MG MONTEGO NEEDS NEW HOME ASAP!

[steve austin]

What a plonker I have been. In a drunken stupor myself and a friend went on ebay and won a 1989 MG MONTEGO. On sobering up, its a 200 mile journey each way. Ok, not a major problem as got access to a towing dolly. Inspected dolly, cracked and needs welding. Does anyone want dibs on this or knows someone who will deliver it for me to Lowestoft in Suffolk reasonably cheap? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Link to item: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1989-MG-MONTEGO-E ... 1c16198908

[michael1703]

get it taxed online and drive it back

[wuvvum]

That'd be the thing to do. Just jump on a train and drive it back. Redditch isn't that far really - you'd probably do Redditch - Lowestoft in 2 1/2 hours if the traffic was OK.

 

Either that or persuade Torsten to buy it...

[RedSparrow]

Ah come on, drunk or not, you clicked the commit to buy button!

Yes, tax it online, get on the train and go and get it. 200 miles is not a mega problem by train.

Looks quite a nice one to me.

[retrogeezer]

Seller says he will tax and buyers cost in the ad so no issue there really.

[autofive]

cheap piece of BL history

 

get the seller to tax - drive it throughout the winter, re-ebay in spring, get your money back

[254575]

thats a lovely car

[Pillock]

That's a great price for a great car. MoT till next year FFS! Get seller to tax it for you, train up there (or don't forget National Express, they do some mega cheap tickets) and enjoy the drive back.

 

If I needed a car etc etc etc

[steve austin]

Thanks people. I am a straight ebayer, just made a silly mistake. I will make sure the seller gets his money one way or another, and thanks for the morale boost! Looks like a Monty is coming home.

[trigger]

If I could drive a 35 year old BMW 300 miles home then I'm sure you can drive a 21 year old MG 150 miles!

 

That does look like a bargain for the money, and just think of all the clunge that will be all over you once you get it home.

[michael1703]

just think of all the clunge that will be all over you once you get it home.

 

[trigger]

Well I did drive through Lowestoft on Sunday and I didn't see any one under the age of 60.

[HMC]

looks like a decent monty. I would tax via the seller or bring your insurance docs and do it local to the car- taxing online will leave the disc finding its way back to the original seller, and maybe onto you when they get round to mailing it on

[steve austin]

Good tip about the tax. Just trying to finalise details, train ticket is £64 and takes 6hrs? Any cheaper options?

[steve austin]

Ok, I am stuck at work for the next week or so. Seller doesnt want to wait too long. Anyone on here local to the car (Redditch) want her for £250? I will paypal the seller £50 leaving £250 to pay? Am desperate

[Lankytim]

Wow, what a deal!

 

Can't you MEGABUS it down there for a quid though?

[dollywobbler]

I'll likely be driving from Cambs to Wales this Saturday, so could swing down via Redditch if you can get this far? I'd love to take it on but as said previously, funds are lacking. I can offer cheap transport* though!

 

* Transport would be by Citroen CX. No responsibility will be held by the owner of said CX if the car breaks down en route.

[Lord Sterling]

Nice car, its not terribly far from me, but as Mr Wobblah funds are lacking (arent they always? )

[red5]

It's about 20 miles from me. Could assist with collection/storage if that's any help. May possibly be able to purchase at a later date...not much help now i know but...

 

Sam

[steve austin]

Thanks all, I am stuck at work for the next week so cant really do much about it. I am trying to persuade a friend to train it down as he also works saturdays. Thanks once again to all though

[Guest]

Hi mate, I'm interested, in Birmingham and would like the car. Pm me if you still going ahead with selling. Thanks

[Guest]

Wow thats a great offer, hope someone takes it on! the car looks lovely. If i had the space / money i wouldent hesitate!

[steve austin]

Thanks all, have agreed with seller to pay eblah fees so car will be back for sale hopefully to someone with half a brain this time

[Guest]

Well if it helps any i have just won and collected it on the relist and its a lot better than i expected.I have had many of these in the past and bar the bad paint on the roof its very good,this drives better than the one i had back in 1990 when it was 3 yrs old.You should of fetched it, it would of been worth the 200 miles,regards one reborn monty driver lol.

[Alexg]

Congrats, and welcome to the forum