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See you guys around. #1612232
27/11/2017 09:41
27/11/2017 09:41

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Well, after numerous coupe's owned and large amounts of cash spent on them. It's time for me to part company with this marque and I must say, it's been a fantastic experience. But the last one has now gone and there won't be any others to come.

I can't say that I will be visiting the forum much anymore, it's time to move on. Not one for posting messages such as this, usually, when I am done with something there is no announcement made. But the forum has been a fantastic resource for me and it's always been a pleasure to come on here.

One of the reasons I am posting as I want to remove myself from a parts group I created on FB. I can't do it until I put in a admin person to continue the moderation of the page. There are around 580 members presently.

Group can be viewed here > Facebook Group

Anyone want to take this on?

As I say, had a fantastic time and I hope the forum continues for a long time after this post appears.

Been a pleasure to get to know you guys, good luck all and Long Live the Coupe

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Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612233
27/11/2017 10:23
27/11/2017 10:23
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In the coupe.
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In the coupe.
wave wave Good luck for the future.



Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612234
27/11/2017 10:30
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This is sad news Phil...in spite of you (and many others) having "retired" in the past then partaken of the rejuvenation drops you make this sound worryingly terminal frown

The amount of time and money you've put into maintaining the numbers of coops on the road is immeasurable and that's not including the hundreds of hours of elbow grease involved in the countless detailing challenges you've undertaken.

I hope you are not succumbing to some far-away political maelstrom and running for head-of-state, or even running an illicit inter-planetary grass-seed smuggling operation laugh

But do pop by whenever and post links to your latest creations smile

Arrivederci mate wave


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Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612236
27/11/2017 10:38
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Don't worry we'll still be here when you get your next coupe. wink

Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612237
27/11/2017 11:19
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Originally Posted By GrahamL
Don't worry we'll still be here when you get your next coupe. wink


Not this time Graham....I know myself well enough to know when I am done. This of course means moving on, new horizons and positivity, not sadness over some perceived loss (Hey, check out the philosophy here).

Cheers Ed. There is a move on the cards for next month actually, not head of state, but head of something else smile Meaning less time in the UK, nothing new there then smile

Anyway, what about this FB group folks? It's hassle free, not the usual FB antics and very simple...

Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612244
27/11/2017 13:02
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Nooooooooooo!!!! frown

patch you can only leave Coop ownership once you have owned all the models! And if I'm right, I don't think you've ever owned the 1.8 16v. chinny

Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612247
27/11/2017 13:44
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Originally Posted By patch234
Not this time Graham....I know myself well enough to know when I am done.


That's exactly what I thought too. laugh

I guess the difference is you're getting out while prices are low so are unlikely to be tempted back as I was by a major drop in prices, but if someone had told me after I got rid of my first coupe that I'd own another almost identical one 8 years later I'd have thought they were mad.

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Anyway, what about this FB group folks?


Can't help there, I have nothing to do with that stuff.

Re: See you guys around. [Re: JKD] #1612248
27/11/2017 14:26
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Yes, I owned a LHD 1.8 (16V, inky) on UK plates when I lived in La Manga in Spain. My Dad drove it down from the UK with mother coming along too. They enjoyed it. Sold it in Spain before we left.

It's the 16V Turbo I have never had. Too bad, nevermind smile

Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612252
27/11/2017 15:01
27/11/2017 15:01
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Shame you didn't get to sample one in 16vt flavour.
It's the best one! Are you sure we can't tempt you with one more? wink

Re: See you guys around. [Re: Dazvr6] #1612270
27/11/2017 17:21
27/11/2017 17:21
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Sorry to see you go Phil and hope you will be back one day or at least pop in here and say hi smile

It's been a pleasure to meet you in the past and hopefully will do again one day in the future.

Good company at past AGM's and great videos and 'sound off's' at meets like Cosford cool

Take care Phil and I wish you and your family well and all the best for the future smile

Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612281
27/11/2017 22:40
27/11/2017 22:40
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Sorry to hear this Phil, take care and pop back from time to time smile

Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612287
28/11/2017 06:38
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Don't be a complete stranger, Phil. You've done such a fantastic job of promoting the Coupé over the years - thanks for everything. I'll keep up to date with your amazing pitch construction expolits over on FB!

Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612302
28/11/2017 10:30
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hahahaha, thats what they all say smile

Till next time Phil, enjoy the brake and just remember... time heals almost all wounds.

Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612305
28/11/2017 10:56
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Originally Posted By patch234
It's the 16V Turbo I have never had. Too bad, nevermind smile


If this was a movie, after the credits have finished, there would be a scene of Phil stationary at red traffic lights in a black Ferrari F355. A guy in a red Coop pulls up next to him and says, ''Nice car! What's the retail on one of those?'' Phil looks at the Coop's B pillar and sees a 16V Turbo badge on there. He calmly looks at the guy for a few seconds and then suddenly and quite hysterically, he starts yelling, ''SELL ME YOUR FIAT COUPE!!!''

Basically it sets up a sequel.

laugh

Re: See you guys around. [Re: JKD] #1612306
28/11/2017 11:08
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Originally Posted By JKD
Originally Posted By patch234
It's the 16V Turbo I have never had. Too bad, nevermind smile


Basically it sets up a sequel.

laugh


Roll on patch234 2 laugh

Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612322
28/11/2017 13:39
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Interesting concept that. The Ferrari 355 part smile

So let's assume no one wants to take on the small FB group .... For the love of the marque someone needs to give it a try. It can always be passed on...

Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612324
28/11/2017 15:03
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with the cash you have spent on the Coupe (s) you could of had a lovely 355 and some....surely. I'm still smarting from you beating me to the Chrono LE by about 3mins. banghead

Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612334
28/11/2017 17:05
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Yeah I must be in around 70K at least. I dare not count. Anyway, new admin found for the FB group. Good luck all...

Phil

Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612339
28/11/2017 17:36
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Take care Phil, wishing you all the best for the future! wave thumb

Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612358
28/11/2017 20:40
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Good luck Phil.

I washed my cheap old Coupe on the weekend, and glanced back and realised there is something very special about the car....

Maybe you'll be back Phil. Even in a few years when the Coupe scene has evolved into something different.

If not, best wishes for the future. thumb

Re: See you guys around. [Re: Gripped] #1612364
28/11/2017 22:10
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Hey all the best Phil. Another one of the good guys gone frown don't let the grass grow under your feet mate. (I may have done that joke before <yes it was a bloody joke!> ) I suppose it will be driving miss daisy now laugh


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Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612366
29/11/2017 01:10
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Phil - what car will you be driving instead?


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Re: See you guys around. [Re: ] #1612407
30/11/2017 09:36
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