AliveBoy Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Currently watching the first ever wheeler dealers! Ed China is literally using a hammer to mend a dent in a porsche 924 and they've got a door straight off a scrap heap It's all very 90's television between the graphics, lack of safety equipment and lack of waistlines on ed and Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gudzy Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I've been watching them all on Quest recently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 It's so bad! You can see that ed was hired to be the mechanic not a presenter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I watched the one were ed built the beetle buggy. His slap stick comedy is absolute rotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Seen them all and still watching repeats. Keep an eye out for the perfectly clear coolant and brand new tyres which never feature in their budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 The worst has to be the front wing on the Capri ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Or when Mike lies on TV! He told the buyer "genuine porsche decals" 2 minutes earlier you saw ed fitting the "replica decals as porsche don't make them anymore" I know it's only small, but if he lies when the camera is on, imagine what he's like when it's off! Is the buggy one where they make a massive loss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_89 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 He had a witty remark in the one where they had a lambo. Quote: "Finally have a bull in the China shop" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Do love a bit of Wheeler Dealers. I can only think of 2 abominations that they've done... The RX7 and they did some sort of track / drift car... can't remember what that was though. The RX7 is still one of the worst cars I've ever seen anywhere. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_89 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 They changed a Skyline into a drift car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Interesting fact here ~ when they're adding up all the costs etc most people including myself at one point would say, "that's such bo**ocks, what about all the hours that Ed's put into it as labour?!". Well the reason I've heard that they don't take into account all the man hours that Ed puts in is because the whole idea of the show is that it is something you at home can do yourself, ...and of course you wouldn't charge yourself for labour. I only heard that a while ago and the show makes much more sense when you think about it like that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Interesting fact here ~ when they're adding up all the costs etc most people including myself at one point would say, "that's such bo**ocks, what about all the hours that Ed's put into it as labour?!". Well the reason I've heard that they don't take into account all the man hours that Ed puts in is because the whole idea of the show is that it is something you at home can do yourself, ...and of course you wouldn't charge yourself for labour. I only heard that a while ago and the show makes much more sense when you think about it like that. True but that means he's working for about 50p an hour with the profit they make.. Plus all the parts they fail to mention when totting up the costs. It's just entertainment at the end of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 True but that means he's working for about 50p an hour with the profit they make.. Plus all the parts they fail to mention when totting up the costs. It's just entertainment at the end of the day. No it means he's working for nothing. Just like you or I would if we where working on our own cars. Example: I go out & buy an MX5 for a £1000 ~ buy £500 worth of parts to fix ~ spend 6 hours of my free time fitting parts ~ then sell the MX5 for £3000. Profit for me is £1500. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 They mention that "ed plays the roll of the home mechanic" at the start 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 They're doing a 240Z on WD soon I hope Ed is proficient at welding S. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 True but that means he's working for about 50p an hour with the profit they make.. Plus all the parts they fail to mention when totting up the costs. It's just entertainment at the end of the day. No it means he's working for nothing. Just like you or I would if we where working on our own cars. Example: I go out & buy an MX5 for a £1000 ~ buy £500 worth of parts to fix ~ spend 6 hours of my free time fitting parts ~ then sell the MX5 for £3000. Profit for me is £1500. Working for nothing and making money don't go hand in hand, I'm pretty sure he would have to declare the profits to the tax man as they're bought with the intention to sell. So basically, he's working for peanuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 They're doing a 240Z on WD soon I hope Ed is proficient at welding S. Sounds good ~ That's one I'll definitely want to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Currently watching the first ever wheeler dealers! Ed China is literally using a hammer to mend a dent in a porsche 924 and they've got a door straight off a scrap heap It's all very 90's television between the graphics, lack of safety equipment and lack of waistlines on ed and Mike Ed looks about 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 They're doing a 240Z on WD soon I hope Ed is proficient at welding S. Didn't see a 240z mentioned for this series, shame would have been nice to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 They're doing a 240Z on WD soon I hope Ed is proficient at welding S. Didn't see a 240z mentioned for this series, shame would have been nice to see I saw it mentioned on BookFace so it MUST be true S. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I saw it mentioned on BookFace so it MUST be true https://www.facebook...?type=1&fref=nf S. Looks to be posted by Mike Brewer so must be legit. Can't wait to watch that one. Thanks for the heads up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 One thing that always makes me chuckle with WD is how Ed 'discovers' there's an issue with the car and has to order a replacement part, more so with the cars from overseas. Said part then arrives in the post and Ed is seen unpacking it like a kid at Christmas - still wearing the same clothes he was wearing when he discovered the problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) FORD THUNDERBIRD 375] 1st September Sold as the world’s first sporty luxury car, the Thunderbird sold healthily in its day. Mike is searching for a 57’ edition that can make him a profit. JAGUAR XJC 375] 8th September The XJC is a two door version of the XJ6 four door saloon. The last Jaguar to be designed by Sir William Lyons, this iconic ‘corporate sports car’ will attract admirers. AUDI TT 375] 15th September Mike hunts down the cheapest Audi TT Quattro he can find- which is at the end of a 300 mile journey down to Cornwall. Can Edd fix the gearbox and make a profit for them? VW SPLIT-SCREEN 22nd September A California car makes for a remarkably rust free bus to buy but at a premium. Mike turns his back on the surfer set in search of an air-cooled icon of his very own. BMW Z1 29th September Mike is on the lookout for a two-seat roadster with attitude in the form of the original BMW Z1. This zippy sports car could make a tidy profit when Edd gets stuck in. VETERAN CAR 375] 6th October To celebrate their 100th car Mike and Edd restore a Darracq Type L. Will they be ready in time to face their toughest ever test drive – the London to Brighton Run? LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 375] 13th October Mike tracks down a Lincoln Continental, which set new style standards for luxury sedans in the 1960s. But tastes have changed and Edd hatches a refurb plan. VIEW MORE No 240z listed for the new series ? maybe the next ? Edited September 13, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Interesting fact here ~ when they're adding up all the costs etc most people including myself at one point would say, "that's such bo**ocks, what about all the hours that Ed's put into it as labour?!". Well the reason I've heard that they don't take into account all the man hours that Ed puts in is because the whole idea of the show is that it is something you at home can do yourself, ...and of course you wouldn't charge yourself for labour. I only heard that a while ago and the show makes much more sense when you think about it like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Do love a bit of Wheeler Dealers. I can only think of 2 abominations that they've done... The RX7 and they did some sort of track / drift car... can't remember what that was though. The RX7 is still one of the worst cars I've ever seen anywhere. Which was all a scam as they "sold" it back to the guy they bought it from, much hilarity was had on the rx7 forums over that one, didnt do ownership any favours either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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