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Old 10-04-2005, 05:59 PM
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Default Losing the will to look for an escos!

so much shite out there im getting fed up with phoning, and searching! Seems theres only shite or well over budget ones! Unless ya want mallard

Even looking at boxters now.....
Old 10-04-2005, 07:14 PM
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Lee
They are a hard car to find at a decent price ,, most are beat up old shitters , but dont giveup you will find one
Old 10-04-2005, 07:15 PM
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I like mallard
Old 10-04-2005, 07:22 PM
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Although you say you don't want a black one, I still think you are kicking yourself in the nuts not going to look at Gadgets Escort Cossie just cos of the colour
Old 10-04-2005, 07:43 PM
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Werent you going to view a red one ?

Gadgets does look well
Old 10-04-2005, 07:49 PM
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mallard is fookin cool mine looked sweet as in the sun today lee
Old 10-04-2005, 07:58 PM
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you havnt got far to look mate myself and paul have sold several really nice ones quite recently,one is not going to fall into your lap you have to get up and look
Old 10-04-2005, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete,RS Specialists
you havnt got far to look mate myself and Paul have sold several really nice ones quite recently,one is not going to fall into your lap you have to get up and look
But i have Pete I wanted to view the white one Paul was selling, but he wanted the guy from ireland to have first dibs. He came, he saw and bought!

I have looked on Autotrader site everyday, god knows how many times a day for a month. RSOC, here etc!

Dont want a colour i dont like, just cos the cars good. I dont dislike black OR mallard, i just dont want them!!!!!!!

I am thinking about looking at the lower bracket....something that needs a bit of TLC, but got good history and not a million miles....like the Auralis one i viewed last week,,,then put a little time and money into it. From what ive seen, theres bugger all difference between most 13kers and 16kers...apart from the price

Dont wanna go into that red one! Lets just say im gutted about that
Old 10-04-2005, 08:41 PM
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Lee Reynolds, hi m8 just keep looking you will find one and you wont be disappointed they r awesome cars i allways wanted one now i got one good luck with your search m8
Old 10-04-2005, 08:42 PM
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The thing is Lee your looking for a 16K plus car low miles and low owners,the escort are going throught the roof for nice examples,go to Junc 28 I know thet have had bad press but beleive me they have some mint cars in there
Old 10-04-2005, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by georgie1
Lee Reynolds, hi m8 just keep looking you will find one and you wont be disappointed they r awesome cars i allways wanted one now i got one good luck with your search m8
YEs mate they are awesome, i have had one b4 and really want another!

Jct28 are overpriced pete. 3 times i been there over the years to see crap! Not going again!

I think imo the only way i will own a minter, is to make an average one mint!
Old 10-04-2005, 09:19 PM
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My Monte is up for grabs if you're interested...
Old 10-04-2005, 09:23 PM
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Get yourself to some shows Lee! I reckon this is your best chance of finding what your after
Old 10-04-2005, 09:26 PM
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Its not a bad problem to have Lee!

One will turn up,they always do!
Old 10-04-2005, 09:34 PM
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Im sure it will Stoo...im a really inpatient fooker tho...and fussy LOL

Spadge, yeah im gonna try to get to some....would have liked to have one to go to shows tho
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How far are you willing to travel anyway mate? Or is that not an issue?
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not an issue as long as it aint wank
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Was that red one a let down then!?

It took me 18mths to replace my mallard one, which was a proper car, but not a proper colour!

Get that aubergine one looked @! It's a gorgeous car!
Old 10-04-2005, 10:44 PM
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Lee, when i sold my last one ( which i regretted soooooooooo much ) i looked everywhere, day and night! for about 4 months!!!! I must have travelled 2000miles and i was getting so pissed off i even started to look at FRS and Jap!!
I now have found a mint car and well chuffed...............Keep hanging in there bud and dont get a girlie boxter!
Old 10-04-2005, 11:05 PM
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get 18k lee, and a minter is waiting just in kent brand new everythign aswell
Old 11-04-2005, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Monte 76
My Monte is up for grabs if you're interested...

You've only had it since November aint ya??
Old 11-04-2005, 02:58 PM
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Lee i know some cars out there are real shite
but do what your thinking get a above average car and spend a few Ł on it,
then you know what you've got and you can put on the mods what you like
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Lee,
I know where there is a MINT red one and by mint I do mean MINT. Even Bobby Hallen (the fussiest person I know ), thought it was the bollocks, he just didn't want red either.

