This site has provided me with good value over the last few months - thanks for that.

When I joined up had a lot of trouble getting myself organised - but with help of Messrs Daz & Andy all was sorted more thanks - still struggle to find my way round - especially if the pub is closed and only Super T in the fridge.

To Mk2 Cavs - drove a C reg powder blue 1.6L to 108000 from straight out the box in just about 3 years - lease car handed back - pretty battered after many trips to Europe from the southern tip of Italy to above the artic circle in Finland. Driver’s seat was well worn and rust by the fuel cap

Reason came back to Mk2's - always liked them - quit my job after long innings - 'needed a ride for the summer' - saw the advert on Ebay 86D Convertible Mk2 Cav - with photo below. Sorry unable to put photos onto forum (tried 20 things first).

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(40 mins later) When I collected it there was a double shock – the car was purple not blue (as per picture) – also I thought it was diesel but the 86D referred to the no plate D reg! The car ran well for 18 months great fun – my sons christened it the ‘purple love machine’ – they also drove it on sunny days – the joy of the other vehicle clause on their insurance policies despite their tender years.

The hood looks tatty but never leaks – spray it from time to time – 1.8i injected engine allows the national speed limit to be exceeded – no power steering (PAS) precludes Mrs from driving it – wide alloys do not help. Came with immobiliser which makes parking it with the hood down no problem.

Now resting whilst windscreen replaced together with track rod ends and sill repairs. Usual oil leak also being attended to!

Presently driving a white 1.6L – bought by mistake on Ebay – just bidding to see the reserve unfortunately the other two bidders withdrew and left me a trip to Preston (where I think the previous owner is one of your members) with the spectacle dolly to collect it!

Luckily another vehicle expired which made it an indispensable acquisition. So changed a couple of tyres and the MOT was mine. Mrs does not mind driving this one despite the lack of PAS. Here it is after the trip down!

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Purchased a 2.0 Cdi for spare parts at Christmas – cannot bear to break it so will get another methinks. Everthing works and even MOT.

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Also have a second convertible bought for the new hood 6 months ago – car a bit of a wreck but getting better.

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So there you have it a catalogue of 20 months of  happy stumbling – not too much money spent and lots of fun. Only real downer too tight to compete for the gas converted Cav a couple of weeks ago on Ebay.

Cheers Roger

Looks like your a mk2 addict Rodger. Like you I came across this site about a year ago and got this silly notion of getting another mk2, last one was written off 7 years ago.

Ive had 3 this year so far, and theres time yet.

Welcome to the club.

Welcome Mate. That Red convertable reg NIW surley this is a Northern Ireland PLate. Where you come on that. ???

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Hello

re the red convertible

I bought it in the fens - last 2 owners - Wisbech and Spalding. I understand somebody just wanted to put a cheap personal plate on it  - could be wrong if the year works out correctly for the province.

The DVLA search does not let you know if the plate has been transferred - I just checked for a couple - quite often the colour seems to be incorrect!!

cheers Roger