A bit down in the dumps :-(

[lil.smartie]

Having only ever sold 3 cars and currently owning 4 personal ones I know how you feel, need v want comes into it, I know I need to sell the Cube and Escort. Smartie will NEVER be sold, just needs to be put back on the road once the smoking issue is sorted (been a year but it's bottom of the list for the workshop...) The damn Toyota however might be history soon (insurance claim taken 4 months so far & the 3rd party have accepted responsibility months ago!)

Hope you find a fun new toy

Kate

 

[Colin_b]

It wasnt a case of having to sell in the sense of needing some cash , it just did not stack up from the tax/insurance/MOT/extended warranty point of view when set against the actual mileage covered. Someone said a while ago that these cars need a lot of spirited usage and I'm inclined to agree, Italian tuneups I think there called!

If I'd based it on pure emotion then things would have stayed as was. I need the A Class, or at least a four seater with boot, for my other pursuits i.e. fishing, bit of casual gas fitting etc so I your suggestion of a brand new start has set my mind at work.

Cheers.
Portzy.

Tough decision. I look at my SLK from time to time, and think, yes, a bit impractical, expensive to run, only 4,000 miles a year.

My sensible head says an MX5 is a better all round car. Cheaper to run, if I really want a convertable.

Second thoughts, then kick in. An AMG version wouldn't really be THAT much more expensive...

But the 350 runs like clockwork, is a pleasure to drive and is practical most of the time.

It stays. That SWMBO dusts off the gelding irons every time I suggest a change persuades me this is the right decision

I then have to drive the Vauxhall for a penance period, so I re learn how to appreciate the finer things in life.

Do they do a C63 estate? I'd enquire, if I were you

 

[corned]

It wasnt a case of having to sell in the sense of needing some cash , it just did not stack up from the tax/insurance/MOT/extended warranty point of view when set against the actual mileage covered.

I think this statement is the most telling.

Matters would be far worse if the distress of needing the money was added to the decision process. As this does not apply, you can be assured that the decision you came to was made with a clear head, and only the correct factors were taken into account. I.e. you have only sold it for the right reasons.

That in itself should make you feel a little better about matters.

 

[st4]

It wasnt a case of having to sell in the sense of needing some cash , it just did not stack up from the tax/insurance/MOT/extended warranty point of view when set against the actual mileage covered. Someone said a while ago that these cars need a lot of spirited usage and I'm inclined to agree, Italian tuneups I think there called!

If I'd based it on pure emotion then things would have stayed as was. I need the A Class, or at least a four seater with boot, for my other pursuits i.e. fishing, bit of casual gas fitting etc so I your suggestion of a brand new start has set my mind at work.

Cheers.
Portzy.

e500 estate. Job done

 

[steve333]

OK, it could be a long story but I will try to keep it short and in context.

Some of you will know that about six years ago I put a deposit down on what was then the freshly minted SLK R171. There was about a six/nine month waiting list back then but due to finances I opted for a twelve month wait which made the anticipation and final acquisition so much more of a pleasure. Sadly, after five years of ownership and lots of fun I finally decided over the weekend to let my pride and joy go.

Why?

Well, to be honest and purely from a spare time available point of view, she has not really seen much use these past couple of summers which is a shame but I cannot see things changing in the foreseeable future/summers.

So?

It just didnt make sense seeing her sat on my drive with no-where to go so I have sold her, at least I will have done by tomorrow, hence the mixed feelings of guilt, sadness, depression, grief, loss of a friend. I know its only a car, ultimately, but for me I have become attached to her in a strange kinda way unlike any other car that I have owned. Dont get me wrong, she has been a pain at times with water leaks, comand playing up, and duff bits of trim but I persevered with her and got her sorted.

Well?

One of those very rare moments when I have approached and come to a decision using only my head after having chosen and bought her with my heart.

Someone make me feel better???

Portzy

Look in the mirror!

 

[portzy]

Errrrr.........

May I seek your joint permissions to update this thread with a very embarrassing announcement / admission?


Portzy.

 

[st4]

Go on Portzy, you backed out of the sale, you couldnt bare to let the car go

 

[portzy]

Go on Portzy, you backed out of the sale, you couldnt bare to let the car go

Yup thats about the long and short of it, may I indulge the forum with the mornings events?

Portzy.

 

[st4]

Yup thats about the long and short of it, may I indulge the forum with the mornings events?

Portzy.

Go for it.

I knew it, you were just not ready to let the car go. You should go for a long drive in it and take pics. Yorkshire dales are nice I hear for top down motoring.

 

[moonloops]

Yup thats about the long and short of it, may I indulge the forum with the mornings events?

Portzy.

Don't say the buyer turned up expecting to haggle and found it in perfect condition - and didn't have the full money

 

[portzy]

Go for it.

I knew it, you were just not ready to let the car go. You should go for a long drive in it and take pics. Yorkshire dales are nice I hear for top down motoring.

You read my mind very well

OK.

Made the decision over the weekend to part company, (head doing the talking), then spent Sunday prepping her and stripping the bits/mods I had done after purchase, so far so good.

Then.

Monday makes a start on transferring my private registration, getting all the documents together, final rinse off etc etc however, the heart is starting to feel heavy and I swear she starts to look as sad as me.

So.

Yesterday I remove my album from the forum, modify my details and post the forgoing.

Drive to garage.

It seems to me that she is running better than ever and wanting a blast so I tell myself "dont look back after parking her at the dealers" otherwise it will be fatal, and it was, I looked back, got all emotional, and changed my mind.

Then.

Into the dealers and spent about a hour with the principal who was very much on my side, very understanding, and supportive. We parted on the good terms that we already had.

Home.

All the bits/mods back on, Mrs P gives me a stuffing! then puts the kettle on! so I take her, (SLK) Mrs P for a blast in the rain and gales and buy Mrs P her tea.

Now.

Shes back under the carport, SLK that is, and I'm much happier but not several £kkk's better off than I would have been but hey ho, I still got my SLK and I have created another album on the forum

Cheers!

Portzy.

 

[MOCAŠ]

You won't regret it.