Spec C advice
04 October 2016, 11:12 AM
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Spec C advice
hi, i detailed this before i think.
anyway. i have a... fixer upper Spec C.
it is in bad condition, though it should be possible to restore it fully if someone undertook it as a project.
has been in a minor collision, T-boned by a granny (fixed by insurance) though the fuel tank lid doesn't work since. i manually open it.
i have spun it off the road into a ditch, broken front splitter. back bumper has been bashed in a car park.
there is rattling when going over bumps. i suspect from the bumper but also there has been a metallic sounding rattle for years also.
the steering is extremely loose/sloppy. has been for years now, multiple garages couldn't fix it, given up on that.
there is some rust in areas. the car gets humid/wet inside, especially the back. i suspect due to gap in roof hatch (been a problem since i got it)
wheels have a some kerbing. would need to check how bad.
has done about 60k (though i'd need to check) the engine blew at around 30-35k due to failure of a water cooler pump or something. engine was rebuilt... though i don't think i have a receipt for that, need to check that.
i don't get it serviced as much as i should.
turbo/induction kit never worked the same since it got bumped from behind when stationary in car park and front shunted into a tree. though it is sill no slouch, there is a lot of power to be regained if fixed.
central locking stopped working a few months ago. alarm still works though (with central locking) though i don't use it, so i manually use the key now.
not very enticing, though i drive it still every day despite its problems. i can still overtake people, though B-roads it is useless due to steering. even though it handles like it's on ice, and is down on power, it is still very capable of putting a grin on your face.
i am thinking about getting rid of it, though i don't know the best way to go about it. i don't have the skill to break it. do you think someone would even buy this? and how much would it be worth? fob it off to webuyanycar?
what do you think?
if it was half a mechanic, i would definitely like to fix it up and restore it to glory as it was a blinding car in the beginning before these catalogue of mishaps. maybe someone with skill would be interested in doing that?
this is my only car, so i can't sell it until i have something else lined up. not sure what i'm doing, so just asking for advice right now.
thanks.
anyway. i have a... fixer upper Spec C.
it is in bad condition, though it should be possible to restore it fully if someone undertook it as a project.
has been in a minor collision, T-boned by a granny (fixed by insurance) though the fuel tank lid doesn't work since. i manually open it.
i have spun it off the road into a ditch, broken front splitter. back bumper has been bashed in a car park.
there is rattling when going over bumps. i suspect from the bumper but also there has been a metallic sounding rattle for years also.
the steering is extremely loose/sloppy. has been for years now, multiple garages couldn't fix it, given up on that.
there is some rust in areas. the car gets humid/wet inside, especially the back. i suspect due to gap in roof hatch (been a problem since i got it)
wheels have a some kerbing. would need to check how bad.
has done about 60k (though i'd need to check) the engine blew at around 30-35k due to failure of a water cooler pump or something. engine was rebuilt... though i don't think i have a receipt for that, need to check that.
i don't get it serviced as much as i should.
turbo/induction kit never worked the same since it got bumped from behind when stationary in car park and front shunted into a tree. though it is sill no slouch, there is a lot of power to be regained if fixed.
central locking stopped working a few months ago. alarm still works though (with central locking) though i don't use it, so i manually use the key now.
not very enticing, though i drive it still every day despite its problems. i can still overtake people, though B-roads it is useless due to steering. even though it handles like it's on ice, and is down on power, it is still very capable of putting a grin on your face.
i am thinking about getting rid of it, though i don't know the best way to go about it. i don't have the skill to break it. do you think someone would even buy this? and how much would it be worth? fob it off to webuyanycar?
what do you think?
if it was half a mechanic, i would definitely like to fix it up and restore it to glory as it was a blinding car in the beginning before these catalogue of mishaps. maybe someone with skill would be interested in doing that?
this is my only car, so i can't sell it until i have something else lined up. not sure what i'm doing, so just asking for advice right now.
thanks.
Last edited by walterwhite; 04 October 2016 at 12:16 PM.
04 October 2016, 11:45 AM
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My advice would be to start by paying for a Snet subscription so that your for sale threads like this one don't get taken down.
