Grande Punto "Jess The Diesel Machine".

[scottyedlin19]

Lovely looking sporting getting a sporting on saturday! cant wait.

What wheels have you got on her now they look ace...

Also what MPG do you average..

 

[willeywilson]

Abarth alternatives. Essentially speedline cronos. Get average of about 39-40 which baded on my.driving i find disappointing.

Thanks mate

 

[WelshSporting]

Re: "Jess The Diesel Monster"

Unfortunately I haven't had chance to get any decent pictures after I had done the detailing, but as is becoming the tradition of me cleaning the car, a few days later someone runs into it :bang:

So here's the damage

Right peeved off to say the least, and because the lady who did it says I was at fault even though it was blatantly her fault, it will inevitably get dragged through the insurance, I'll end up paying hundreds of excess, I'll loose my NCB and have to sell the damn car next year 'cus I want be able to insure it. Although I have been in contact with the highways agency described what happened and they say it was her fault aswell, although no witnesses, so its her word against mine unless I can persuade her to realise it is actually her fault

Cracked the bumper and pushed it into the car slightly so it sticks out too far on the arch. Dont really know if it can be repaired but I'll have a battle to get a new bumper and air dam and all smoothed in even though it is declared on the insurance [/QUOTE]




wasn't as bad as what a idiot done to mine and wrote it off

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hpho...6672_100000608154558_1037812_1827550095_n.jpg

 

[Booth]

Re: "Jess The Diesel Monster"

wasn't as bad as what a idiot done to mine and wrote it off

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hpho...6672_100000608154558_1037812_1827550095_n.jpg

Bitch Please

 

[willeywilson]

Re: "Jess The Diesel Monster"

Ouch and Ouch :/ Yeah glad it wasn't that bad. :|

 

[Davesport130]

Any developments on the exhaust front??

im a fan of the twin exit, would fancy it myself

going for a full system or just these end pipes for styling ?

Dave

 

[willeywilson]

At the moment I haven't thought about it too much. Going get the bumper fixed and get it remapped. Then I might be going Australia for 6 months next year so I might just sell it rather than modify it too much

 

[WelshSporting]

Re: "Jess The Diesel Monster"

Bitch Please

hahaha must be a 56 plate thing.



mine was a write off , poor thing :bang:

 

[Booth]

Re: "Jess The Diesel Monster"

hahaha must be a 56 plate thing.



mine was a write off , poor thing :bang:

So was mine. There's a bus stop outside my house that HAD a concrete bin. The concrete bin ended up where the engine was.

 

[JackFi]

Re: "Jess The Diesel Monster"

So was mine. There's a bus stop outside my house that HAD a concrete bin. The concrete bin ended up where the engine was.

Wasn't that the engine conversion?

 

[Booth]

Re: "Jess The Diesel Monster"

Wasn't that the engine conversion?

Quicker than a 1.2 8v!

 

[ChrisUK]

Re: "Jess The Diesel Monster"

Oh man that sucks!

I ****ing hate the way our insurance system works. It's so unfair and benefits the dodgy illegal people of this world .

 

[willeywilson]

It's been a while hasn't it!?

Sorry I haven't updated this thread much, but after that silly women went into the back of the car last year I completely lost interest with it and used it as a tool to get me from a to b.

After much debate recently over selling the damn thing or not I have decided to keep her until after Christmas at least. The reason I want rid is I have gone and got my self a really good job, but it means a 180 mile round trip every day until I move down south next year, for which the GP isn't all that comfortable.

So I test drove BMW 5 series, Audi A4's, Vauxhall Insignia's etc. They were amazing compared to the 'ickle Punto and after seeing a Vauxhall Insignia SRi Vx-Line Red with sat nav and a whole host of goodies I was ready to get rid of Jess and upgrade. However, it was just too much! I therefore decided to fix the Punto, (still need the back bumper fixing gearbox has the dreaded 6th gear whine, one of the wheel bearings is droning like a good 'un but I can't figure out which etc.) So in a couple of weeks I will update some pictures of the freshly painted bumpers and wings and how the car stands.

I am also contemplating using the car as a project so I have something to put in a portfolio. (I graduated a few months ago as an Engineer but really wanted to go into design), the job I managed to get is with Jaguar Land Rover liaising between engineering and various departments but doesn't actually involve any design or engineering. Therefore when I eventually move on to design I think having a portfolio would be an advantage. So, I am thinking of stripping the car and re-trimming various parts (mainly in leather and suede) and designing some parts and getting them made up. But on the other hand is it just a waste of money? What do you guys think?

Anyway, watch this space!

 

[willeywilson]

As of 17-Oct-2012 the Punto is no longer mine. I reluctantly sold her due to the unreliability of the car and mechanical degradation, it made more sense to put a £2k deposit down on a newer car than pay the same to fix the Punto. The rush in which it was sold meant I was unable to take pictures, fortunately I have kindly stolen them from the dealers website that bought the car off of me.



The Punto has made way for a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X. At first I was less than keen on the Mondy but having driven it for a couple of weeks I love it, it handles better than my Punto, it is the same speed (for now :devil: ) but best of all is how comfy it is. Plus heated seats are amazing when cruising down the m6 at 6am for 2 hours.

If anyone has any questions about the Punto don't hesitate to ask. She will be missed

 

[ChrisUK]

Good luck with the new car. Hope you stick around .

 

[willeywilson]

I hear my beloved Jess has popped up on Auto Trader, anybody on here bought her or seen her about?

Adam

 

[breakpulse]

Your car looked awesome, the bumpers really made the difference...

 

[willeywilson]

Cheers mate, it was a good looking little beast. Shame it couldn't handle the miles without too much work.

Cheers

Adam

 

[Gary999]

The good news is that Jess is still alive and now living in Somerset!

I bought the car for my son who absolutely adores her! Be great to hear from Willey

Gary

 

[Wisey]

The good news is that Jess is still alive and now living in Somerset!

I bought the car for my son who absolutely adores her! Be great to hear from Willey

Gary

Well you have some car history here on the forum. Which is better than most other GP's out there. Keep the car on the forum, Jess was a popular GP :devil: