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@thomasrpoulsen
@thomasrpoulsen 2 күн бұрын
Your choice of cars is correct, but your mindset is completely wrong. You don't have to justify your choice of cars or anything else to anyone, not even your wife, neighbor or some random guy down at the gas station. The advantage of being an adult is that you don't have to explain anything to anyone.
@goose4150
@goose4150 4 күн бұрын
Cuz two Pininfarinas are better than one broken and one scrapped
@benhooper1956
@benhooper1956 5 күн бұрын
"Basically this" - Gavin B-S, 2024
@iskandaribrahim-ek9hk
@iskandaribrahim-ek9hk 5 күн бұрын
As a Malaysians and olso OWNED ORIGINAL Proton WIRA 1.8L OR NAMED AS PERSONA IN UK AND IRELAND MARKETS, IM SO PROUDLY KNOWING MANY DRIVERS IN UK LOVES AND OWNED MANY PROTON MODELS AND VARIANS FROM SAGA TO NEW 1.6 PERSONA WERE OLSO BEING CHOOSED BY ONE UK RACING TEAM AS THEY MAIN CAR ON BTCC CHAMPIONSHIP. OTHERWISE, MANY UK PROTON OWNERS DOING PERFECTLY AND OLSO COLLECTING PROTON CARS WITH 99% IS STILL SAME AS CAME OUT FROM FACTORY. THANKS FOR LOVES MY NATIONAL CAR..
@retrooutput
@retrooutput 6 күн бұрын
Did Amy mention another Coupe she did last year? She brought mine down from up country too!
@owensteele1645
@owensteele1645 10 күн бұрын
@1:47 WOW!!! Believe it or not, I also saw a Megane Classic driving into the Matford Park & Ride site in Exeter earlier today, X22CHH, in that deep metallic Cherry Red (similar shade to the Camry), with the sunroof slid fully open. Last MOT was in January on an unbelievable 251000 miles.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 8 күн бұрын
Ooh, nice spot. Really tempted to buy a Mégane Classic. Any Shatchback would be fun, but I guess it really ought to be a Chamade.
@benday1218
@benday1218 10 күн бұрын
ooh, a little harsh on the plates - given what some people drive around with!
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 8 күн бұрын
I did think that, but I guess the tester was making FSF pay for the huge pool of brake fluid it left on the workshop floor.
@benday1218
@benday1218 10 күн бұрын
I loved the little Citroen LN, I have such a crush on them (especially a bi-cylindre)
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 8 күн бұрын
Me too. Was such a surprise to see one living the dream just a block away from the French coast. What a survivor!
@benday1218
@benday1218 8 күн бұрын
@@Petrolblog I wasn't there but looks like there were two LN(A)s at FoTU. Scenes!
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 8 күн бұрын
@@benday1218 There were. Needless to say, I have photos of both!
@chamaileon81
@chamaileon81 10 күн бұрын
And if you look closely behind the phase 1 Xsara at 1:23 there's a Laguna lurking 😍
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 8 күн бұрын
Didn't spot that! Dammit!
@charliejohnson4037
@charliejohnson4037 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for the update Gavin. Sad to hear the Safrane won't make it to the ball. I'm sure those going to FOTU will welcome the Camry. Look forward to further updates on the fleet. How is your son getting on with his Landy?
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 8 күн бұрын
The Camry was a great substitute (again), although I definitely need to get the air con and blowers working!
@charliejohnson4037
@charliejohnson4037 6 күн бұрын
@@Petrolblog Hope you manage to get that sorted :-)
@solofocusing1799
@solofocusing1799 10 күн бұрын
Ooo will have to get my 1st gen cv10 camry next to this tommorow ❤
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 8 күн бұрын
Gutted I didn't spot your Camry - I thought I saw everything. Will have to look for it on one of Joseph' Lloyd's videos.
@BoostWorx
@BoostWorx 11 күн бұрын
If you need spare parts I have a whole safrane for sale
@HiKennyS
@HiKennyS 11 күн бұрын
The Camry is a noble stand in - agree entirely on the reasons for no exemption for older vehicles having an annual MOT test, and you need a tartan rug for the accessories set.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 8 күн бұрын
Yes! Will grab a tartan rug for the next event.
@grayfool
@grayfool 11 күн бұрын
The Safrane will endure. How about a T shirt that syas A Tad Tatty Tat?
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 8 күн бұрын
Haha! Nice.
