Running out of options....
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Topic: Running out of options....
Posted By: Goldryder
Subject: Running out of options....
Date Posted: 03-November-2004 at 14:49
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OK...my 635 was sold but now isn't, won't go into details as to why.
Had the car advertised all over the place but no takers. Don't want to scrap a decent little car but I'm running out of options here. Can't break it here as no facilities. Does anyone want a 635 CSi to play with, restore or even use for banger racing...(not that the condition is that lousy)? This car isn't being sold as such, its officially free to good home and whoever wants it can drive it home or trailer it or whatever. PM me if you have any suggestions or you want any further info on the car. Ta muchly. ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
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Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 04-November-2004 at 13:21
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Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 13:18
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Right....
This car is going to the scrapyard in 1 week if no-one with a trailer or tow rope comes to fetch the damn thing. There is nothing actually wrong with the car, I have seen 4 or 5 yr old cars in far worse condition than this one. I am very unhappy with being messed about with initially so unless someone comes forward and gets the car, then sorry but its going to be broken up. The car needs £300 spent to get thru MOT which I don't have. The car is able to be driven but I would prefer it wasn't due to the fact its registered as SORN in my name and I don't particulary want any more financial difficulty than I already have. So, if the car doesn't go in a weeks time, it will be scrapped..end of story. ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: mell
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 13:50
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thats a shame if u didnt live so far away my dad wud ov had it ------------- |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 15:19
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Same here I would off easy had it and put it thru mot for my winter car Email George_91 he buys alot of motors and has a 6 series maybe he might like it? ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 16:02
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There is a car delivery company based over here should anyone want to have the car. They specialise in classic car moves, so well experienced and highly recommended. Being an Island firm they also get preferential rates on ferries too, so would probably be able to help in some way to get the car to anyone who wants it. I can supply contact details if anyone wishes.
Like I said, this car WILL drive, I just prefer it not to be driven unless on trade plates as it is registered SORN and has been since June 2002, but since April 2004 in my name and I don't want to end up with a fine. Plus the fact that the car hasn't done more than 20 miles since going into storage and although the engine is sound, there is always a chance of a hose failing or something similar, so towing or trailering is really the best option. ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 16:12
..Why cant you live next door to me....?
I could hug it and pet it and call it George.... ..oh well. ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 16:15
careful rhys, you might get what you wish for....  ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 16:19
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..always wanted a 635csi...
..just don't have the room (e30 in way at mo..) If I had, and transport, it'd be sat outside my place gathering dust and bird seeds.. instead of my 320i, which I'll probably be giving away at some point. ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 16:20
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you really should advertise it, anyone want to chip in a pound to cover the costs of an ad in Practical Classics magazine, should cost no more than £20 including a photo? According to them a basket case 635 CSI is worth a grand you can pay us back when its sold if it makes you feel better nothing ventured.... yadaa yadaa yadaa ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 16:21
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if you set up a free account at http://www.paypal.com - www.paypal.com ill give you a couple of pounds to start the ball rolling ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: spokey
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 16:23
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I have http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4503382210 - listed the car on ebay for Goldie Looking Ryder... here's hoping!
