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Today, 10:00 AM

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

Cool machine, the same guy is selling the 2019 Civic Type R.

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Yesterday, 11:53 PM

hooch replied to a thread New Civic Type R(s) in R-Roads

I agree the awd is hard to beat in the rain and god knows we get enough of that in this country. Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 09:00 PM

hooch replied to a thread New Civic Type R(s) in R-Roads

To be fair I think the Type R and i30N are different types of cars with very different driving dynamics to the Golf R and Focus RS. In the real...

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Yesterday, 06:41 PM

hooch replied to a thread New Civic Type R(s) in R-Roads

The 2018 one on donedeal for 40k seems like decent value then. Even better value was the red one sold for mid 30s a month or two ago. Cameron cars...

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Yesterday, 03:33 PM

hooch replied to a thread Motor Insurance Gone To Hell... 2017-2020 in R-Roads

An post were the cheapest for me by a long shot to insure my Golf R last year. Renewal is due in April again so will see how that goes. Congrats on...

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20-01-2021, 03:10 PM

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

This car is local enough to me, seen it once or twice. They are really growing on me but i don't know if i'd ever buy one!

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15-01-2021, 05:05 PM

hooch replied to a thread Used Car Costs and Values Post-Brexit in R-Roads

I was talking to a trader today and he says points 1 and 2 are already happening. So lads, keep what you have, values are only going to go one...

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15-01-2021, 08:34 AM

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

That's absolutely class. Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk

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14-01-2021, 06:11 PM

hooch replied to a thread Tyre reviews in The Shed

I got two in the same size back in September I think it was for €180 fitted in Daltons in Portlaoise. Now this was for a Golf R so maybe they are...

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11-01-2021, 03:13 PM

hooch replied to a thread Wanted: BMW E46 M3 Coupe in Marketplace: 'For Sale', 'Wanted' or 'Free'

Came here to post this too, OP will have to be quick. It looks mint. Manual too. Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk

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09-01-2021, 10:14 AM

hooch replied to a thread Gritting in R-Roads

I get your point definitely but there's not much else they can do really to make the roads safe. Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk

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09-01-2021, 08:04 AM

hooch replied to a thread Gritting in R-Roads

What's the alternative though, leave the roads like skating rinks? Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk

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08-01-2021, 08:47 PM

hooch replied to a thread €10k to spend on a 'fun' daily, any suggestions? in R-Roads

Brilliant Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk

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08-01-2021, 01:33 AM

hooch replied to a thread Paper Driving License in R-Roads

I got turned away in an liquor store in Boston buying beer with my license. He looked at it as if McLovin was after handing it to him. I was nearly...

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07-01-2021, 11:17 AM

hooch replied to a thread €10k to spend on a 'fun' daily, any suggestions? in R-Roads

Go for the Megane. Don't listen to your Dad, you'll always sell a RenaultSport car if its well minded, plenty of fans in this country. If its...

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06-01-2021, 09:01 PM

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

Mate of mine has a very nice F11 530d MSport that might be up for sale soon. Low miles around 70k, 141 reg. Not sure what he'll be looking for it but...

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06-01-2021, 08:50 PM

hooch replied to a thread Yaris GR and GR4 in R-Roads

Collecting cars have one up for auction now. Price is tipping up nicely https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2020-toyota-gr-yaris I see Bob...

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06-01-2021, 04:15 PM

hooch replied to a poll Would you buy a left hooker now that the UK has thrown the toys? in R-Roads

Be interesting to hear what the story is with Channel Islands and Isle of Mann cars.

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05-01-2021, 11:04 PM

hooch replied to a thread FiST full of euro in Pride and Joy

Nice! They are some great additions. All you need now is the quaife! Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk

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05-01-2021, 08:55 PM

hooch replied to a thread MK7 Golf R in Pride and Joy

I think WLTP had a lot to do with that too as manufacturers would have to test every possible combination of options on each model so a lot of gone...

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05-01-2021, 01:07 PM

hooch replied to a thread MK7 Golf R in Pride and Joy

I agree new car prices have gone through the roof but a lot of it has to do with VRT, higher taxation on ICE cars in general. A new 530e BMW is...

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05-01-2021, 12:58 PM

hooch replied to a thread Paper Driving License in R-Roads

Only replaced mine in December. My wife still has a few years left on hers. Card is so much handier and if you drive more than one car you can be...

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05-01-2021, 11:46 AM

hooch replied to a thread €10k to spend on a 'fun' daily, any suggestions? in R-Roads

Having had both the Fiesta ST and the MK7 Golf GTD, if you want a fun daily the ST is very hard to beat. The ride is pretty firm in them but they are...

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05-01-2021, 10:49 AM

hooch replied to a thread Used Car Costs and Values Post-Brexit in R-Roads

Also Irish VAT is going back to 23% on 1st March. The UK import game is effectively over.

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05-01-2021, 12:58 AM

hooch replied to a thread Used Car Costs and Values Post-Brexit in R-Roads

I was thinking the exact same thing. Maybe we'll see less of him now that his business model is fubar. Sent from my MAR-LX1A using Tapatalk

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