Microwave Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Right, trying again. I need to downsize the fleet a little bit because of both money and space issues, and unfortunately this is going to be the one to go. As per the "Project" thread, I pulled this thing out of a builders yard in February, saving it from almost certain death. I bought it in the first place because I knew that underneath all the grime there was actually a solid car. Between February and June, it had all sorts done to it, including but not limited to (because I can't remember properly):- Engine oil & filter- 4 brand new Toyo Nanoenergy tyres- Welding to boot floor, rear footwell (I think?) and nearside sill- Timing belt & water pump- Cherrybomb rear silencer, because I couldn't find a proper one for cheap- Usual stuff like wipers and bulbs- MOT (exp. 13/06/2019) I drove it about for most of last month and put about 700 miles on it with 0 hiccups, but it started running like a bag of shite towards the end, getting air in the fuel (presumably from around the filter housing). Naturally, rather than fix this pretty simple issue, I went out and bought another car and decided that I'd rather devote my time and money to that instead. The odometer reads somewhere around 180,700 miles, but from the way it was running originally I see no reason for it to knacker up anytime soon. It really does drive quite well, it's an incredible amount of fun despite only having 59 hp from new, it's very comfortable and it's stupidly efficient when it works properly. It looks like a total shed, but for me that's where most of the appeal lies (others, including friends and various family members, do not see this). Because of this, however, it's kind of a hard thing to put a price on. I'm well over a grand into it in total, but I stopped counting a while back as my eyes would start to water every time I looked at the spreadsheet. So, price wise I'd be happy with about £450 for it, however if I'm dreaming do feel free to tell me. You could most likely drive it home, but I wouldn't be doing so without an AA membership or just massive nads in general, as it's got no dash lights and the headlights are dim as hell. It's located near Preston, Lancashire. Have some photos: They_all_do_that_sir, Carlosfandango, alcyonecorporation and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 That looks quite nice. I'm trying to think of a good reason not to buy it but so far haven't come up with anything. Microwave, alcyonecorporation, loserone and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 That looks quite nice. I'm trying to think of a good reason not to buy it but so far haven't come up with anything.Money in my case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microwave Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 Smol bump. 350 anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microwave Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 Right, haven't been on here in a while but I still own this pile of shite and I feel bad for letting it sit and collect dirt on land that's not actually mine. Is there any interest for this at all? I don't see myself fixing and driving it, especially not when my Vitesse still needs a radiator which looks like it's going to be bloody expensive.250 takes it, even if I've spent something like 4-5x that on it in total (and when I paid 250 for it in the first place, fml). D Spares & Tyres and DodgyBastard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I would still very much like this but I don't currently have the space for it, I will probably have room for it mid January when two of my cars are leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimad5 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Bollox, why do all these good cars turn up when money is lacking. Roffle it !?Or SCS sofa style - Buy Now, pay new year ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 bargain! Microwave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microwave Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 BumpTo make it clear, it doesn't drive or idle very well at all thanks to the air leak. If anyone is interested you'd be much better trailering it than driving it. D Spares & Tyres 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 I would love that but the timing isn't great loserone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 I would love that but the timing isn't greatThat's why it won't idle! *Badumtish The Moog, Jim Bell, JohnK and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 I was tempted but thought better of a 200+ mile collection of a car that doesn't run very well. I am 75% sure all it needs is the filter bypassed with a Rover L series filter for example but I can't risk being stranded on a school night. Someone GIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 That's why it won't idle! *BadumtishThat deserves being quoted!! Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I was tempted but thought better of a 200+ mile collection of a car that doesn't run very well. I am 75% sure all it needs is the filter bypassed with a Rover L series filter for example but I can't risk being stranded on a school night.Someone GIB. My thoughts as well. I love 205s, but the chances of me getting this home without it conking out on me are low. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microwave Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Still got this if anyone's interested. bangernomics and D Spares & Tyres 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Roffle!! Roffle, £4.50 a pop 47 and 1 random please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I don't want or need this, although I do fancy a 205 at some point. One random if it goes that way. bangernomics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MB Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 All the bargain red 205s on here, it’s like my past coming back to haunt me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 All the bargain red 205s on here, it’s like my past coming back to haunt meIs that 2 randoms then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I'll be up for a couple of randoms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellypoo Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 29 and 35 for me please, if this fine conveyance is going to roffle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Bump for rofflement. 7/59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Really like this but I'd have to drive it to Holyhead, then on home from Belfast. Without breakdown cover. Would probably be a right laugh but equally can't see it going down to well at home when I miss my boat Probably be rude not to take a couple of tickets mind, so two randoms please squire Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk Carlosfandango 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 BUMP so those of us dissapointed with losing the other 205 draw can win this instead lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microwave Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 Been to look at it and it's started to go mouldy inside again because of the weather, cannot be arsed. Not sure if that puts any of you off. I'm willing to roffle it, but I've no idea what I'm doing with all that stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Lucky* winner can clean it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclefester Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 2 random Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Fuck it, up me to 5 tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimad5 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 PM sent to Mr MicrowaveI like this. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microwave Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Aaaand it's gone finally. Managed to sell it to a local classic car enthusiast, so it should be in good hands! drewd and dozeydustman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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