gadgetgricey Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Yes, the car has done 270K but apart from a few issues is still going strong Bad:270KIn the last week it looks like a bush on the front torsion bar has failed which resulted in a clunking noise when changing gear, this appears to have lead to a manifold leak. £30 parts to fix, just time...Gearbox will not change from 4th to 3rd - but you can go from 4th to second and then into third.Passenger front window popped off the runners when we last had a freeze, should be an easy fix to put back on. (Will try and get this done)Missing front fog light, but have one. Not yet fitted.A few dents cracks consummate with a car thats done 270K Good: (all working)270K250bhpGood Service History.Just passed its MOT so 11.5 months left.Remote Central locking (one key only)Electric windows X4Factory fitted rear parking sensorsNo warning lights on dashboardSID displays all fully functional - No pixels missing (Previous owner had them lifetime repaired)Full leather Interior in good nickHeated Front SeatsElectric Memory front seatsHeated Rear Seats (kids love this, and want me to sell the BMW instead just to keep this)Car Kit linked to SID display/speakers. Old SIM Free Nokia Phone included.Xenon Front Headlights.Anti Glare Dip Rear mirror.Electric Sunroof.Cruise ControlReally good standard Saab Stereo with controls on the leather steering wheel.Dual Zone Climate ControlBest cup holder ever designed Car goes like stink, but storage has become an issue hence it needs to go to a new home. Tax to get you home etc etc. I'll do a more detailed listing later/tomorrow as its difficult to take pics when its raining, but the basics as above as I remembered everything. Cheers nacho man, Lacquer Peel, laser wheels and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexg Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Wow, that's a lot of Mot'd BHP for naff all cash! I've just been blezzing a Dame Edna edition Aero HOT about for the last 2 weeks and I have to say I fell in love with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scdan4 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 estate perchance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 estate perchance? Sorry Saloon.There's a pic I posted on another thread about the car meeting its brother Craig the Princess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Picture Looks nice to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Where are you? Halesowen in the West Midlands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 That looks really nice man, wish I had £395 spare so I could have this and bin the Sterling. Plus your not even far from me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Gordon Bennett that's tempting. Someone buy it quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 Well not washed or cleaned, just walked round the car and took pics as I went.Few direct below, but then a link to the photobucket album with all the rest. http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/Grizzers/library/ Just a little proof that there is plenty of go in the old girl yet Looks promising that its the manifold gasket thats failed as can see (and felt) a section where its blowing, Might put a bit of gasket sealant on it as a temp/temp fix, but its not that bad when the engine has warmed up. Cant even hear it in the car (when warm) Thanks for looking, Aston Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 That looks Fab. If it comes to a Roffle I'll be in for a few tickets. beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Shame, no takers for this as I think you'd easily get money back on parts,Run it until it breaks, then the interior,wheels,Xenons, dipping rear mirror, DI pack, SID, and Turbo, should easily get you to the magic asking price.Shame to do it as its running fine, (Sounds shit due to the exhaust manifold) but might have to remove those bits myself the end of the month and then scrap the rest. Anyone needs any bits for a 9-5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatsharris Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 ROFFLEROFFLEROFFLEROFFLEROFFLE!!! I'd buy a fair few. chatsharris and Jazoli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Would definitely have 4 tickets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Going to make a decision on this, this weekend.Basically the manifold gasket has now REALLY failed as is scaring passing children as I drive along :-DFine inside the car with the Radio on, but you can see pensioners diving for cover in the rear view mirror. 1) Take car off the road, and attempt to replace gasket myself. Then use the car until it breaks badly (no indication this is going to happen though). Then flog bits off the car to get my money back.2) Take car off the road, and start selling bits off its now to get my money back (possibly even more) Does not feel right to do this though as car drives fantastic.3) Sell to someone esle now so they can take option 1 or 2. Heart says 1, but whole reason for this being up for sale is storage issues and wife is conviinced it will be option 3. Need to have a chat with her this weekend.Watch this space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Well car i now tucked away in the garage and the E38 is back on the road. (Cheaper road tax by about £40 for the year) Got a week off with the kids in a couple of weeks so plan to have a more detailed look and fixing the manifold gasket and then probably swap em over again. Best of both worlds (E38 Cruises and has a little bit of poke) the Saab goes like a stabbed rat when pushed but not as relaxing to drive as the Auto E38. Also direct line dont charge admin fees. So was £6 to swap to the Saab, and just got a refund of £5.30 when swapped back to the E38.. If I get it fixed, this might be a monthly swap. Just got to convince the wife she's ok with a car in the garage AND the garden. eddyramrod and Lord Sterling 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Right this is just sitting in the garage and needs to go. Not been touched so all bad as above, but have reduced price to £300 as needs manifold gasket etc work doing as above. Is currently not taxed or insured, but there is a small service road so 50yard test drives can be provided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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