Think i just bought a Scooby on ebay!!!
14 November 2005, 03:14 PM
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Wonder what it's going to be next 
We need a pizza hut in Woodseats
Sorry... back to the topic!
The guys username on Ebay might suggest he is/ was the owner of Custom FX?
We need a pizza hut in Woodseats
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The guys username on Ebay might suggest he is/ was the owner of Custom FX?
Originally Posted by GC8
I think that the shops been re-let now. Their tacky sign was taken down a few weeks ago I think.....
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14 November 2005, 03:50 PM
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It does doesnt it? Theyve been closed up for a long time, with a semi-literate sign stated that theyre "now a internet only company" (sic): but I noticed that this had all gone a while ago. Its a bit small for a Pizza Hut but if the Big Tree keeps going down hill like it has been, then it will be vacant soon; now thatll be large enough...
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14 November 2005, 03:52 PM
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14 November 2005, 04:29 PM
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ho my god, just booked the plane tickets @ 240 pair to fly to Manchester and pick her up. I almost forgot to do a HPI check, so rang HPI and guess what its a Cat C write off!!!
Call the seller who denies knowing nothing about this (mmm) anyway managedto cancel my tickets (lost 15 quid though) Thankgod for HPI.
I am in such a dilemma, i've got the cash write hear but cant get hold of a nice one....arghhhhhhhhh
Call the seller who denies knowing nothing about this (mmm) anyway managedto cancel my tickets (lost 15 quid though) Thankgod for HPI.
I am in such a dilemma, i've got the cash write hear but cant get hold of a nice one....arghhhhhhhhh
14 November 2005, 04:34 PM
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i know the feeling paul....feel like a kid in a sweet shop not being able to have some sweets, ive been looking for a while now and its getting depressing, hang in there do your homework and im sure you will find your baby oneday.
ps: dont rush
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ps: dont rush
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14 November 2005, 04:34 PM
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Thanks guys, all that info just saved me 8.5k. Think i might just keep looking on here.
Anybody interested in a Saab Turbo 9-3 w plate only want 2800 for it as its done 143k drives like 60 though.
Anybody interested in a Saab Turbo 9-3 w plate only want 2800 for it as its done 143k drives like 60 though.
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ho my god, just booked the plane tickets @ 240 pair to fly to Manchester and pick her up. I almost forgot to do a HPI check, so rang HPI and guess what its a Cat C write off!!!
Call the seller who denies knowing nothing about this (mmm) anyway managedto cancel my tickets (lost 15 quid though) Thankgod for HPI.
I am in such a dilemma, i've got the cash write hear but cant get hold of a nice one....arghhhhhhhhh
Call the seller who denies knowing nothing about this (mmm) anyway managedto cancel my tickets (lost 15 quid though) Thankgod for HPI.
I am in such a dilemma, i've got the cash write hear but cant get hold of a nice one....arghhhhhhhhh
14 November 2005, 04:36 PM
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But i want it now!!!!! I keep telling myself to keep looking, but after 3 days of looking on ebay my eyes are bulging.
Also checked out a Evo iv but still debating between the 2, i dunno!!
Also checked out a Evo iv but still debating between the 2, i dunno!!
14 November 2005, 04:39 PM
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i look like death and ive been looking for over 3 weeks solid. i want one now but theres lots of abused motors outhere so tread carefully.
bob
ps: have you tried pistonheads????
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ps: have you tried pistonheads????
14 November 2005, 04:41 PM
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14 November 2005, 04:42 PM
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14 November 2005, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by paulcornwall
But i want it now!!!!! I keep telling myself to keep looking, but after 3 days of looking on ebay my eyes are bulging.
Also checked out a Evo iv but still debating between the 2, i dunno!!
Also checked out a Evo iv but still debating between the 2, i dunno!!
Think Andy F has a short wheelbase Impreza he might want to sell
14 November 2005, 04:44 PM
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Must have a sti really. The Evo seems to need more servicing than the impreza however i'm a little worried about scooby engines blowing at 70k< now that would happen to me just typical.
14 November 2005, 04:47 PM
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ring him back and offer him 6k for it.
cat c isnt the end of the world, but it does reduce the value. my thinking on it is that if its been in a crash thats at a cat c, the car HAS to be repaired to an excellent standard as it has to go through an sva test to show its worthy to be on a road.
so the car is safe, its just the resale value that you lose.
if you can get that car for 6 or even 7k, you have a hell of a bargain imho!
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cat c isnt the end of the world, but it does reduce the value. my thinking on it is that if its been in a crash thats at a cat c, the car HAS to be repaired to an excellent standard as it has to go through an sva test to show its worthy to be on a road.
so the car is safe, its just the resale value that you lose.
if you can get that car for 6 or even 7k, you have a hell of a bargain imho!
