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Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: ] #1153356
07/01/2011 18:38
07/01/2011 18:38
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lol @ patch


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Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: Jimbo] #1153357
07/01/2011 18:38
07/01/2011 18:38
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You can have my perfect Coupe for 16.000 euro.

Only needs a RHD conversion.

And a funeral shortly after I presume.


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Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: Kayjey] #1153358
07/01/2011 18:40
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benje - time to get the other side/s of the story/ies.


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Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: Kayjey] #1153361
07/01/2011 18:43
07/01/2011 18:43

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I think we should probably give him a brake? (forgive the pun!)

If he wasn't happy with the car for what ever reason and has? prooth to support this, what ever desesion him and the garage came to as regards the issue is with them, and them only.

wafcarl, good luck with the car search but please understand when you buy a second hand performance car thats 14 years old your going to find some problems with it regardless of source

All the best

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: ] #1153366
07/01/2011 18:49
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As sam has said, there are always issues with any second hand car.

Anyway that aside there are always two sides to any story

Hopefully Carl your next car will be up to your expectations.


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Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: ] #1153368
07/01/2011 18:50
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Thanks Sam. I had no intention of saying anything, but because I have agreed to go to the meet in Birmingham I had to show a change of car.
I'm not a mechanic, but that's irrelevant now.
I know what to expect, but may be certain things increase your expectations.

Uno Turbo, Mirafiori Sport are to mention two that were old, but in good condition. I've had two previous, so I know what to expect. A local garage changed my belts when Fiat wanted over a grand on my last one.

As you sound undestanding, I will PM you with things which will at least help you understand.

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: ] #1153381
07/01/2011 19:02
07/01/2011 19:02

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I am utterly lost as to what is going on here crazy ; if one needs a modern trouble-free sports Coupe then part with £30K+ and buy a 370Z. If someone pays £2K for a decade-old car that will do 155mph, then it will NOT be perfect, and will need serious sums of money to keep on the road!! Better looking than a Nissan though wink .

Very happy with mine (although I am going to surgically remove the Scottie's alarm tomorrow shocked ), but they ain't perfect and never will be wink

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: ] #1153382
07/01/2011 19:06
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Originally Posted By: proccy
Originally Posted By: Hovedan
Originally Posted By: bockers
Best bit of advice i have had is "Never argue with idiots, they will drag you down to their level of incompetence and beat you with experience"


rofl

I'll bank this one too!


+1 - brilliant quote Bockers, very very funny

@ Wafcarl - hope you still come to the meet as Dan says, should be a good night mate


Wont keep me away from that. wink

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: DaveG] #1153423
07/01/2011 19:43
07/01/2011 19:43
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Originally Posted By: DaveG
Don't you mean that he didn't actually buy the Moonie, or am I even more confused than the rest of us? crazy


Yes, Carl bought the Moonie, but then decided he didn't want it after all, and arranged for Paul to take it back. Sadly, it now has two more owners on the logbook, but Paul is confident that any potential purchaser will look at the sequence of events and the communications involved and make their own mind up about the car and the reasons for the rapid change of heart.


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Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: Nigel] #1153505
07/01/2011 22:45
07/01/2011 22:45
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I followed this thread through the day so saw carl's original posts.

If i bought a coupe from a specialist with the problems that carl claims then I would have been annoyed and brought them up with them. In my eyes buying from a specialist, especially when they big the car up in an advert, is a LOT different from buying from a private seller. I would expect the car to be fully checked over/working etc - as mine was when I bought it from PowerItalia.

Of course there are 2 sides to every story but from I've read in this thread and others, I feel bad for carl in this case! Hope you have a better time with your next coupe! smile


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Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: Darlo_Nick] #1153515
07/01/2011 23:01
07/01/2011 23:01
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There is one certain word in your reply there Nick, which says a lot.


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Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: Kayjey] #1153521
07/01/2011 23:22
07/01/2011 23:22
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claims?


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Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: Kayjey] #1153524
07/01/2011 23:33
07/01/2011 23:33
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Ooops - my phone double posted!

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Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: Darlo_Nick] #1153582
08/01/2011 08:43
08/01/2011 08:43

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My last post on this subject. I will post about car today if I get this, but won't post on this one after this.
In the last two weeks (visible to who becomes new owner) the interior has been done. I'm sure some remember some pictures, but since the leather has been cleaned and treated. Under the doors, under the bonnet, around the boot and the exterior of the car have been treated to polish and wax. Exterior doors fitted with door bump stops and ambi pur put in the car. All the hinges etc have been greased and the tracking done. The exterior black bits and tyre walls have been treated and I will say the car does look stunning.

As far as "claims" is concerned, the reports are there, as are all the photographs and all previous photographs I have posted on here.

