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Title: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on August 28, 2020, 07:13:43 pm
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Anthony ...our correspondent man on the ground in the bog sent me this ......


This is a step closer to world domination
The ambassadors licky lackys  days are numbered.....
I've been tellin yis  all along ...
Freenow be bringing in ther own fleet of ambassadors lickys lackys ...after a little chat wit eamonn the imbecilic gick smokin brain dead hippie .....
Theyll be rented out to ya for 500 a week an yull get 5 minutes ahead on jobs ahead of the former licky lackys who be  be rioting in mount street an trowin petrol bombs in the letter box ........an they be paying 33 %
The new lucky licky lacky be gettin all the jobs an the old licky lacky drivin a diesel be idle an turn to drink an wife battering an the old non licky lack ordinary scum like meself who drives a half electric get a gold star an the odd job off it driving alcoholics  former lickys  200 yards to the off licence ....
Poor cnuts
...
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Horse on August 28, 2020, 07:33:44 pm
For those of us who have to take the plunge and change car a little guidance from the powers that be would be nice. Are they gonna ban diesel cars. Are they gonna ban petrol cars?  If so, when? How long of a transition period will we get? My next car will be for 5 years so a little guidance would be good from our masters.  For those that just bought a new car or signed a hp agreement,  oops.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on August 28, 2020, 07:55:51 pm
For those of us who have to take the plunge and change car a little guidance from the powers that be would be nice. Are they gonna ban diesel cars. Are they gonna ban petrol cars?  If so, when? How long of a transition period will we get? My next car will be for 5 years so a little guidance would be good from our masters.  For those that just bought a new car or signed a hp agreement,  oops.
Horse ...as yu can see from the frustration of posters here wen trying to deal wit the authorities
.....yu kinda have yo work it out for yurself .......
But if I can offer my 2 cents .......ide at least go hybred , preferably electric  ....
I don't understand anyone buying a diesel unless yu pay 2000 for it an can giv it to the knackers at the drop of a hat .....
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Taxi driver42 on August 28, 2020, 08:06:38 pm
Pruis wins again
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Golfer14 on August 28, 2020, 09:30:10 pm
I like the comfort ;power of my mondeo ;and ii be buying another one when the time comes to change .electys for us plebs are years and years away .
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Horse on August 28, 2020, 09:47:36 pm
For those of us who have to take the plunge and change car a little guidance from the powers that be would be nice. Are they gonna ban diesel cars. Are they gonna ban petrol cars?  If so, when? How long of a transition period will we get? My next car will be for 5 years so a little guidance would be good from our masters.  For those that just bought a new car or signed a hp agreement,  oops.
Horse ...as yu can see from the frustration of posters here wen trying to deal wit the authorities
.....yu kinda have yo work it out for yurself .......
But if I can offer my 2 cents .......ide at least go hybred , preferably electric  ....
I don't understand anyone buying a diesel unless yu pay 2000 for it an can giv it to the knackers at the drop of a hat .....

I just don't trust hybrid cars yet with their poxy battery that goes dead. Me mate had to get jumped already a few times coz his prius is lying up. Id prefer an automatic diesel or petrol for now. Somehow id feel a tad more comfortable running low on juice in the middle of nowhere than a prius.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Shallowhal on August 28, 2020, 10:14:28 pm
Somehow id feel a tad more comfortable running low on juice in the middle of nowhere than a prius.

