Mike GSi
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Tonight i found out my M3 was a CAT C Write off back in 2000, i know its my fault i should have checked it etc, im really pissed off tbh and need a rant. So ive decided to put it on the bay.
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John
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Mike I hate to say this but most of us knew that it was well dodgy when you originally swapped.
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flybikeslee
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Registered: 2nd Jan 07
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bad times
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*JonnyG*
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What happened?
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Mike GSi
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quote:
Originally posted by John
Mike I hate to say this but most of us knew that it was well dodgy when you originally swapped.
did you "Know" or think it was dodgy?
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Matt H
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What was up with it??
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John
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quote:
Originally posted by Mike Z20LET
quote:
Originally posted by John
Mike I hate to say this but most of us knew that it was well dodgy when you originally swapped.
did you "Know" or think it was dodgy?
Knew as soon as you said he was swapping your write off astra for an M3 with what you thought was a simple sump gasket or whatever it was.
If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
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quote:
Originally posted by Mike Z20LET
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Originally posted by John
Mike I hate to say this but most of us knew that it was well dodgy when you originally swapped.
did you "Know" or think it was dodgy?
Personally I thought - mainly because of the guy who used to own it posting up shortly after you swapped and what he said.
TBH your swap deal was too good to be true, and that's the reason why. A £5 RAC HPI check is nearly always worth doing these days!
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Mike GSi
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Well thats not really knowing is it john, unless you HPI checked it or knew about its history.
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Colin
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I thought you knew this from the episode when the guy that bought your astra came on to have a bicker!? 
ebay adverts ok but I wouldnt jabber on so much about 'will make good track car' etc & the fact its been written off just mention it & be done with it.
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Mike GSi
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
What was up with it??
Plate Transfer This registration has been involved in a plate change, please call 0844 482 1948 if further investigation is required.
Scrapped There is no record of this registration being scrapped.
Exported There is no record of this registration being exported.
Stolen There is no record of this registration being stolen.
Stolen & Recovered There is no record of this registration being stolen & recovered.
Insurance Write-off This registration was recorded as a Category C write-off on 20 Apr 2000.
Vehicle I.D. Check There is no record of this registration being subject to a Vehicle Identification Check.
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BluKoo
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Good man for admitting its a Cat C write off on Ebay. 
Lots of people would try and let that little detail slip.
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Mike GSi
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some one was meant to be coming from plymouth to buy it on saturday, im glad i found out in a way, well my lesson is learnt.
Yes i am always honest about what im selling.
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BluKoo
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Yup. HPI checks really are worth doing.
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antnee
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A £3 txt check brings up that sort of thing!
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BluKoo
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If you do an HPI check and it comes up clear, but you later find out that something is dodgy about the car, HPI guarantee upto £10k of the value of the car.
I'd much rather spend the little extra for some extra peace of mind.
[Edited on 19-02-2009 by BluKoo]
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Mike GSi
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Like i said, i have learnt my lesson, and will definately be checking any future vehicles.
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ash_corsa
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Originally posted by Mike Z20LET
Like i said, i have learnt my lesson, and will definately be checking any future vehicles.
I know how you feel mate, i got stung alot worse though, bought a car for £9k and had it taken off me by police as it was 'ringed' so technically didnt belong to me, i lost the lot.
I agree with Colin, mention its a Cat C then just mention the good bits, its still fine to be on the road.
Will the wheels polish/clean up at all? That would be a bit put-off for me as they look expensive, so polished up expensive looking wheels could add a few £.
Get some T-cut on that orange rust, then take a pic. You will hardly see it at all and would look alot more minor.
Good luck matey
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Mike GSi
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Thanks ash, ill edit it in the morning, yes the wheels just need the rims doing, there is no major chunks out of them. Any i was going to T cut the rust but, i want to be as honest as i can, i would be fuming if i traveled loads of miles to colect the car and find out its not as described.
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sand-eel
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not good, I would still put a reserve on it though.
Is there anyway of knowing what was repaired?
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Mike GSi
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i dont think so, i think it was front end damage becuase its got a perfect condition front bumper.
tbh i feel like scrapping it 
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BluKoo
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quote:
Originally posted by Mike Z20LET
i dont think so, i think it was front end damage becuase its got a perfect condition front bumper.
tbh i feel like scrapping it
I'll give you £100 for it right now 
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Mike GSi
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ill see how the bidding goes 
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sand-eel
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If you scrap it i'll take
1 - rear lights
2 - wheels
3 - front seats
4 - RHS headlight
5 - infact the whole car would be easier 
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Mike GSi
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i wish i had space to break it becuase i could make £3k plus
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