Calling Silverback Mike
Calling Silverback Mike
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cuneus

Original Poster:

5,963 posts

271 months

silverback mike

11,293 posts

282 months

Thursday 1st June 2006
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Thanks David, that's got me in a bit of a tizz....I was after a 400, but it's cheap isn't it.....

garfys v8s

1,257 posts

253 months

Thursday 1st June 2006
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mike if you have to get another wedge i would definately go for nicks.gary

numbnuts

602 posts

277 months

Friday 2nd June 2006
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He likes Nicks, and may go for it. He's not leaping at it yet until his red one goes today....he may even make some sort of a decision after that...

mikeb

2,869 posts

311 months

Saturday 3rd June 2006
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YOU ARE IN DANGER OF BUYING A NEWER TVR - I can tell!

The problemo is that Mike ain't been on a proper cluck / hoon yet with the boyos, you didn't come on the invasion either which was a laugh. Individually the newer cars (chimps etc) do seem like a good deal until you find out the price of the insurance, tyres, parts, servicing etc are much more expensive. Also when you do eventually meet up with a car park full of other chimp owners you then appreciate what owning a wedge car is all about....

I myself was even thinking about it before Dicky brought me to my senses by letting me have a go of his SEAC, the lure of brakes that work, nice clean leather, shiney wheels, loads of space for the golf bats in the boot is sometimes quite strong......

Come around my house have a go in the 450SE and that will put you back on the straight and narrow.

Save as many pennies as you can and get the biggest, loudest, baddest wedge you can find and stop messing about. And hurry up as the sun is out! ;-)

MikeyB

pwd95

8,455 posts

267 months

Saturday 3rd June 2006
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mikeb said:
YOU ARE IN DANGER OF BUYING A NEWER TVR - I can tell!

The problemo is that Mike ain't been on a proper cluck / hoon yet with the boyos, you didn't come on the invasion either which was a laugh. Individually the newer cars (chimps etc) do seem like a good deal until you find out the price of the insurance, tyres, parts, servicing etc are much more expensive. Also when you do eventually meet up with a car park full of other chimp owners you then appreciate what owning a wedge car is all about....

I myself was even thinking about it before Dicky brought me to my senses by letting me have a go of his SEAC, the lure of brakes that work, nice clean leather, shiney wheels, loads of space for the golf bats in the boot is sometimes quite strong......

Come around my house have a go in the 450SE and that will put you back on the straight and narrow.


Save as many pennies as you can and get the biggest, loudest, baddest wedge you can find and stop messing about. And hurry up as the sun is out! ;-)

MikeyB



Couldn't have put it better myself. Spot on

silverback mike

11,293 posts

282 months

Saturday 3rd June 2006
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Currently top bidder on nick H's yellow peril.
If that doesn't come off I'll find another 400 somewhere.

nick heppinstall

9,071 posts

309 months

Saturday 3rd June 2006
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Cars sold on ebay Mike but don't discount until the moneys in the bank !

silverback mike

11,293 posts

282 months

Sunday 4th June 2006
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I was in grave danger of breaking my golden rule which would have resulted in divorce. ie. going over budget.

Your buyer looks v.genuine. Double

I hope all goes well with the sale though Nick.

jchase

572 posts

288 months

Tuesday 6th June 2006
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I went to see this one recently Mike,

www.pistonheads.com/sales/76343.htm

Very nice interior, and mechanically very good. I would say it is the fastest normally aspirated 400 I've been in. Not quite as fast as Adam's 400sx though. It's not fair on the seller to mention why I didn't buy it. The seller was a real nice guy, I really can't beleive this one hasn't sold, as it really is a lot of car for the money. Incidentally, If you buy it I'll give you £500 for the 400SE dash - it really is a nice one.

-Jim

P.S. Mike, I can't access my email for some reason, but are you still on for Saturday?

silverback mike

11,293 posts

282 months

Tuesday 6th June 2006
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Hi Jim,
I was very tempted with the red one, and would have gone for it had the blue one not been so good at a very good price (dealer px price) It's been in a de humidified garage up on blocks most winters, and is excellent, so decided to go for it.

Saturday, still on.
I can't get any time off work, I have spoken to Dave who is happy for you to leave the car at his place (bs32OAP)He can then take it into his garage on Sunday. I won't get home before 1800 ish. (Something to do with a football tournament )

I have sent you an email, and do agree, not wise to buy yourself a hoofing great bike just yet!!!

Regards,
Mike