pandamonium Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Edit: Now a full on roffle/sale due to the fact my ex is saying she can't meet me halfway anymore and I now need to be doing 240 miles every weekend, just to spend time with my son. Not a sob-story, just the reason for wanting something different. Swap offers considered. Bad bits are:Fuel filler pipe leaks while you are filling. TADTS.Drivers mirror and console clock don't work.Crease in nearside rear door / arch. Fixed: Number plates, wipers, Lambda sensor, brake pads. Just ticked over 68,000 miles, MOT until August 2019. AS valuation? 550ish? These go for around 600-700 usually, if not too battered. Here it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Keep it, and work out a way to have a toy that's a bit more bearable on long journeys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 I guess so. But given my cash flow lately, a roffle win is the only way to do that. I guess this is one of those 'white goods' cars that even Autoshite folk don't like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdearme Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 If I wasn’t getting something else next week that fills the skip on wheels criteria I’d have possibly swapped it for either of my barges. Not much help, I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Thing with Roffle wins is that whilst the ticket is cheap, collections can be expensive. Aston Martin, Ohdearme and egg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Must get some more pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 In for one. Hope you're okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 Close up of the creased bit. It actually makes it faster and get better fuel economy * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdearme Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Ponders whether it would fit inside Galaxy, goes to watch Thunderbirds... Aston Martin, barefoot and purplebargeken 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Ponders whether it would fit inside Galaxy, goes to watch Thunderbirds... It's not yellow, though. The Moog, purplebargeken and Aston Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Thing with Roffle wins is that whilst the ticket is cheap, collections can be expensive.I would agree with this, but my last two deliveries have been cheaper than I could have done it for myself. This site, et cetera et cetera. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdearme Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 It's not yellow, though.Nor is my Galaxy green..mere details! barefoot, purplebargeken and Aston Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 Had a little bit of interest on Facebook, but doubt this is going anywhere for a while. I'll replace the fuel filler pipe in January, once all this Xmas bollox is out of the way. It is a simple job. It's actually quite a nippy little thing, when you wind it up, you just have to remember to slow down again for roundabouts, as the seats are very flat and you will end up in the passenger seat... I'm looking for a pair of rear headrests of any description for this, will measure the distance between struts and just find something that fits. purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 The door mirrors look VERY BIG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 I'm sworn off roffles but am feeling your 'ex' pain, so on that basis I'll have 6 and 59. Good luck pnmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 It's not yellow, though. Nor is my Galaxy green..mere details!Both are easy to remedy... The door mirrors look VERY BIG.No, the car's just very smol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 I'm looking for a pair of rear headrests of any description for this, will measure the distance between struts and just find something that fits. If the Audi gets weighed in next week then you can have the rear pair for postage costs. Assuming they fit. pandamonium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Apparently someone is coming to view this tonight, watch this space... It will mean I'm car-less though, so a mad panic will ensue if it sells! yes oui si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Apparently someone is coming to view this tonight, watch this space... It will mean I'm car-less though, so a mad panic will ensue if it sells!Buy Bargekkin's e46 if it does. oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Lack of MOT is the main issue there. Bloke came tonight, offered £450, I said no. Offered £575, I said £600, he said yes, and gave a £50 deposit. Coming back Thursday. Crikey. Now need a car... oldcars, loserone, The Moog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Buy Bargekkin's e46 if it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Result though, funny how that works sometimes, no interest for ages then the 'right' buyer comes along. Respect for holding out for the money too. oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Buy Bargekkin's e46 if it does.No Mot and I guess insurance would be crippling. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Result though, funny how that works sometimes, no interest for ages then the 'right' buyer comes along. Respect for holding out for the money too.I guess the profit on purchase price is worth the work I've put into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Buy my Primera Ohdearme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_ZTT Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Crikey. Now need a car...That fiesta that's on here for 500? looks alright and has long ticket Burnside and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Sure, you've earned every penny you get out of that car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 The bloke is coming tomorrow lunchtime to collect. So I will need to find a car, hopefully tomorrow evening. There are hundreds of sub 500 quid cars in a 50 mile radius, so what to buy? I've seen a Citroen Saxo 1.5 diesel that could be quite economical... I need economy, longevity and hopefully comfort, but not too important. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 get the saxo if it's decent - ask Matt about running it on veg* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpi_matrix Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Worth a cheeky bid? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Civic-1997-1-5-V-Tec/283255211566?hash=item41f353862e:g:5IQAAOSwSn1b6CCW:rk:74:pf:0 pandamonium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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