Wanted 850 t5r estate in gul - Page 3

Bigfella666 · Mar 13th, 2018, 12:27

Gotta say Rich I am and remain somewhat suspicious. It is a cracking looking Saffron in a similar condition to one Acidic Dave flogged at the tail end of last year. Being Dave ( and not of Dana ilk ) he openly stated that the clutch was on its last legs. Think it went for around £1800.

Factor in the alleged recent work on the one for sale now and the figures are not ball parks apart.

Big question for me would be having spent all those $ why would you sell ?

Requires a very convincing answer which nay or may not be forthcoming !

Bigfella666 · Mar 18th, 2018, 18:34

Well there's a shocker ;

sold at £5995 on ebay

sold beginning of the week on Copart - now re-listed !

What is Latin for buyer beware - I should know !?

DunkinBiskits · Mar 18th, 2018, 23:26

Cave emptor

Bigfella666 · Mar 18th, 2018, 23:36

That's it Dunc cheers !

Turbodave · Mar 23rd, 2018, 13:24

The Gul saloon didn't sell via Copart and has now been relisted...

https://www.copart.co.uk/lot/27365588

I suspect the reserve may be 'optimistic' given his eBay adverts etc

bainco12 · Mar 24th, 2018, 08:19

May have a t5r gul estate for sale later on in the year

sdg1970 · Mar 24th, 2018, 11:29

I bought a 97 V70R off Dana last year - paid £1300 for it delivered. Apart from a few niggles, it's been good and tbf I'm very happy with it. I had no idea of his general reputation though, must admit..

Bigfella666 · Mar 24th, 2018, 13:06

SDG

sounds like you are one of the (very) lucky ones. Sides has told us that Dana also had the saffron R currently on the bay from which I conclude he does on occasions come into possession of entirely straight motas.

It is the less than entirely straight ones you have to worry about i.e what will he bodge to get a sale = anything.

He told me approx 18 months ago I would not find an 850 or P1 R in reasonable order for less than £4K. If not immediately obvious, the bottom line is you cannot trust a word he says. Period.

sdg1970 · Mar 24th, 2018, 13:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigfella666

SDG

sounds like you are one of the (very) lucky ones. Sides has told us that Dana also had the saffron R currently on the bay from which I conclude he does on occasions come into possession of entirely straight motas.

It is the less than entirely straight ones you have to worry about i.e what will he bodge to get a sale = anything.

He told me approx 18 months ago I would not find an 850 or P1 R in reasonable order for less than £4K. If not immediately obvious, the bottom line is you cannot trust a word he says. Period.

The car did come with immense service history/receipts, from 4 previous owners. The bodywork was a bit scuffed and dented here and there, but that didn't bother me as I wanted a good engine and box and something mechanically ok. Presently - he said - the gamble for 1300 quid has paid off....all I've done to it thus far is belts, 3' exhaust and drop links (plus about a 100 oil changes, ha, ha!)

Bigfella666 · Mar 24th, 2018, 14:02

SDG
Pleased to read you are happy, that is what life is supposed to be.

If you have had her for say 9 months, paid £1300 and Dana slid her down the M6 for you that is a good buy. I Posted a day or 2 ago on another thread, neighbour just paid £3200 for an MOT, service, replacement DPF and " we looked at the turbo ". Insignia, 4 years old 44k on the clock. Now that is what I called being proper ripped off.

Mar 18th, 2018, 23:26	#23
DunkinBiskits Master Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2024 13:30 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Merseyside	Cave emptor __________________ https://www.facebook.com/VolvoComposites/ Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall Torque is how far you take the wall with you

Mar 13th, 2018, 12:27	#21
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	Gotta say Rich I am and remain somewhat suspicious. It is a cracking looking Saffron in a similar condition to one Acidic Dave flogged at the tail end of last year. Being Dave ( and not of Dana ilk ) he openly stated that the clutch was on its last legs. Think it went for around £1800. Factor in the alleged recent work on the one for sale now and the figures are not ball parks apart. Big question for me would be having spent all those $ why would you sell ? Requires a very convincing answer which nay or may not be forthcoming !

Mar 18th, 2018, 18:34	#22
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	Well there's a shocker ; sold at £5995 on ebay sold beginning of the week on Copart - now re-listed ! What is Latin for buyer beware - I should know !?

Mar 18th, 2018, 23:36	#24
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	That's it Dunc cheers !

Mar 23rd, 2018, 13:24	#25
Turbodave VOC Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 22:42 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fife	The Gul saloon didn't sell via Copart and has now been relisted... https://www.copart.co.uk/lot/27365588 I suspect the reserve may be 'optimistic' given his eBay adverts etc

Mar 24th, 2018, 08:19	#26
bainco12 New Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 21:15 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: london	May have a t5r gul estate for sale later on in the year

Mar 24th, 2018, 11:29	#27
sdg1970 Master Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2024 17:18 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hell	I bought a 97 V70R off Dana last year - paid £1300 for it delivered. Apart from a few niggles, it's been good and tbf I'm very happy with it. I had no idea of his general reputation though, must admit..

Mar 24th, 2018, 13:06	#28
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	SDG sounds like you are one of the (very) lucky ones. Sides has told us that Dana also had the saffron R currently on the bay from which I conclude he does on occasions come into possession of entirely straight motas. It is the less than entirely straight ones you have to worry about i.e what will he bodge to get a sale = anything. He told me approx 18 months ago I would not find an 850 or P1 R in reasonable order for less than £4K. If not immediately obvious, the bottom line is you cannot trust a word he says. Period.

Mar 24th, 2018, 14:02	#30
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	SDG Pleased to read you are happy, that is what life is supposed to be. If you have had her for say 9 months, paid £1300 and Dana slid her down the M6 for you that is a good buy. I Posted a day or 2 ago on another thread, neighbour just paid £3200 for an MOT, service, replacement DPF and " we looked at the turbo ". Insignia, 4 years old 44k on the clock. Now that is what I called being proper ripped off.

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