Personally, it sounds like a lot of work but I do appreciate your honesty listing all the issues. Worth putting an Ebay ad up for it listing these and see where you get?
Personally, it sounds like a lot of work but I do appreciate your honesty listing all the issues. Worth putting an Ebay ad up for it listing these and see where you get?
04 October 2016, 12:07 PM
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My advice would be to start by paying for a Snet subscription so that your for sale threads like this one don't get taken down.
Personally, it sounds like a lot of work but I do appreciate your honesty listing all the issues. Worth putting an Ebay ad up for it listing these and see where you get?
Personally, it sounds like a lot of work but I do appreciate your honesty listing all the issues. Worth putting an Ebay ad up for it listing these and see where you get?
it is a lot of work yes, though if you could get the steering alone fixed, the car would be immeasurably improved for a start.
not sure about ebay. for a start they tax you 10% minimum + paypal fees 3/4%.
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04 October 2016, 12:20 PM
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To be honest, Jake has a point. From the sound of it, your car is probably best off broken for spares (no offense meant). But on the plus side, these days people make more money breaking these cars than they do selling complete. Breakers like Scoobyspares and Matty are offering above market price for STI's to be broken. A Spec C will break for good money so this will be your best option by far I suspect.
04 October 2016, 12:24 PM
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i could get pics at some point.
the main problem is the steering by far. if that was fixed, i'd probably keep it some more years, as it only has maybe less than 30K miles on the engine (since rebuild)
i got it when it had 25k on it.
the main problem is the steering by far. if that was fixed, i'd probably keep it some more years, as it only has maybe less than 30K miles on the engine (since rebuild)
i got it when it had 25k on it.
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04 October 2016, 12:25 PM
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To be honest, Jake has a point. From the sound of it, your car is probably best off broken for spares (no offense meant). But on the plus side, these days people make more money breaking these cars than they do selling complete. Breakers like Scoobyspares and Matty are offering above market price for STI's to be broken. A Spec C will break for good money so this will be your best option by far I suspect.
04 October 2016, 12:36 PM
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Just contact Scott @ Scoobyspares and Matty @ MB Developments. Ring them if need be and discuss it. They will give you an indication of price over the phone but both probably want to see the car still.
http://scoobyspares.blogspot.co.uk/ or https://www.scoobynet.com/member.php?u=116663
https://www.scoobynet.com/itrader.php?u=83516
http://scoobyspares.blogspot.co.uk/ or https://www.scoobynet.com/member.php?u=116663
https://www.scoobynet.com/itrader.php?u=83516
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04 October 2016, 12:38 PM
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By the way, I'm not suggesting you break the car yourself, they will buy it as a complete car from you and they will then break it to make a little profit. But the price they are giving to buy complete cars is very good at the moment. More than you'd get selling privately I suspect.
04 October 2016, 01:14 PM
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they will travel for the right car, tbh it sounds like a death trap. and driving it knowing it has a steering problem is frankly quite shocking,
in terms of the steering what has been don to rectify it, do you have any printouts of the geo? whats been replaced?
in terms of the steering what has been don to rectify it, do you have any printouts of the geo? whats been replaced?
04 October 2016, 01:22 PM
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will have to check my records... problem is i know **** all about the mechanics of a car.
it would be dodgy for someone else to drive, but i am used to it and sort of compensate my driving for it/know exactly what to expect of it. the intuitiveness you'd expect is gone.
i mean, it is pretty bad... but it can still can driven round a bend at 60mph, it's not like it's undrivable. driving a bit faster in a straight line can be worse than corners!
it would be dodgy for someone else to drive, but i am used to it and sort of compensate my driving for it/know exactly what to expect of it. the intuitiveness you'd expect is gone.
i mean, it is pretty bad... but it can still can driven round a bend at 60mph, it's not like it's undrivable. driving a bit faster in a straight line can be worse than corners!
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04 October 2016, 02:36 PM
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This has to be the most jinxed and incident prone car I've ever heard of... so many unrelated issues and accidents!
Never mind taking it to a mechanic... it sounds like it needs taking to a priest for an exorcism!
Never mind taking it to a mechanic... it sounds like it needs taking to a priest for an exorcism!