------------- Ciao, Spokey 
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Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 16:26
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nice one spokey set the paypal account up anyway ally, its completely free - rhys and i will help you if you need assistance ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 16:29
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if you want to give it away, remember im looking for a trackday car ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Rhys wrote:Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 16:43
Oh I don't know...! -------------   
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Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 16:57
it had crossed my mind, horsey, but she wouldnt give it to me, its "far too good for that" (and i quote!!  ) ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 17:01
Not my car you wombat, Stephen...Rhys's e30 is an auto too lol ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 17:04
you not remember me asking you? before i spied the keys in your handbag...  ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 17:05
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where did the "far too good for that" come from then?! me confused answers on a postcard.... (no rude ones please) ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 17:07
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You might get away with using an e24 635 auto on a track Stephen, but it could slow you down a bit....you would spend all day playing with all the gizmo's and gadgets... ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 17:12
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One thing mine hasn't got that would hinder any ideas of racing my car Stephen...no traction control...which means you would have to depend on a very sensitive rear end as she does and would step out if really pushed hard enough...Horsey already said a while back that Avon Turbospeed tyres aren't the stickiest in the world... ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 17:22
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HINDER any ideas?!?! you dont want traction control on a track car!! the whole reason im going for rwd is so i can kick the tail out ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 17:23
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i leave my traction control on most of the time cos 18" tyres arent the cheapest if you want a decent make ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 17:27
I kno, I scraped up the rubber you left on the road, and sold it for a fiver... ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 17:32
erm...fink Stephen just drove into that one...metaphorically speaking..... ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 17:40
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i want my cut!! lol ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 10-November-2004 at 17:42
You shouldn't have left it behind, Rhys found it so he keeps proceeds lol ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 15-November-2004 at 13:17
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Well the car was viewed at the weekend. Due to transport costs
however the car remains on my driveway. The viewer did agree,
however, the car is too good to scrap or break and would make a good
car with time and not too much money. Oh well....time is running out for her...will be a great shame if she does go to the great big M25 carpark in the sky. ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 17-November-2004 at 13:08
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Good news...at last... The car has been rehomed and is being collected this weekend. She will be driven on trade plates to a friend of mine who had expressed interest but just required confirmation of storage facilities, which came through at 3pm this afternoon.  Thanx to everyone who helped rehome her, much appreciated  ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 17-November-2004 at 13:15
 Yay, good news... ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 17-November-2004 at 13:20
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Yep..she will be fully restored over the winter months ready for the Spring and probably showed once completed. I know the lad who is taking her on, he also has a twin turbo Supra and he was at a meet back in march for the Supra owners club. He just needed to ensure that he had space to keep her before taking her on, she will be sharing a garage with the TT Supra and a beautiful E Type Jaguar. ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 17-November-2004 at 13:53
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you'd better tell spokey to pull the auction then ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 17-November-2004 at 14:18
Already done that at 6pm when I logged online. Only had confirmation at 3pm but couldn't get online until 6pm. Least it was stated that the car could be sold prior to auction completion due to it being advertised elsewhere. Spoken to new owner and he is looking forward to starting work to get the car up together...so she will be going this weekend for a new life on the mainland Alls well, that ends well ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 17-November-2004 at 14:30
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coincides neatly with your withdrawal from here, too ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 17-November-2004 at 15:49
Starting to sound like you can't wait to see the back of me Stephen.... ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 17-November-2004 at 16:09
Careful, now. That could be closer to the truth than you think  -------------
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Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 17-November-2004 at 16:12
I know Ivan....I know...... ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 17-November-2004 at 17:34
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The new owner of my car is called Charlie and he has a girlfriend,
Milly. I shall 'introduce' them to this site once everything has
been sorted. I hope you will make them as welcome as you have me over the past months. They are a nice young couple and will probably ask lots of questions and want lots of advice too. Charlie has various contacts who can do welding, chroming and leatherwork but every day things he will more than likely ask about. ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: Decomposing
Date Posted: 24-November-2004 at 05:26
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Shame I only joined the site today.. :( If I was around a few days ago I would've taken the 635 off your hands!.. Doh!!... |
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 28-November-2004 at 09:58
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Watched my old lass trundle down the road this afternoon on her way to
a new life. Slight problems starting due to dead battery but got
there in the end. Good to see her go under her own power though,
even if it was a little bit problematic initially. Charlie and his g/f Milly were happy with her though and I know she will be well cared for too. Pleased she didn't end up in a scrapyard. ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 28-November-2004 at 10:45
Looks like mine aint going to one either
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Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 28-November-2004 at 10:55
Nice 1, Rhys....well pleased for you  ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |