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Re: Coupe auction
[Re: rayzer82]
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12/09/2017 12:31
12/09/2017 12:31
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 17,386 Staffordshire
Nigel
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If they have been stood for more than three or four years, the chance of them being salvageable is pretty slim without a very deep wallet
The issue here is three-fold
1) Even at £50 for the pair, by the time they have been transported to the new owner's premises, they will have cost £500+
2) The cost of rescuing them is likely to be considerable, or more likely, prohibitive.
3) The demand for spares if they were dismantled is likely to be extremely low (just 90 16v Coupes left now, including SORN'd)
I agree, its a travesty, but there's a strong chance that these two cars will be towed away and scrapped
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Re: Coupe auction
[Re: rayzer82]
#1607736
12/09/2017 13:12
12/09/2017 13:12
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,676 Didcot - Oxon
RusH
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My life on the forum
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Didcot - Oxon
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The big problem with the UK for cars that are left outside - Rain and Rust :-)
Coupe now sold!
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Re: Coupe auction
[Re: rayzer82]
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12/09/2017 15:14
12/09/2017 15:14
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 214 basingstoke, england
rayzer82
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The last coupe I bought was sat for 8 years outside. Not even started up or moved. After doing new fluids and second hand fuel pump replacement it went straight through mot with only advisory slightly corroded rear brake line. It also drove the best I've ever owned so I think some of them can escape...or just be very very lucky
Only a few scabs of rust at sill end although the engine bay did look tatty
Last edited by rayzer82; 12/09/2017 15:15.
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Re: Coupe auction
[Re: rayzer82]
#1607744
12/09/2017 16:07
12/09/2017 16:07
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pstruck
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pstruck
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On my doorstep, but I'm not feeling that brave!
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Re: Coupe auction
[Re: rayzer82]
#1607748
12/09/2017 17:01
12/09/2017 17:01
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chipped
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chipped
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[quote=rayzer82]Do it do it do it....
(Whispers) try it you might like it [/quote
You know you want to.
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Re: Coupe auction
[Re: rayzer82]
#1607754
12/09/2017 18:48
12/09/2017 18:48
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Blueboyracer
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Blueboyracer
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I want a 16vt project and the na could keep my other three on the road if it's really that bad, shame it's so far away from my garage as .Nigel says transport costs will be large
Last edited by Blueboyracer; 12/09/2017 18:49.
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Re: Coupe auction
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12/09/2017 18:56
12/09/2017 18:56
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pstruck
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pstruck
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I'd need a bigger driveway and a bigger bank balance!
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Re: Coupe auction
[Re: rayzer82]
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13/09/2017 17:22
13/09/2017 17:22
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Blueboyracer
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Blueboyracer
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Too true MM It's quite a road trip getting them to the garage
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