@Andrew.bergin
@Andrew.bergin 11 күн бұрын
Gutted☹️ I know you will win and another Safrane will return to the road. Unfortunately I won't be going to FoTU, I have caught the wonderful cold/COVID/ flu virus 😡 keep all of informed on the progress. The Camry is still a beautiful car, it's age related patina and how a car should look after 20+ years 😁
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 8 күн бұрын
Get well soon, Andrew.
@BigBadJV
@BigBadJV 11 күн бұрын
As the former owner of the car I can provide some background of it’s history. I was the third owner, I bought it when it was 3 years old and had 30,000 miles on it, the car was my daily driver from 2003 to 2018 until I swapped it for a Jaguar F Type. The car was always looked after with no expense spared when I was using it daily, always had regular services firstly with the main dealer then I would do the services myself, but always using the best oils and fluids, the gearbox oil was changed every year along with the engine oil. I always put Michelin tyres on and the brakes were always serviced, even cleaning behind the stainless steel runners that the front brake pads slide on to stop them squealing. I did have a bump in the car when I had only had it for a year going in the back of a car that slammed on at a roundabout when no cars were coming (scammers 😢) the repair was done by the Peugeot main dealer along with a scuff on the rear bumper, both these areas are where the lacquer has failed. The various bumper cracks were done by other people dinging it in car parks. In the 15 years I was using it daily the car only broke down once with a clutch failure, this was replaced at about 80,000 miles. It had 3 new cam belts and idler pulley kits during my time but is probably due for a replacement now due to it having been sat for so long. Don’t want to be a snitch, but the gearnob was in one piece before Kenny got in the car 😅. All in all I loved owning that car and was very sad to see it go, it was just one job more than I need at the moment having a 1976 Jaguar XJ Coupe restoration project in the garage, hope you get it back to it’s best and the paint work looking like new.
@BigBadJV
@BigBadJV 10 күн бұрын
Also, never had an engine management light on during my time with it but the seat belt light can be easily resolved by moving the seats all the way back, unplugging the connectors under the seat and spraying some electrical contact cleaner in them. Make sure you disconnect the battery first though. Another electrical fault is the ignition coils, if one goes bad you don’t really feel it as a lumpy engine but the mileage range on the digital display in the center console goes up to read thousands of miles range.
@robmarsden4986
@robmarsden4986 12 күн бұрын
Love the Xsara. Had a phase 1 brand new in 1998 then a phase 2 VTS (which didn’t look as nice at the phase 1). They replaced the BX 16 valve I had previous to that.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 12 күн бұрын
Ooh, envious of you buying one new. Obviously loved it enough to buy another one.
@robmarsden4986
@robmarsden4986 12 күн бұрын
My older brother worked at Citroen UK in Slough in the early 90’s in replacement parts so we all had Citroens. I had a Visa as my first car, then an 89 BXTGD estate, 2 ZX 1.4 Elations (both new, wrote the first one off!), a 97 phase 1 Saxo VTR (new) in phoenix bronze, a ZX Aura TD, then the BX 16 valve and the 2 Xsaras, then a new 2005 C4 VTS coupe HDi, then an 18 month old C6 V6 HDi exclusive, then a C5 HDi V6, then 2 DS5’s.
@patrickcrean7813
@patrickcrean7813 13 күн бұрын
It’s a pity he doesn’t have the time for full time at this. His content is mega. Well done.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
Your comment has made my day. Thank you.
@patrickcrean7813
@patrickcrean7813 13 күн бұрын
@@Petrolblog have you ever thought of doing a podcast?
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
A couple of times, yes, probably under the banner of Petrolpod. But then I remember that treatments for insomnia are available on prescription.
@patrickcrean7813
@patrickcrean7813 11 күн бұрын
@@Petrolblog it would be worthwhile. There is no podcast that looks at proper German alternatives. Imagine a discussion on the best non German executive car of the 90s, history of French hot hatches, cult cars like 104ZS etc. It would be mega. I’m interested in starting one myself. Not great on tech unfortunately.
@grayfool
@grayfool 13 күн бұрын
Nice goats. I hope that's an acceptable use of the word nice.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
My old English teacher would be spitting feathers, but I think it’s totally acceptable.
@grayfool
@grayfool 13 күн бұрын
@@Petrolblog Nice. Oh buggerr. Sorry
@carfella7994
@carfella7994 13 күн бұрын
Sat in one of these at 1995 British motor show, waned one ever since.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
Do it. They’re brilliant cars.
@igormac88
@igormac88 13 күн бұрын
oh, I've recently bought a XV30 2004 Camry XLE V6, and now dealing with the same small-ish issues of a car that was poorly maintained in the last years.. where I live they were also imported from Japan. he works fine, but small things piled up
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
Congratulations! A fine car. Good luck getting the small jobs sorted.