04 October 2016, 03:02 PM
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Sounds like the sort of thing I end up buying by mistake!
I think the steering really wants a new rack if everything else has been done. You might find it isn't so offputting if you can fix that. You're probaby looking at a couple of hundred quid for the Spec C rack though.
You say you've no mechanical ability; maybe now's the time to get learning? It doesn't sound like you could make the car much worse!
04 October 2016, 04:01 PM
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i need to try and gauge how much this car may be worth before i do anything...
i believe it's 04 on an 05 plate.
what typically are the most valuable parts of a car when it gets broken? engine obviously, how much do they go for?
what other parts are valuable? and how much could you get wholesale? (for breaking)
thanks.
i believe it's 04 on an 05 plate.
what typically are the most valuable parts of a car when it gets broken? engine obviously, how much do they go for?
what other parts are valuable? and how much could you get wholesale? (for breaking)
thanks.
04 October 2016, 04:12 PM
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Christ you're hard work! Why are you bothering to find out how much individual parts are worth? Are you now going to break it yourself with no mechanical understanding as you've pointed out a few times before?
Do some research and find out how much a normal STI of that year sells for currently. Look on eBay and Autotrader this will give you a good idea how much they are being put up for, but not how much they are actually selling for.
If you contact the breakers they will offer you 1 price to BUY THE WHOLE CAR from you, not the parts. THEY will then break it in their own time once THEY own it. It's like selling your car privately but with FAR less hassle from tyre kickers.
You don't need to find out how much the individual parts are worth and if you have any questions then the breakers are the best people to ask.
Ring them up, give them the car details and they will probably give you a price over the phone I'll bet.
Do some research and find out how much a normal STI of that year sells for currently. Look on eBay and Autotrader this will give you a good idea how much they are being put up for, but not how much they are actually selling for.
If you contact the breakers they will offer you 1 price to BUY THE WHOLE CAR from you, not the parts. THEY will then break it in their own time once THEY own it. It's like selling your car privately but with FAR less hassle from tyre kickers.
You don't need to find out how much the individual parts are worth and if you have any questions then the breakers are the best people to ask.
Ring them up, give them the car details and they will probably give you a price over the phone I'll bet.
04 October 2016, 04:18 PM
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if they ask how much i am looking for (which i've already been asked a few times) i have absolutely no clue what it is worth... and don't want to low ball myself, as i need as much money as i can get to fund a new RS focus.
are you saying the breakers are going to offer me their best price pointblank before asking me what i'd like first? i find that hard to believe. for all they know, i may ask for a significantly less sum than they were prepared to pay. these are business men, are they not?
are you saying the breakers are going to offer me their best price pointblank before asking me what i'd like first? i find that hard to believe. for all they know, i may ask for a significantly less sum than they were prepared to pay. these are business men, are they not?
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04 October 2016, 04:23 PM
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They will probably ask you what you want 1st out of courtesy. If it's too much then they will say goodbye as it will be unrealistic for them to break with no profit in the effort put in.
Any breaker worth their salt will then tell you what they are prepared to pay for the car as a whole. These guys break so many of these cars they will have a figure in mind the second you tell them what car it is. Trust me.
Any breaker worth their salt will then tell you what they are prepared to pay for the car as a whole. These guys break so many of these cars they will have a figure in mind the second you tell them what car it is. Trust me.
04 October 2016, 05:11 PM
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so were talking blobeye then
given its been in two bumps, the steering rack and suspension components sound shagged, then factor in a rebuilt engine thats not running right, a breakers guna offer nothing for it, 3-4k if your lucky
given its been in two bumps, the steering rack and suspension components sound shagged, then factor in a rebuilt engine thats not running right, a breakers guna offer nothing for it, 3-4k if your lucky
04 October 2016, 05:24 PM
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rough pics, can get better ones after if required. back bumper on right is paint damaged (both bumpers are useless anyway i'd say)
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04 October 2016, 05:34 PM
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turbo/induction kit never worked the same since it got bumped from behind when stationary in car park and front shunted into a tree. though it is sill no slouch, there is a lot of power to be regained if fixed.