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anonymous user Rank: Isuzu Florian

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58 minutes ago, angle said:

Ooh. Not cheap, but an early, proper RHD one. 

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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/700050324180054/

Given my recent attempts to try to get in just about any white Kia Picanto, other than my own, in supermarket car parks perhaps I should buy this. When your car looks like a mushy pea it would be difficult to mistake it for another 

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wuvvum Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Those US-spec Escorts were quite sought after at one stage due to the 1.9 CVH block being a useful upgrade for XR3s etc.

Alan_Green Rank: Renault 16

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2 hours ago, 155V6 said:

Looks like Amber Motors?

Yes, exactly.  It's even in their company colours.  But I've no idea if they are a respectable bunch or not.

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bramz7 Rank: Lancia Gamma

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That yankee Escort is astounding. I can't see that going for much either. 

If I end up winning it, I'm going to exile myself from the forum.

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TooManyPeopleMovers Rank: Austin Maxi

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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

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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?

outlaw118 Rank: Lancia Gamma

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How about now?

 

 

etc....ad nauseum ;-)

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TooManyPeopleMovers Rank: Austin Maxi

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2 minutes ago, outlaw118 said:

@TooManyPeopleMovers Have you bought it yet?

 

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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 Rank: Lancia Gamma

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@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.....

hairnet Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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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

Tadhg Tiogar Rank: Talbot Tagora

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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

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The headlights look like they've been nicked from an Audi TT Mk.1

155V6 Rank: Lancia Gamma

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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.

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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 ?

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wuvvum Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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I got all excited when I saw this for £700, until I read that it has no engine or 'box.

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Still, the bodywork doesn't look as fucked as some I've seen - another possible candidate for a VM diesel conversion?

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Tadhg Tiogar Rank: Talbot Tagora

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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.

wuvvum Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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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.

Tadhg Tiogar Rank: Talbot Tagora

Tadhg Tiogar

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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?

J-T Rank: Citroen Ami

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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

Skizzer Rank: Isuzu Florian

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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.

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Skizzer Rank: Isuzu Florian

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22 hours ago, ProgRocker said:

Accord Aerodeck EX

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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.

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DoctorRetro Rank: Lancia Gamma

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6 hours ago, hairnet said:

LOL at noones been fooled with the escort mk3 in the header

I'm watching it, am I crazy? 

outlaw118 Rank: Lancia Gamma

outlaw118

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12 minutes ago, TheDoctor said:

I'm watching it, am I crazy?

Errr....

Megamoose now haz towbar.

 

Just saying.....

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