You do know if you were stupid enough to run low on juice in the middle of anywhere....the Prius battery would get you further!!
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Horse on August 28, 2020, 10:28:27 pm
Maybe that was worded wrong. Id trust a conventional car over a hybrid if I knew there was a bit of a risk involved, like possible breakdowns or so. I just see hybrids and the like as the Fisher price of engines as far as reliability is concerned.  Maybe they need to be around and refined a bit more. Can't see battery trucks coming in any time soon, lugging heavy loads for miles. I need a bit more convincing.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on August 28, 2020, 10:38:05 pm
For those of us who have to take the plunge and change car a little guidance from the powers that be would be nice. Are they gonna ban diesel cars. Are they gonna ban petrol cars?  If so, when? How long of a transition period will we get? My next car will be for 5 years so a little guidance would be good from our masters.  For those that just bought a new car or signed a hp agreement,  oops.
Horse ...as yu can see from the frustration of posters here wen trying to deal wit the authorities
.....yu kinda have yo work it out for yurself .......
But if I can offer my 2 cents .......ide at least go hybred , preferably electric  ....
I don't understand anyone buying a diesel unless yu pay 2000 for it an can giv it to the knackers at the drop of a hat .....

I just don't trust hybrid cars yet with their poxy battery that goes dead. Me mate had to get jumped already a few times coz his prius is lying up. Id prefer an automatic diesel or petrol for now. Somehow id feel a tad more comfortable running low on juice in the middle of nowhere than a prius.

Yea I discovered the prius 12 v battery weakness for meself last week wen it wouldnt start again an the  2 yer old battery
Was fuked ..........and a big disappointment....
But compared to flywheel and timing chain costs on a diesel
Its livable .......the big battery failing is a different matter tho ....I've yet to experience that and no doubt I'll be unhappy but
Yu have to factor in the changing times ....and if freenow are offering a electric option ........its really another  example of trend an change ...eamon ryan and his ilk cud very well exclude diesels in the near future so investing in a diesel  car over a ten yer period say ....wud be a huge gamble in me humble opinion
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Horse on August 28, 2020, 10:41:43 pm
Thats why I'm wondering whats going on with the ban this and ban that brigade. I'll have to do a bit of research before any investments in this game thats fcuked by the looks of it.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Shallowhal on August 28, 2020, 11:07:37 pm
The Prius has been around since 1997 Horse,i've been driving them since 2006.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Horse on August 28, 2020, 11:20:07 pm
Fair enough hal. I'm kinda one of them blokes that's stuck in his ways, hard to change.  As I said a bit of research is in order, both on the incoming laws in this crazy land and the different technology that is a hybrid.  Just wondering though,  how long before we all have to be fully electric and will that technology arrive in my working lifetime.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Scooterman on August 28, 2020, 11:54:51 pm
       
       To all the diesel dinosaurs  have you not learn from the Germans   Cover up
        Diesel is dead.   It hybrid or lpg  and then petrol low  repair bills and good fuel economy
        And fu-k  FN. go local bring it back to your local cab company........
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Shallowhal on August 29, 2020, 01:08:10 am
Fair enough hal. I'm kinda one of them blokes that's stuck in his ways, hard to change.  As I said a bit of research is in order, both on the incoming laws in this crazy land and the different technology that is a hybrid.  Just wondering though,  how long before we all have to be fully electric and will that technology arrive in my working lifetime.

I was the same horse but i was always a bit of an (as my missus calls me) eco geeko....when the 2nd gen Prius came out in 2004,the salesman in the local Toyota dealer threw the keys at me one day to the demo he was driving,i was sold after the test drive and decided i'd get one in 06,never had a days problem with it,i was sorry i changed it for a 2011(in 2015)..i wouldn't have had to change it till next year(15 yr rule) had i kept it.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: vandriver on August 29, 2020, 11:11:47 am
I like the comfort ;power of my mondeo ;and ii be buying another one when the time comes to change .electys for us plebs are years and years away .
If only Ford made a Mondeo hybrid ...
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Golfer14 on August 29, 2020, 01:07:53 pm
 They do V/D .
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Golfer14 on August 29, 2020, 01:09:23 pm

