laser wheels Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Trigger has suggested I make a thread on this, so here goes. Less than 48 hours after signing up to AS I have found myself purchasing this Y plate 2.0 Sierra Ghia sight unseen - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-SIERRA-GHIA-AUTO-2-0-1983-/321286886487? As soon as I saw it pop on the eBay Tat thread it just felt like fate, like it was meant to be. 'Best Offer', eh? How cheeky could I be? £500? Why not. I was sure someone else would snap it up - but no! A counter offer of £550! It would be rude not too ... Full disclosure - I have never bought a car off of eBay and if I'm honest I'm a bit nervous about the whole thing. I haven't had any other contact from the seller so far. Maybe it's just because tomorrow is Wednesday and he's out getting celebrating. Updates to follow soon. Hopefully. trigger, Junkman, Jooks and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Bloody hell! :-D Pawnote: If you don't get on with it, send it my way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ross Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I am on my 64th Sierra. Mk1 Ghias are the bollocks. Best seat in the house. cms206, Timewaster, greengartside and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Wowsers! Impressive autoshite debut Looking forward to seeing how you get on with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho man Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 That is ACE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_lihp Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Nice one, haven't seen one with those wheel trims for years. Collection thread essential! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Is that the one on the eBay tat thread? It was a bargain at the asking price, the fact you got some more off is brilliant. Well bought sir, that's a lovely car and no mistaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 One previous owner and 148k miles, I think someone enjoyed driving it.It looked good in the pics, lets hope it is in the metal as well, fingers crossed for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Obviously I'm biased, but what a great buy!!! Have you far to go to collect it? Looking fwd to the collection thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tony Hayers Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 You just know a certain shitter is going to pop into this thread sooner or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 That looks excellent, I had a y reg 2.0 automatic lovingly known as the spacamatic by my mate's it was loads of fun but was a true shit motor that was virtually indestructible, Can't wait to see more pictures of yours Albert ross, I bow down to the number of sierras you have owned, I wonder if stixy has had more or less than you? I have only had 23 and still have 2 of those, I must try harder lol eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 thats ace... original trims too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Very tasty! Are those the original seats? A bit flash for a Ghia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saucedoctor Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Back of the net! That's superb. Well played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonm Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Can't go wrong with that, can only appreciate in value. Ghia=success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stixy Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Nice buy ive been eyeballing this on ebay myself Im glad its not going to be destroyed to build a go cart laser wheels and fordperv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Most sexual. I IZ WELL JEL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 That car is a good reason to go to Darlo. And there are not many left. Sierras OR reasons to go to Darlington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 That sounds like a decent, original car from the description, and a good price too. I hope you enjoy it, I want another as they is gr9 motors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Shiteist and Shite in perfect harmony. Skizzer and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 AMAZEBALLS purchase there. Wheeltrims are there too. 10/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince70 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Looks a fantastic buy and a very rare car especially on a Y reg.. It' looks so futuristic in a 80s retro sort of way also don't worry about buying off good old eBay it's only selling you really have to worry about.. It's not quite shite enough in my opinion as your lording it up in Ghia spec with the posh front grill and big headlight look and you get the little pic of a Sierra on the dash that lights up when you leave the doors open so you know your a cut above the 80s rep with a Ghia Also I think it's the good old Ford Diamond White so there isn't an easier colour to match if you need to do an invisible rattle can repair on any small areas of rust to get her back in ship shape condition.. I hope you've brought along a good selection of New romantic cassettes to play on the drive home so you can pretend your living the 80s dream.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Wow Top buy. Those velour seats get me all hot and bothered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I do love to see someone happy with his purchase. Automatch.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 OM NOM NOM. That is a proper bargain right there. Watch yourself in crosswinds though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 OH YES. Never been in an early Sierra Ghia - are those seats as comfy as they look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 when are you collecting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ross Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 They are supremely comfortable. Far nicer than a Mk2 seat. Also, no tunnel lump to get in the way. (Unless a 4x4 shell) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laser wheels Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 ... don't worry about buying off good old eBay it's only selling you really have to worry about.. I hope you've brought along a good selection of New romantic cassettes to play on the drive home so you can pretend your living the 80s dream.. Oh yes, I've come across some right mentalists/borderline psychopaths over the years as a seller. Good call on the tapes - will start scouring charity shops forthwith! Obviously I'm biased, but what a great buy!!! Have you far to go to collect it? Looking fwd to the collection thread 40ish miles as the crow flies but only about 25 minutes and £8 on the train from next town over. Speaking of which had contact from the seller telling me it's fine to collect Saturday but just waiting to hear back on what time is best for him so that I don't turn up banging on his door at 5am with a Lidl shopping bag of crumpled fivers. And in further developments, look what I found on the interwebz ... http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/car-advert/ford/sierra/1983/216521/ Seems he has come down more than a £100! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I really thought about doing something about buying this before I realised I was too lazy so well bought ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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