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14 November 2005, 04:50 PM
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EVO's have a very strong engine and gearbox. They are generally faster and better handling over STi's of the same age, but the price reflects this.
However, parts are expensive (£300 for a starter motor !), and servicing is expensive from a Mitsi dealer (though much beter if you have a specialist nearby). EVO IV's are getting into the hands of the thrash it and crash it brigade, V & VI are fantastic but I did not like the VII anywhere near as much as my V. VIII's look good and thats where I intend to go next (if I dont go R500 )
However, parts are expensive (£300 for a starter motor !), and servicing is expensive from a Mitsi dealer (though much beter if you have a specialist nearby). EVO IV's are getting into the hands of the thrash it and crash it brigade, V & VI are fantastic but I did not like the VII anywhere near as much as my V. VIII's look good and thats where I intend to go next (if I dont go R500
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14 November 2005, 05:11 PM
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you will be looking at the jap imports then, im after a uk model as my insurance wont insure me on an import. theres lots of japs out there so you should be sorted soon enough.
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14 November 2005, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by paulcornwall
First of all i was looking 3-4k, but now opened my budget to 5k
but you bid 8.5 summink on the write off ????????
i know of an STi6 type R for sale at £9995
average mileage and in an import dealers garage down in devon
the car has got ''silly stickers'' but they're removeable
14 November 2005, 07:20 PM
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14 November 2005, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by GC8
Photographed just down the road from me in a Bistro car park. As already mentioned, PPP isnt worth £4000 and it doesnt give 330 bhp. On the plus side, Woodseats is a nice area, you could have bought it from Wybourne after all!
By the way, youve paid £60 more than the 'Buy it Now' price.....
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By the way, youve paid £60 more than the 'Buy it Now' price.....
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Looks a nice motor though.
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14 November 2005, 08:22 PM
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I bidded 8.5k on the scoob cause it looked such a bargaIN (NOW WE KNOW WHY!), however i would like to spend as little as poss but i know ths can be false economy. Prices vary so much on Scoobies from 2k to 30k. Insurance is gonna be 1300 - 1600 for starters, 5k for a car thats 6.6k, it dose'nt take long to mount up. Sometimes that "bargain" can become your nightmare.
I am in thinking anything over 70k i should keep clear???
I am in thinking anything over 70k i should keep clear???
14 November 2005, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobyDAZZA
but you bid 8.5 summink on the write off ????????
i know of an STi6 type R for sale at £9995
average mileage and in an import dealers garage down in devon
the car has got ''silly stickers'' but they're removeable
i know of an STi6 type R for sale at £9995
average mileage and in an import dealers garage down in devon
the car has got ''silly stickers'' but they're removeable
Dont suppose you've seen the car in the flesh have you.....?
Shame i live about 300 miles away or i would have gone to see that.....
Raf.
p.s. Paulcornwall - sorry for hi-jack of thread.
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A good cautionary tale about buying cars on Ebay this thread !
NOTE - If a seller selling a car has 0 feedback, they ARE NOT using their main account to sell it - they have set up another account that they arent worried about getting negative feedback on ! ( and they know they are going to get it once the winner checks out the motor ).
How many people do you think have never used Ebay before and think 'hmmm, for my first experience on the site I'll list my car'
ANSWER = NONE
As we've found out, the car is a Cat C write off, which the seller didnt disclose ( and is illegal to do when selling a car BTW ) - the seller claiming they 'didnt know' - yeah right, like nobody gets a car HPI's before buying do they ?
Makes you wonder what other things they 'forgot' to mention on the listing.
Remember as well - most people selling a car stick it in Auto Trader or their local papers, the stuff that doesnt shift locally tends to end up on Ebay, e.g. cars local people have been to look at and realised they arent worth the asking price, or there is something wrong with them.
NOTE - If a seller selling a car has 0 feedback, they ARE NOT using their main account to sell it - they have set up another account that they arent worried about getting negative feedback on ! ( and they know they are going to get it once the winner checks out the motor ).
How many people do you think have never used Ebay before and think 'hmmm, for my first experience on the site I'll list my car'
ANSWER = NONE
As we've found out, the car is a Cat C write off, which the seller didnt disclose ( and is illegal to do when selling a car BTW ) - the seller claiming they 'didnt know' - yeah right, like nobody gets a car HPI's before buying do they ?
Makes you wonder what other things they 'forgot' to mention on the listing.
Remember as well - most people selling a car stick it in Auto Trader or their local papers, the stuff that doesnt shift locally tends to end up on Ebay, e.g. cars local people have been to look at and realised they arent worth the asking price, or there is something wrong with them.