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Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Shallowhal on August 29, 2020, 01:25:05 pm
Only available in saloon or estate....no hatchback....the thing about Toyota is that their hybrid is around a long time and they ironed out the problems in their 1st gen......Ford are sorta newcomers to the hybrid market and sell in small numbers in the UK....i personally haven't seen one on Irish roads,i know they've been in the States (mainly SUV models) ...don't know why it's taken them so long to bring it to the european market.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: vandriver on August 29, 2020, 01:52:55 pm
I saw a Mondeo Vignale hybrid yesterday.Lovely bus.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: stonethecrows on August 29, 2020, 11:22:14 pm
Ambassador, Screener, Priority, EcoPox, FFS the poor auld scum have no chance
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: the driver on August 30, 2020, 05:16:56 am
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Anthony ...our correspondent man on the ground in the bog sent me this ......


This is a step closer to world domination
The ambassadors licky lackys  days are numbered.....
I've been tellin yis  all along ...
Freenow be bringing in ther own fleet of ambassadors lickys lackys ...after a little chat wit eamonn the imbecilic gick smokin brain dead hippie .....
Theyll be rented out to ya for 500 a week an yull get 5 minutes ahead on jobs ahead of the former licky lackys who be  be rioting in mount street an trowin petrol bombs in the letter box ........an they be paying 33 %
The new lucky licky lacky be gettin all the jobs an the old licky lacky drivin a diesel be idle an turn to drink an wife battering an the old non licky lack ordinary scum like meself who drives a half electric get a gold star an the odd job off it driving alcoholics  former lickys  200 yards to the off licence ....
Poor cnuts
...
And poor old Belker just bought a Diesel.His days of  being the No1 Freenow driver in Cork are numbered.No amount of doughnuts will keep him in the top spot.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Shallowhal on August 30, 2020, 01:40:02 pm
"Poor" old Belker? lol
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on August 31, 2020, 01:43:18 pm
"Poor" old Belker? lol


Poor owl ken has a rake of kids and a cople gaffs to pay for to house himself and them ...its not easy on separated blokes driving a taxi havi to pay for the kids gaff and a besit for themselves ...they the real losers in a recession, war or bat flu epidemic....some yuos have workin  owlones ya married an yu spongin off them scratching the hole .....
Lazy cnuts  ::sleep
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Shallowhal on August 31, 2020, 02:01:27 pm
Jealous much...Octy? lol
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Theoneandonly on August 31, 2020, 02:24:28 pm
Thankfully not dependent on FN for work, looks like I'll be relegated  to 3rd place now behind ambassadors and the gaymobiles
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: mercenary for hire on August 31, 2020, 04:43:36 pm
There was a green leaf icon on my driver profile for about three years back when it was called Mytaxi.It's actually been an option in other countries for years AFAIK.The hybrid thing is just another gimmick to keep our attention away from the 15% commission and other gripes we might have with Freenow.

The real losers could be the mini wheely lads that depend on Freenow.None of their vehicles are hybrids or electric.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Rat Catcher on August 31, 2020, 06:29:47 pm
Is it still only 15%?
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Shallowhal on August 31, 2020, 07:32:49 pm
I better get back there......soon!!
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Horse on August 31, 2020, 07:43:55 pm
Said nobody
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Rat Catcher on August 31, 2020, 07:45:17 pm
Except Hal... to date.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on September 01, 2020, 02:09:53 pm
Jealous much...Octy? lol

Climbing up ladders an cleaning gutters , bein asked " wer wer you?   " wer yu drinkin again ?" Hovering an ironing  an havin to go to bed  sober ....is too much a price to pay for me hole once a month
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Lizzzy on September 01, 2020, 02:21:19 pm
Jealous much...Octy? lol

Climbing up ladders an cleaning gutters , bein asked " wer wer you?   " wer yu drinkin again ?" Hovering an ironing  an havin to go to bed  sober ....is too much a price to pay for me hole once a month

Laughing.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: mercenary for hire on September 05, 2020, 10:23:06 am
Back to the original post this Eco car thing is starting on Monday Sept 7, I got an email to say I'm already included.I'm not even an ambassador or working.

