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Old 03-09-2012, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
"Here lies the richest man in the cemetery"
Stu, that WILL NEVER apply to Cossie owners...
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If you're not feeling the love get rid, it is only a car at the end of the day. I have been driving my escos all morning and feel exactly the same and quite fancy something a bit newer now and also something I can abuse a little more. I will be putting up for sale in the next week or so.

I wish you the best of luck either way.

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Old 03-09-2012, 03:20 PM
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So many people selling, breaking their RS cars. They are very old cars now & not that great to drive compared to newer cars so im not surprised.
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Matt, I was the same with the 4i but its still in the garage.

I'm sure you could see a easy 18k for the car.

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Without having to quote everyone...it's deffo going... Want different things out of Life... I'm 30 at the end of this month...I just don't have the time with work also...there no other reason apart from I've fell out of love for it..!... Yes I also drive it steady and that was same... Nothing there...
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Originally Posted by MadRod
They are very old cars now & not that great to drive compared to newer cars so im not surprised.
I don't agree with that one little bit! More often than not they aren't nice to drive because of mods carried out, a properly built and modded Sierra can be a joy to drive, my 500 certinally is!
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Originally Posted by RS_matt
Without having to quote everyone...it's deffo going... Want different things out of Life..
Fair play Matt, atleast you're 100% sure, you'll get good money for it i'm sure Matt, mine fetched 16 and tbh yours is cleaner than mine was on the underside etc..

Put it on Pistonheads Matt, it's a wider scale to sell on there..
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I'd suggest not jumping in and selling it straight away.

take some time and think about it, once its gone you will never get it back.

you may want to do other stuff in life, if you can do it without selling do it, a car in the condition yours is in wont lose any money if in a few months you still fell the same then do it.
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Ill cook you dinner for it, there will be candles!
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Originally Posted by Martin-Hadland
I don't agree with that one little bit! More often than not they aren't nice to drive because of mods carried out, a properly built and modded Sierra can be a joy to drive, my 500 certinally is!

You tell them Mr. Hadland!!!!


As for matt, NNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! (Probably enough O's), might do the lottery though, I'm feeling lucky!!
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Old 03-09-2012, 04:27 PM
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Matt when we are all at the BTCC next month you can park it on the front row with a nice little for sale sign in the window, as that event will be full of petrolheads
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Originally Posted by 1-PD
Matt when we are all at the BTCC next month you can park it on the front row with a nice little for sale sign in the window, as that event will be full of petrolheads
Steve,

If he advertises it this week it'll be gone by then i reckon, a car that clean & Spec....
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Sounds like it's going then, no reason why it can't fetch really good money
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Originally Posted by PeteTME
Fair play Matt, atleast you're 100% sure, you'll get good money for it i'm sure Matt, mine fetched 16 and tbh yours is cleaner than mine was on the underside etc..

Put it on Pistonheads Matt, it's a wider scale to sell on there..
pete ,do you regret selling your 3dr atall mate
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If youve lost it youve lost Matt but id want 20k for that car , If i could stretch to it id have it but then it would just be garage ornament here o so a pointless ownership lol
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Originally Posted by james kiely
pete ,do you regret selling your 3dr atall mate
For a few weeks James yes, of course, it was a lovely car, but i wanted something i coud abuse more and not get paranoid etc, PLUS the offer was great too.

I'll have another oneday mate BUT not for along time as the Evo ticks all the boxes James, plus i've just spent 10grand on it..
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Originally Posted by PeteTME
Steve,

If he advertises it this week it'll be gone by then i reckon, a car that clean & Spec....

I hope thats the case Pete as Matts is one of the finest about in the country at moment and should command a damn good price
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Old 03-09-2012, 05:05 PM
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pete your a legend mate ,10k on upgrades just so you can give it even more hell .
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Originally Posted by james kiely
pete your a legend mate ,10k on upgrades just so you can give it even more hell .
Lol, if only the misses thought i were a legend James...

Yep. 600bhp MAD Engine, Clutch, Cooler,Vi-pec Cams, Turbo, Brakes, list's endless..

We've only fitted an 80sereis Turbo at the min though so it'll only be about 420bhp and similar torque, i'll get the TT S205 in a few months to get to around 530-550bhp when funds allow..

Matt, sorry for spamming your thread bud...
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Originally Posted by PeteTME
Lol, if only the misses thought i were a legend James...

Yep. 600bhp MAD Engine, Clutch, Cooler,Vi-pec Cams, Turbo, Brakes, list's endless..

We've only fitted an 80sereis Turbo at the min though so it'll only be about 420bhp and similar torque, i'll get the TT S205 in a few months to get to around 530-550bhp when funds allow..

