Peter C Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 They hate the fucking guts of the Germans, but can't get enough of their cars.It just doesn't compute.Neither does the Mercedes content in the streets of Jerusalem. I'm originally from Poznan, western Poland, 2 hours drive from Berlin. Since forever this part of Poland has been under strong German influence. The local dialect contains a lot of German words and the people behave more like westerners compared with the folk further east, who are unfortunate enough to be compared with their Russian neighbours. No wonder 8/10 cars on Poznan's streets are German. I was there last weekend and was amazed at how many tidy W124s are still around and how the old tat has worn away. That's right, even a W124 can have its final day. Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 They hate the fucking guts of the Germans, but can't get enough of their cars.It just doesn't compute.Neither does the Mercedes content in the streets of Jerusalem. I'm not sure they do - not the generation around now. I once had a bizarre situation where I went into a Little Chef in the M1 Leics area and the only waitress on duty was Polish, and spoke next to no English. 'Kannst du Deutsche Sprechen?' 'Ja, kleine'. 'Then I want the biggest fucking breakfast you have , Love' Junkman and Talbot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 Would you take £1200? Hmmmmmm... 2432 views, 171 watchers. What would you guys do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Brilliantly written advert. Almost makes me want to buy it. Although I have two cars too many already and would have to leave it on the street without insurance and tax. Junkman and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngarty Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Hmmmmmm... 2432 views, 171 watchers. What would you guys do? Let it ride, if he bids that and it wins, he's happy, so are you. oldcars, egg and Junkman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 ... No wonder 8/10 cars on Poznan's streets are German. I was there last weekend and was amazed at how many tidy W124s are still around and how the old tat has worn away. That's right, even a W124 can have its final day.I went to Poznan on a school exchange trip, twice actually, in 1993 and 95. The first time, about 9/10 cars were Polski Fiat 126s. The second time, a decent number had upgraded to Polski Fiat Cinquecentos. I guess stuff like that is pretty rare now, and the last few are in the hands of Polski Shiters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Let it ride, if he bids that and it wins, he's happy, so are you.But if he bids that and 170 of the other watchers turn out to be from here, the car will sell for £761. I would tell the offerer its theirs if they can get down there with $$$ before the auction ends, otherwise the auction runs as until they are in front of your face with queen pictures, they may as well be a figment of your imagination, because ebay "buyer". Floatylight, dome, stillOrange and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kringle Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 24hr before it ends, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Take his £1200 and one of us ‘wins’ it for 2000 quid, cancel sale etc. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 My E39 went to Poland. No fucking about paid in full straight away by Bacs and had it collected. Easiest sale ever. Most importantly the lad was totally realistic about buying an 18 yr old car. Would deal again!! The Reverend Bluejeans, spike60 and egg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I went to Poznan on a school exchange trip, twice actually, in 1993 and 95. The first time, about 9/10 cars were Polski Fiat 126s. The second time, a decent number had upgraded to Polski Fiat Cinquecentos. I guess stuff like that is pretty rare now, and the last few are in the hands of Polski Shiters?Those days are long gone. Nowadays FSO are deemed bona fide classics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 I made a decision and answered the following. Hello [thee, who offereth me 1200], Just to give you an idea of the magnitude of the decision this would require: - There have been 2,496 page views so far. - Currently there are 171 watchers. - 11 (eleven) people have asked me what my price would be. Please let me know how you would decide if you were in my situation. All I can say is that you are looking at a W124 that's still miles away from the 100,000 sound barrier, does show its age with pride, but has a heart of gold and the potential to be absolutely stunning with very little effort, and although I hate that phrase with a passion, this is one of the few cars I ever owned for which it is appropriate. You know as well as I do that W124s are the next hot commodity on the three pointed starred firmament and the only ca 1990 era saloons that will be worth anything at all. Considering the sea of misery that is on offer, mine is outstandingly intact. I'm only selling it because my dream car popped up, I can only accommodate three cars and that this isn't a hollow phrase either would become evident if you visited my place and had a look for yourself. Furthermore, I'm leaving for that France tomorrow and won't be back until Monday, since an opportunity to visit the autojumble near Caen came my way, which I just couldn't pass up, as I'm confident you'll understand. Therefore it would be impossible to do a cash deal before the auction ends. Considering all the above, I kindly ask you to put in your bid. Honestly and sincerely your's, Christian Gosh, I had no idea I'm such a gambler. Scruffy Bodger, meshking, yes oui si and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 It almost sounds like you like the car. Remarkable. Anyway, good luck with it - and enjoy France! mercedade, Junkman and CGSB 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 It almost sounds like you like the car. Remarkable. That is the strangest part of it to me too. mercedade, Junkman, The Reverend Bluejeans and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 I'm saying this: The better car is the enemy of the good car. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I've had cars I disliked, but had a healthy respect for. Cars you like break your heart. ShiteRider, BorniteIdentity and Marm Toastsmith 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1duck Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Well i had a cheeky bid, but instantly outbid. Ah well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Bloody brilliant advert. As is the way with the world, the very next day after selling said vehicle, it will be worth eleventy million quids Sent from my F3211 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Just over five minutes to go. I can barely contain my excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 That was boring. I thought you were going to get more than a grand for it. Good luck with the lucky new owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormee Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 That was boring. I thought you were going to get more than a grand for it. Good luck with the lucky new owner.1020 is more than a grand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1020 is more than a grand?Anyone know anyone around here good at pedantry? £1020 seems cheap - but what do I know? I saw this nearer to £1500 on the open market. Then again, I think I sold my last one for about £500! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1020 is more than a grand?No flies on you. Cavcraft, BorniteIdentity, Dick Longbridge and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormee Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Teutonian irony is difficult to recognize, I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 1020 is more than a grand?Not after eBay fees it isn't Dick Longbridge and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Reverend Bluejeans Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Nothing is sold until you have the money in your hand. alcyonecorporation, Vince70 and oldcars 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 It's only money. Fact is, after driving the R16 for over 2,000km in three days, getting into this thing feels like being on a rack at Colditz Castle. egg, Ghosty, D Spares & Tyres and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 It's only money. WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DID WITH JUNKMAN richardmorris, drum, Cavcraft and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Nothing is sold until the 90 day Ebay complaints window is closed.Efa,hth The Reverend Bluejeans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 The winner is honouring the deal.He's only from Ashton and will check out these pages. Jim Bell, BorniteIdentity, Ghosty and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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