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Title: Do i sell up....?
Post by: P6UL K on 06 May 2011, 13:22:21
Really don't know what to do, as some of you will know i have an Estate Special as used by the TVP.

I love this car and its a joy to drive but times are hard and I'm struggling to keep my head above water.... The tax is due at the end of this month also.  :-[

I have a little Pug 106 1.5D which i currently use to goto work and shopping etc...

I'm in a quandary as to what to do!  :( :( :(

Are Omegas like i have making any decent money?  It has MOT and i can put 6mnths tax on her - also has the rare 'proper' Recaro interior as found in the LHD Omega Caravans from Europe.

Any advice you can offer....?
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: blackviper90210 on 06 May 2011, 13:28:46
DON'T SELL HER!!!

Times are hard for all of us at the moment, but it can't go on forever. None of us know what is round the next corner  :)

If it's possible, just keep her wrapped up & SORN her til it's more practical.

IMHO  :y
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: joff on 06 May 2011, 13:37:47
Keep it as BV said as there is no money in the big V6's with fuel the way it is. If you like the drive keep it and sorn it for later. I have to use a 1.3cdti for work but love my mig to much to sell it :y
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 06 May 2011, 14:05:16
 :'(As much as you may not want to sell it, let it go i was in a similar position several years back had to sell a lovely Nissan patrol lwb , things do turn around eventually  for the time being let common sense prevail  .
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: P6UL K on 06 May 2011, 14:07:11
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:'(As much as you may not want to sell it, let it go i was in a similar position several years back had to sell a lovely Nissan patrol lwb , things do turn around eventually  for the time being let common sense prevail  .

I do agree that's the thing, my head & heart are having heated discussions about the situation!
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 06 May 2011, 14:14:35
 :yI know exactly how you feel i am talking several years ago now ,1990 to be exact, i was lucky to keep the house (which is now paid for) i am a lot wiser now & believe me you can always find another good car i did!
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: TheBoy on 06 May 2011, 14:24:14
Sadly  our cars are relatively worthless with fuelcosts, but then if it cripples you to run it, you probably have to do something :(
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: P6UL K on 06 May 2011, 14:28:02
I'll prob stick it on eBay with a high reserve and see how it goes...
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: joff on 06 May 2011, 17:11:27
I see you made your mind up and put it on then :'( :-/ :-/ :( I can see were you are coming from times are hard at the moment. Good luck with the sale :y
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 06 May 2011, 17:36:33
At the end of the Day mate "You cut the garment to suit the cloth"

Needs must I'm afraid, if you need to sell it then thats what you need to do in my opinion. You can always get another one when your flush  :y
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 May 2011, 17:59:23
bad news is , fuel prices wont drop from now on..

day by day it will get worse.. as the last 5 years prooved.. :-/
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: Ken T on 06 May 2011, 21:20:52
LPG ?. I would have sold mine a while ago, and prob been driving some little diesel rattle box, but LPG nearly half's fuel cost. So I can cruise the M62 in comfort at a reasonable cost.

Its a lot of work, but worth it if you plan to keep her for a while.

Ken
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: P6UL K on 07 May 2011, 09:15:03
Yes she's on eBay, purely just to test the water and see if i get any sensible offers.

On another note, hows the ad?  Enough information? Too much?  I think i still have things to add!  ;D

Typical really tho... I've not long put my private plate on her :(
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: RobG on 07 May 2011, 09:17:58
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Yes she's on eBay, purely just to test the water and see if i get any sensible offers.

On another note, hows the ad?  Enough information? Too much?  I think i still have things to add!  ;D

Typical really tho... I've not long put my private plate on her :(
Well written and descriptive ad Paul :y Interior pics will add the finishing touches. Good luck with it :y
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: P6UL K on 07 May 2011, 09:21:17
Thanks Rob  :y
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: 2boxerdogs on 07 May 2011, 11:42:22
 :yGood advert , what else is there around for that money a good buy for someone, i am sure you will get a decent offer good luck with it.
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: Lazydocker on 07 May 2011, 11:49:40
Should go fairly easily. If you need the cash then it has to go :'(

FWIW, I would think you're making the right decision :y
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: PhilRich on 07 May 2011, 23:26:42
Hmmmm :-/
Quote:- 'None of that auto rubbish!'  :o :o :o  ;)
Only kidding mate, good luck with the sale, from a auto rubbish owning Oofer  ;D ;D ;D :y
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: unclelicklug on 08 May 2011, 10:32:34
Tough choice, you've obviously put a lot of work in, and no doubt will be difficult to replace with the same again - but if it has to be done then best to get on with it.

The ad looks good, hope you get some serious interest.
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: russ0205 on 08 May 2011, 10:39:33
Good luck with the sale as darth said when things are hard you have to cut your cloth to your means all i can say been there chin up things will get better,

  :y :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: P6UL K on 12 May 2011, 23:53:04
Well its got 16 people watching and one idiot who put a bid in of £600!  ::)
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: Lazydocker on 13 May 2011, 00:16:30
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Well its got 16 people watching and one idiot who put a bid in of £600!  ::)
Really? There's always one ::)

I wouldn't be taking much under the advertised price, but if you need the cash :-/
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: Teebee on 13 May 2011, 13:23:11
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Well its got 16 people watching and one idiot who put a bid in of £600!  ::)
Are you not accepting my bid then  :D :D :D :D




(kidding, it's not me)
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: P6UL K on 20 May 2011, 00:26:58
Typical eBay!

Sold it..... Oh hang on, no i haven't!  >:(
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: Lazydocker on 20 May 2011, 00:34:55
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Typical eBay!

Sold it..... Oh hang on, no i haven't!  >:(
Don't bother with eBay (or here most of the time!)

Mine will go on Autotrader in the next few days, once I'm happy everything is sorted And it's surplus to requirements :y
Title: Re: Do i sell up....?
Post by: P6UL K on 20 May 2011, 00:38:00
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Typical eBay!

Sold it..... Oh hang on, no i haven't!  >:(
Don't bother with eBay (or here most of the time!)

Mine will go on Autotrader in the next few days, once I'm happy everything is sorted And it's surplus to requirements :y

The Trader was going to be my next port of call funnily enough  :y