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May 13, 2007 14:17:34 GMT
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Right, I am not a car dealer (I'd go broke as I never make any money when I sell my cars :  , but here's another cheap daily for you as I downsize my fleet...will be available by the end of this week, once the friend of my wife who has been using it finally picks up her new Golf GT TDI, what a comedy of errors the purchase of that has been.  What can I say about this wonderful little example of J-Tin? It's been doing 100 miles a day for the last two months and hasn't missed a beat, getting 40 to the gallon too. I have been told it will top the ton but I don't believe her. 5-speed manual. - 55,000 miles
- MOT to 1.11.07
- Tax to 31.10.07
- Had (in the last 6 weeks) new cambelt, full service (oil + filter, air filter, spark plugs), new front brake pads, offside CV boot, and spare tyre (Pirelli P3000)
Nothing electrically-operated whatsoever, so nowt not working. Even has a Philips RDS stereo. Plus nice little Japanese touches such as remote boot and fuel filler release. Brown tweed interior like new! Bodywise there is absolutely no rust on this car at all, unbelievable really. I believe it has had a caring OAP owner for much of it's life (4 previous owners in total - the guy I bought it off had it for two months while his Opel Monza was being restored  ), although there is no history prior to me buying it. All the mileometer digits line up though, and the general condition leads me to believe the mileage is genuine. Even has the original dealer window sticker and numberplates, plus two keys. Only downsides are two dinks on the front and rear offside wheelarches (tight garage, Grandad? ;D) and a small indentation in the rear bumper, but I will try and straighten this before it's sold. The parcel shelf has been cut for two speakers. Oh, and there's no PAS so it's quite heavy to steer at parking speeds - but I've gone soft these days (of my other cars, only the Mk2 Cav doesn't have PAS, and I haven't driven that since the end of March so I've forgotten how heavy that is, too). Decent matched tyres (Dunlop SP4), and the only advisory on the last MOT was on the brake pads, which I've changed. There's another set in the glovebox and a spare set of bolts for the calipers. Also has the owner's handbook and Haynes manual. Basically, you can drive this car for the next 5 and a half months without having to spend out on anything other than on petrol. And I wouldn't be surprised if it went through the next MOT needing nothing (or very little), either. £200, as it stands me at a little more than that. Can be viewed evenings in Basingstoke. |
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Last Edit: May 13, 2007 14:52:16 GMT by rwelfare
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May 13, 2007 14:31:41 GMT
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Tell you what mr Welfare.
These are cracking and bullet proof.
If I did not hav a comfy company car tomorrow, I know where I would spend my wad (and a tiny one at that) of cash.
I hope someone takes it, these cars do 100k without blinking an eye
In South Africa they were so good and successful that they were sold after the new 323 was introduced as a "Sting" or "Midge" catering for budget market drivers, who then got a small car for the price of a super mini.
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May 13, 2007 14:38:21 GMT
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Grizz, I think you would find driving one of these everyday not a hardship, but a bit of a culture shock after your C-Class. I know it's very different to my Saab 9-3!
In fact, the lady in question sold an SLK320 and I then acquired this beast for her to drive. She has put up with it for 8 weeks - and we've looked at dozens of Golf and A3 TDIs since then - but she has finally found a suitable one and is keen to move on!
That said, the Mazda is a little cracker. I understand in SA this is standard practice to retain the old model in the price listings, same for the Toyota Corolla (Tazz) and Mk1 (Citi) Golf.
This little fella will last an awful long time yet. To my mind, for 200 notes it's a whole heap of reliability and better than (dare I say it!) the Cavalier I have just sold...!
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Last Edit: May 13, 2007 14:39:38 GMT by rwelfare
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87/E Mazda 323LXspazdaguy
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May 13, 2007 14:49:34 GMT
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If the boot was a fraction larger I'd have ripped your arm off for this.
Half tempted you know, I coped with an AX for work for 3 weeks.....
Anyway, let me know about the Chavalier and we'll see what happens...
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Last Edit: May 13, 2007 14:49:54 GMT by spazdaguy
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May 13, 2007 14:50:41 GMT
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The boot is not small - not quite as big as the Cavalier's but still pretty commodious. Definitely bigger than a Fabia's!
You're more than welcome to come along and view with your tape measure if need be!