This will be interesting to see if anyone on here is negatively impacted because they don't drive a hybrid/leccy heap.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: mercenary for hire on September 05, 2020, 10:25:09 am
Hi MFH,

As a FREE NOW driver with a Hybrid/Electric vehicle, you’re playing a huge role in reducing emissions and creating a greener way for passengers to travel in Ireland. In a recent survey carried out, we saw that over 90% of FREE NOW passengers would consider an ECO taxi if it was an available option!



That's why we’re delighted to be launching a brand new ECO booking option that will allow passengers to select a hybrid or electric taxi. This new option, which will be available in Dublin, will not only appeal to existing passengers but also to a whole new audience, which means more passengers will be using FREE NOW to travel.




As a FREE NOW driver with a Hybrid/Electric vehicle, you’re playing a huge role in reducing emissions and creating a greener way for passengers to travel in Ireland. In a recent survey carried out, we saw that over 90% of FREE NOW passengers would consider an ECO taxi if it was an available option!

‌How can I start receiving ECO jobs?



You will automatically be added to the new ECO booking option and will start to see ECO jobs from Monday 7th September.



Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: mercenary for hire on September 05, 2020, 10:33:23 am
For some reason I can't post the full text of the email but yis get the idea hopefully.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Horse on September 05, 2020, 11:46:00 am
I guess that's adios ken eh. Take your doughnuts and shove them up your ring piece. Gold status? Priority? Ambassador? Doughnuts? Fcuk you. Take yourself and your poisonous piece of filth away from the premises please. By the way,  your barred!
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: dalymount on September 05, 2020, 12:23:41 pm
There ya go again.yis are letting a fukin dispatcher make the running,and deciding what way the industry will be operating from now on.its hard to believe at times the total lack of balls some of the drivers have.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: mercenary for hire on September 07, 2020, 10:36:10 am
So I've no driver app anymore but am interested to see if there are any customers who give a bollix about Eco jobs.Are there any coming up on the screens?
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Tony on September 07, 2020, 11:19:53 am
So I've no driver app anymore but am interested to see if there are any customers who give a bollix about Eco jobs.Are there any coming up on the screens?

Dunno, i haven't worked since march
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on September 07, 2020, 11:56:51 am
I drove tru town last nite .....ther was fuk all taxis out ...tink I seen 2  on the n11 on me way back from the country ....
It was depression.....2 cars on the green ....shelbourne looked raped without the statues .....wat a fuking crime under the nose of this government.... to allot American to alter the facade of a listed building....said it all about the state of this country ......anyway....ther was few in  in any the restaurants at least the ones yu cud look into ... fire looked full ....2 taxis parked dawson st .....shelbourne quiet  ....ivy empty ...but that was dying a death anyway ......
I suppose we are going to hear that dreaded  statement again wen we all go back .....
" it's like the carlsberg add for taxis "
Still I've enjoyed me time off but I'm sick of it now .....
....its get a job or go back taxiing  crunch time ......
Now the dole be cut ....
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on September 07, 2020, 12:21:35 pm
So I've no driver app anymore but am interested to see if there are any customers who give a bollix about Eco jobs.Are there any coming up on the screens?

https://www.jobs.ie/ApplyForJob.aspx?Id=1905114 (https://www.jobs.ie/ApplyForJob.aspx?Id=1905114)

This wud suit yu down merc...with yur knowledge of the hybrid an toyota familiarity
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: dalymount on September 07, 2020, 12:41:25 pm
I dont understand why the state pension is considered a social welfare payment,its something you worked for all your life,and paid into it
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Shallowhal on September 07, 2020, 12:44:17 pm
So I've no driver app anymore but am interested to see if there are any customers who give a bollix about Eco jobs.Are there any coming up on the screens?

https://www.jobs.ie/ApplyForJob.aspx?Id=1905114 (https://www.jobs.ie/ApplyForJob.aspx?Id=1905114)

This wud suit yu down merc...with yur knowledge of the hybrid an toyota familiarity

What's the salary?
Sounds like a general dogsbody job.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: mercenary for hire on September 07, 2020, 12:54:52 pm
^^^That looks alright Octy.Money is probably not great but it's not like taxi driving will be busy for while, although I'm probably overqualified..

