MDifficult’s E82 1M Coupe & Ariel Atom 3

[Court_S]

Ooooohhhh, interesting to hear that the 1M might be up for sale.

Even more interesting as what the replacement might be.

[MDifficult]

Here's a link to the advert for anyone who's interested in breaking my heart and buying it

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/16638691

Any feedback welcome - hate writing adverts and bound to have missed something!

[bencollins4]

MDifficult said:

Here's a link to the advert for anyone who's interested in breaking my heart and buying it

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/16638691

Any feedback welcome - hate writing adverts and bound to have missed something!

Just did my usual daily refresh of newly listed private cars for sale and I knew whose car this was instantly! Can’t say I’m not tempted……..! I’m also interested in what could prise you out of this, but can see you are not going to reveal this just yet!

[MDifficult]

bencollins4 said:

Just did my usual daily refresh of newly listed private cars for sale and I knew whose car this was instantly! Can’t say I’m not tempted……..! I’m also interested in what could prise you out of this, but can see you are not going to reveal this just yet!

Hey, thanks very much!

Honestly, I'm not trying to be secretive but I'm a big believer in not counting chickens.. especially as there's a lot of steps between putting up the adverts and actually replacing it! Suffice to say, if it comes off, it won't disappoint.

[Court_S]

MDifficult said:

Here's a link to the advert for anyone who's interested in breaking my heart and buying it

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/16638691

Any feedback welcome - hate writing adverts and bound to have missed something!

If you drop me an email, I’ll send you a copy of my recent ads. You might think it’s helpful or not.

[MDifficult]

Court_S said:

If you drop me an email, I’ll send you a copy of my recent ads. You might think it’s helpful or not.

Cheers Sam - got your email. If no action this week I’ll possibly have a go at re-writing using your format. Really helpful, thank you.

[d_a_n1979]

Sad to see this up for sale; but it must be hell of a car you're considering to 'up the ante' on the 1M

[Mr Tidy]

It's a shame to see it listed, but if you have your heart set on something else that's how it goes, unless you can keep them all!

So many cars, so little time.

[MDifficult]

d_a_n1979 said:

Sad to see this up for sale; but it must be hell of a car you're considering to 'up the ante' on the 1M

Mr Tidy said:

It's a shame to see it listed, but if you have your heart set on something else that's how it goes, unless you can keep them all!

So many cars, so little time.

Cheers chaps - very kind. There’s a fair chance I may have taken total leave of my senses this time but let’s hope not!

[Mr Tidy]

MDifficult said:

There’s a fair chance I may have taken total leave of my senses this time but let’s hope not!

I guess we'll find out when we see what comes next!

[d_a_n1979]

Can we start guessing at its replacement?

I'll start - 2CV with a K20 conversion...

[keo]

d_a_n1979 said:

Can we start guessing at its replacement?

I'll start - 2CV with a K20 conversion...

I was going say Mono. I might be wrong but his exploits in the atom prove he is mad/ daft enough

[MDifficult]

d_a_n1979 said:

Can we start guessing at its replacement?

I'll start - 2CV with a K20 conversion...

Close!

keo said:

I was going say Mono. I might be wrong but his exploits in the atom prove he is mad/ daft enough

You flatter me! I'm way, way short of being able to afford a Mono and personally, don't see the point of a fast car with one seat. There's a clue for everyone though.. it has more than one seat!

[d_a_n1979]

MDifficult said:

d_a_n1979 said:

Can we start guessing at its replacement?

I'll start - 2CV with a K20 conversion...

Close!

keo said:

I was going say Mono. I might be wrong but his exploits in the atom prove he is mad/ daft enough

You flatter me! I'm way, way short of being able to afford a Mono and personally, don't see the point of a fast car with one seat. There's a clue for everyone though.. it has more than one seat!

Civic Type R with a 2CV engine conversion?! Only fast downhill; with a breeze and leaning forward

[Court_S]

MDifficult said:

Cheers Sam - got your email. If no action this week I’ll possibly have a go at re-writing using your format. Really helpful, thank you.

No worries, glad it was of use (it’s worked for me three times now….either that or I’m selling my cars too cheaply )

[MDifficult]

The 1M is still for sale but signs are good so far. As always, there's been an epic number of time wasters on email but I've turned down a couple of good offers and I've had three visits so far from apparently genuine potential buyers - it was amazing the uptick in interest when the sun came out

Clearly the short remaining MOT was a mild concern for some so the car went in for a fresh one this morning, flying through as expected.

Been two weeks now though, so I'm toying with putting the car on Autotrader too and see what that brings. I'll give it until the end of the week and then decide.

With the Atom, I'm getting excited for the Prescott Climb on Sunday (weather is looking favourable!) and I've got a brand new set of AO52s to stick on afterwards ready for June's Anglesey Adventure. I've been using it quite a bit now the good weather is finally here and I have to say these tires really are a revelation - especially on the brakes. On a dry, flat piece of tarmac you can lock them but you have to be really, REALLY trying. Remarkable.

[d_a_n1979]

MDifficult said:

The 1M is still for sale but signs are good so far. As always, there's been an epic number of time wasters on email but I've turned down a couple of good offers and I've had three visits so far from apparently genuine potential buyers - it was amazing the uptick in interest when the sun came out

Clearly the short remaining MOT was a mild concern for some so the car went in for a fresh one this morning, flying through as expected.

Been two weeks now though, so I'm toying with putting the car on Autotrader too and see what that brings. I'll give it until the end of the week and then decide.

With the Atom, I'm getting excited for the Prescott Climb on Sunday (weather is looking favourable!) and I've got a brand new set of AO52s to stick on afterwards ready for June's Anglesey Adventure. I've been using it quite a bit now the good weather is finally here and I have to say these tires really are a revelation - especially on the brakes. On a dry, flat piece of tarmac you can lock them but you have to be really, REALLY trying. Remarkable.

Have you got it on Car & Classic? "That's free and well worth listing. All my E39s sold via that platform!

eBay as a 30 day classified for c£20 is worth it too IMO - gets good coverage

[MDifficult]

d_a_n1979 said:

Have you got it on Car & Classic? "That's free and well worth listing. All my E39s sold via that platform!

eBay as a 30 day classified for c£20 is worth it too IMO - gets good coverage

I might avoid the eBay clientele for now, but Car and Classic is an excellent suggestion, thank you! I'll take a look

[d_a_n1979]

MDifficult said:

d_a_n1979 said:

Have you got it on Car & Classic? "That's free and well worth listing. All my E39s sold via that platform!

eBay as a 30 day classified for c£20 is worth it too IMO - gets good coverage

I might avoid the eBay clientele for now, but Car and Classic is an excellent suggestion, thank you! I'll take a look

That i can understand; but sometimes it surprises you!

It was an Area Director for a coffee conglomerate that contacted me via eBay for my previous F01 730D as he'd just relocated to the North West and wanted a comfy, luxury motorway muncher until he settled etc...

But with a 1M I think you'll get every knobber with a £2k banger asking you for 50% off and a trade

C&C will work well though IMO

[MDifficult]

d_a_n1979 said:

That i can understand; but sometimes it surprises you!

It was an Area Director for a coffee conglomerate that contacted me via eBay for my previous F01 730D as he'd just relocated to the North West and wanted a comfy, luxury motorway muncher until he settled etc...

But with a 1M I think you'll get every knobber with a £2k banger asking you for 50% off and a trade

C&C will work well though IMO

Even PH has generated more than a couple of wannabe 'Mike Brewers'

Advert all done on C&C, just waiting on approval. Thanks for the advice!