outlaw118 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 @TooManyPeopleMovers Have you bought it yet? TooManyPeopleMovers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 How about now? etc....ad nauseum TooManyPeopleMovers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooManyPeopleMovers Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, outlaw118 said: @TooManyPeopleMovers Have you bought it yet? 2 minutes ago, outlaw118 said: How about now? etc....ad nauseum @outlaw118 I'm thinking very, very hard. Thank goodness it is too late to contact the seller now. Gives me the night to think it over. I just need to think about the pitfalls of buying one of these sight unseen, and for what is a high price for an old, high mileage car. This would be my daily car too...so I don't want to throw money at something that might (literally) blow up on me. outlaw118 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 This will go down well here. Early '78 Ritmo, €500: https://www.autoscout24.nl/aanbod/fiat-ritmo-60-cl-benzine-wit-b9671ea7-6b82-a254-e053-0100007f7845?cldtidx=10&cldtsrc=listPage Braddon81, outlaw118, Mr Laurence and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 @TooManyPeopleMovers All good points, don't know what parts availability is like in your neck of the woods, but that's got to be the main concern. If it was something common, then I'm guessing there wouldn't be any hesitation - one for the "didn't know existed" thread fo' sho', I'm sure one of our resident Japanese tin experts will be along shortly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 7 hours ago, Austat said: If MK3 Escrots weren't shite enough: Cheap at £106 so far. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Escort-Mk3-Estate-American-Spec-Import-LHD-Mercury-Lynx/203021135462?hash=item2f4500ae66:g:H5oAAOSwnV9e5gLp LOL at noones been fooled with the escort mk3 in the header Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Skizzer said: That’s not Cornwall, that’s Cambridgeshire — the other St Ives. Ooft. Would. Pity it’s such a crap listing with almost zero information and two useless photos though. the other links that tim posted - offers for more than hes asking on the fb ad why is not biting their hand off?? its prolly worth the higher amount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 1 hour ago, TooManyPeopleMovers said: What could be better than a Mitsubishi Evo if you're looking for a high performance Japanese sports car? A high performance Japanese sports car that can fit all of your things! I present the Mitsubishi RVR X3: https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=2663764605 The headlights look like they've been nicked from an Audi TT Mk.1 Shite Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shite Ron Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Austat said: Shabby Cortina straight out of 1992... ... with green interior trim, phwoar! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/277146806817329 I love the green interior but not enough to pay £2,600 for especially as the car looks thoroughly abused. Would be stunning if restored though ? Skizzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteersWithThrottle Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Ideal first family car, according to the description... https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202006039763300 Mr Laurence, Jerzy Woking and anonymous user 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Alan_Green said: Yes, exactly. It's even in their company colours. But I've no idea if they are a respectable bunch or not. I think they're ok,I've known Simon who runs it for 30-odd years.My Dad bought a KA from them a while back,don't think he's had any issues with it. They must get some points for the Renault Master recovery truck ? Alan_Green and Remspoor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I got all excited when I saw this for £700, until I read that it has no engine or 'box. Still, the bodywork doesn't look as fucked as some I've seen - another possible candidate for a VM diesel conversion? RobT, scdan4 and Mr_Bo11ox 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 1 minute ago, wuvvum said: I got all excited when I saw this for £700, until I read that it has no engine or 'box. .....Still, the bodywork doesn't look as fucked as some I've seen - another possible candidate for a VM diesel conversion? Crispy door bottoms, and the paintwork on the top of o/s/f wing suggests quite a bit of wob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Aye, it's definitely not rot free, but it's a lot better than some of the cheap Biturbos we've seen on eBay recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, wuvvum said: Aye, it's definitely not rot free, but it's a lot better than some of the cheap Biturbos we've seen on eBay recently. Are you feeling lucky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 1 hour ago, SteersWithThrottle said: Ideal first family car, according to the description... https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202006039763300 Presumably because after the car breaks down, costs a fortune and then inevitably your marriage fails, you can start a second family Semi-C, SteersWithThrottle and camryv6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-T Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 22 hours ago, Supernaut said: Yeah, I researched the gear stick. Take battery out and disassemble the selector and grease it generously is the solution. The MOT history has me slightly concerned though. Various advisories in the very recent MOT for bushes and suspension components, corrosion on the underside of the body, and fuel lines. Plus cracked tyres and worn/pitted brakes all round. Probably be a good couple of hundred quid on top to get all that sorted. Plus, you'd still have air con that doesn't blow cold and an annoying blinking odometer. Meanwhile I got back into the 316 and it doesn't have anything wrong with it. Yes, its