I think I'm nearly afraid to get a normal job after 25 years of self-unemployment.Imagine having to shave and Iron a shirt every day and stay sober during the week.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on September 07, 2020, 01:13:33 pm
^^^That looks alright Octy.Money is probably not great but it's not like taxi driving will be busy for while although I'm probably overqualified..

I think I'm nearly afraid to get a normal job after 25 years of self-unemployment.Imagine having to shave and Iron a shirt every day and stay sober during the week.

Yea I know wat ya mean .....but ther is sometin attractive about just going in an doin wat yur told an shutting the mouth an collecting a wage guarantee each week in the start of a major world depression  .....I've just applied for it ....I've qualifications comin out me arse as regards mechanics an management .....I know I'm more qualified than anyone in ther already ( tink it's big Toyota garage Southside    mooney? Not sure ... anyway I'm gone ferel an dont want to and cant go near a spanner again or take any sort of responsibility....but I can drive cars an stick them tru a car wash ...an buy a breakfast roll an go home the evening watch the owlones telly an just switch off .....
It be a bit like joining a religious cult ......as long as you just keep noddin at them an smile an dont tell them yur fukin mad ...I tink I be grand
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on September 07, 2020, 01:15:59 pm
I dont tink I can pick strangers up in me car anymore....I'm shit scared of them .....me asbergers has gotten worser since I self  isolated on account of the flu.....
Ther all mad or thick apes ...
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on September 07, 2020, 01:25:54 pm
I dont understand why the state pension is considered a social welfare payment,its something you worked for all your life,and paid into it

Yur state pension reservoir fund went on the 60 billion bank bailout daily ..... most the money you paid in prsi an tax went to pensioners wen you wer yung yers ago .....an now the yung is paying yur pension on a weekly basis  ....big pyramid scheme really ....
In the mean time ( 10 yers ) our national debt has risen by 200 gazillion euro or something an the quality of life has disintegrated and the future of the young of ireland is one of servitude an slavery to foreign banks who are raping the assets of yur country wit the consent of the dail who continually take brown envelopes from fat bastards wit cigars in backroom  boardrooms wit a bar
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Horse on September 07, 2020, 01:48:19 pm
I dont tink I can pick strangers up in me car anymore....I'm shit scared of them .....me asbergers has gotten worser since I self  isolated on account of the flu.....
Ther all mad or thick apes ...

I'm feeling kinda the same way there octy, 6 months is a long time to be out. The way I look at it though is that it has been much much longer since i worked for someone else and that thought scares me more than strangers in me car. I'm sure we'll be back 20 minutes and it'll be like we never left.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on September 07, 2020, 01:53:28 pm
I dont tink I can pick strangers up in me car anymore....I'm shit scared of them .....me asbergers has gotten worser since I self  isolated on account of the flu.....
Ther all mad or thick apes ...

I'm feeling kinda the same way there octy, 6 months is a long time to be out. The way I look at it though is that it has been much much longer since i worked for someone else and that thought scares me more than strangers in me car. I'm sure we'll be back 20 minutes and it'll be like we never left.
Probably horse ...but not all are bad ...employers I mean ....its the time constraints that wud be difficult ide say seen as most of us gett out bed  at lunchtime for the honey nut cornflakes wen everyone else is wuderin bout dinner  :-\
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Cool Boola on September 07, 2020, 02:24:47 pm
Taxi driving is a tough business....When you fall off your horse and leave it for a while...it is very tough to get back on it.....Just sayin like!
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Horse on September 07, 2020, 02:33:34 pm
Are you gonna sticker up then octy? You'll be part of the green fleet if you do and will probably have one up on the normal ambassadors who dont drive eco cars. I've been toying with the idea myself.  Let us know how you get on.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on September 07, 2020, 03:01:31 pm
Are you gonna sticker up then octy? You'll be part of the green fleet if you do and will probably have one up on the normal ambassadors who dont drive eco cars. I've been toying with the idea myself.  Let us know how you get on.

