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Post by Boxer6 on Mar 22, 2020 0:07:17 GMT
Well, sort of. Herself had issues with her Superb recently, which led to a replacement water pump and belts followed by (another SIX days later) a new crank sensor when that failed and caused it not to start.
She had got extremely fed-up staying in pretty much all day while I was at work; absolutley hates not having her own car to hand. So, on Thursday she made a call and arranged to go and see a car a friend of ours had for sale (he's kind of a repairer/dealer/fixer sort of fella we've known for years). Saw it, drove it, liked it; got £100 knocked off "because it's you", got her own car back and swithered. Then, after a conversation with my daughter to the effect she is freaking out at having to use public transport (lives in Leith but works in Edinburgh - so far - so has to get the bus and is seriously unhappy about it.
Question therefore arose - why not give her the car? So we did, emboldened by the news that she and her partner are, as of 29th February, engaged!! Anyway, meet Gloria, a Corsa Sxi+ 12V which will be 14 years old (registered) come the 29th of this month.
The photos flatter to deceive; the paint, especially on the bonnet, is dire and there's a few scrapes elsewhere. The exhaust is Irmscher twin-pipe (well you can see that, sorry!) and as for the spoiler .. .. ..
.. .. .. on the plus side, a recent MOT with only 2 advisories for front bushes, engine sounds sweet at 124K miles and inside is tidy and in fairly decent nick other than the bolster on the (leather clad) drivers seat. My only gripe is, it's cost me half as much again to insure/tax it as it did to buy!!!
Still, it has made my girl's day, cheered her up about still having to go into the office and made it much easier for her to come and see us when she's able and not have to use the bus/train.
It'll do for me.
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Post by Ben on Mar 22, 2020 5:01:47 GMT
That doesn't look too bad actually. Nice work.
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Post by ChrisM on Mar 22, 2020 8:24:17 GMT
Needs new number plates, and the alloys could do with refurbishment.... Plus we haven't seen the interior to find out if the carpets have "Piers stripes" or not.
I'd do something quick about the rust around the door edge though, even if it's just a quick sandpapering followed by primer and touch up, or hammerite
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2020 10:44:40 GMT
Looks like an 'honest' motor, not flash but will do the job. I hope it keeps on doing what you need it to do.
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Post by Martin on Mar 22, 2020 10:50:54 GMT
Needs new number plates, and the alloys could do with refurbishment.... Plus we haven't seen the interior to find out if the carpets have "Piers stripes" or not. I'd do something quick about the rust around the door edge though, even if it's just a quick sandpapering followed by primer and touch up, or hammerite What’s wrong with the number plates other than they’ve been disguised? Shame about the spoiler and exhaust, but sort out the rust and it’s pretty much ideal, a lot better than public transport! My parents bought my Nephew a 1.2SXI just before Christmas, white with black alloys, ideal for a 17 yr old boy. I had a ride in it and it was better than I expected and is in great condition (2009/59). |
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Post by Boxer6 on Mar 22, 2020 11:43:16 GMT
Needs new number plates, and the alloys could do with refurbishment.... Plus we haven't seen the interior to find out if the carpets have "Piers stripes" or not. I'd do something quick about the rust around the door edge though, even if it's just a quick sandpapering followed by primer and touch up, or hammerite No interiror shots, mainly because I forgot! (Other things on my mind at the time tbh). As Martin says, the plates are 'disguised' but perfectly serviceable in reality. As for the wheels, well they can wait quite frankly! She hasn't drivwen for over a year, so a refurb would be a waste of money!! Needs new number plates, and the alloys could do with refurbishment.... Plus we haven't seen the interior to find out if the carpets have "Piers stripes" or not. I'd do something quick about the rust around the door edge though, even if it's just a quick sandpapering followed by primer and touch up, or hammerite What’s wrong with the number plates other than they’ve been disguised? Shame about the spoiler and exhaust, but sort out the rust and it’s pretty much ideal, a lot better than public transport! My parents bought my Nephew a 1.2SXI just before Christmas, white with black alloys, ideal for a 17 yr old boy. I had a ride in it and it was better than I expected and is in great condition (2009/59). The ride is not bad at all, considering its' age. The exhaust doesn't stand out visually too much, noise is a bit loud and quite deep, (as in bassy) but not really noticeable on the move, from trhe inside at least. The spoiler isn't my cup of tea really, but both daughter and Herself quite like it!! No accounting for taste, really.