@igormac88
@igormac88 12 күн бұрын
@@Petrolblog thank you! it's nothing very serious, he has some 60k miles only on the clock, had to put new tires (had plenty of rubber but were from 2016), the rear brake pads were the original ones still (were on the metal already, of course), change both knock sensors that were switching off the o/d, had to do a full gearbox service, engine service.. those things...
@TheJoeT81
@TheJoeT81 13 күн бұрын
Goats AND props - this channel gets better and better!
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
Heh. The goats were for you, Joe! 🐐
@philwilliams4573
@philwilliams4573 13 күн бұрын
Just look at that Chamade. Be still my beating heart.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
Couldn’t believe it. The bloody thing made my morning! It’s getting harder to spot proper tat in France, but I’m very tempted to buy a LHD Chamade.
@rubenbraekman4515
@rubenbraekman4515 13 күн бұрын
Now it looks almost as nice as your 406 coupe 😉😉
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
Haha. It’ll never be *that* nice…
@Lot76CARS
@Lot76CARS 13 күн бұрын
We’re crossing fingers and toes that the Safrane makes through the MOT… I hope to see it on Saturday, or at least you and the Camry!
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
Thank you. Fingers, toes and baguettes crossed.
@johnfolly1988
@johnfolly1988 13 күн бұрын
Looks good with the wheel trims back on. The gas struts are aftermarket. Hope it gets an MOT and will be another one back on the road. I so badly want your gold Safrane.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
Thank you, John. Yes, definitely tidier with the trims in place. Hope the MOT tester takes pity on the old girl.
@johnfolly1988
@johnfolly1988 13 күн бұрын
@@Petrolblog Seem to remember I had the issue with the wipers on my Safrane and changed the stalk which fixed it. Don't think I salvaged the stalk when I broke the car unfortunately. Just sent my old front indicators to a chap in Southampton who has just bought a Safrane and had a broken lens. Hoping they will help him get that one back on the road when he MOTS it. I miss my Safrane a lot. My daily driver for 18 years and it was the best car I've ever owned overall. Brilliant cars.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
@johnfolly1988 A good Safrane is a great car. Glad you’ve helped the chap in Southampton - thanks for helping to keep another Safrane on the road.
@paulie-Gualtieri.
@paulie-Gualtieri. 13 күн бұрын
You've been to France and didn't come back with a Renault 25 Turbo Baccara
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
All in good time. There was a separate reason for the trip. For now, let’s call it a scouting mission…
@paulie-Gualtieri.
@paulie-Gualtieri. 13 күн бұрын
@@Petrolblog Ohhh I get ya
@HiKennyS
@HiKennyS 13 күн бұрын
After the clean "it looks better" - which is nice..
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
😂
@shaydevlin5557
@shaydevlin5557 13 күн бұрын
Always loved this channel, no one else has such a great collection of french tat, and i love it! Hopefully the Sefrane passes.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
Thank you, Shay. Appreciate that.
@lhadibelguedj9000
@lhadibelguedj9000 13 күн бұрын
Safrane ❤❤❤❤❤from algeria best car
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
❤️
@Andrew.bergin
@Andrew.bergin 13 күн бұрын
Had a quick skip through at work. Will sit and relax properly at home and watch the glorious Safrane.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
Thank you, Andrew. Sorry to interrupt your work! Still, that's the reward for being a valued member!
@Andrew.bergin
@Andrew.bergin 13 күн бұрын
​​@@PetrolblogSuperb! That's a lovely shade of blue. These really are special cars. It's pretty cool being part of a very small club 😊 payday Friday and I have seen my first purchases via the Petrolblog shop! Let me know how the MOT goes, everything crossed for you.
@alaingillot4718
@alaingillot4718 15 күн бұрын
114 / 115 cars where also good cars
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
Agreed.
@benday1218
@benday1218 19 күн бұрын
define bravery: opening your sunroof on a 90's Renner.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 18 күн бұрын
Nerves of steel!
@stevelutwyche
@stevelutwyche 20 күн бұрын
Great video, I’ve always loved the style of the W123
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 13 күн бұрын
Thanks Steve.
@user-cy3fh7oj1e
@user-cy3fh7oj1e 21 күн бұрын
Terbaik bos kita masih guna pakai proton iswara. Rakyat malaysia tak layan dah kereta iswara ni.❤😊
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 21 күн бұрын
Bos anda adalah bos! Terdapat banyak cinta untuk Iswara di UK.
