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What a Dog ! #1165029 01/02/2011 21:43 01/02/2011 21:43
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,084 Pontypandy mr_tickle OP Competition Level
mr_tickle OP Competition Level Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,084 Pontypandy	Woof Woof Why?

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: mr_tickle] #1165053 01/02/2011 22:15 01/02/2011 22:15
B beast Unregistered
beast Unregistered B	porche engine? so its been red and had a blue bonnet but is now silver? whats the dog advert on the back? that rear spoiler

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: mr_tickle] #1165075 01/02/2011 22:55 01/02/2011 22:55
D DJRyan Unregistered
DJRyan Unregistered D	OOH dear, that is one money pit waiting to be bought!, hope none of the 3 bidders are on here!, why on earth would you write on an auction site "I estimate 20 to 25 miles to the gallon butit will do more if not racing it." what a load of rubbish...

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: ] #1165195 02/02/2011 12:15 02/02/2011 12:15
S spookly Unregistered
spookly Unregistered S	Translated: due to change of circumstances I can no longer afford to keep it: I have not maintained this coupe It has virtually no rust at all: It has rust but I'm not telling where It is in near perfect condition: It has a massive dent new car smell still lingering: Till the febreeze wears off and it reverts to smelling of wet dog a car with a porche engine: I am a ****wit I estimate 20 to 25 miles to the gallon: I have tried to rag this car but lack the balls to really drive it I don't have a service history apart form last few years: This car is a moneypit/timebomb passed MOT fine last October: ORLY? "having had leaky petrol tank replaced" There is a dent in the side (pictured) which is recent: I cannot drive dent... easily repaired: There is a dent which would be a nightmare to repair and need filler, and probably never look quite right nothing drastic though: There is a drastic dent The boot lock is a little temperamental and sometimes needs the lever pushed manually to shut the boot. When below freezing outside the central locking somtimes stop working and the doors freeze shut.: I own a Fiat Coupe I don't lock it when I know it is going to be very cold so that I can still open manually once doors defrosted.: If there is a cold snap before the auction ends feel free to steal my car/possessions The car was in an accident before I purchased it and had a bonnet repelaced.: And after you purchased it by the looks of things

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: ] #1165198 02/02/2011 12:21 02/02/2011 12:21
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,084 Pontypandy mr_tickle OP Competition Level
mr_tickle OP Competition Level Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,084 Pontypandy

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: ] #1165202 02/02/2011 12:26 02/02/2011 12:26
S scal_LE33 Unregistered
scal_LE33 Unregistered S

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: ] #1165205 02/02/2011 12:35 02/02/2011 12:35
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,084 Pontypandy mr_tickle OP Competition Level
mr_tickle OP Competition Level Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,084 Pontypandy	Originally Posted By: spookly Translated: dent... easily repaired: There is a dent which would be a nightmare to repair and need filler, and probably never look quite right Dent ... easily repaired: I took it to my bodyshop who said the cost of the repair would be greater than the value of the car, so i'm just lying to you here, again.

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: mr_tickle] #1165208 02/02/2011 12:44 02/02/2011 12:44
R rudkin_20vt Unregistered
rudkin_20vt Unregistered R	lol

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: mr_tickle] #1165209 02/02/2011 12:45 02/02/2011 12:45
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,200 england C came2dance I AM a Coop
came2dance I AM a Coop C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 13,200 england	This bit made me smile Originally Posted By: from fleabay I bought it from my brother who is a mecahnic and kept it in a garage - hence it feels new despite its actual age. followed by Originally Posted By: from fleabay The accident was not listed on insurance so I assume the mechanic who originally owned it did the job himself. www.chrisdoyle-photography.co.uk

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: ] #1165225 02/02/2011 13:42 02/02/2011 13:42
P porkypaul Unregistered
porkypaul Unregistered P	Originally Posted By: spookly Translated: due to change of circumstances I can no longer afford to keep it: I have not maintained this coupe It has virtually no rust at all: It has rust but I'm not telling where It is in near perfect condition: It has a massive dent new car smell still lingering: Till the febreeze wears off and it reverts to smelling of wet dog a car with a porche engine: I am a ****wit I estimate 20 to 25 miles to the gallon: I have tried to rag this car but lack the balls to really drive it I don't have a service history apart form last few years: This car is a moneypit/timebomb passed MOT fine last October: ORLY? "having had leaky petrol tank replaced" There is a dent in the side (pictured) which is recent: I cannot drive dent... easily repaired: There is a dent which would be a nightmare to repair and need filler, and probably never look quite right nothing drastic though: There is a drastic dent The boot lock is a little temperamental and sometimes needs the lever pushed manually to shut the boot. When below freezing outside the central locking somtimes stop working and the doors freeze shut.: I own a Fiat Coupe I don't lock it when I know it is going to be very cold so that I can still open manually once doors defrosted.: If there is a cold snap before the auction ends feel free to steal my car/possessions The car was in an accident before I purchased it and had a bonnet repelaced.: And after you purchased it by the looks of things

