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Trading Area => Cars for Sale & wanted => Topic started by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 November 2013, 19:13:11

Title: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 November 2013, 19:13:11
I have just bought a BMW 530d. This does not please me. However I need a better MPG than my mig will give me, so it has to go.  :'(

'51 plate, 3.2 v6 Elite in grey.

All the usual elite, including:

Cream (ish) leather
NCDC2015
Phone (demonstrated working to me when I bought it, but not used since)
Colour display (no dead pixels etc)
2008/9 satnav disc
Bose Sound System
Rear parking sensors
Never had a CDR in main or changer (during my time), no jumps or skips to discs or errors
All 4 heated seats work
Climate control is cold


102500 (in use) miles
Tax til Jan 14
MOT til
Cambelt done at 88k
Virtually no wear on any instrument buttons
All tyres inc spare (steel) good


No point in telling you how good this car is, if you're here, you know!

Bad bits:

"Soft touch" coating to door pocket flaps is wearing/dirty
Crack in front bumper (towbar i think)
Corner scuff to same
Small area of flaked lacquer to rear door
Small rust bubbles to rear arches
Small dink to rear quarter & wing (fence panel fell on it)
Scuffs to top of rear bumper (from loading)
Small tear to drivers seat (screwdriver in pocket!)
Larger tear to rear corner panel on seat back by door (don't know what else to call the edge cushion?)
Couple of minor carpark dings, nothing major
Has a tendency to "cough" occasionally, especially when less than 1/4 tank fuel, changed MAF sensor, no difference, haven't got around to looking further into it
 
Is in need of a damn good clean, which I shall attempt to find the time for

(https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mag6mml0kgekybv/ywNzDnyZmH)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 November 2013, 19:15:09
(https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mag6mml0kgekybv/ywNzDnyZmH)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: MR MISTER on 22 November 2013, 19:16:51
Am I missing something or is there a price hidden in there?
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 November 2013, 19:21:27
Ah.

Concentrating on trying to get photo's up, forgot that!!

£600
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: MR MISTER on 22 November 2013, 19:24:50
MOT til ???? ;D
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 November 2013, 19:25:52
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/morally-compromised/IMG-20120219-00039.jpg)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 November 2013, 19:33:35
(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/morally-compromised/mig/IMG-20120219-00032.jpg)

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/morally-compromised/mig/IMG-20120219-00033.jpg)

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/morally-compromised/mig/IMG-20120219-00039.jpg)

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/morally-compromised/mig/IMG-20120219-00038.jpg)

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/morally-compromised/mig/IMG-20120219-00035.jpg)

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/morally-compromised/mig/IMG-20120219-00034.jpg)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 November 2013, 19:45:30
MOT til ???? ;D

12/12/13

I have had a very bad day.
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 November 2013, 19:49:54
Have asked mod to clean it up a bit, as I am bleeding useless today

I'm going down the pub
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: jonny2112 on 22 November 2013, 20:01:39
Sorry if I've missed it - manual or auto ?
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: MR MISTER on 22 November 2013, 20:03:32
Have asked mod to clean it up a bit, as I am bleeding useless today

I'm going down the pub
Good idea :y
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 November 2013, 20:05:42
Oh ffs.....

Don't apologise, it seems I can't get anything right today!!

Auto

Please let that be the last muck-up.....I'm losing the will to live!!
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: jonny2112 on 22 November 2013, 20:07:25
Oh ffs.....

Don't apologise, it seems I can't get anything right today!!

Auto

Please let that be the last muck-up.....I'm losing the will to live!!

In that case, it seems you have too many noughts in the price. I'll be there in the morning  :D
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 November 2013, 20:08:46
I'll leave the key in the ignition

It'll be running

With a pipe through the window!
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: jonny2112 on 22 November 2013, 20:10:33
I'll leave the key in the ignition

It'll be running

With a pipe through the window!

 :D :D ;)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: PhilRich on 22 November 2013, 20:12:16
I'll leave the key in the ignition

It'll be running

With a pipe through the window!





Will there be fresh baccy in the pipe ??? ;) ;D
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: jonny2112 on 22 November 2013, 20:26:23
Seriously though,  a 3.2 would look alright on my driveway  ::)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 November 2013, 20:30:07
Looks bloody nice on mine.

Better than a ruddy 530d estate!
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: jonny2112 on 22 November 2013, 20:35:06
Looks bloody nice on mine.

Better than a ruddy 530d estate!

Can't argue with that  ;D
Bad timing though  :'(
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: PAULCDX on 22 November 2013, 20:40:40
Do you you think SWMBO would let me buy her?

Pm incoming  ;)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: jonny2112 on 22 November 2013, 20:44:22
Be right up your street pal  :y
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 November 2013, 20:58:24
Looks bloody nice on mine.

Better than a ruddy 530d estate!

