raddys Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Id be careful of that car, i nearly bought it from the guy (jay) last october. I sold my old non turbo supra after 2 months of promises that i could buy the car (it was currently owned by the 75 year old) as soon as the older man was back from france, i waited and waited and kept getting put off by jay with excuses, one of them being that the old guy had some how ruined the ecu's (which is why it has new ones). after a couple of months with no supra i got a message saying how annoyed jay was that the older guy was now no longer selling and that old guy was giving it to his son. I was furious to say the least as i had sold my supra to buy this one. A month or so later i saw jay post on a forum looking for new ecu's, i messaged him asking if he wanted ecu's for the red supra, he replyed "yes i bought it, i got it for £5000, do you think i got a good deal?.. i didnt reply, this guys a con man and i believe he conned the old bloke out of it.. also it had 110k onit nearly a year ago so id double check the mileage adds up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARPUS Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Thanks raddys, I've just been told a similar story by someone else, who tried to buy it. I'll look for another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARPUS Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Hello everyone. I'm still looking for a RED UK spec Supra, but won't be posting too often, because most members already know what I want. Thanks, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hi Steve, so very happy you found your old car and I'm chuffed that I could be part of your journey, what a brilliant story you will have with this one. All the very best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Really! You found your old car? That`s brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Get some pictures of the new car up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Awesome news we need pictures and details on the story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Yes happy for you, have to be honest I was starting to wonder if it would ever happen for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARPUS Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Thanks for the message Mika. I know lots of club members have taken a big interest in my search for a RED UK spec Supra, so I take great pleasure in telling you the story. About 10 days ago, a chap called Mike Richards, started a thread asking what his car might be worth, but saying it wasn't a jspec and hadn't been modified and he was interested in selling it. A few members asked him for more details, but he was told politely that he couldn't advertise on the mkiv club site, as he wasn't a paid up member. I thought he might have a UK spec and contacted him, via the anonymous email system but thought there was zero chance of him owning a RED UK spec. Mike's thread had only been on the club site for a couple of days, before it was removed, so this was my only chance of contacting him. To be continued on another page --------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARPUS Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 I dont know how to write a huge message, without getting cut off / logged out. Anyway, to continue the story ----- Mike contacted me a few days later and as my email contained my proper name, he recognised it from the Supra's logbook and paperwork. We were both amazed by this coincidence and I drove to his house yesterday and bought the car !!! I sold the car to an up-market second hand car dealer three years ago, who sold it to a private buyer. They sold it back to the same dealer, then Mike bought it. Mike's a fair man and completely understood my affinity with the car. I knew more about it than he did...... lol It has only covered 2,000 miles, since I sold it and it still looks wonderful and drives perfectly. Nothing has changed, except the owners. It has done 72,000 miles from new. I do appreciate all of the genuine interest of the club members and the help and advice offered. I don't know how to post photos, but I'll get help, as it will complete the story. I'm going outside now, to just look at the car ...... AGAIN Regards, Steve ( ARPUS ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Great result Dont just look at it take it for a drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy.r Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Excellent stuff Steve, I am STILL trying to get hold of that 'other' red UK spec we had been discussing, I guess I'll just have to keep it for myself if the sale proves fruitful Glad you got your old car back, what a great story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Reverse Sod's law very much in action here! I think there is a case for non members to some how be allowed to post in the for sale section, it's obvious from this that some people look to sell through an owners club even if they are not a member themselves, maybe because they think they'll get a good price, or sometimes because they actually want an enthusiast to take it on, either way we are now possibly denying the membership opportunities when before the idea was we were protecting them from rogue traders. Times change and I think if its workable to allow a non member access to just their for sale thread and not all threads (want to still restrict non members buying!) we should perhaps try and make this happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hi Steve Wow that's great news! It's weird as I said only a couple of weeks back why not buy your old car back! Pics please. Best regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Think you might just open the door to all the junk and dodgy dealers then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Think you might just open the door to all the junk and dodgy dealers then. I hear what you are saying but frankly I personally don't care about that, I think I can/we all can help others avoid any dross? Can certainly advise/warn newbies easier on here. I've been trying to help Wonga Spar and have steered him away from a few ebay 'specials' and would have done the same if they had been on here (and probably had a crowd backing me up!) I just think in these days of minimal supply it would be better to welcome sellers in regardless, for the one or two nice cars a year that come along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Cracking news mate well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Great news. Congratulations Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raddys Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 thats a real bit of luck there.. enjoy.. again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudsey Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 That's quiet a story that. Glad you managed to complete your dream, it's been a long time in the making Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mika Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Absolutely gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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