My Indigo Blue Throttle Bodied 106 Rallye
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Track_Cit said:
Thanks.
I am currently in the process of trying to buy a house and struggling to find somewhere in budget with a garage, and also struggling to find somewhere to store it so it may have to be sold. This will break my heart, but what can i do?
If anyone is interested (serious only) please email me.
Thanks.
I would so love to buy your car, but suspect it's worth a fair bit. I am currently in the process of trying to buy a house and struggling to find somewhere in budget with a garage, and also struggling to find somewhere to store it so it may have to be sold. This will break my heart, but what can i do?
If anyone is interested (serious only) please email me.
Thanks.
Good luck if you do have to sell it, lovely looking thing.
What it's worth in cash money doesn't nearly amount to what it's worth to me in terms of its sentimental value. I wanted one of these for years, and spent so long looking at them on the internet on lunch breaks at work, drooling over them when I got home, getting inspiration from Race cars etc. I nearly sold it last year and had a buyer for the engine, but couldn't do it - I actually cried! Sad I know, but it's such a sweet machine.
To give you guys an idea of cost, the engine alone cost me over £7k. Performance wise, once complete I think it would be comparable to a Westfield or the like, but the difference being it's a proper car and in immaculate condition too.
Breaking it would see me making the most money back on it, however, i'd rather take a hit and sell it complete to a caring owner who would finish it and use it. Who knows, in the future when I have my own garage again perhaps I could even track it down and buy it back.
Sad I know, but it's such a sweet machine.To give you guys an idea of cost, the engine alone cost me over £7k. Performance wise, once complete I think it would be comparable to a Westfield or the like, but the difference being it's a proper car and in immaculate condition too.
Breaking it would see me making the most money back on it, however, i'd rather take a hit and sell it complete to a caring owner who would finish it and use it. Who knows, in the future when I have my own garage again perhaps I could even track it down and buy it back.
Track_Cit said:
What it's worth in cash money doesn't nearly amount to what it's worth to me in terms of its sentimental value. I wanted one of these for years, and spent so long looking at them on the internet on lunch breaks at work, drooling over them when I got home, getting inspiration from Race cars etc. I nearly sold it last year and had a buyer for the engine, but couldn't do it - I actually cried! Sad I know, but it's such a sweet machine.
To give you guys an idea of cost, the engine alone cost me over £7k. Performance wise, once complete I think it would be comparable to a Westfield or the like, but the difference being it's a proper car and in immaculate condition too.
Breaking it would see me making the most money back on it, however, i'd rather take a hit and sell it complete to a caring owner who would finish it and use it. Who knows, in the future when I have my own garage again perhaps I could even track it down and buy it back.
Know what you mean about making your money back. Have spent a good £7-8k on mods for my Elise, only to see the value of it hovering around what I paid for it. Sad I know, but it's such a sweet machine.To give you guys an idea of cost, the engine alone cost me over £7k. Performance wise, once complete I think it would be comparable to a Westfield or the like, but the difference being it's a proper car and in immaculate condition too.
Breaking it would see me making the most money back on it, however, i'd rather take a hit and sell it complete to a caring owner who would finish it and use it. Who knows, in the future when I have my own garage again perhaps I could even track it down and buy it back.
Granted I haven't lost out on depreciation, but pretty galling if you ever go through the invoices (x3 or whatever in your case!).
You have a lot more willpower than me if you could break it for money, I'd be gutted to do similar.
Hang onto it if you can, you'll never find another like it. I still regret flogging my GTi and it wasn't a patch on your Rallye, certainly seems to be fewer around these days.
You never know though. I've now owned my Elise twice - sold it to finance my house, and bought it back again 12 months later.
Edited by pthelazyjourno on Monday 20th January 17:43
Track_Cit said:
..it may have to be sold...
No! No no no no. Seriously. You simply can not even think of going down that route. Sell the civic, buy an old diesel 306, see if any richer PH'ers have space etc etc.
It would be a complete tragedy for you to sell this. Let alone before you've completed it.
I implore you to think again.
I have followed this from the start, I was upset when the Saxo went and the car you have produced here is absolutely mind blowing.
This is one of those moments that you could regret for the rest of your life! I have read hundreds of projects over the years and I can safely say this is the absolute No 1.
You know that you would think of this car every day don't you?
This is one of those moments that you could regret for the rest of your life! I have read hundreds of projects over the years and I can safely say this is the absolute No 1.
You know that you would think of this car every day don't you?
Thanks for all the kind words chaps.
Really it does pain me to have to even consider selling. The Mrs has been very supportive thus far, but the reality is as follows:
1) House with garage is affordable, but it would have to be in a horrible area and 'the boss' wouldn't have any of it.
2) House with garage in nice area would be over budget
3) Possibility of renting a garage (again most are in s
te chav areas) which would leave me paranoid about it's vulnerability when I wasn't around. Also most of these garages have no power or water so not the most convenient, however, it is still an option I guess.