Can't argue with that  ;D
Bad timing though  :'(




Why so?
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: jonny2112 on 22 November 2013, 21:24:19
Looks bloody nice on mine.

Better than a ruddy 530d estate!

Can't argue with that  ;D
Bad timing though  :'(




Why so?

Potentially too close to Christmas  :-[
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 November 2013, 21:40:58
Ah

Didn't think of that

Fail #4

BARKEEP!!!!!!
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: jonny2112 on 22 November 2013, 21:44:31
There's some serious thinking and number crunching going on tonight on OOF  :D
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: PAULCDX on 22 November 2013, 21:46:34
Oh yes there is, I'm also crunching the numbers and very tempted I must say.......... I ain't telling SWMBO is a 3.2 tho  ;D  :-X
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: jonny2112 on 22 November 2013, 21:51:43
Oh yes there is, I'm also crunching the numbers and very tempted I must say.......... I ain't telling SWMBO is a 3.2 tho  ;D  :-X

She'll never know ::)
It'll need debadged though  ;D
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Steve B on 22 November 2013, 21:54:56
can we have more pics pleaseof the damaged panels seats etc  :y
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 22 November 2013, 22:09:03
De-badging I can do!

Will take better pics soon as I get a mo...

Just waiting for Albs to notice......
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: jonny2112 on 22 November 2013, 22:14:09
De-badging I can do!

Will take better pics soon as I get a mo...

Just waiting for Albs to notice......

He's unusually absent tonight  :(
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: omega3000 on 22 November 2013, 23:48:43
Oh yes there is, I'm also crunching the numbers and very tempted I must say.......... I ain't telling SWMBO is a 3.2 tho  ;D  :-X

Just swop the numbers around 2.3  :y
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: albitz on 22 November 2013, 23:53:01
Im not currently in the market for an Omega of any kind unfortunately. I saw this car a couple of years ago,just after Adrian bought it,and it was lovely. :y
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 23 November 2013, 18:15:09
Right, let's see if I have better luck with pictures today!!


Rear post dink

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/morally-compromised/new%20mig/IMG-20131123-00645.jpg)

Front bumper

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/morally-compromised/new%20mig/IMG-20131123-00646.jpg)

Driver's seat

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/morally-compromised/new%20mig/IMG-20131123-00647.jpg)

Rear corner cushion

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/morally-compromised/new%20mig/IMG-20131123-00648.jpg)

Rear bumper (loading damage)

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/morally-compromised/new%20mig/IMG-20131123-00649.jpg)

Front corner scuff

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp239/morally-compromised/new%20mig/IMG-20131123-00650.jpg)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: MR MISTER on 23 November 2013, 21:42:33
My God! It's a wreck! ;D
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: blackviper90210 on 23 November 2013, 21:47:27
Dare I ask what happened to the seats?  :-\
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 23 November 2013, 22:04:04
Well wreck's a bit harsh!

See OP for details!
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: jonny2112 on 23 November 2013, 22:05:48
It's a real pity about the seats  :(
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Steve B on 24 November 2013, 01:31:32
Any chance of you telling us about the past service history done on the car.(by you..or anyone else) Come on you have been on here well over 3 years....
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 24 November 2013, 08:36:05
Any chance of close ups of all alloys?

I was in two minds whether to say this, but sadly (while its worth well over £600 to you) I think you'll struggle to get the asking price a tad, based on the cosmetic condition, and the fact the coughing / bunny hopping issue which you've been posting about for a few months is still unresolved.

Do you know when the Cambelt was last done?

Sadly my gorgeous old 3.2 mv6 with great LPG and near perfect condition inside and out only fetched £660 with a full mot and wim setup, and you also have the odds against you that in the run up to Christmas and the couple of months after many people are skint

Unfortunately I'd only be interested for a project given the issues :/
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 24 November 2013, 09:13:45
As I said in the original list, cambelt was done at 88k (just after I bought it)
Will take alloy pics today, but can't post til wednesday as I'm away from my pc

Stand by for service info....

Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 24 November 2013, 10:21:27
And tbf, no-one here seems to know what the cause of the choking is, and I haven't had the time to look into it much further....it's not a great inconvenience as long as you keep over 1/4 tank of fuel.

Mind you, everyone (except 1 person) was convinced that the ECU wasn't at fault a few months back!
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: RobG on 24 November 2013, 10:25:26
£600 delivered to my door and I`ll take it :) :-*
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 24 November 2013, 10:42:14
Hmmm.....

Bristol isn't that far in my world.

Let me work out train price
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: RobG on 24 November 2013, 10:53:51
Hmmm.....

Bristol isn't that far in my world.

