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Post by ICFM » Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:23 pm

Hi all.

Well the old turbo didn't sell on ebay :( So now I'm left with little choice. One person wants the engine to stick in some Renault and is willing to travel down for it. Then I'd be left with an undrivable (well doh!) car with nowhere to put it and the tax running out next monday. Any one want the body and bits who can collect it?

Can you hear the vultures circling?

Otherwise, someone make me any kind of offer for the car.

Go on, grab yerself a bargain.

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Post by Dan the 480 Man » Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:38 am

Well, if it was me and somebody wanted the engine, then i'd say, fine, take it and do whatever you want with it-but you're taking the car it's in aswell!

The whole reason you're selling it is because you want shot of it. If they want the engine then they take the car it's in!

Thats what i'd say anyway...:)
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Post by pol » Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:19 am

Curious... PM'd...

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Post by ICFM » Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:37 am

@ Dan

Tend to agree. But without an MOT or Tax and the guy would have to come down from Blackpool........ Don't want to scare off a live one!
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Post by Big Brother » Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:23 am

ICFM wrote:@ Dan

Tend to agree. But without an MOT or Tax and the guy would have to come down from Blackpool........ Don't want to scare off a live one!
If they really want it they will take the car
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Post by pol » Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:39 pm

You're right! :wink:

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Post by ICFM » Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:09 pm

And I didn't have to twist his arm to hard either. A man who knows a bargain when he sees one. :)
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Post by pol » Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:45 am

Just working out the logistics now!

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Post by pol » Sun Apr 29, 2007 7:38 pm

Cheers Iain!

Had a lovely drive back to East Sussex.

I'm really impressed with it's handling. Has made me realise there's still something wrong with mine.

The engine is sweet, handling pretty good, a few rust patches which i'll try and sort out.. All in all, a bargain! Thanks again and cheers for the cuppa.

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Post by ICFM » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:41 am

Cheers Paul.

Looks pretty good in the picture. Amazing what a good clean will do!

I must confess it felt strange having no car this morning. Ah well, as 'erindoors said - "Never mind, when the kids have left home you can get another one!"

Bearing in mind the little one is only 2....... it's going to be a long wait.

Glad your happy with it Paul. I'm pleased it's gone to a good home.

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