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[Liam]

Hi folks,

Been a while since I posted on here as in May last year I replaced the Elite after 7+ years of ownership and entered the world of E39s (not sure what we think of those over here ) and moved it over to Norway where I'm now living/working. Decided to donate the Elite to my bro for him to use and so I could borrow it on trips to UK but now it is finally going to go, as with a new baby he just can't afford to run the 3 litre beast as a second car .

I'd like to get him something for it if possible to help him out, but what I'm wondering is, is it actually worth anything or is the £150 he'll get from a scrapper the best bet?

I'm sure it might have been worth a bit taxed and tested, but unfortunately (and against my advice - grrr) he let the tax and MOT lapse over the x-mas period, which means it can't technically be driven away which is why I think it's probably literally worthless now . Is that about right?

Are bits like Xenon headlights, Bose bits, etc worth anything to anybody these days? My bro is no mechanic so can't take bits off unless it's really easy, but maybe somebody would be interested in taking a few bits, I dunno?

The best thing it has, I guess, is winter tyres on the Elite alloys with only a couple 1000 miles. Maybe somebody would be interested in going over and swapping those with some old steelies with knackered tyres for a bargain?

I think that's where it's headed - maybe try get a bit for the wheels and have the rest taken away for scrap? Any thoughts or interest, folks? Worth an ad in the for sale section? It's a 98 MFL Elite in dark green/cream by the way.

Anyway, been a pleasure - the meggy was awesome for 7+ years and thanks to everyone who helped me through the adventure which peaked with a pretty impressive valve bending disaster which was all sorted for about 250 quid thanks to people on here! I'm sure I will still lurk for the foreseable future.

Cheers,

Liam

[Lazydocker]

Liam, I'd post another couple of times in Gen Chat and stick a speculative ad (with a sensible price) in the For Sale section. I should think you'll get more than scrap value for it as it's an elite

[omega3000]

Hi folks,

Been a while since I posted on here as in May last year I replaced the Elite after 7+ years of ownership and entered the world of E39s (not sure what we think of those over here ) and moved it over to Norway where I'm now living/working. Decided to donate the Elite to my bro for him to use and so I could borrow it on trips to UK but now it is finally going to go, as with a new baby he just can't afford to run the 3 litre beast as a second car .

I'd like to get him something for it if possible to help him out, but what I'm wondering is, is it actually worth anything or is the £150 he'll get from a scrapper the best bet?

I'm sure it might have been worth a bit taxed and tested, but unfortunately (and against my advice - grrr) he let the tax and MOT lapse over the x-mas period, which means it can't technically be driven away which is why I think it's probably literally worthless now . Is that about right?

Are bits like Xenon headlights, Bose bits, etc worth anything to anybody these days? My bro is no mechanic so can't take bits off unless it's really easy, but maybe somebody would be interested in taking a few bits, I dunno?

The best thing it has, I guess, is winter tyres on the Elite alloys with only a couple 1000 miles. Maybe somebody would be interested in going over and swapping those with some old steelies with knackered tyres for a bargain?

I think that's where it's headed - maybe try get a bit for the wheels and have the rest taken away for scrap? Any thoughts or interest, folks? Worth an ad in the for sale section? It's a 98 MFL Elite in dark green/cream by the way.

Anyway, been a pleasure - the meggy was awesome for 7+ years and thanks to everyone who helped me through the adventure which peaked with a pretty impressive valve bending disaster which was all sorted for about 250 quid thanks to people on here! I'm sure I will still lurk for the foreseable future.

Cheers,

Liam

Was the a recent quote for scrap 

[Liam]

Believe so. That good or bad? I'm a bit out of touch these days

[omega3000]

Believe so. That good or bad? I'm a bit out of touch these days

Probably about right , ive heard £175-200 quoted . Depends on where you are . Im going to ring around tomorrow 

[albitz]

Make sure you pull the cats off before you weigh it in,then weigh them in seperately.They are worth £100 a pair in scrap.

[omega3000]

Make sure you pull the cats off before you weigh it in,then weigh them in seperately.They are worth £100 a pair in scrap.

 

[Murph]

Shame you're not closer - I'd come and have the cams off you before it goes!

[Liam]

Thanks for the tips folks.

Murph I might be able to convince my dad/bro they can whip the cams out if you're interested. Otherwise I might be able to find time to do it when I'm back in UK for a quick visit in Feb.