Let me work out train price
:y
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 24 November 2013, 11:07:06
What's the closet station to you Rob?
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: RobG on 24 November 2013, 12:41:22
What's the closet station to you Rob?
http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Your-journey/At-the-station/Bristol-Parkway
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: jonny2112 on 24 November 2013, 12:49:17
Looks like a deal can be done - nice one  :y
Transport would probably have ruled me out  :-X
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 24 November 2013, 12:52:02
Looks like a deal can be done - nice one  :y
Transport would probably have ruled me out  :-X

That's fair Jonny

Rob http://www.thetrainline.com/buytickets/combinedmatrix.aspx?Command=TimeTable#Journey/BPW/SOE/30/11/13/15/0/Dep//////Dep/1/0//0;0;0 (http://www.thetrainline.com/buytickets/combinedmatrix.aspx?Command=TimeTable#Journey/BPW/SOE/30/11/13/15/0/Dep//////Dep/1/0//0;0;0)

Amazingly cheap!
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 24 November 2013, 12:56:20
Although for some reason, Sunday is £33.....never makes any sense to me

My only issue is the insurance grace period expires on Friday at midnight, and due to work there is no way I can get it to you before the weekend.

However, If I put enough fuel in it, and pay for the train ticket, would you be willing to come pick it up?

Or reduce the price accordingly?
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: albitz on 24 November 2013, 12:57:25
Can be insured for one day for round £20. ;)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 24 November 2013, 12:59:09
Can be insured for one day for round £20. ;)

Dagnammit!!

 ;)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: albitz on 24 November 2013, 13:00:27
A few months ago I would have bought it as soon as it was advertised,but I currently have three cars,and no way can I have another.
Also not sure I want to break another Omega for parts, even one with a full compliment f toys like this one.
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 24 November 2013, 13:13:14
So use the bits you have to make this one well again...... ::)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: albitz on 24 November 2013, 14:29:16
Very few bits left now Adrian. I would have liked to have had it tbh,might have even kept it for myself,but it really isn't possible at the moment,and probably wouldn't be for around 6 months. ;)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 28 November 2013, 15:16:08
Was a deal done, in the end?
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 28 November 2013, 18:38:37
Looks promising, tying up details as we speak, will advise if so  :)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 30 November 2013, 17:20:32
Just met RobG, and as expected from someone on here, a thoroughly nice fella, (and a really big friendly dog!)

All sold, hope he's as happy with it as I have been


Thanks mate

 :y
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: jonny2112 on 30 November 2013, 17:23:07
Result  :y
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: RobG on 30 November 2013, 18:44:55
Just met RobG, and as expected from someone on here, a thoroughly nice fella, (and a really big friendly dog!)

All sold, hope he's as happy with it as I have been


Thanks mate

 :y
Nice to have met you Adrian, safe journey back home mate :y :y :)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: albitz on 30 November 2013, 20:05:16
Just met RobG, and as expected from someone on here, a thoroughly nice fella, (and a really big friendly dog!)

All sold, hope he's happy with it when he completely dismantles it.


Thanks mate

 :y

Im sure he will be Adrian. :y ;D
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: zirk on 30 November 2013, 20:20:42
Just met RobG, and as expected from someone on here, a thoroughly nice fella, (and a really big friendly dog!)

All sold, hope he's as happy with it as I have been


Thanks mate

 :y
Yep, top bloke is Rob  :y, dont spend all your at once though, save some so you can buy some bits back when you get another Mig. ;)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: RobG on 30 November 2013, 20:37:11
Just met RobG, and as expected from someone on here, a thoroughly nice fella, (and a really big friendly dog!)

All sold, hope he's happy with it when he completely dismantles it.


Thanks mate

 :y

Im sure he will be Adrian. :y ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D :P
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: albitz on 30 November 2013, 20:55:20
Just met RobG, and as expected from someone on here, a thoroughly nice fella, ( a really big dog!)

All sold, hope he's as happy with it as I have been


Thanks mate

 :y

I had heard he was a real ugly bastid. :y ;D
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Steve B on 30 November 2013, 21:18:57
So its gone to the forum breakers yard  ;D ;D ;D Remember i spoke first rob on the rear blind  :y
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: RobG on 30 November 2013, 21:21:47
Just met RobG, and as expected from someone on here, a thoroughly nice fella, ( a really big dog!)

All sold, hope he's as happy with it as I have been


Thanks mate

 :y

I had heard he was a real ugly bastid. :y ;D
Say that to his face then ;D ;D ;D ;D
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/P1040944.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/P1040944.jpg.html)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 30 November 2013, 23:39:28
Had I the time & space would've done the same

Shame they're almost all worth more in bits

Especially those with a CID & a working rear blind

 ::)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: Lampynoiseboy on 30 November 2013, 23:40:24
And Albitz.....earplugs? Really??

Pot kettle!!!
 ;)
Title: Re: A very sad day, I'm selling my Elite
Post by: albitz on 01 December 2013, 00:20:22
 ;D ;D ;D...............yep,I could talk for Norn Irn and you could talk for England.  :P ;D ;D ;D