I still have it in my mind that I will keep her, and the Rallye
but it depends on the above factors. If anyone of you wealthier fellas on here have a nice farm I could store it on where I know it would be safe and I could work on it (in Hertfordshire if possible) let me know. I would obviously pay for the service.
Failing that, if anyone is prepared to offer me a sensible figure for the project as a whole I may consider parting with it. When you look at the cost vs spec of a Caterham, then compare this, I would value it at around £11k I think. It's worth at least £15K in parts alone
Really it does pain me to have to even consider selling. The Mrs has been very supportive thus far, but the reality is as follows:
1) House with garage is affordable, but it would have to be in a horrible area and 'the boss' wouldn't have any of it.
2) House with garage in nice area would be over budget
3) Possibility of renting a garage (again most are in s
te chav areas) which would leave me paranoid about it's vulnerability when I wasn't around. Also most of these garages have no power or water so not the most convenient, however, it is still an option I guess.I still have it in my mind that I will keep her, and the Rallye
but it depends on the above factors. If anyone of you wealthier fellas on here have a nice farm I could store it on where I know it would be safe and I could work on it (in Hertfordshire if possible) let me know. I would obviously pay for the service.Failing that, if anyone is prepared to offer me a sensible figure for the project as a whole I may consider parting with it. When you look at the cost vs spec of a Caterham, then compare this, I would value it at around £11k I think. It's worth at least £15K in parts alone
hostyle said:
Have you considered a 4th option? Buying a house without a garage, but with a large enough garden/piece of land to build one yourself? It's what I've done to store our bikes.
This. Even a wooden one isn't too expensive (and avoids planning permission) and would keep it out of the elements.Fantastic project and standard of work, something to be proud of.
You are doing the right thing by prioritising a decent house over the car. The market is generally rising at the moment so it is a great time to buy property. I'm not in exactly the same situation as you in terms of selling something I have, but I'm sacrificing driving the cars I have lusted over for the sake of securing my future. I think the bitterness of these sacrifice in the short term, will taste sweet later on
You are doing the right thing by prioritising a decent house over the car. The market is generally rising at the moment so it is a great time to buy property. I'm not in exactly the same situation as you in terms of selling something I have, but I'm sacrificing driving the cars I have lusted over for the sake of securing my future. I think the bitterness of these sacrifice in the short term, will taste sweet later on
Krikkit said:
This. Even a wooden one isn't too expensive (and avoids planning permission) and would keep it out of the elements.
True, but finding house with that space and access is not an easy task. Plus you have the interim storage issue until said garage is erected. To give you an idea we are looking at cottages, and generally even parking is a luxury, let alone a driveway to wash/work on the Honda and a Garage to store the Rallye!
The boss wants to remain in this particular area, or not so far that she can't easily visit friends and relatives when we start a family. I wouldn't mind living in the sticks but then i'm an unsociable b*stard at the best of times! mwstewart said:
Fantastic project and standard of work, something to be proud of.
You are doing the right thing by prioritising a decent house over the car. The market is generally rising at the moment so it is a great time to buy property. I'm not in exactly the same situation as you in terms of selling something I have, but I'm sacrificing driving the cars I have lusted over for the sake of securing my future. I think the bitterness of these sacrifice in the short term, will taste sweet later on
It is rising indeed, and unfortunately I live in a particularly desirable area and the prices are hideous here, unless you want to move into a dump, hence having to move further afield, but still within the catchment area so to speak. Still, I would rather have a nice house and buy a nice car down the line, than stay in an area where the market will remain stagnant, removing the opportunity to make any money on a sale in a few years time. A lottery win would solve all my problems, but sadly in life things don't work like that! You are doing the right thing by prioritising a decent house over the car. The market is generally rising at the moment so it is a great time to buy property. I'm not in exactly the same situation as you in terms of selling something I have, but I'm sacrificing driving the cars I have lusted over for the sake of securing my future. I think the bitterness of these sacrifice in the short term, will taste sweet later on
Track_Cit said:
It is rising indeed, and unfortunately I live in a particularly desirable area and the prices are hideous here, unless you want to move into a dump, hence having to move further afield, but still within the catchment area so to speak. Still, I would rather have a nice house and buy a nice car down the line, than stay in an area where the market will remain stagnant, removing the opportunity to make any money on a sale in a few years time. A lottery win would solve all my problems, but sadly in life things don't work like that!
Not even slightly tempted to hang onto it irrespective of a garage? Yes, it would get dirty, but at the end of the day it's a car, it's intended to be used in all weathers, and you know it'll be a massive giggle in the wet too.
Have always stored my cars on a drive and never had any issues, they've always remained in good (if not show-stopping) condition.
