Amazon estate on ebay

[omc 47]

Originally Posted by 57paul

Regarding the green one from south Africa well i went to see it. words fail me

Which one, the 131 last week or the this latest Estate?............go on we are all ears with wallets trembling.

Andy

[57paul]

The 131 in poole/Bournemouth area

[omc 47]

Yeah......................well go on then what was it like?........you said you have seen it.

[57paul]

If you are interested I will pm you

[omc 47]

Originally Posted by 57paul

Regarding the green one from south Africa well i went to see it. words fail me

No thanks I've got one, but your statement shows you were interested enough to view it but you don't give any info except "words fail me".

That could be seen as a negative impression IMO so is that why you didn't buy it? or were you just tyre kicking.

[57paul]

aha i detect a note of sarcasm i dont drive nearly 200 miles to kick tyres, i have been looking for a nice amazon for a long time now, for nearly £11,000 you would expect a really good car.

[omc 47]

Life makes you cynical and I'm only trying to get to the facts on this Volvo 131 story, you still haven't come clean with your observations on a car that looked a million dollars.
I'm curious to know what was wrong with it as it clearly was going to fetch a good price looking at the pics.
Good to see the tyre kicking comment produced a result and very pleased to hear you were serious about the purchase, obviously the car will reappear sooner or later.......................so .......what was it like???? c'mon 57 Paul spill the beans to fellow Volvo Members.

[57paul]

i hope i dont offend the buyer of the volvo 131 and this is just my opinion. the photos on ebay were VERY,VERY flattering,the car had been painted,in places still all over windscreen rubber,etc the underside freshly painted over dried mud etc where they could reach with a black sticky paint,boot floor corroded,leaking petrol tank,various seals leaking on axle,diff etc, the engine bay was very tidy, various other bits and pieces like i said this is just my opinion and peoples idea of good condition vary

[omc 47]

Thanks 57paul, I'm sure the buyer will form his own opinion of the car and if sensible will take a well researched person with him to give him the piece of mind needed.
These cars are already legends in their own time but are being exploited by "quick buck" guys who are using the enthusiasts market without a care for the genuine buyer.
Many dealer types jump on the bandwagon and ruin it for genuine folk.
It happens to us all at some point no matter what marque it is, I've gone hundreds of miles with a trailer based on info from some rose tinted spectacled seller.
And before I have left his premises he usually gets told !!
Good luck with the search............

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