I dont know wat to do horse to be honest.....but if I keep doin wat I am doin ......I'll end up in the looney bin ...... :))
again ........
Freenow have us all by the short an Curleys .....
The government dont giv a bollix
The nta seem non existent if yu listen to blokes on here trying to communicate with them ....
The finacial depression hasnt even kicked in yet ...
The free money be gone
I've spent 8 grand of me savins probably most of it on  booze
I've aged bout 10 yers
...do I join the licky lackys an probably contribute to the hastening of the death of the taxi business.......
Or do I get a job ?
Or do I go out non stickers watching the  stickers immigrants that are married to latvians prostitutes get all my customers in me locality whilst I twiddle me thumbs an sit at a rank an fall asleep .......
Not going be easy my equine friend
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Horse on September 07, 2020, 03:30:18 pm
It certainly isn't my ink squirting buddy but as you say there's not much of a choice.  I'll go back in a few weeks without stickers but iffin I'm not  making my crust I'll sticker up because according to the lickey lackeys there's no shortage of work when youre an ambassador.  Only thing is it'll get to a stage where everyone's an ambassador but at least you have your green machine there for an edge on your competitors.  I'll be going hybrid too just not sure which type yet.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on September 07, 2020, 03:48:16 pm
Prius horse ....I tink I filled the tank twice since march .....its unbelievable......
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on September 07, 2020, 03:49:07 pm
An a grand size for little blokes like yurself  :-X
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Horse on September 07, 2020, 04:01:56 pm
Just one of me mates has one octy and he never stops giving out about it. He hates it. But he's rather large so maybe its just too small for him.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on September 07, 2020, 08:54:13 pm
Just one of me mates has one octy and he never stops giving out about it. He hates it. But he's rather large so maybe its just too small for him.
Hes probably sensitive to the gay labels that diesel shite heaps track suited loud shape trowing tattooed taxi drivers use to describe prius drivers ....its a homophobiotic defense mechanism for partially gay blokes who believe they can appear  macho an enhance ther masculine image  by driving a big loud planet wrecking heavy car to represent an substitute ...neigh mask  ther inadequate self image  whilst all the while harbouring uncomfortable feelings of affection for other blokes but hiding deep in the closet........to me it's just a reliable , very economical car that is cost effective....all be it made for umpa lumpas , vertically challenged squinty eyed cnuts and midgets
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on September 07, 2020, 08:56:55 pm
 Ya cant beat  reading a bit of  Sigmund Freud  book to figure out shit  :D ...
I'm readin about the Oedipus complex at the moment.......
Mad shit  :)
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Horse on September 07, 2020, 09:02:16 pm
I had me heart set on an automatic avensis octy but after much pondering and fn already starting down the eco cab route I think at this stage a hybrid is the way forward.  Are there any other decent Toyota hybrids out there? The thing my mate hates the most about the prius is its too low down.  He says he has serious issues trying to get over ramps when there's people on board. Curses the car at every opportunity.  Quite frankly I'm surprised he hasn't burnt it yet.  I'll let him know though that you think he's a secret boy George coz he hates his prius.  Maybe that'll change his tune.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Horse on September 07, 2020, 09:04:25 pm
