Sigmund Fraud Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Regular readers of my blog will know that I impulsively bought this thing back in December 2015. It was meant to be a backup daily car, but the Loopoo has been so reliable that the Seicento's services have not really been needed. Despite being superfluous, it has remained on the fleet as it has caused me no bother at all ; it's been a paragon of frugality and reliability. It always starts first turn of the key, and (slowly) drives me wherever I want it to. Unfortunately, the ever-increasing insurance prices mean that I can no longer justify keeping it. So... Let's talk numbers : - 1999 SX model, luxuriously* equipped : pearlescent paint, sunroof, electric windows, central locking.- 899cc engine : the ancient Fiat pushrod that doesn't have a cambelt and isn't prone to HGF like the later, FIRE engines. Still good for just under 50MPG.- 48K miles on the odometer, very presentable despite the odd old giffer/new driver dent.- MoT until late October 2017. I would like something in the region of £300 £250 for it, and I'm based near Andover in north Hampshire. I can collect prospective buyers from the local bus station, train station or even airport (if you're after an epic collection trip !). 11001010 and strangeangel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Number 14 please. Sigmund Fraud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Well, I suppose it could raffle for £5/ticket, but I would much prefer a straight sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Damn. I need this for Mrs Hoker! Sigmund Fraud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rave Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 This looks mint, but I have no use for it. If it roffles at £5 a ticket, 22 please. GLWTS. Sigmund Fraud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinmasters Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I'd like to buy this for my wife. She disagrees. I'd buy her a roffle ticket she didn't want, but not a whole car. Sigmund Fraud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I hired one once, it was great, I found it quite nippy for what it was.Stood my wife's wheelchair in the back no problem.When I went to get the chair out she moved her seat back, got the wrong lever and released the seat tipping.Don't know if they are spring loaded but the seat shot forward, tilted, and trapped her to the dash, her weight held it forward, took ages to get her out.For that reason only, I'm out. Ditchfinder General 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaShrimp Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I think I'd get killed of I bought another car but this is excellent! Had a sporting for a bit and it's nearly the same spec. Everything about how it drives is brilliant and they use sod all petrol. Saying that I'm out though as I hate the color and I want a 500 in words Sigmund Fraud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedracer Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Had a Panda with this engine years ago, loves a thrashing! Smoother and quieter after each road rally, proper Italian. Sent from my X17 using Tapatalk Sigmund Fraud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Don't know if they are spring loaded but the seat shot forward, tilted, and trapped her to the dash, her weight held it forward, took ages to get her out.For that reason only, I'm out. They are, indeed, spring loaded and do a marvellous impression of a medieval catapult ! Saying that I'm out though as I hate the color and I want a 500 in words The colour is the best bit about it : it tells the laydeez you're really confident about your masculinity ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaShrimp Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 It's peach! I want a yellow one with a red door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 It's peach! I want a yellow one with a red door! Peach ? How dare you ! It's calypso orange ! Anyway... If you really want a yellow one with a red door, I may still be able to help... Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaShrimp Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Dick Longbridge, Cavcraft, tinribs and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 600 > 500, naturally. Also, if you want a naff replica of a TV series car, you'd be far better off with one of those : Lovely jubbly, you pukka plonkers etc. etc. oldcars and tinribs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Greggs Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I'm on such a mingebag tip at the mo and I just keep coming back to the idea of this. Parking permits in my area are done by engine size- this would be £17 versus the £200 I'm paying now for the golf... add in cheap insurance and I'm sooo tempted... izzit brutal on the motorway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 If you're after cheap, reliable motoring, this is the car for you. It's cheaper than walking, man ! It's much better on the motorway than you would expect. Fifth gear is reasonably short, so you can safely overtake HGVs, but don't expect to be tailgating 320d's in the fast lane. Despite being a light, tinny car, it actually has some soundproofing, so your ears won't bleed. Seat and suspension comfort is acceptable ; I've done two hour motorway trips with no issues but you won't be using it for continental trips unless you're a bit of a masochist. You're welcome to pop round for a test drive, if you want to make sure you can live with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 Weekend bump for this Italian* thoroughbred*. I hope a fellow 'shitter makes me a sensible offer, otherwise I'll have to go down the Scumtree/evilbay route... I also forgot to mention that I would consider "part-exchanges", but they would have to be pre-1996 (because classic insurance). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 600 > 500, naturally. Also, if you want a naff replica of a TV series car, you'd be far better off with one of those : Trottervan.jpg Lovely jubbly, you pukka plonkers etc. etc.My window does that too. Pain in the arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 My window does that too. Pain in the arse. "Handmade in Great Britain" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I had a nearly new Sporting variant forced upon me in 2001 when I blew the gearbox to bits in my P11 Primera, and Reg Vardy had no K11 Micra courtesy cars.That thing was amazing. Ran on fresh air, was an eager little bugger and didn't mind* driving down steps, through bollards and over foot bridges. A few years back, I bought another Sporting, and it too was riot in a go-kart with a roof. I am a big fan. GLWTS! Sigmund Fraud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Now on Scumtree... I will have definitely* swapped this for a minimoto/PS3/iphone/persian rug by tomorrow. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Fraud Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Weekend bump and price drop to £250 ! Please form an orderly queue etc. Edit : This luxurious* performance* car is now with a new owner. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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