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Selling my Stag - but how much € ?

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  • 16-06-2006 2:53pm
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    franksm
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    Folks, just back from two-weeks in the States (work !) and it breaks my heart to see the Stag sitting there awaiting work done, so I think I'm going to sell it. I don't have a driveway at the house, so it's always a challenge doing any DIY on it nevermind keeping it parked safely.

    So, need ideas on a price bearing in mind the following:

    Good bits:
    * it's a yellow, 1976 Stag MK2 with cream interior
    * hardtop is in good condition with new seals
    * have replaced the soft-top with new mohair, it's 100% watertight
    * has had a reconditioned auto gearbox installed, and it shifts fine
    * has "only" 70,000 miles (old MOTs prove this)
    * interior is in very good nick although needs a new carpet as I ripped the old one out (€140)
    * all the electrics work :-)
    * have fitted new stainless-steel exhausts
    * just bought 4 x new tyres
    * car is 100% original, unmessed with, and unrestored - even the reconditioned autobox is the original
    * drives very well and never overheats
    * cost me €5,000 to which I added about €1,000 of parts

    Bad bits:
    * has a couple of holes in the floor which need welded - but at least these appear to be predictable places for the stag
    * needs carpet (but that's an easy job and can be got for €140)
    * needs some mild head-work to cure some tappet noise (I bought new cams, buckets, shims etc but haven't got around to doing the work)
    * has a leak in the transmission - blows oil out around the engine when > 60mph. Think it might be from the gearbox's dipstick, as it's a bit loose. I need to fix this asap

    There you go. It pains me to sell the car "needing work" so the question is: how well does that kind of thing tend to go ? Was thinking of just asking for €4,500 just to get rid of it - when a nice day comes along and I think I might do some work on it, I end up taking it for a long drive. Mr. Procrastination.

    hvv416n_2.jpg

    and more at http://mx5ireland.com/stag/hvv416n/


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    el tel
    Registered Users Posts: 2,991 ✭✭✭el tel


    franksm wrote:
    Folks, just back from two-weeks in the States (work !) and it breaks my heart to see the Stag sitting there awaiting work done...

    Was thinking of just asking for €4,500 just to get rid of it - when a nice day comes along and I think I might do some work on it, I end up taking it for a long drive. Mr. Procrastination.

    Franksm, this painful dilemma is probably more suited to the Personal Issues forum
    ;)


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    Alfasudcrazy
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    Is it sold with VRT paid on Irish plates and reg book? ;)


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    franksm
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    Alfasudcrazy wrote:
    Is it sold with VRT paid on Irish plates and reg book? ;)

    fergawdssake

    Yeeesss, it's now known as ZV60218 all legit and happy ;)


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    andyj22
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    franksm wrote:
    fergawdssake

    Yeeesss, it's now known as ZV60218 all legit and happy ;)

    Frank
    i,m thinking of a second Stag as a winter project may be interested in this Stag. if possible more pictures of the whole Stag rear , front , sides , engine ,interior etc

    thank you;)


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    franksm
    Registered Users Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭franksm


    Hi Andy

    I'm afraid it's gone to a good home in Galway ! The bloke who bought it was very sound, and he seemed keen about doing the work that it needed, so one day I hope to see it in all its glory again :(

    One thing I learned - I was not too enamoured with the 3-speed auto (although it did suit the car - in its big, lazy v8 tourer kind of way). The 4-speed manual was a bit more fun, a bit more challenging, and quite a but better with the petrol :D

    I had a look on ebay a few weeks ago, the Stags there seemed to be dogs, but hopefully the good ones will be on sale again now that Summer is melting into Autumn


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    andyj22
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    franksm wrote:
    Hi Andy

    I'm afraid it's gone to a good home in Galway ! The bloke who bought it was very sound, and he seemed keen about doing the work that it needed, so one day I hope to see it in all its glory again :(

    One thing I learned - I was not too enamoured with the 3-speed auto (although it did suit the car - in its big, lazy v8 tourer kind of way). The 4-speed manual was a bit more fun, a bit more challenging, and quite a but better with the petrol :D

    I had a look on ebay a few weeks ago, the Stags there seemed to be dogs, but hopefully the good ones will be on sale again now that Summer is melting into Autumn

    Damn

    never mind . You say that you are getting another STAG thats good to hear
    my Stag is a 3-speed auto and i love it as i am a lazy driver. i drove it all the way back from Bradford to home in Ros common and it drove like a dream and with out a hitch, i enjoyed the drive even though it was a very long drive. 1973 Car done that drive like i said it drove like a dream, i am now ready to paint my Stag all the prep has been done to perfection it's going to look the bees knees. i will show you all from start to finish photos Saturday or Sunday this week.
    :)


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