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I'm selling up and everything is going (I think  ). Starting with my Commodore   1973 Commodore GS 2.5 automatic. Fresh MOT a couple of weeks ago and 5 months tax remaining. The auto box shifts beautifully. I have changed the gearbox oil and filter and the oil that came out still looked fresh, so I guess it's had regular servicing, though I have no history. The engine had an oil change a few weeks ago. The rear brakes were serviced earlier this week and the fluid was flushed and renewed at the same time. She runs like a dream apart from when cold. It was fine until it went in for it's MOT, so I'm guessing that they 'tweaked' it a little. I should be able to sort that little problem this weekend or early next week. No undue noise or smoke or loss of fluids. The interior is in good condition; no rips tears, burns, etc. The body is pretty solid. It could do with a pair of wings (pattern parts still available). Also, some low life ran a key down the side of it on Sunday. Offers please, I'm not looking for a lot of money for it, just looking to recover my costs as I need the cash for something else. I'm sad to see it go as I've always wanted one, but that's life.  I may keep one of my cars, just not decided which one yet. I have decided that the Commo, Datsun and Toyota can go, and I'll decide on the other three later. |
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Last Edit: Jun 1, 2006 16:31:24 GMT by AsconaDaz
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What on earth! are you just fed up with old clunkers then? or are you gonna burst onto here in a couple of months with a Lotus Esprit or something?
OPel looks super-cool.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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I've had to put my sensible head on. I have no provisions for my future retirement, My job prospects are centred around minimum wage and I'm sinking in a shed load of debt. I've had my fun, time to get sensible and face up to my responsibilities, etc (Yawn). Yes, I've had a stern kicking from 'er indoors :-(
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Sounds familiar mate. PM coming up soon, need to see 'asconadaz museum' before you shut up shop |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts  |
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I've had one of those kickings. Feel for ya fella.
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Guess I'm just lucky....
when I ask Sarah, do you want to get engaged (we've been together 7 years!!), or see a subaru engine in the van, the answer, get the engine in the van, then we can think about that kinda thing....
and she knows how many cars I've got to "get round to doing"
Yes, she really is perfect.
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Wow! Its money that rules really, some women are just a bit more sensible than men in situations like this. I get it too. however if all works out the gf willbe getting her own retro to clean.  back to the sale... |
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Nightmare mate. I am trying to move a few of mine as well. The wife is fine about mine, which is a good thing but just trying to free up a bit of cash as I am a bit skint and need some money for other projects. Bad timing for me otehrwise I would have been interested in this |
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I got a right shoeing off the lovely Ms_Bo11ox a while ago when I spent a whole weekend and lots of Euros failing to get my Argenta going (which she didn't know I had bought until then :  and then driving 800km to not buy a manky Lancia Gamma, instead of cracking on with our freakin derelict home. With the benefit of hindsight i can sort of see her point of view like, sometimes these lasses say 'sensible stuff' worth listening to I guess. |
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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To be fair, she's not making me sell my cars, but all this talk of pensions in the news just lately has made her think about the future. As a result, we've decided to invest in a second property as a long term investment. Selling my cars would give me part of the deposit. I'm still not convinced, but I've got to be seen to be making an effort.
I've just been out for a drive in the Ascona for a couple of hours. Hmm, the force is strong with that one. Especially since I have a Volvo T5 motor waiting in the wings for it. We'll see.
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You gotta keep one of your cars daz, I reckon the ascona. Its clearly good policy to be saving up for the future, but if it means you cant do even a little of what you like doing for fun in the present, its a poor state of affairs, thats my view anyway.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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Hmm yeah, live for now but think about tomorrow, i'm hard pushed just to rent 1 fuggin flat. Selling the fleet crosses my mind everyday cos of that, mind so does buying more!
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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I know about mental GF's. My ex gf once went menatal at me and punched me, she then smashed my head of the wall whilst i was sitting in my chair and attempted to strangle me, i was saved when her mobile rang. I was in shock for a while after that.
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She sounds lovely. Has she got a sister?  |
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"Happiness is not having what we want. Happiness is wanting what we have."
It's churlish to give up on something which makes you happy on a 'what if...'
Keep the Ascona no matter what though; it's one of the sweetest motors on here.
*n
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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She sounds lovely. Has she got a sister? She she actually has a twin sister but shes back home in Sweden now. Good riddance |
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Bump, before I list it on ebay.
I'm also open to offers on my Datsun and my Ascona.
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Have you tried listing it on the official manta club forum? a few people there are into their opels, maybe worth a try
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bstardchild
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'73 Opel Commodore GSbstardchild
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Bump, before I list it on ebay. I'm also open to offers on my Datsun and my Ascona. Do you want me to post it on the ABS forum? |
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bstardchild; that would be great, thanks.
Monster; I haven't listed it there yet. Worth a try though. Thanks.
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). Starting with my Commodore 
and then driving 800km to not buy a manky Lancia Gamma, instead of cracking on with our freakin derelict home. With the benefit of hindsight i can sort of see her point of view like, sometimes these lasses say 'sensible stuff' worth listening to I guess.
