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Tadhg Tiogar Rank: Talbot Tagora

Tadhg Tiogar

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11 minutes ago, wuvvum said:

Potentially cheap SVX.  Also potentially borked.

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MoT comments hint at spreading corrosion. Should polish out.

richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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17 hours ago, Shite Ron said:

Tres bien

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1983-Citroen-CX-20-Pallas-Project-Barn-Garage-Find/174731180507?hash=item28aeca39db:g:rAEAAOSwvaxgdffY

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Nearly identical to the one I used to have - mine had grey herringbone cloth and black plastic door handles. The state of those seats and the steering wheel makes me think it's been round the clock.

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eddyramrod Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

eddyramrod

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34 minutes ago, SiC said:

Yeah I'm not feeling the love for the 520i at the moment. I was really looking forward to getting it, working on it and then going for a drive. However when I sold the 1100, I did a video of a test drive of it and it was the first time this year I had properly drove it. Absolutely loved running around the back lanes in it and I did question if I was doing the right thing. The only thing I had against it was the parts supply being more limited than the traditional classics.

The BMW is a great car but it's also a big lumbering machine in comparison. Sophisticated is probably the right word. Not only in complexity but the appeal. I'm not sure I'm the sophisticated type!

Then coupled with the cooling system issue with the BMW further dampened my enthusiasm. Not just the blockage (even though that pushed it over) and the accessibility to that pipe but also the hassle in just trying to locate a replacement radiator. Mrs SiC didn't help matters by questioning and stating that she didn't think I would enjoy driving it when I was ranting about it at the weekend, exactly for reasons that already going round my mind...

The final nail was reading @Danterzza mini thread and @MarvinsMom mentioning that she was thinking of selling hers (but I think she loves hers too much to let go - which I don't blame her!), made me start looking at Minis. Even though they are many times more expensive than a 1100, a Mini has much greater parts support and that to me is a good thing and solves the issue that I have with the ADO16. I know some people find that as a turn off, but for me, I hate having to hunt around for an allusive unobtainable part, so I can actually go drive the car and have fun. Something I love my MGB for.

I still need to get the BMW MOT'd then go from there. A good proper drive may change my outlook on it and my opinion may flip quickly back towards it. Even if it doesn't, I've generally enjoyed working on the car and once it's got an MOT, it's another car that has been saved from stripped for parts. AFAIK that is almost certainly what would have happened if Steve sold it to the buyer that was after it too.

If I do sell, I'll do my darnest to find someone that isn't buying it because "it's a cheap old scruffy BMW, so let's fuck around with it/drive it into the ground". Far too many old cars, especially BMWs, end up like that and don't make it to be classics. This is a detriment to those who want to buy actual classics as supply is further limited and prices are reflected because of that. Also a shame to have a car last this long and deteriorate/die like that.

Maybe if I had kids and needed the extra size + seats of something like the 5-series, then it would be a no-brainer to keep it. But I can easily have an impractical car as a toy and I prefer 2dr/coupe/roadsters. The 520i certainly a cool car and one that is appreciated by many, but the swingometer of whether it's a car for me (at this time) is verging to the "No it's not"...

 

Oh I completely agree. I wouldn't buy without having a good look over. But the reality is, most of these classics at this price range are that. I remember reading that to restore any classic professionally, you're looking at like £25k. So if it's worth less than that, you're very much at risk of being bodged to get back on the road. Of course not all are like that, just takes some hunting to find one not.

Unfortunately now I've got my mind set on a mini, I'm hell-bent on trying to find one! Every waking minute I'm not doing my day job, my mind is wanting to check every possible portal in finding one. This is dangerous as I end up getting fatigued and jumping to something otherwise I'd not usually consider. But at the same time, I know I can't buy until something else is sold. That at the moment is looking like the BMW and that still needs an MOT, plus a good drive to see if I'm going to regret selling it.

Peak criteria for me is unmodified pre-80s. Lashings of chrome, skinny wheels, no plastic arch extensions and ideally big chrome Smith's Speedo dash. 

 

 

First World Problems and all that...

When I was selling my first Cadillac in 2002 I ended up taking in an E28 (525e auto) and a Mini Mayfair, both 1987E reg.  I had the BMW four weeks and the Mini four months.  I think that's a vote for the Mini!

SiC Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

SiC

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I respect the engineering and idea behind the 525e for the time but a low revving engine and auto box doesn't float my boat to own one. If my 520i was an auto, I'd not have even considered having it. 

eddyramrod Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

eddyramrod

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Auto is what swung me on the 525, but it was just the wrong car.  Shame, as on paper it could have been exactly right for me.  I sold it to a mate and he used it for towing his speedboat (replacing a W123 200 saloon).  He part-exed me some alloy wheels for the Mini...

17-Coffees Rank: Citroen Ami

17-Coffees

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5 hours ago, Supernaut said:

They bought it.

I'm currently pissing myself laughing at their expense.

I should point out that the person in question is not me incase anyone though so! It could end up on my drive for a little while though...and I've a feeling I may get roped into any plan to get it here.