For the princely sum of £400, I reckon it's a bit of a steal! 
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Post by racingteatray on Mar 22, 2020 11:44:05 GMT
Gloria? I now have the song “I will Survive” stuck in my head!
Good parenting!
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Post by Martin on Mar 22, 2020 12:25:45 GMT
Can’t go wrong for £400
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Post by ChrisM on Mar 22, 2020 14:12:03 GMT
I thought that the "Piers stripes" might have made you realise my comments were largely tongue-in-cheek.....the plates because they have been disguised.
For just a few hundred, that has to be a bit of a bargain. The pipes and spoiler will certainly make it stand out
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Post by PG on Mar 22, 2020 20:41:51 GMT
For £400 that's a bargain motor. Well, apart from the spoiler - could that have an accident?
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Post by Boxer6 on Mar 22, 2020 21:34:06 GMT
Gloria? I now have the song “I will Survive” stuck in my head! Good parenting! She had been listening to Van Morrison yesterday, and loved his song 'Gloria'. Equally good parenting I'd say, though I shall let her know of your reference too! |
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Post by Boxer6 on Mar 22, 2020 21:34:55 GMT
I thought that the "Piers stripes" might have made you realise my comments were largely tongue-in-cheek.....the plates because they have been disguised. For just a few hundred, that has to be a bit of a bargain. The pipes and spoiler will certainly make it stand out Sorry Chris - should have realised!! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2020 2:40:09 GMT
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Mar 23, 2020 8:18:34 GMT
That spoiler is awful. I'd be removing that ASAP! I'd leave it - the speed Corsas overtake me it'll need the downforce. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2020 9:55:43 GMT
It is pretty harmless and not a complete eyesore.
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Post by Roadsterstu on Mar 23, 2020 9:56:34 GMT
That would be ideal for a late night McDonald's car park. If McDonald's were not shutting up shop.
400 quid makes it ideal. Job done!
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Post by Boxer6 on Feb 26, 2021 19:43:48 GMT
Update: Given the issues cited by Halfords to my daughter the other week, she decided to give it up even though we got it fixed and MOT'd.
Stuck a cheeky (free) ad on the 'trader last night, young guy came to look at it at 4 o'clock, and I was on the DVLA site at half past advising them of the sale!
Best bit is, Herself only paid £300 for it a year ago, then £160 last week to fix and test it. Put it up for £495 ono and sold for .. .. ..
.. .. .. £460 cash!
So, other than tax & insurance, the car itself cost nothing!!
The only time I've ever come close was selling my first Golf for £75 - a 'profit' of 50%!!!
ETA: The fella liked the name and said he's going to keep calling it 'Gloria'! Wonder what his girlfriend will think?!
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Post by ChrisM on Feb 26, 2021 20:35:27 GMT
So, what has it been replaced by ?
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Post by Boxer6 on Feb 26, 2021 21:27:07 GMT
So, what has it been replaced by ? Nothing. Daughter doesn't really need a car (Edinburgh is a horrible place to try and drive round) as she is still working form home sandf that will likely continue for a good while yet. Plus, her and partner are saving up to get married next year, so saving on the tax/inusrance/running costs is key for them at the moment. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2021 12:40:53 GMT
Very best of luck to them.
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Post by chocy on Mar 11, 2021 12:00:06 GMT
Good work.
Clearly,I'll need to give you a shout the next time I'm selling a car.
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