Matt, sorry for spamming your thread bud...

No probs atall mate... Going to write the advert out for it later after tea.
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Old 03-09-2012, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RS_matt
As above... Don't really know what to do... I'm in no need to sell but feel I could do ther things... I know on various other thread to people that I would never sell up... But after waking up this morning and taking my head out if the cornflakes...I really think I could sell and move on with my life...

The strangest thing is how would I go about putting a price on it...and what could I replace it with... I really fancy buying a modern diesel car one that I can use everyday and take up scuba diving.

I'm really in a pickle on what to as I'm feeling no love for it anymore.

Sell it and buy my Sapphire
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Old 03-09-2012, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Martin-Hadland
I don't agree with that one little bit! More often than not they aren't nice to drive because of mods carried out, a properly built and modded Sierra can be a joy to drive, my 500 certinally is!
Totally agree mine drives superb no faults in that department.
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Such a shame but its your choice at the end of the day.I think alot of people mint there cars up then get to the point where dont wanna drive them.
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If the decision is made then fair play, i'd regret it though.

I've not driven my cossie for over a year now and i'm not likely to soon either but i know that if i got rid i'd regret it without a doubt and it's not really hurting me to have it sat there.

On the other hand it should sell no problem as its a lovely car
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make sure it makes its way round here before it goes
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Mat on a serious note

Before you sell it you have to get it plastered in mud
I mean everywhere

Just to see how long it will take to clean

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You all need to be young again.

Im 21 and having bought my 3 door around 9 month ago I get teh feeling I think you lads used to get a long time ago. Mines only a t35.55 on blacks live mapped my Tony but I swear I grin from ear to ear.

Im scared of what it will be like when that feeling disappears
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Originally Posted by Rossy43
You all need to be young again.

Im 21 and having bought my 3 door around 9 month ago I get teh feeling I think you lads used to get a long time ago. Mines only a t35.55 on blacks live mapped my Tony but I swear I grin from ear to ear.

Im scared of what it will be like when that feeling disappears
Nice 3dr you have here
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Originally Posted by v man
Nice 3dr you have here
Aye cheers mate. Its giving me starter motor problems atm, and I know when you get old you get tired of the shit they give you but I secretly enjoy it
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rossy im 45 and still have the feeling after over twenty years of cosworth ownership
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Originally Posted by Rossy43
Im scared of what it will be like when that feeling disappears
I'm 26 and i've had mine 6 years and I don't think that feeling ever totally dissappears. The only thing that changed for me is realising there are other hobbies out there too, meaning that cars take a bit of a back seat.
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Originally Posted by james kiely
rossy im 45 and still have the feeling after over twenty years of cosworth ownership
Originally Posted by xr_craig
I'm 26 and i've had mine 6 years and I don't think that feeling ever totally dissappears. The only thing that changed for me is realising there are other hobbies out there too, meaning that cars take a bit of a back seat.
Glad to hear that lads.

You dont need to kill a 3 door everywhere. I get the same feeling pottering around as I do kicking its teeth in. There is something about them, but I suppose I knew that already, hence why ive fancied them since I properly knew what a car was.
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Old 03-09-2012, 07:19 PM
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Has that 36 pounds of boost put u in your place mate, no seriously take a break from it and then see how u feel
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Mat is it not an option to store it away sell the focus and then get something else

The 3dr is always gonna be a good investment if anything
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As Martin says. Try just driving it normally. I do it with mine at times and find it rewarding
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sorry to hear mate but its only a car at the end of the day.

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Originally Posted by Rossy43
You all need to be young again.

Im 21 and having bought my 3 door around 9 month ago I get teh feeling I think you lads used to get a long time ago. Mines only a t35.55 on blacks live mapped my Tony but I swear I grin from ear to ear.

Im scared of what it will be like when that feeling disappears
Come back to us when you've owned it 5 years and have spent £20K on it
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Originally Posted by Paul_RS
Come back to us when you've owned it 5 years and have spent £20K on it
I know somethings cannot be avoided, but I dont intend spending that kind of money on it.

Also, unlike alot, I use mine often. ocassionally through the week and always on a weekend. Granted though, it wont be used from about november to march.
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I know cossies are old cars and there are better cars out there blah blah blah but i just enjoy driving mine.The amount of looks it gets is unreal.It always makes me smile too.
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Sad to hear Matt,but I totally understand where your coming from,cossies can be a right head full at times,do what you think is best for you bud.
Anyway good luck with it,i reckon it's a 17k car,what's gone into it.

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