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Last Edit: May 13, 2007 14:58:10 GMT by rwelfare
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87/E Mazda 323LXspazdaguy
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May 13, 2007 14:59:35 GMT
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Well if the Cav goes, I'll take it. I doubt it'll be of any help, but I can collect it from Basingstoke when convenient if that helps?  |
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Last Edit: May 13, 2007 14:59:48 GMT by spazdaguy
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May 13, 2007 15:07:37 GMT
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Should be easier - I was going to bring it home first to give it a clean and polish, but I can do that onsite. Might even give it a going over with my birthday present (a Porter Cable 7424) if the weather holds up!  It's in Chineham. EDIT: Cav now gone - you have PM! |
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Last Edit: May 13, 2007 18:08:02 GMT by rwelfare
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87/E Mazda 323LXspazdaguy
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May 13, 2007 18:46:46 GMT
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Okie dokie, this is all mine. |
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May 13, 2007 19:17:55 GMT
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I gree, the Mazda is sufficiently lar(d)ge in the posterior.
Seats drop down as well.
Yes, Mr Welfare, the Mazda Midge and Sting were known for their longevity.
£200 = Halfords 21 speed bicycle.
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May 13, 2007 20:22:46 GMT
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What a top level bargain!
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May 13, 2007 20:49:50 GMT
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What a car for the money.My dad had one of these from it being two years old done well over a 100,000 miles when he sold it with never going wrong or needing anything for it's mot's.The car is still going strong now as it's still local.He sold it 4 years ago.
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May 13, 2007 20:54:59 GMT
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Did it come from Hiltingbury Mazda in Southampton by any chance? This one did |
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May 13, 2007 22:22:55 GMT
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£200? barga-tronikZ!
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bstardchild
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87/E Mazda 323LXbstardchild
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May 14, 2007 10:56:37 GMT
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Right, I am not a car dealer (I'd go broke as I never make any money when I sell my cars : , but here's another cheap daily for you as I downsize my fleet... <snip> £200, as it stands me at a little more than that. Can be viewed evenings in Basingstoke. I think there is the reason you never make any money on cars - thats a real bargain |
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May 14, 2007 11:00:22 GMT
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Thing is if you ask more than like 5p everyone here is "wow thats great I'd buy that but..."
Am I right in thinking this car is now sold?
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May 14, 2007 11:40:29 GMT
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Hopefully yes - spazdaguy will be taking delivery of it on Sunday all being well. Illuminated furry dice can be left in, for a small fee BC - well, I paid £160 for the car, probably spent £20 on service parts (cambelt was a £5 eBay find, and so easy to fit even I could do it), £5 on a new spare wheel and tyre (another eBay bargain), and £20 for a jack and wheelbrace from the scrappy. Plus £60 for another 6 months' tax. So it stands me in about £265. But I went with £200 because I had no idea how to value it...it's quite tricky when you have something old/obscure like this. On eBay it would probably only make about 47p, anyway...(and cost me £25 in listing and FVF). I probably made a couple of rounds of drinks on the Cavalier though...but it wasn't as nice a car as the Mazda. Interestingly our postman took a look at it but decided for £295 he expected something "a bit newer"  |
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Last Edit: May 14, 2007 12:28:19 GMT by rwelfare
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87/E Mazda 323LXspazdaguy
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May 14, 2007 12:49:06 GMT
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Some postmen need a slap! Ooooh illuminated furry dice? Sadly the area's I have to deliver to I'd put money on the car being trashed for them  And yep, come hell or high water this little motor is mine. |
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May 14, 2007 14:05:11 GMT
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BC - well, I paid £160 for the car, probably spent £20 on service parts (cambelt was a £5 eBay find, and so easy to fit even I could do it), £5 on a new spare wheel and tyre (another eBay bargain), and £20 for a jack and wheelbrace from the scrappy. Plus £60 for another 6 months' tax. So it stands me in about £265. But I went with £200 because I had no idea how to value it...it's quite tricky when you have something old/obscure like this. On eBay it would probably only make about 47p, anyway...(and cost me £25 in listing and FVF). Seems fair then BTW I reckon your signature line needs an update |
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May 14, 2007 14:51:57 GMT
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Heh - I'll remove the Mazda from my sig once it's gone and paid for I might yet torch the Omega though, if I can't get it to stop leaking oil - probably my fault for clouting the surrounding area of the alternator with a big hammer to try and free the curse word off when changing the knock sensor a couple of months ago I do still have the Mk2 Cav though - never updated the sig for the Mk3 because I knew it wasn't a keeper! |
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May 14, 2007 17:43:08 GMT
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Did it come from Hiltingbury Mazda in Southampton by any chance? This one did Yes when it was new.But my dad got it from Barkleys of Hythe a Vauxhall dealer. |
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, but here's another cheap daily for you as I downsize my fleet...will be available by the end of this week, once the friend of my wife who has been using it finally picks up her new Golf GT TDI, what a comedy of errors the purchase of that has been.
), although there is no history prior to me buying it. All the mileometer digits line up though, and the general condition leads me to believe the mileage is genuine. Even has the original dealer window sticker and numberplates, plus two keys.