I am having a massive laugh at him for this too though. 🤣

doug Rank: Renault 16

doug

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May be an image of car and outdoors

£1600 Inverurie

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/748851799150258/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_general&referral_story_type=general&tracking={"qid"%3A"6951068344308178047"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"30448926766534474"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A30448926766534474%2C\"target_type\"%3A6%2C\"primary_position\"%3A30%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A4387324898343649280%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A501%2C\"value\"%3A0.00018286879175733%2C\"upsell_type\"%3A108}"}

Supernaut Rank: Talbot Tagora

Supernaut

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5 minutes ago, doug said:

May be an image of car and outdoors

£1600 Inverurie

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/748851799150258/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_general&referral_story_type=general&tracking={"qid"%3A"6951068344308178047"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"30448926766534474"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A30448926766534474%2C\"target_type\"%3A6%2C\"primary_position\"%3A30%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A4387324898343649280%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A501%2C\"value\"%3A0.00018286879175733%2C\"upsell_type\"%3A108}"}

PHWOOOAAAAARRR

17-Coffees Rank: Citroen Ami

17-Coffees

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12 minutes ago, doug said:

May be an image of car and outdoors

£1600 Inverurie

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/748851799150258/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_general&referral_story_type=general&tracking={"qid"%3A"6951068344308178047"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"30448926766534474"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A30448926766534474%2C\"target_type\"%3A6%2C\"primary_position\"%3A30%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A4387324898343649280%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A501%2C\"value\"%3A0.00018286879175733%2C\"upsell_type\"%3A108}"}

That's stupidly tempting, being local & I'm wanting to get back to having something older yet has charm as the next car since the Abarth will (finally) be punted soon. 

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DVee8

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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/264063042097184/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks&tracking={"qid"%3A"6951081718675646383"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"390684945068352135"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A390684945068352135%2C\"target_type\"%3A6%2C\"primary_position\"%3A0%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A3235585411686334464%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A501%2C\"value\"%3A0%2C\"upsell_type\"%3A21%2C\"grouping_info\"%3Anull}"}

May be an image of car and outdoors

MisterH Rank: BL Wedge

MisterH

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3 minutes ago, DVee8 said:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/264063042097184/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks&tracking={"qid"%3A"6951081718675646383"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"390684945068352135"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A390684945068352135%2C\"target_type\"%3A6%2C\"primary_position\"%3A0%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A3235585411686334464%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A501%2C\"value\"%3A0%2C\"upsell_type\"%3A21%2C\"grouping_info\"%3Anull}"}

May be an image of car and outdoors

Are there any surviving RHD Wartburgs?

R1152 Rank: Citroen Ami

R1152

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25 minutes ago, MisterH said:

The Justy on there looks very tasty, and sad to see the Van from the Truthseekers show which I was rather fond of :(

For me it'd either be the ZB Magnette or the Mazda 626.

bezzabsa Rank: Renault 16

bezzabsa

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some luvverly Rover action on FB Blue Rover P6

But check out the background!!!!!!

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wuvvum Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

wuvvum

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41 minutes ago, rob88h said:

Does this signify that the humble Volvo 440 has entered Classic Car “Society”? (with the smallest dowry of everyone this season presumably - poor thing)

No, it means that ACA will flog any old shit as long as you pay them their fee.

R1152 Rank: Citroen Ami

R1152

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3 minutes ago, High Jetter said:

Nothing to see here. (Said with Elan). My hand must not enter my pocket. My hand...

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Sir Chocolate Teapot Rank: Citroen Ami

Sir Chocolate Teapot

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I got all excited when a reasonably priced panda 4x4 popped up for sale not too far away and looking good.

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But then i saw the 2nd pic of current state and my day has been ruined.

Bring a trailer.

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The search goes on.

outlaw118 Rank: Lancia Gamma

outlaw118

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@SiC Just my twopenneth...

I had a 1982 520i and for various reasons (impending mortgage, looming bills - clutch and welding etc) I got rid of it. And 20 years on, it's one of only 2 or 3 cars I really wish I'd kept. And that includes a 1275GT.

Horses for courses and all that, but the Mini was a real laugh and all that but it was also capable of rusting-while-you-wait, and having to take the bonnet off for any routine maintainence became a ballache, as opposed to the headache if I'd left it on. I WAS determined to run it on a budget, time and moneywise as I had a lot of things going on, but it exhausted my time, wallet and enthusiasm pretty quickly. Made a "Wheeler Dealers" type profit when I sold it (ie not accounting for my time). Would I have another? Yes, with the proviso that I'd be able to afford a decent one, it would have to be a 2nd or 3rd car, and I'd be able to afford to pay someone else to take care of it.

The Beemer.... I bought it out of "Loot" for £not much and spent NOTHING on it in the 18 months I had it. It had faults, yeah, but nothing too horrendous, all filed in the "ignore drawer".  The MoT waqs looming and it had some grot that I couldn't be arsed to fix, and an earthing problem which meant the OSR lamp cluster was like a disco light when I put the indicators on. Looking back, I could have fixed it, but at the time life was in the way.

FAT BLOKE RECCOMENDS: Fix 520i, blat about, GR8 4 DRIFTIN, then decide. Prices are going up, so I don't see how you'd lose.

And have a go in a Mini before you commit OBVS, they're noisy, uncomfortable, bouncy....but a good one is 10feet of grin.

TL:DR fix Bimmer then drive a Mini

 

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