amarokuk Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Awwwwww my head is all over the place!! UPDATE 2: Just rang Dave at Just Ford. He knew who I was, straight away! :D I really layed my authority down on this one and told him straight. I've made a deal with him, I could buy the car for £1,200 and the brand new clutch I got lying around in my bedroom. Things I have to consider though, it's been basically upgraded to a Zetec. It's got a Zetec interior (apparently) and obviously the bumper. And it's had a new gearbox (3rd gear had a worn out syncromesh) as well as the clutch. This has completely swung it for me because I could have the car back for that and have the problems with it fixed. Oh I'm so confused! I don't know what to do! Advice?? To be honest I wouldn't touch this certainly wouldn't hand over any money to them. Your insurance will have listed the car as a total loss, you need to find out what is it's status now if it is still a total loss then it is worthless for anyone with any sense other than paying scrap value for it. Also remember 'upgraded to a Zetec' could translate as 'stolen Zetec with your old numberplate on it and the chasis number changed' this might not even be your old car. If you suspect anything report the trader to Trading Standards they will check all the cars on the site if they have enough evidence to and if not no harm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 To be honest I wouldn't touch this certainly wouldn't hand over any money to them. Your insurance will have listed the car as a total loss, you need to find out what is it's status now if it is still a total loss then it is worthless for anyone with any sense other than paying scrap value for it. Also remember 'upgraded to a Zetec' could translate as 'stolen Zetec with your old numberplate on it and the chasis number changed' this might not even be your old car. If you suspect anything report the trader to Trading Standards they will check all the cars on the site if they have enough evidence to and if not no harm done. May be a little late.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug878 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 3RD AND FINAL UPDATE: By looking at some of the posts I can't see many of you being very happy about this. We went to see the car and take it for a test drive. First we gave the body work a good look over (and jacked it up to see it was all done properly), that was fine. Then I we went inside to open the bonnet and to start it up and we thought we were in the wrong car! Got the dark Focus Zetec interior with a pale brown wood effect dashboard and door trim. So cosmetically and structurely, the car was very impressive. Then we took it for a drive and to be honest it drove better than it ever did with me. Got new clutch, gearbox and brakes, basically drives like new. No strange knocks or squeaks, no funny feelings while driving so it was all good. I said I'd be happy to seal the deal on the condition that I find out on the insurance whether, because I cancelled the claim, the car was formally made a total loss. Rung them up and because I cancelled the claim they didn't bother formally writing the car off (which annoyed me slightly). Then I looked through the documents for all the repairs, looked legit and done by professional companys. Then I put the deposit down, car comes back next Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug878 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Hope I'll still be allowed to come to the meet even though I have a different car though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazjs Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Hope I'll still be allowed to come to the meet even though I have a different car though. The meets aren't just for Fiestas, anybody on the forum :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Sounds OK then. How come all the dash and seats were changed then?? Seems a bit odd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug878 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Well the guy who fixed it up owns a Ford specialised dismantler. He said he put the new interior in to make a profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiesta_lad Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 3RD AND FINAL UPDATE: By looking at some of the posts I can't see many of you being very happy about this. We went to see the car and take it for a test drive. First we gave the body work a good look over (and jacked it up to see it was all done properly), that was fine. Then I we went inside to open the bonnet and to start it up and we thought we were in the wrong car! Got the dark Focus Zetec interior with a pale brown wood effect dashboard and door trim. So cosmetically and structurely, the car was very impressive. Then we took it for a drive and to be honest it drove better than it ever did with me. Got new clutch, gearbox and brakes, basically drives like new. No strange knocks or squeaks, no funny feelings while driving so it was all good. I said I'd be happy to seal the deal on the condition that I find out on the insurance whether, because I cancelled the claim, the car was formally made a total loss. Rung them up and because I cancelled the claim they didn't bother formally writing the car off (which annoyed me slightly). Then I looked through the documents for all the repairs, looked legit and done by professional companys. Then I put the deposit down, car comes back next Friday. If it looked good and felt good and it was all fixed the correct way meaning no corners cut then you got your self a deal the focus is back from the dead i bet it felt werid with it being your car and all the inside and that had changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug878 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 If it looked good and felt good and it was all fixed the correct way meaning no corners cut then you got your self a deal the focus is back from the dead i bet it felt werid with it being your car and all the inside and that had changed. It was a bit surreal. It was like it had a make over by Changing Rooms. All my friends keep asking if it's got the same number plate though, why, ever since I've had the car does everyone think I have a private plate?! