careful Owner…

Other one is gone too, took both of them in a moment of madness to have some fun on the farm

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18-10-2017, 02:08 PM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread Long shot- anyone loan me a car for a few days? in R-Roads

You could just do a temp transfer of insurance from the UK, as most companies allow it after all here so I cannot imagine it would be any different...

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18-10-2017, 01:44 PM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread Long shot- anyone loan me a car for a few days? in R-Roads

Generally I would have something knocking around but nothing at the moment! Best of luck getting something, have you looked at possible buying a run...

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13-10-2017, 03:39 PM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread On the look out for a vintage Pajero in R-Roads

Japan

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13-10-2017, 12:32 PM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread Someone tried to steal my van in R-Roads

I fu(king hate scum like this!

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13-10-2017, 11:46 AM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread Well Holy God in All Aboard

Welcome back Ed, sure might aswel bring the RX to Mondello! :D

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13-10-2017, 11:25 AM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread Good News Thread in Motorway Services

Getting a dog on Sunday! :D I have a special spot for dogs and seem to have a great relationship with them. So a fella came up for adoption due to...

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13-10-2017, 08:04 AM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread Cheapie wanted- 206 / Punto / Panda / WHY? in One Careful Owner…

Friend of mine has a 2005 Pug 307 1.4 with NCT and Tax, as new tyres plus 2 new ones included. Car is serviced regularly and will be serviced for nee...

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12-10-2017, 05:37 PM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread WANTED: E36 M3, Impreza STi, Sierra Cosworth, Evo 5 or 6 in One Careful Owner…

Cheap E46 M3 here with the subframe done if that is any interest?! :D

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12-10-2017, 08:35 AM

vinnymcdonnell replied to a thread What's you odo reading in R-Roads

I bought a Superb new in Nov 15, sold it Aug 16' and put 70k on it in that time, Got the VRS in Sept 16' and there is 42k on it so has done a fair...

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