MOT history is worse, but I've since sorted most of the advisories. I think I wrote up changing the gear linkage bushes when I had the diesel 147 in me thread, they're not bad to do, they're just shit components. I think the flashing odometer can be sorted with MultiECUScan (Fiat/Alfa diag software). Everything else is par for the course I'm afraid 19 hours ago, Skizzer said: If anyone is keen to spend upwards of £2.5k on a nice low mileage one of these, please talk to me first. That one is a bit tidier than mine, but not much. If I'd known you had one, I'd have gotten in touch before buying this Merc. I've got a thing for those Aerodecks Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 42 minutes ago, J-T said: If I'd known you had one, I'd have gotten in touch before buying this Merc. I've got a thing for those Aerodecks Noted ... although I’m liking it too much to sell it at the moment, plus I believe @Fabergé Greggs has dibs. I think someone else might have second dibs too but I’d have to check. J-T and Fabergé Greggs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 22 hours ago, ProgRocker said: Accord Aerodeck EX Actually on reflection I don’t think £2500 is a crazy asking price for this, even though it’s a lot more than I paid Vantman for mine. They are great looking cars and work very well, and this looks a super example. Mine does generate a fair amount of comment and interest. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 6 hours ago, hairnet said: LOL at noones been fooled with the escort mk3 in the header I'm watching it, am I crazy? spartacus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: I'm watching it, am I crazy? Errr.... Megamoose now haz towbar. Just saying..... DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vicar Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/vauxhall-viva/25080245 This looks interesting dangerous, HA Viva with a redtop. €1850 in Norn Iron Remspoor, somewhatfoolish, Disco Fever and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angle Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Primera GT with mildly terrible advert, low miles and 6 months MOT for £600. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/873546609810210/ Tenmil Socket, Schaefft, wuvvum and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angle Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 She makes me think of lightning in skies She's sexy How else is God supposed to write? She's sexy Move, she wants to move But you're hogging her, you're guarding her She wants to move (She wants to move) She wants to move (She wants to move) But you're hogging her, you're guarding her Mister! Look at your girl, she loves it! (Look at her) I can see it in her eyes She hopes this lasts forever Or at least until the MOT expires in October But what else can you expect for £280? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/693426784788492/ spartacus, pbottomley, Amishtat and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 7 hours ago, TooManyPeopleMovers said: What could be better than a Mitsubishi Evo if you're looking for a high performance Japanese sports car? A high performance Japanese sports car that can fit all of your things! I present the Mitsubishi RVR X3: https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=2663764605 It's like a Mitsubishi Evo IV but in a people mover bodyshell. As far as I am concerned these are dream shite, rocking horse poo, whatever unobtainable euphemisms you choose to use. And I'm still trying to do the sums in my head to make it worthwhile. Especially seeing as this one is in such unmolested condition. Apparently it even includes the original bumper. Tell me why I shouldn't buy this? Tell me why I shouldn't buy this? It looks shit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 18 minutes ago, angle said: Primera GT with mildly terrible advert, low miles and 6 months MOT for £600. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/873546609810210/ This looks like a BIG PHAT BARG to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angle Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Clean looking 9-5 dizzle estate for not much, Brighton-ish. Also beige. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/605781706729081/ Remspoor, Disco Fever and Sir Snipes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 31 minutes ago, angle said: She makes me think of lightning in skies She's sexy How else is God supposed to write? She's sexy Move, she wants to move But you're hogging her, you're guarding her She wants to move (She wants to move) She wants to move (She wants to move) But you're hogging her, you're guarding her Mister! Look at your girl, she loves it! (Look at her) I can see it in her eyes She hopes this lasts forever Or at least until the MOT expires in October But what else can you expect for £280? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/693426784788492/ That is fantastic. Such a fun looking non-car. Very nice. About 15 year ago I was tooling up the M1 my 450 Mercedes when was passed by one of them doing about 100mph driven by some Chinese guy. DSdriver and face 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbottomley Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 49 minutes ago, The Vicar said: https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/vauxhall-viva/25080245 This looks interesting dangerous, HA Viva with a redtop. €1850 in Norn Iron HA I found this 12 years ago in a lock up Burton on Trent way, sold it to a lad who sld it on again to a chap in Northern Ireland who "did the conversion"https://www.annteak.com/garages-galore/ Austat, Remspoor, The Vicar and 7 others 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 1 hour ago, TheDoctor said: I'm watching it, am I crazy? if it was closer even counting current situations i would be thinking but................ crazy - me too :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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