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiesta_lad Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 It was a bit surreal. It was like it had a make over by Changing Rooms. All my friends keep asking if it's got the same number plate though, why, ever since I've had the car does everyone think I have a private plate?! :lol: it is a good plate i thought meself it was a private plate i bet you can't wait now to next friday only 1 week :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Ahhh i see :) well as long as you are happy with your choice! And of course you are very welcome to any meet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug878 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 it is a good plate i thought meself it was a private plate i bet you can't wait now to next friday only 1 week :) V878 NUG. Lol, because of that everyone calls me Nuggy and everyone (inc. the mother) calls the car Nugget. It's going to be the slowest week of my life! Just makes me laugh, my 4th car is the same car I had as my 3rd. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug878 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Ahhh i see :) well as long as you are happy with your choice! And of course you are very welcome to any meet! Well just have to organise the parking as ... |Fez|Fez|Fez|Fez|Fez|Fez|Fez|Empty|My Focus. :lol: You coming to the next meet as well Fiesta_lad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 No Luke, its |Fez|Fez|Fez|Fez|Empty|Empty|Empty|Empty|Empty|My Fez|Empty|Empty|Empty|Empty|Empty|Empty|Fez|Fez|Fez|Empty|Focus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug878 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Hehe. People will have a fist flying if they vomit over my Zetec trim though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Hehe. People will have a fist flying if they vomit over my Zetec trim though!!! apparently you can't tell the difference with my car!!! How much did you end up getting it for then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug878 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 £1,200 and a clutch I tried selling to him when he came to take the car off me. I think it's a pretty good deal to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Yeah sounds alright. Must be wierd buying a car you already own, sort of!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewL Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Fair play mate, it's a shame that the Fiesta won't be happening though. Bit more space in the Focus though I'd imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiesta_lad Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Well just have to organise the parking as ... |Fez|Fez|Fez|Fez|Fez|Fez|Fez|Empty|My Focus. :lol: You coming to the next meet as well Fiesta_lad? Weres that next meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug878 Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Yeah sounds alright. Must be wierd buying a car you already own, sort of!! It was very strange test driving it! At least I was covered as I'm still insured on it. Fair play mate, it's a shame that the Fiesta won't be happening though. Bit more space in the Focus though I'd imagine. It would've been nice to have a new car but I did love my old one to be honest. And oh yes that space has been put to good use! I've used it for like everything (even camped in it a few times), my mate's Dad used to to move a sofa, and my mate's auntie used it to take garden waste to a skip. Weres that next meet. Dunno yet. We're discussing it on Sunday on Chatsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Weres that next meet. There is a discussion on Chatzy (forum chat room) on sunday night where the next meet will be discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiesta_lad Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 There is a discussion on Chatzy (forum chat room) on sunday night where the next meet will be discussed. Right ok good good be on that sunday then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 It would've been nice to have a new car but I did love my old one to be honest. And oh yes that space has been put to good use! I've used it for like everything (even camped in it a few times), my mate's Dad used to to move a sofa, and my mate's auntie used it to take garden waste to a skip. I would quite like your car to be honest!! If i saw it advertised, i'd be tempted. I'm tall so i think i'd appreciate the bigger car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiesta_lad Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 It was very strange test driving it! At least I was covered as I'm still insured on it. It would've been nice to have a new car but I did love my old one to be honest. And oh yes that space has been put to good use! I've used it for like everything (even camped in it a few times), my mate's Dad used to to move a sofa, and my mate's auntie used it to take garden waste to a skip. So it was focus/van i can do with a big car meself for when i do car boots. :) Dunno yet. We're discussing it on Sunday on Chatsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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