This will show how terrific the car was as I have said.

I won't post on this thread again, good luck to who gets the car.

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: ] #1153665
08/01/2011 13:14
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all i will say from now on regarding this thread is, only one side of the story has been posted and already people are doubting the integrity of one of the premier specialists without any evidence being presented.

i would say this - having seen all the posts and all the emails there is nothing that gives me concern about taking my beloved car to motormech. dealing with "other" people however i would strongly recommend against wink

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: ] #1153787
08/01/2011 19:59
08/01/2011 19:59

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Got my car today, well happy. No corrosion and the cars completely original. Just got back from High Wycombe, 220 miles driving has never been more pleasurable.
It's a 98 20v Turbo in Portofino blue with every MOT and full Fiat / Auto Integrale / Gonelli Brothers / Power Italia service history.
The car is spotless, can't wait for tomorrow to add my Coupe Club stickers and tax disc holder. cool

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: ] #1153792
08/01/2011 20:03
08/01/2011 20:03

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Cheers Steve, this was the most complicated sale I have ever made and then to be hassled all over Christmas and new year was not the best but it is all sorted now.
I sent Deano(the Villa fan) to collect it and he could not fault it on the drive back, checked the coolant when he got back and it was fine.
In the end I was happier having the car back just to stop all the grief I was getting.

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: ] #1153794
08/01/2011 20:06
08/01/2011 20:06
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Originally Posted By: wafcarl

I won't post on this thread again, good luck to who gets the car.


if only....

However, good luck with your new car, hope it all goes well.

Last edited by bockers; 08/01/2011 20:07.
Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: bockers] #1153795
08/01/2011 20:07
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oh well

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: bockers] #1153804
08/01/2011 20:24
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Originally Posted By: bockers
Originally Posted By: wafcarl

I won't post on this thread again, good luck to who gets the car.


if only....

However, good luck with your new car, hope it all goes well.


Thanks, I'll just concentrate on my current car.

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: ] #1153978
09/01/2011 10:13
09/01/2011 10:13
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Is this a happy ending ?
or
The end of the begining ?
or
just the begining .....of the end ?

It could will be intresting, whichever. wobble

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Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: sandytim] #1153998
09/01/2011 11:03
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driving

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: ] #1154068
09/01/2011 13:23
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Originally Posted By: patch234
If I owned a fiat it would be a black one, I'm not saying I own a black one but I may do. I also bought a car once that had a defective turbo, not that my car had a defective turbo, but it did. ...or did it? It may have, who's to know.

Just so that things are clear, I wanted to own a black coupe and the turbo was spot on.


The comment with the most clarity on this entire thread, by some margin laugh

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: Hovedan] #1155010
11/01/2011 12:33
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And the moonie goes to........ me.

Arranged with Paul to pick it up before saturday :-)

None of the issues described seemed to be a problem.
Paul says it'll come with a 3 month warranty.
Only problem I noticed on short test drive was slight pull to right, now sorted. Also slightly (but not dangerously) low oil pressure.... now refilled with Mobil 1 and is a bit better, but possibly needs new turbo in future.

Apart from 4 very minor points the bodywork is mint. The interior looks mint... and it has an engine with 25K ish on it.... what exactly more could you want.... other than a slightly younger turbo... but I can live with that and will replace when needed, Paul even offered to cover labour for a turbo replacement.

Couldn't be happier with the boys at motormech... made sure all was ok before even thinking about letting me drive it away.

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: ] #1155014
11/01/2011 12:36
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Nice purchase spookly, good to see another active coopster in the Bristol area too. Get yourself to a meet thumb

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: Hovedan] #1155050
11/01/2011 13:22
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yes, glad to see this car go somewhere it's appreciated - now join the club and get to some meets!! laugh

and welcome to the forum, you'll need it before it needs you wink

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: ] #1155055
11/01/2011 13:44
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Looked a very nice car when I saw it at Pauls just before Xmas, well done on your purchase.

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: ] #1155094
11/01/2011 15:13
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Good to see it's gone to a good home.


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Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: Kayjey] #1155226
11/01/2011 19:20
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Cheers guys.

Was previously active on the forum for a while, used to have a Inky 20vt '98 before the missus pranged it and took a pipe off the oil cooler :-(

Went to one meet in the south west, driving out of Cheddar. Will try and get along to some others.

Is it worth joining the 'club' as opposed to just being on the forum?

Re: Hope to change my car tomorrow [Re: ] #1155229
11/01/2011 19:23
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Originally Posted By: spookly

Is it worth joining the 'club' as opposed to just being on the forum?


definitely - for £15 you get loads of discounts and benefits, and it helps support the coupe fraternity - what's not good about that? plus you get some cards and stickers, it's a real give away laugh

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