EJ Taylor 22 Posted July 4, 2016 When i sold my beetle a fair few years back i literally said in the description: "if i dont like you or dont think you have the right intentions for the car, i will not sell it you" haha. Why not. Better than some garage buying it and sticking 2k on it then it sitting on a forecourt for 3 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 4, 2016 What exhaust is on it ? It's not origional.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrenVR6 0 Posted July 4, 2016 What exhaust is on it ? It's not origional.... No it's not :-( It needed a new back box a couple of years ago, the old man went to VW - and they couldn't provide one anymore - so amazingly Halfrauds stocked one for the VR6. If anyone knows where to buy an OEM one then let me know and we'd get it put on. It's the only thing on the car (apart from the battery!) that isn't original! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJ Taylor 22 Posted July 4, 2016 No it's not :-( It needed a new back box a couple of years ago, the old man went to VW - and they couldn't provide one anymore - so amazingly Halfrauds stocked one for the VR6. If anyone knows where to buy an OEM one then let me know and we'd get it put on. It's the only thing on the car (apart from the battery!) that isn't original! HALFORDS ZORST????????? I TAKE IT ALL BACK!!! CARS WORTHLESS :shrug: I feel so betrayed. :( Dont put that in the advert for gods sake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted July 4, 2016 I guess this will be another one that we can expect to go for a reasonable amount, and then end up being sold by a 'specialist' at twice the price in a few weeks time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJ Taylor 22 Posted July 4, 2016 I guess this will be another one that we can expect to go for a reasonable amount, and then end up being sold by a 'specialist' at twice the price in a few weeks time. my thoughts exactly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) No it's not :-( It needed a new back box a couple of years ago, the old man went to VW - and they couldn't provide one anymore - so amazingly Halfrauds stocked one for the VR6. If anyone knows where to buy an OEM one then let me know and we'd get it put on. It's the only thing on the car (apart from the battery!) that isn't original! I bought one of the last OEM zorst about five years ago, rear box and mid section was 800 notes... Just because I wanted it origional. Have all the rubber components been replaced, they go brittle at this age. What are the roof strips like ? Are the rear calipers origional. They tend to seize without use.. I know my car is similar mileage and condition.. That halfords zorst has to go :) Don't sell it... Keep it for yourself :) I wouldn't be selling on eBay.. Here, corrado club or carandclassic.. At a push pistonheads... Too many idiots on eBay. Harrier it's black :) Edited July 4, 2016 by delfinis38 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted July 4, 2016 Good luck with the sale. She looks a beauty. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrenVR6 0 Posted July 4, 2016 It was just the back box that needed replacing I think (I would have to double check) - but as you said bloody VW just stopped making them! Anything that's needed to be done has been done - as it goes to VW in Camberley once a year for it's service. It's been garaged all of it's life so hasn't suffered from the elements (and rarely even go out if it's raining) - roof strips are perfect, and I think it's still on the original rear callipers (again I'd have to check with my Dad to be sure), and everything works just as it should. It could well be on show for VW. Perhaps I could contact them and see if they want it for a museum somewhere! I'm tempted to keep it. It's in my garage at the moment - and I keep telling the folks they've gone senile and they sold it ages ago and have just forgotten :-) I won't tell you what replaced it - otherwise you'll hunt them down and burn them at the stake !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 4, 2016 It was just the back box that needed replacing I think (I would have to double check) - but as you said bloody VW just stopped making them! Anything that's needed to be done has been done - as it goes to VW in Camberley once a year for it's service. It's been garaged all of it's life so hasn't suffered from the elements (and rarely even go out if it's raining) - roof strips are perfect, and I think it's still on the original rear callipers (again I'd have to check with my Dad to be sure), and everything works just as it should. It could well be on show for VW. Perhaps I could contact them and see if they want it for a museum somewhere! I'm tempted to keep it. It's in my garage at the moment - and I keep telling the folks they've gone senile and they sold it ages ago and have just forgotten :-) I won't tell you what replaced it - otherwise you'll hunt them down and burn them at the stake !! Cool.. What price do you have in mind... You have a reserve... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted July 4, 2016 Really like that. Don't seem to see many black ones. Must resist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reggiebaby 10 Posted July 4, 2016 Very tempted to have a go for this one...should I. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted July 4, 2016 Go for it😊 Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nakgti 0 Posted July 4, 2016 Right , don't post on here much ... kinda sit on the fence a lot . Anyhow's reading through this with the " it's worth this and that " , thought i'd throw my 2 pence worth here.... I am sure with your mum having had it so long it's well a truly paid for at this stage and she didn't keep it so long to make a profit on it. She kept it for the love of the car.... I think you should come to a agreement with your mum and keep it in the family for years to come.... Or just tell her ya couldn't sell it : D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJ Taylor 22 Posted July 5, 2016 10 flipping grand!!!!!!! Awesome stuff!!! Hope it keeps going mate!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
culshaw 1 Posted July 5, 2016 I wonder if the reserve has been met yet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reggiebaby 10 Posted July 5, 2016 That's me out, mind you it is eBay money in the bank and all that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted July 5, 2016 Unfortunately I highly doubt that is a genuine bid. There doesn't seem to be any reserve either - despite what the seller is saying. If the car had finished at £2,000 they would be legally obliged to have sold it for that. If you want a reserve on an eBay auction, you need to actually do it in the auction - not just say it in the item description. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted July 5, 2016 Why did it jump from £6k straight to £10k, nothing in between :scratch: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted July 5, 2016 Why did it jump from £6k straight to £10k, nothing in between :scratch: The only way that could happen would be if the previous high bidder had set their highest bid to just under that amount, and the now current highest bidder assumed they could just increment the auction a bit but also entered their highest / max bid - and in doing so it jumped 4k. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted July 5, 2016 £10k....madness for a std VR IMO even in this condition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 5, 2016 £10k....madness for a std VR IMO even in this condition. And with a halfords exhaust :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BILLCOR 1 Posted July 5, 2016 The only way that could happen would be if the previous high bidder had set their highest bid to just under that amount, and the now current highest bidder assumed they could just increment the auction a bit but also entered their highest / max bid - and in doing so it jumped 4k. I understand that Jim, but it doesn't show up in the automatic bids? Had the previous high bidder set his max at £9999 and the new high bidder comes in at £10k, surely that would show? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted July 5, 2016 Check out the mot history, defo needs brakes and suspension looking at...looks a nice car but i can not see how the price has jumped up that much...?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrenVR6 0 Posted July 5, 2016 Right , don't post on here much ... kinda sit on the fence a lot . Anyhow's reading through this with the " it's worth this and that " , thought i'd throw my 2 pence worth here.... I am sure with your mum having had it so long it's well a truly paid for at this stage and she didn't keep it so long to make a profit on it. She kept it for the love of the car.... I think you should come to a agreement with your mum and keep it in the family for years to come.... Or just tell her ya couldn't sell it : D Stop saying stuff like this!! When (and if) it comes to it, I think I'll be crying like a baby!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
