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Old 19-06-2009, 10:34 AM
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Default lot of regulars selling up

just been browsing rs turbo's on ebay, and in less than 15mins I've noticed 3 cars from this forum, blue d reg, yellow s2 with white wheels and a mercyry grey on gotech

Are people loosing faith in our beloved money pits?
Old 19-06-2009, 10:41 AM
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I think they might be..... times are hard for a lot of people, including myself!
Old 19-06-2009, 10:48 AM
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i'm lucky I don't depend on mine, 2 other modern cars sat outside to jump in for worry free motoring
Old 19-06-2009, 11:09 AM
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I've just bought a new set of leads, group a coil and a Newman cam and if mine still doesn't run right I'm thinking about getting shot.
Old 19-06-2009, 11:58 AM
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sign of the times i think, i'm struggling to afford to put mine back on the road just glad i'm not in a position where i'd have to sell it
Old 19-06-2009, 12:42 PM
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Mines on pistonheads - but only coz im looking for a track car and i dont think a cab is suitable!!! Otherwise im keeping it and keeping my eye out for a mk2 xr2 as always wanted to do a turbo one of these!
Old 19-06-2009, 12:45 PM
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i'm considerin sellin mine i must admit, but dunno if i'd get what i'd want for it at this point! Dont have to or anything, but dont really use it enough
Old 19-06-2009, 03:14 PM
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think most people in the same boat at min, but if you sell they just dont fetch the money any more
Old 19-06-2009, 03:30 PM
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there not selling for the good money anymore because there's too many shitters out there
Old 19-06-2009, 03:54 PM
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People still appreciate and pay the money for a good one though. I recently got offered a Leon Cupra R for my ERST......should have ripped his arm off
Old 19-06-2009, 04:00 PM
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know how people feel i have often thought about gettin rid of the series one but just shut the garage door for a few weeks and then go back when i have more enthusiasim
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When I feel down about mine I always roll it out of the barn and wash it Makes me feel better....theres only so many times you can wash a car though
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there just expensive toys really,a pain but i supose they 4 the die hard enthusiast
Old 19-06-2009, 05:10 PM
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Moneys no object for me
Old 19-06-2009, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by kidsRS
Moneys no object for me
me neither but it isnt all to do with money
Old 19-06-2009, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by stevenebm
me neither but it isnt all to do with money
yeah i have to agree we that steven
Old 19-06-2009, 07:05 PM
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Im just after a change.
Old 19-06-2009, 09:26 PM
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me to shame really. after a 306 rallye
Old 19-06-2009, 09:52 PM
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As a couple have said it's not just the money.....have had mine 5 years now and thrown thousands at it over various builds/reincarnations but it does get to you after a while when they spend more time off the road than on lol, even when you're spending the money on them! I'm doing one last big spec build then it may have to go in the next year or so....trouble is you grow attached to them and unless good money was offered i just don't think i could get rid!!
Old 19-06-2009, 10:22 PM
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I have more than once thought about breaking mine but when im driving it and its working right i love it
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i thought about selling mine just coz I only bring it out on nice days, but when I do take it for a run, its so much fun, the merc will have to wait a bit longer, plus if the turbo cab wasn't in the garage god knows what would be in there
Old 19-06-2009, 10:32 PM
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i've recently sold my project one, but i have too much on my plate to have it. 2 cossies and a project mark 3 meant it had to go.
Old 20-06-2009, 07:51 AM
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Have got a red 89 s2, but am having to sell my white 87 s2 as cant afford to plough the money into it!!!
Old 20-06-2009, 02:21 PM
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i just avent got the time to run mine in just been rebuild dun 270 miles init since rebuild. but if i get a good price ill let it go
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