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: mr_tickle] #1165228 02/02/2011 13:53 02/02/2011 13:53
A ally_f Unregistered
ally_f Unregistered A	So they've painted the underside of the bonnet and the engine bay, or did he think it was normal to have different colours there?!

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: ] #1165232 02/02/2011 13:58 02/02/2011 13:58
J jamie20vtplus Unregistered
jamie20vtplus Unregistered J	Just made my day lol, just noticed this one as well, think the dog has made his mind up ? If he is doing what I think he is ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIAT-COUPE-20V-TUR...=item230dc364de Last edited by jamie20vtplus; 02/02/2011 14:22.

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: mr_tickle] #1165240 02/02/2011 14:18 02/02/2011 14:18
D duncan78 Unregistered
duncan78 Unregistered D	Indicative of the low price of Fiat Coupes, they end up in the hands of chavs and the uneducated. Again, it's the people that can just about afford the asking price but not the running costs .. and not just on ebay either.

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: ] #1165289 02/02/2011 16:53 02/02/2011 16:53
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 792 Stafford sandytim Enjoying the ride
sandytim Enjoying the ride Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 792 Stafford	Originally Posted By: beast whats the dog advert on the back? Perhaps he's selling his guidedog as well as the coupe !

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: ] #1165372 02/02/2011 20:05 02/02/2011 20:05
S spookly Unregistered
spookly Unregistered S	Originally Posted By: jamie20vtplus Just made my day lol, just noticed this one as well, think the dog has made his mind up ? If he is doing what I think he is ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FIAT-COUPE-20V-TUR...=item230dc364de I saw that one... made me laugh. Who puts a picture on to sell their car with their dog pssin on it?? Mentals eh?

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: mr_tickle] #1165396 02/02/2011 20:38 02/02/2011 20:38
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,446 Essex evo_number_one My job on the forum
evo_number_one My job on the forum Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,446 Essex	STOP PRESS *** STOP PRESS **** On 02-Feb-11 at 14:58:06 GMT, seller added the following information: "2 Feb - If anyone was thinking about a last mionute bid, forget it - the windscreen wiper just stopped working, the seat belt gets stuck and the wheels are squeaking - looks like I'm stuck with it it as I cannot now reccommend it! - oh well - didn't really want to sell it anyway..." 105

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: evo_number_one] #1165402 02/02/2011 20:44 02/02/2011 20:44
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,012 ation szkom Club member 2000
szkom Club member 2000 Forum is my life Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,012 ation	I guess it belongs to a forum user then. Must have seen this thread...

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: szkom] #1165405 02/02/2011 20:50 02/02/2011 20:50
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,645 J JKD Forum is my job
JKD Forum is my job J Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,645	I hope the owner sorts out the dent, fixes anything that needs doing, takes off the spoiler, takes off the advert on the back, changes the grill to an LE or Plus grill and gives the car a good clean inside and out. Its probably a decent Coupe.

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: ] #1165408 02/02/2011 20:54 02/02/2011 20:54
P patch234 Unregistered
patch234 Unregistered P	Originally Posted By: spookly made me laugh. Who puts a picture on to sell their car with their dog pssin on it?? M I've been chuckling to myself about this comment for the past 15 minutes

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: mr_tickle] #1165417 02/02/2011 21:14 02/02/2011 21:14
D dlongstaff Unregistered
dlongstaff Unregistered D	He's just buffing it up. Dog pee is great for removing stubborn stains and dry/cracked lips. Well it stops you from licking them.

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: mr_tickle] #1165435 02/02/2011 21:51 02/02/2011 21:51
E exracer Unregistered
exracer Unregistered E	I have a little "to do" list for my bodywork, but my car is showroom compared to the doggy special... I also noticed the mechanic / brother / maybe faux pas - oh well!

Re: What a Dog ! [Re: mr_tickle] #1165549 03/02/2011 00:45 03/02/2011 00:45
Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,121 Stourbridge West Midlands mayzon Enjoying the ride
mayzon Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,121 Stourbridge West Midlands	I estimate that dent to cost around £1500, thats how much it cost to get mine fixed after some old bag reversed into it!

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