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dugong Rank: Renault 16

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Not really that weird, it was known by Ford themselves as "the DOHC", and was an update of the Pinto engine.

The 2.0 Sierra had it as standard from the 1990 facelift onwards and all the cars you mention plus the Transit (yes, they were still making petrol engined vans in reasonable numbers in the early '90's).

 

There was also a factory supplied LPG version which found it's way into both the Transit and the LDV 400

It was weird in that it didn't last very long between the Pinto and the Zeta / Zetec.

cort16 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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And that they put a rwd non Mondeo engine in something that's a based on a Mondeo

phil_lihp Rank: Lancia Gamma

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I had no idea that facelift 121s existed.

 

 

These and the previous Mk4-based 121s always made me think that Ford forgot to tell Mazda about them until the night before they were due to be announced.

 

"DAVE!  Quick!  Grab a biro, we've got to turn this into a Mazda in the next 20 minutes!"

dugong Rank: Renault 16

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And that they put a rwd non Mondeo engine in something that's a based on a Mondeo

And that, technically speaking, a twin cam, 16v Pinto engine already existed - the Cosworth YB.

Adrian_pt Rank: Austin Maxi

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http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/896557687.htm?ca=2_s

 

Holy grail territory: a 1987 Dacia Duster. For some reason, French registered (though RHD - so would have been imported from the UK, psosibly in 1998 when the plate was issued). Sadly no carte grise - not sure if that pisses on the parade. Also looks crumbling. Want level: 1,000,000. 

 

 

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KruJoe Rank: Lancia Gamma

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When you put your bid in, you've got to consider where the line lies for you.

If you lose out (item goes for more) would you feel gutted?

YES > Up your bid.

NO > Fair enough, someone else wants to pay more than you're happy with. Let 'em have it.

 

Quite simple really. And don't get caught up in a bidding war - that's a mugs' game.

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spartacus Rank: Renault 16

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Fuck me, I wish I could find that strength of character and logic when I'm on e-bay looking at cars!

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Slartibartfast Rank: Citroen Ami

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Yep, and I seem to recall reading that according to game theory (dafuq is that anyway?) the optimum bidding strategy is to decide what your max bid is at the beginning, stick it in and leave it.

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cort16 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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One of my friends has a theory that you should decide what you maximum bid in your heart of hearts is way before the auction is ended then just lob that bid in a few days before.

If it goes over your max bid then it's too expensive, if not then hooray.  The frenzied bidding just drives the prices up.

oldcars Rank: Lancia Gamma

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These are well fit looking

 

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saab-9-3-1-9TiD-150bhp-2006MY-Vector-Sport-/182004724385?hash=item2a6053b2a1:g:jXUAAOSwKtlWqM-V

 

I don't really 'get' this seller as everything is a fixed price and descriptions say 'ALL USUAL AUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY'

:shock: thats a NEW car for £600. Looked at these when i was getting the 75 but they were ££££ then.

mouseflakes Rank: Renault 16

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'92 (mk1) ZX...

 

the only reason it's up for sale is it hasn't got power steering witch a bit heavy for my mother as she has bad arms

 

Given that ^ then asking her to take the only photo in the ad wasn't a great idea - poor soul could barely lift the camera by the look of it.

 

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https://www.gumtree.com/p/citroen/citroen-zx-/1152558951

 

Apart from a crack in the 'screen it seems jolly nice.

SiC Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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These are well fit looking

 

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saab-9-3-1-9TiD-150bhp-2006MY-Vector-Sport-/182004724385?hash=item2a6053b2a1:g:jXUAAOSwKtlWqM-V

 

I don't really 'get' this seller as everything is a fixed price and descriptions say 'ALL USUAL AUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY'

I've seen these type of adverts before. We get a lot here from a auction house in Newport. Basically the price they show is either the start price, or expect price to sell in an auction for. I imagine it'd sell for more.

 

But then, its red, high mileage, so not worth too much. I've seen a red 54plate 140k example one around here sell on eBay for £750. So worth more, but not too much more.

KruJoe Rank: Lancia Gamma

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(P-roast, that one JM)

 

 

Exactly Cort. Though I prefer to use a sniper if it's something I really want.

Also if you're bidding, the fewer bids you make, the more likely you are to win it.

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Tamworthbay Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

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Yep, and I seem to recall reading that according to game theory (dafuq is that anyway?) the optimum bidding strategy is to decide what your max bid is at the beginning, stick it in and leave it.

it sounds sensible but assumes everyone does the same. If you use the same logic but put the bid in with two seconds remaining then it removes the 'Friday's fosters factor' whereby pissed bloke thinks, oh go on then one more bid, may as well as Eddie Honda told me he's probably put a gazillion quid on it anyway, oh shit I've bought it.

 

I only ever seriously bid once and that's at the end. I sometimes put a chancers bid on early, say £300 on a car you expect to go for £1000. 99 out of a 100 go beyond your bid but I got an mx5 that way and was very pleased with it.

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doobietoo Rank: Renault 16

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Yep, and I seem to recall reading that according to game theory (dafuq is that anyway?) the optimum bidding strategy is to decide what your max bid is at the beginning, stick it in and leave it.

 

 

One of my friends has a theory that you should decide what you maximum bid in your heart of hearts is way before the auction is ended then just lob that bid in a few days before.

If it goes over your max bid then it's too expensive, if not then hooray.  The frenzied bidding just drives the prices up.

 

This would be the way to go if the auction was above board unfortunately ebay auctions are often not now we have private/un-named bidders ....with shill bids and the option to bid and then retract many sellers will just proxy bid to above your maximum then retract therefore leaving you as highest bidder but paying your maximum.... I pick my top figure but will only bid in the last 5 secs to avoid this practice, I might put a starting bid on if there are no bids to show my interest usually very late at night... if I have been suddenly outbid by the morning I will usually not go any further for obvious reasons...

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Alexg Rank: Lancia Gamma

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Putting your cards on the table with 3 days to go that gives rivals far longer to contemplate if they'd want to pay more and bid at you. Most ebay bidding is done in the last minute for this reason and also with the hope the current winner hasn't logged on to see it through.

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sporty-shite Rank: Renault 16

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Will everyone please stop posting pictures of that Saab. I think I might go and buy it.

holbeck Rank: Renault 16

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And that, technically speaking, a twin cam, 16v Pinto engine already existed - the Cosworth YB.

 

Aye, but financially speaking a 16v pinto engine didn't exist. .The Cosworth lump was handmade off low volume tooling, at the rate of a hundred and something per week.

 

Dagenham engine plant was knocking out 5000+ DOHC's per week  in 1990.

cort16 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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I was following a 58 plate saab 93 tdi the other night and it was smoking like a bastard. They're all over ebay blown up. You could be lucky though.

egg Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Do you think the 1st High and Dry would instant roffle? Get it for £90 or less = £1.50 ticket....

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