Just googled that complex there. Fook me octy.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Octavia1 on September 07, 2020, 09:17:35 pm
I had me heart set on an automatic avensis octy but after much pondering and fn already starting down the eco cab route I think at this stage a hybrid is the way forward.  Are there any other decent Toyota hybrids out there? The thing my mate hates the most about the prius is its too low down.  He says he has serious issues trying to get over ramps when there's people on board. Curses the car at every opportunity.  Quite frankly I'm surprised he hasn't burnt it yet.  I'll let him know though that you think he's a secret boy George coz he hates his prius.  Maybe that'll change his tune.
It does feel like a bit  cramped bumper car ..and it's not comfortable for me ...the roof is too low ....the seat belts in the back are not spring loaded enough and are always getting caught in the door an denting the back door frame...for ocd autism spectrum like me ....that's catastrophic.....
The central consul cnuts me leg ...the seat is just shite ....thers no comfort....but I've learned to pit up wit it ....
On the promise that its extremely reliable...and its sparingly economical ...tink I told ya all this ....if yur 5' 10 " i tink yu said .....then yur probably on to a winner ....like i said before ...test drive one ......I was in the older ones and they feel very rattly ....so far mine is like a  feeling like hovercraft over bumps ....very quiet .....the ramps can be a problem...I learned that the hard way wit 4 fatties  in the car one day.......
Yur going have to buy at least hybrid......anything else is silly now .....the greens are on the rise again an already since the pandemic ther shooting across our bow......
Yes freenow is licking up to them now ....not cause they care bout the planet ....but cause it enhances ther future goals to appear like they care bout pollution even tho they are owned by the greatest polluters on earth ......german car manufacturers .....
1.8 cubic capacity engine .....
Camry is too big 2.5
Corrola is another option I tink but go an drive one  ...go to dealer ....drive a new one ....
Then the import affordable one
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Horse on September 07, 2020, 09:32:37 pm
Ye nearly have me convinced octy. Me mate was giving out how small they are and that 3 blokes in the back can get a tad squashy but seeing as we're only taking 2 passengers for the foreseeable I don't think that'll be an issue. Looking forward to going back with a screen between me and the passengers and no drunk twats in the front fooking with yer stereo.  Just the mask thing scares me. Every potential fare off the street could be a dick Turpin.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Jonno on September 07, 2020, 10:34:47 pm
Ye nearly have me convinced octy. Me mate was giving out how small they are and that 3 blokes in the back can get a tad squashy but seeing as we're only taking 2 passengers for the foreseeable I don't think that'll be an issue. Looking forward to going back with a screen between me and the passengers and no drunk twats in the front fooking with yer stereo.  Just the mask thing scares me. Every potential fare off the street could be a dick Turpin.
I get the stereo thing. One other thing that bugs the dung outta me is some bollix getting in when you're listening to Ciara Kelly or Gold Radio, and the prick decides to put his/her own music on nice and loud on the phone with no headphones on. I'm thinking "don't mind me you ignorant prick, I wasn't listening to that anyway". I couldn't be bothered arguing. Gave that up a long time ago. There's no rarin' on some of today's kids.