@rldoprado
@rldoprado 21 күн бұрын
Very good. I'm from Brazil and here I have a 2002 xsara 1.6 16v, sold in Brazil as the GLX model.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 21 күн бұрын
Hello! I understand the Xsara is quite popular in Brazil.
@rldoprado
@rldoprado 21 күн бұрын
@@Petrolblog Yes!
@Andrew.bergin
@Andrew.bergin 23 күн бұрын
I get back from Hong Kong and what's the first thing I watch?? Has to be Petrolblog and a new Safrane video😊 thank you for the unexpected shout-out. Safrane's are such a brilliant car. Good luck with this one look forward to the developments. If you go to FoTU I may see you there, I'm going to try and go myself.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 21 күн бұрын
Welcome back! Yeah, well I was missing MMR too much! Fingers crossed we both make it to FOTU. Be good to see you and MMR!
@benhooper1956
@benhooper1956 24 күн бұрын
That numberplate is using an earlier font but still official, don't think it'll be homemade some motor factors did it
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 21 күн бұрын
Good to hear. Surprised the plates have no markings, but they're very much part of the car's charm.
@igormac88
@igormac88 24 күн бұрын
the engine sounds healthy and everything seems to work.. quite an quirky configuration, with leather, sunroof, climate control and auto box, but steelies and crank rear windows. should be a lovely daily
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 21 күн бұрын
Yeah, the 2.0 Executive was an odd spec. I ought to do a very niche video on the phase 2 trim levels in the UK.
@RichardLyleEsq
@RichardLyleEsq 24 күн бұрын
It’s in full Parisian spec with scuffs, missing trim and hubcaps. Love it.
@RichardLyleEsq
@RichardLyleEsq 24 күн бұрын
It’s in full Parisian spec with scuffs, missing trim and hubcaps. Love it.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 21 күн бұрын
Double comment?!
@RichardLyleEsq
@RichardLyleEsq 21 күн бұрын
Or my memory issues are becoming more public.
@leonardgoldberg2879
@leonardgoldberg2879 24 күн бұрын
Keep the steelies .They are a rare sight now.
@leonardgoldberg2879
@leonardgoldberg2879 24 күн бұрын
I worked at a Renault dealership in the 90's. The Safrane did not sell very well .
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 21 күн бұрын
A complete flop in the UK. Out of interest, was it a good conversion rate? In other words, when people came into the showroom to look at a Safrane, did they end up buying one?
@duncanholland5400
@duncanholland5400 24 күн бұрын
Had two of these both 2.0ltrs The most comfortable car i have had and alot of room in the back
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 21 күн бұрын
Yeah, although the 2.5 has the sweeter engine, the 2.0 offers a more relaxed driving experience.
@TheMuzikall
@TheMuzikall 24 күн бұрын
If it’s not the 3.0 Bi Turbo you are better off with a Laguna✅
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 21 күн бұрын
Ha. You may have a point!
@Chodcam
@Chodcam 24 күн бұрын
Priest hole! Every car should have one.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 21 күн бұрын
Extra ventilation for when the air con fails...
@nickb487
@nickb487 25 күн бұрын
I like the colour of this one. Does it have an air attack man checking stuff like the others?
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 21 күн бұрын
Afraid not. I guess that means there's less to go wrong. And ignorance is bliss in a French car...
@sharonec5419
@sharonec5419 25 күн бұрын
Its beautiful even before you have fixed it up. Do put the side protection strip back on if you can.
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 25 күн бұрын
You should see it after the first wash - it's gleaming. And, yes, the plastic panel will be reattached!
@chamaileon81
@chamaileon81 25 күн бұрын
That 5:57 hit hard, wasn't expecting that plot twist!
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 25 күн бұрын
I haven't checked, but I'm guessing that's the hole in the boot?!
@chamaileon81
@chamaileon81 11 күн бұрын
@@Petrolblog Yeah and I just realized that I missed the opportunity to say that I wasn't expecting that plot "hole"! 🥶
@taylorsimonr
@taylorsimonr 25 күн бұрын
Keep the plastic wheel trims! Many moons ago I had an MG Montego EFi in white, which had matching white wheel trims. Picture available upon request. The thing cost £150, and came with a tax disc from a Volvo. Ah well… the policeman was understanding enough. How does one become a channel member? I looked for a link but didn’t see. (I am using an iPad, that may have something to do with it.)
@Petrolblog
@Petrolblog 21 күн бұрын
Ha. The good old days. Wheel trims on a performance saloon would be very odd in the modern era. There should be a 'Join' button below the video, but I'm still getting to grips with things!