House should always come first in your priorities but I have to admit that I regret breaking and selling my track G40 as unfinished and wished I'd just kept it and stored it for a number of years. My priorities keep changing too so as much as I want another 'project' back in my life, my financial priorities don't allow it.
if you can keep it and not have a garage, just keep it under a decent cover on a driveway/build a carport.
if you can keep it and not have a garage, just keep it under a decent cover on a driveway/build a carport.
Track_Cit said:
Krikkit said:
This. Even a wooden one isn't too expensive (and avoids planning permission) and would keep it out of the elements.
True, but finding house with that space and access is not an easy task. Plus you have the interim storage issue until said garage is erected. To give you an idea we are looking at cottages, and generally even parking is a luxury, let alone a driveway to wash/work on the Honda and a Garage to store the Rallye!
The boss wants to remain in this particular area, or not so far that she can't easily visit friends and relatives when we start a family. I wouldn't mind living in the sticks but then i'm an unsociable b*stard at the best of times! mwstewart said:
Fantastic project and standard of work, something to be proud of.
You are doing the right thing by prioritising a decent house over the car. The market is generally rising at the moment so it is a great time to buy property. I'm not in exactly the same situation as you in terms of selling something I have, but I'm sacrificing driving the cars I have lusted over for the sake of securing my future. I think the bitterness of these sacrifice in the short term, will taste sweet later on
It is rising indeed, and unfortunately I live in a particularly desirable area and the prices are hideous here, unless you want to move into a dump, hence having to move further afield, but still within the catchment area so to speak. Still, I would rather have a nice house and buy a nice car down the line, than stay in an area where the market will remain stagnant, removing the opportunity to make any money on a sale in a few years time. A lottery win would solve all my problems, but sadly in life things don't work like that! You are doing the right thing by prioritising a decent house over the car. The market is generally rising at the moment so it is a great time to buy property. I'm not in exactly the same situation as you in terms of selling something I have, but I'm sacrificing driving the cars I have lusted over for the sake of securing my future. I think the bitterness of these sacrifice in the short term, will taste sweet later on
tty situation (or at least, as much as you can have while contemplating buying a nice house in a lovely area). If you get really stuck, and can be arsed moving it up to Lincs, I'd happily stick it in my garage for a few months! (It's Harv off the forum btw 
)I know it's none of my beeswax, but can the budget not be stretched to accommodate your hobbies as well as the other requirements?
!
It's a shame the whole garage/house thing is out of the question, can you imagine your version of this:
http://12-gaugegarage.com/
Damn women, you should totally keep the 106 even if it means having it outside. Surely??
http://12-gaugegarage.com/
Damn women, you should totally keep the 106 even if it means having it outside. Surely??
Worst comes to worst I've got a garage (st.albans) I could move my long term project car out of to make sure you don't sell this!
MwStewart is right, a house should come first. But your car is so special and has just been made so well you really should do all in your power not to sell it.
You would spend every single day regretting it if you did!
MwStewart is right, a house should come first. But your car is so special and has just been made so well you really should do all in your power not to sell it.
You would spend every single day regretting it if you did!
Guys, thanks for the supportive comments as always
Update on the house front: We have exhausted the current list of gaffs that fall under the lady bosses 'acceptable' list, so I don't think it will going anywhere soon, which is good news for me!
Even if we do buy a place, I will still endeavor to hold onto the Rallye for all the reasons mentioned above. The problem with the type of properties we have been looking at, and generally prefer, is that they are little cottages on narrow roads with horrendous parking, and zero driveway to speak of (not even so much as a grass verge!) so keeping it 'on site' would be out of the question. I'm not fussed about keeping it outside, but it has to be kept where there is space to do so if that makes sense.
I have one pair of axle stands at present, and need to swap out the gearbox drain plug on the Honda for a magnetic type, which I hope to do the weekend, then crack on with this a bit more.
We'll see what happens.
Update on the house front: We have exhausted the current list of gaffs that fall under the lady bosses 'acceptable' list, so I don't think it will going anywhere soon, which is good news for me!
Even if we do buy a place, I will still endeavor to hold onto the Rallye for all the reasons mentioned above. The problem with the type of properties we have been looking at, and generally prefer, is that they are little cottages on narrow roads with horrendous parking, and zero driveway to speak of (not even so much as a grass verge!) so keeping it 'on site' would be out of the question. I'm not fussed about keeping it outside, but it has to be kept where there is space to do so if that makes sense.
I have one pair of axle stands at present, and need to swap out the gearbox drain plug on the Honda for a magnetic type, which I hope to do the weekend, then crack on with this a bit more.
MrMoonyMan said:
Worst comes to worst I've got a garage (st.albans) I could move my long term project car out of to make sure you don't sell this!
MwStewart is right, a house should come first. But your car is so special and has just been made so well you really should do all in your power not to sell it.
You would spend every single day regretting it if you did!
That's very kind of you and something I may be interested in if necessary - I would obviously pay you the service! MwStewart is right, a house should come first. But your car is so special and has just been made so well you really should do all in your power not to sell it.
You would spend every single day regretting it if you did!
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