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Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Jonno on September 07, 2020, 10:59:01 pm
I had me heart set on an automatic avensis octy but after much pondering and fn already starting down the eco cab route I think at this stage a hybrid is the way forward.  Are there any other decent Toyota hybrids out there? The thing my mate hates the most about the prius is its too low down.  He says he has serious issues trying to get over ramps when there's people on board. Curses the car at every opportunity.  Quite frankly I'm surprised he hasn't burnt it yet.  I'll let him know though that you think he's a secret boy George coz he hates his prius.  Maybe that'll change his tune.
There's a fella here that drives a corolla hybrid. Swears by it. Lovely looking yoke. I don't have the nitty-gritty on it but might be worth a look. Probably not cheap.

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Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Bob Shillin on September 07, 2020, 11:02:53 pm
MF
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Horse on September 07, 2020, 11:14:05 pm
I had me heart set on an automatic avensis octy but after much pondering and fn already starting down the eco cab route I think at this stage a hybrid is the way forward.  Are there any other decent Toyota hybrids out there? The thing my mate hates the most about the prius is its too low down.  He says he has serious issues trying to get over ramps when there's people on board. Curses the car at every opportunity.  Quite frankly I'm surprised he hasn't burnt it yet.  I'll let him know though that you think he's a secret boy George coz he hates his prius.  Maybe that'll change his tune.
There's a fella here that drives a corolla hybrid. Swears by it. Lovely looking yoke. I don't have the nitty-gritty on it but might be worth a look. Probably not cheap.

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Cheers jonno, I'll have a gander around.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Golfer14 on September 08, 2020, 12:02:15 am
Where in recession for the next good few years fellow ,and unless you got €30;000 under your matress gona be hard to finance .As adviced before by my good self and the owner in here JM -Buy the cheapest heap ye can find ...My advice remains the same ;fluance 1.5 diesel auto 14/15 .Do not invest money in this gig ....


Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Shallowhal on September 08, 2020, 12:38:08 pm
Where in recession for the next good few years fellow ,and unless you got €30;000 under your matress gona be hard to finance .As adviced before by my good self and the owner in here JM -Buy the cheapest heap ye can find ...My advice remains the same ;fluance 1.5 diesel auto 14/15 .Do not invest money in this gig ....

+1
The NTA see fit to throw 55mill at various councils to improve the pedestrian and cycling facilities whereas taxi drivers are required to invest in a WAT/H to realise a maximum 10k grant....i'd say most of that 55mill will be squandered with no accountability.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: mercenary for hire on September 08, 2020, 12:51:38 pm
I don't think there was ever a good time to spend 30k on a car.If you keep it for 6/7/8 years you'll might get your moneys worth.

Bottom line is you won't get away with spending less than 1500/2500 on a vehicle.Buy the cheaper option and you risk mechanical failure that you can't afford to fix.Then you're going down to MABS wondering where it all went wrong.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: dalymount on September 08, 2020, 01:16:17 pm
Where in recession for the next good few years fellow ,and unless you got €30;000 under your matress gona be hard to finance .As adviced before by my good self and the owner in here JM -Buy the cheapest heap ye can find ...My advice remains the same ;fluance 1.5 diesel auto 14/15 .Do not invest money in this gig ....

+1
The NTA see fit to throw 55mill at various councils to improve the pedestrian and cycling facilities whereas taxi drivers are required to invest in a WAT/H to realise a maximum 10k grant....i'd say most of that 55mill will be squandered with no accountability.
the NTA are not to blame,We ARE.we are because we accept all the shite ,and do fukk all about it except moan.get off your arses and take to the streets if you want to get concessions
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: mercenary for hire on September 08, 2020, 01:27:28 pm
Protests do fuk all except wind up the public.Nobody likes moany bastards.

The NTA site says they'll be ringing drivers today to do some research.Anything that comes from it will be nothing to do with unions going up to the park in a convoy.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: dalymount on September 08, 2020, 01:44:31 pm
We dont have to piss off the public at all,and we can STILL get results.if the drivers were up for it,all they have to do would be to go into Dublin early in the morning,take up every available parking spot around merrion square,fitzwilliam square,etc everyehere the suits usually park their cars,when they come into town and find no parking spots available,they will be on to leinster house to give us what we want.problem solved,and you are not pissing the public off either
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: mercenary for hire on September 08, 2020, 02:02:15 pm
Daly half of the country is still working from home.Town is empty.You can't protest against a pandemic and expect anyone to give a fuk.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: dalymount on September 08, 2020, 02:19:30 pm
Inly half the country is working from home ,the other half are still working
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Rat Catcher on September 08, 2020, 02:28:28 pm
What about the thousands on puppy dole... which half are we in?
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: Shallowhal on September 08, 2020, 02:52:01 pm
What about the thousands on puppy dole... which half are we in?

Saving the country.
Title: Re: Electric diplomatic ambassadorship licky lacky
Post by: dalymount on September 08, 2020, 02:59:21 pm
Woof woof