Sheefa Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'm so glad I sold my car to an older owner who had a history of MKIIIs and the like. I knew after over 12 months of ploughing dosh into my car and getting it just right for sale (!!!) it had to go to a decent guy. It's still in pristine condition and runs like a dream. I love hearing about her still. Sadly yours is another case example mate where it strikes a chord too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'm so glad I sold my car to an older owner who had a history of MKIIIs and the like. I knew after over 12 months of ploughing dosh into my car and getting it just right for sale (!!!) it had to go to a decent guy. It's still in pristine condition and runs like a dream. I love hearing about her still. Sadly yours is another case example mate where it strikes a chord too. Blimey, where have you been! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzagt4 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 This is just personal isn't it?...............solution give a local member the address, they go knock on the door and say i've noticed your car just sitting there for 'x' months blah blah yadda yadda, would you be interested in selling it? At least then you'd know if she would let it go (if she won't then she really must have plans for it - that or she values the effect it has on you over the financial value to her )................ Disclaimer "I take no responsibility for how she may react should such a tactic work and you end up with the car and she then finds out you are the new owner" What a cracking idea,:) I know of a few people that may be able to pull it off. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Never get people that get emotionally attached to a car, unless it belonged to a family member that meant something to you and snuffed it, leaving you the car. Personally I buy a car, enjoy it while I have it, spend money on it. However once I have sold it I move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I know of a few people that may be able to pull it off. Is that why she's now an ex-wife? Sorry, couldn't resist. Magic stick jokes FTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I had a similar thing with my MR2, had it for years, much cherished etc, next two owners weren't that kind and then the one took it in for some work and his mechanic tracked me down and had a long chat about things that had been done. Unfortunately a lot of the messing was done after I sold. Saw it again up at Elvington a year after selling, the wheels were battered, it had dark tints and a dump valve but the owner at that time seemed to be looking after it. Was nice to get a few pics of the two cars together, I'd sold the MR2 while I was still searching for a Supra. http://www.megaboost.co.uk/supra/mine/elvington-16-5-04/DCP_4212.jpg Then someone posted up on IMOC to say it was being broken for parts, I think the owner went for a newer MK2 and swapped a lot of the bits over. I suspect I'll be quite sad if I ever get around to selling the Supra but I guess it depends if you part with something to upgrade or because you need the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I was emotionally attached to my black MR2 that got TWOC'd - ever since then, cars are just insured lumps of metal that can be replaced. I do enjoy my cars, but they can ALL be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I don't care... I say what I think Call me what you want... It's just a pity others don't do the same. I see the label as in no way derisive, the opposite in fact:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erol_h Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 my 1st car a mk3 fiesta which was in good condition sold to a friend then he sold it to a friend and it was stolen never heard anything of it then not to pleased. My second car a mk4 fiesta few mods was very clean and in good condition sold it to my cousin who rammed it into a back of a car and got a dodgy repair job which ruined it was very upsetting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eve Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Feel better after reading this thread...thought I was alone. I still really miss by second car; celica st, black and gorgeous. Nothing special in terms of mods and power but it was the first car I searched for and bought and I just loved her. I have so nearly looked her up on the DVLA website a few times now but I'm terrified of hearing she was on the scrap heap. I'd love to find her and buy her back but no justification for another car. I love my supe but there was something special about that celica that the supe doesn't have and I can't put my finger on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'll always remember seeing my first car after it was stolen and torched. All those hours spent messing around on it, getting everything looking just the way I wanted, only for some ar5e hole to come along and destroy it. That was heart breaking. So I guess to a certain extent, most of us are emotionally attached to our cars even if its just based on the time and effort spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I was genuinely upset when an ex-member on here wrote off my old aerotop TT a year or two ago. I'd be heartbroken if the one I have now got damaged etc. Never felt that way about any other cars I've owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Black RS500 when i was 20, fastest thing around at the time, 420bhp and nothing could touch me, I worked like mad to buy that car and loved every second of owning it, all me mates still talk about them times now, happy days:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 My current Supe, don't think I've had a connection with a car before. The Porsche (although an excellent car) seems sterile in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I was pretty upset when that bloke wrote off the Mertoc Supra Pete and Lewis had.... they loved that car, man. It was in amazing nick.... and it wasn't even mine?! edit :that makes them sound like a couple!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 And CJ/Gamers car. I was gutted when that got damaged. Btw: where is Joe these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 And CJ/Gamers car. I was gutted when that got damaged. Btw: where is Joe these days? yeah, me too... I still have a mug with it on haven't seen Joe for a while... mind, I disappeared for a good few months at one point, so it must have been during that time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 And CJ/Gamers car. I was gutted when that got damaged. Btw: where is Joe these days? Joe lost the supra love after getting his car back from the turbofit reshell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 And CJ/Gamers car. I was gutted when that got damaged. Btw: where is Joe these days? Blimey, hello! I'm still attached to my first ever car, a Mk III Chavalier 1.6 Hatchback, in 1995 when my mates had 1.1l and 957cc Mk 1 Fiestas, it was the car of Kings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 yeah, me too... I still have a mug with it on haven't seen Joe for a while... mind, I disappeared for a good few months at one point, so it must have been during that time? me too. I have my mug right here next to the PC. Last time I saw Games car was using Google Earth outside Turbofit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Joe lost the supra love after getting his car back from the turbofit reshell. I'd guessed that was the case. Shame as Joe was a nice guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Loved my Citrine yellow GT5 turbo back in the day, R19 wheels, loads of fun inbetween head gaskets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'd guessed that was the case. Shame as Joe was a nice guy He was a twat I am still around guys, I just lost the will to carry on with it after Turboshit. She has been sitting in my garage ever since. It would just depress me even more to come here and see you all enjoying yourselves as I would have liked to. I'll be looking to sell come spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 He was a $#@! I am still around guys, I just lost the will to carry on with it after Turbo$#@!. She has been sitting in my garage ever since. It would just depress me even more to come here and see you all enjoying yourselves as I would have liked to. I'll be looking to sell come spring. blast from the past, gutted for you joe we have all bounced back from that place though as you should too, NOW GET THAT SUPE BACK ON THE ROAD:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 He was a twat hah hah, good timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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