Stage 1, Konis, Mongoose, Rondells, late big turbo (Ł15˝k).

Email me and I will send you some pictures...
Old 11-04-2005, 03:13 PM
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Default Re: Losing the will to look for an escos!

Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
so much shite out there im getting fed up with phoning, and searching! Seems theres only shite or well over budget ones! Unless ya want mallard
I know the feeling mate, I know the feeling...
Old 11-04-2005, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
I am thinking about looking at the lower bracket....something that needs a bit of TLC, but got good history and not a million miles....like the Auralis one i viewed last week,,,then put a little time and money into it. From what ive seen, theres bugger all difference between most 13kers and 16kers...apart from the price

Dont wanna go into that red one! Lets just say im gutted about that
Was it the Auralis one on the Autotrader site? 45K, Rondells, Ł14995.
Old 11-04-2005, 03:18 PM
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I would sell mine if you got the cash mate. It aint cheap though, but its the nicest one I have ever seen. Its a Jewel Violet Monte, number 70. 40k, rondells, morettes, stainless, AP330's with 4pots and all of the standard bits aswell.
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Just been looking on autotrader, didn't realise Boxsters were down to 15-16k

I'd keep looking at those
Old 11-04-2005, 05:33 PM
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Cheers for the input guys!
Maxest...yes Red ones a let down
Dave...no ta
ste..sorry mate dont like jewel
Gurn...i keep looking..but i do love my cossies

Mike u have email (or will do)
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Originally Posted by M7 COS
Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
I am thinking about looking at the lower bracket....something that needs a bit of TLC, but got good history and not a million miles....like the Auralis one i viewed last week,,,then put a little time and money into it. From what ive seen, theres bugger all difference between most 13kers and 16kers...apart from the price

Dont wanna go into that red one! Lets just say im gutted about that
Was it the Auralis one on the Autotrader site? 45K, Rondells, Ł14995.
no mate its in back of rallye news! That on autortader has 6 owners!
Old 12-04-2005, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
I am thinking about looking at the lower bracket....something that needs a bit of TLC, but got good history and not a million miles....like the Auralis one i viewed last week,,,then put a little time and money into it. From what ive seen, theres bugger all difference between most 13kers and 16kers...apart from the price

Dont wanna go into that red one! Lets just say im gutted about that
Was it the Auralis one on the Autotrader site? 45K, Rondells, Ł14995.
no mate its in back of rallye news! That on autortader has 6 owners!
Okay

CheeRS Lee!
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Originally Posted by DaveEscos
get 18k lee, and a minter is waiting just in kent brand new everythign aswell
shame its pink
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your arse will be pink in a minute, boy!
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Originally Posted by DaveEscos
your arse will be pink in a minute, boy!
then it will match your shirt and your car fomo hucking
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Originally Posted by DaveEscos
your arse will be pink in a minute, boy!
Is that your best chat up line?
Old 12-04-2005, 04:04 PM
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I'm slowly giving up too,thinking about keeping the saph and tuning it lots altho ppl will moan i'm destroying a low miler Saph
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
I am thinking about looking at the lower bracket....something that needs a bit of TLC, but got good history and not a million miles....like the Auralis one i viewed last week,,,then put a little time and money into it. From what ive seen, theres bugger all difference between most 13kers and 16kers...apart from the price

Dont wanna go into that red one! Lets just say im gutted about that
Was it the Auralis one on the Autotrader site? 45K, Rondells, Ł14995.
no mate its in back of rallye news! That on autortader has 6 owners!
Sorry for wiping your eye with Pauls white escoz. It had 8 owners so you probably would've passed it on. It is a good car though. I do think your being a tad fussy. Go look at Gadgets one. I'd be surprised if you walk away from that.
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Found one, absolute stuning car! No leather though! Will post up if/when i pick it up!
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8 owners....ahhh...wouldnt have bothered then TBH. Im not being too fussy...i can afford to be so i dont see point not being fussy....i want the best i can afford without paying silly money!
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
! No leather though! !
nothing wrong with that mate, cloth stays looking soo much better than leather for so much longer


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