I have a dilema, I have seen a project car in Scotland that is slighly newer and in better nick body wise than my project.
Its really cheap too, listed as a non runner but sounds a simple fix. It has a the better engine than mine and has had a new set of nitrons, bodwork
looks really tidy.
I could sell mine and buy this one probably without loosing any money (or get mine MOT'd) and make a few quid.
Only problem is its 400 miles away.
I don't have access to a trailer anymore.
I would happilly pay a few hundred quid but think it would cost a lot more to get it transported down.
Anythoughts or should I leave it!
I notice you are in Northants and the car is in Scotland so have you seen the car or just seen it advertsied?
Seeing a photo is not the same as seeing it in person so do not assume it is in better nick.
You can get companies to transport a car - ebay, about £ 1 per mile. I would imagine you are looking at £ 600 for round trip? - which may or may not
make sense since I have no idea what the cars are worth.
Even if you had a trailer - these can be hired I believe - then how much would that cost and the fuel? You need to factor that in.
I've had quotes as low as £105 to transport my Vortx from Birmingham to Edinburgh.
The car transport association website sent my details out and I got several quotes back.
Andy Duane Car Transport were the cheapest.
Define 'non-runner'.
My mate has bought a few cars where he has got th train across country, bought car, pushed it onto main road and rung the AA to recover him
'home'. Not that I condone this sort of thing, but if the car could be made to look like its just broken down then thats one option
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Originally posted by balidey
Define 'non-runner'.
My mate has bought a few cars where he has got th train across country, bought car, pushed it onto main road and rung the AA to recover him 'home'. Not that I condone this sort of thing, but if the car could be made to look like its just broken down then thats one option
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Originally posted by Mr Whippy
I believe this sort of thing is now prevented in the AA & RAC rules and conditions
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Originally posted by Mr Whippy
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Originally posted by balidey
Define 'non-runner'.
My mate has bought a few cars where he has got th train across country, bought car, pushed it onto main road and rung the AA to recover him 'home'. Not that I condone this sort of thing, but if the car could be made to look like its just broken down then thats one option
I believe this sort of thing is now prevented in the AA & RAC rules and conditions
yep, I know all the pitfalls.
Non runner, ran before being laid up for xmas, MOT ran out, now wont start, fuel problem.
Documented rebuild etc.
Can't face the drive myself with a trailer.
£1 per mile makes it too expensive.
I'll try a couple of the links suggested.
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Originally posted by balidey
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Originally posted by Mr Whippy
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Originally posted by balidey
Define 'non-runner'.
My mate has bought a few cars where he has got th train across country, bought car, pushed it onto main road and rung the AA to recover him 'home'. Not that I condone this sort of thing, but if the car could be made to look like its just broken down then thats one option
I believe this sort of thing is now prevented in the AA & RAC rules and conditions
How would they know? If you are clever in your deception then its possible.
I guess it's the blue/green S 1.5 you're looking at (S1 wind-up windows rather than S2 electric).
The fuel problem is likely to be either fuel relay, fuel pump or blocked fuel filter/pipe. Basically, once fixed, it's a quick MOT and then you
could drive it home?
Your's look in good condition, so the only real benefit is the later engine and fuel injection/ECU.
[Edited on 3/6/09 by 82 Locost]
hire a trailer from indispention its about £40 for a weekend.
(if its near cumbernauld i could go and take some pics and email you them and take a look at it for you.)
[Edited on 3/6/09 by thunderace]
your about 2 miles from Northampton and you can hire one there
http://www.tow-it.eu/cgi-bin/book2.cgi?lid=northampton
Go get it with a trailer I drove from aberdeen to wigston to get a BOat I bought from ebay. Went down on Friday after work and was home by 11pm on the saturday....
Mike if the car is anywhere near me i can take a look/pics etc
im the other side of the city from Thunderace
Davie