Mike Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 My other half has a Fiesta (1.3 Ghia) which has just failed it's MOT. It failed on; Two cracks in the exhaust (which I'm told can be patched) Split in one of the brake hoses Needs a new steering column The work including parts, labour and VAT came to £300 - this is mainly because the labour to fit the steering column is around 3 hours, which account for a big chunk of the £300... It's got four nearly new tyres (bought in the last six months) and has done around 55k, new brakes, and had a new steering rack fitted last year... and alloy wheels.. and taxed till the end of next month.. She's decided not to go ahead with the work, as you can imagine the car is only worth the price of the repairs... Currently it's sat outside the garage (in Portsmouth) waiting for it's future to be decided! If anyone is remotely interested, PM me - I'm completely open to offers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Road Warrior Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Maybe interested as I'm looking for a cheap runaround for the mrs. Is it 3 or 5 door? What colour? & with it being a Ghia what extras does it have? Also where are you based? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share Posted October 5, 2005 It's 5 door and white.. and I'm not sure what the extras are compared to the standard model.. I think the seats are nicer and it's got electric windows and a sunroof.. Just a couple of problems with it - the standard stereo no longer works since we had a new battery and alternator fitted a couple of months ago (the garage disconnected the battery and the previous owner forgot to give us the unlocking code!) - but I think this can be sorted for about £15 at a Ford dealer... and the driver side electric window works 'intermittently'.. which again just needs the door stripping down and some WD spraying... It's been a bit of a nightmare as she had the car broken into last week so I'd just paid the £50 excess to get the window fixed, then the MOT, then it failed! so not a good week...! I'm literally looking for about £100 for it.. I live in Gosport (Hampshire), but it's parked outside a garage in Portsmouth where the test was done (hope that doesn't sound too "email the money to Nigeria" or anything?!) - the bloke in the garage was so keen that he knew someone that would buy it off me (second-hand garage next door, yes I smell a scam too) he convinced me to leave it there - but to be honest I don't know him and I don't really want to wait for him to come back to me, as it's sat outside some random persons house..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Blimey I'd have that like a shot... if I had the money (I'm totally skint!) Put the Supra away for winter anyone and use this as a runaround? Could probably sell it for £150 in the Spring and make a profit, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 £300 for a years worth of MOT? To be fair I'd get a second opinion if you dont trust the guy or find someone to change that column cheaper and keep the car. That is unless you want to upgrade to a newer better car. Even at £300 its gotta be worth that for a years ticket (especially if the ticket is included in that cost). I'd love to actually own a car that only cost me £300 a year lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share Posted October 5, 2005 I know... cheers for your comments but I think she's set on a new car now... I was hoping for a Celica but it's looking more like 206.. women! (no offence like) Hey, I need rid and am open to offers... someone make me an offer and take it off my hands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 what about finding decent large garage that does minimum part ex - tell em it has no mot, be open and honest -they ought to give you a deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 They'll do that but only because in general the ticket price of the car you are buying has that factor worked into its price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 6, 2005 Author Share Posted October 6, 2005 Anyone want to make me an offer? I need rid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slow dog Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 i got a little festa there cool 20 pound a week on fuel park it were ever you want and they hardly ever break good fun.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Although I am looking for a 3rd car I can't afford it at the mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 OK, some piccies... taken with my extremely dodgy phone camera.. complete with scratched on the lens (not on the car!)... Let me know if your interested... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 looks like there is some hardcore cracks on that tyre :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 erm, that'll be the scratches on the lens of my camera...(see the above post?) check out the other pictures... either that or the windscreen is cracked, two identical sratches down the side of the car, two more cracks on the roof...?! Thanks for your input anyway... nice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Where in Portsmouth is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 now would I post on a forum the whereabouts of my unattended car..?!! Drop me a PM if your interested and we can meet up...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 OK, now on Ebay.... here Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 OK, a day to go and it's up to a whopping £42... someones getting a bargin.... But what I really wanted to say was; :bump: :bump: :bump: Ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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