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The wheels are vile (on mine, presume your are the same), can't imagine them looking any better in black, they are simply too small. I have considered bonnet stripes and 3/4 privacy glass but the margin isn't great either. I might be joining the never again Mini club - customers are hard work lately on the sold ones.

Just for the sport and because that car has almost been financially written off - I might do it as a story on here and see what I get for it when done - could be a while.

When I bought it, it had a bout 6 months test, looked bright, sounded sweet (and it does) and thought that would be a cheap flas for someone. Got carried away and gave £1500 + tip at BCA + valet, so owes me (jus looked up SIV) £1,799.79 - of course if I do retail, less VAT margin and it will have earned nothing. Thought, quick £999 as is or £1495 with fresh MOT & battery and cut my losses. Or as you say smoke it but I already have a Disco at £555 tax as a smoker. By the way, if anyone does want it here - make me an offer as I'm unlikely to refuse anything half sensible.

And a piss in the tub? (the gift that keeps on giving) Happy belated birthday. It's a smooth old bus really but bit of shit paintwork on bumper and drivers door, interior is no where near mint and a few other bits - doesn't make this a retail car. Might drag it back and stick on Ebay at £999 (owes me £2k, don't ask).

https://www.imperial-marques.co.uk/cars/mercedes/clk/clk320elegance/213157/15 Marked as SOLD because it is not for sale (retail anyway)

Hi Dave It's neither of the above, it is a 3.2 but wasn't sure whether it shared some "bits" I'm in Worcester - car has gone off to auction in Telford NO RESERVE but can be pulled back. No need to PM - whatever I can get, just sick of looking at it but with summer coming, I am considering it a project?

I imagine a tyre shop would get through sets but only once so far have I had a locking wheel nut issue. I reckon I would use it once or twice a year and probably last me ages. No idea though as I don't have one myself.......yet.

Double edge sword this one: Good news re: vcar Bad news: you'll now see how long they stick around Good luck with it, prove me wrong.

Dave I have an 04 Merc CLK cab in black, MOT out, roof works. Steering sounds noisy, glovebox doesn't stay shut and front arm rest bust. Completely flat battery and even when charged C/L randomly opens/closes a few times. Done just 100k and actually drives lovely - big petrol job Interested?

I just (not me obviously but my appointed spanner swinger) had a BMW 1 back with front window down an inch - presumed switch, it was the motor. For speed picked one up from BMW main agent, about £120 (used from £15 Ebay) - job done.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172816584940 Not dear IMO vs. the last minute hassle when you realise LWNK is missing

Do what you like doing and you'll never "work" again.

I work flexi time - in other words, I work when I need to. Generally speaking Mon-Fri 8.00 - 5.30 and weekends by appointment but... Wednesday morning I went for a haircut and took an early dart for the karting in Bristol. Today I have declined a couple of appointments because I fancied a weekend off. Caveat, I will always attend viewings at the weekend if someone is ready to buy/collect but not just, I have 5 to look at, what time are you open until.

My record (this time around) was a VW Passat £1900 nett (pre tax) + his swapper for another £700 within 24 hours. When I talk nett - for the record = Sales price less Hammer Tip Delivery Paint Prep Warranty Advertising Time spent on site (pro rata rent) Fuel Nett PRE TAX profit on unit

When I had the pitch, as a consequence I bought a car transporter and trailer. The pitch went very quiet, the ex's went through the roof with staff, servicing debt and two premises so, I spent most days ferrying cars up and down the country at £1 per mile round trip (not one way) per car and earned a great living. I recall thinking to myself, I wish I could unwind my pitch, staff and loan commitments and just do this because it was easy, no thinking, plenty or work and a great ROI - easy money. Sadly, it was too late as I was in too deep with the long term agreements, debts, staff et al. After a 12 year career as a (well paid) employee outside of motor trade, the trade never left me. I recall thinking about just buying one or two transporters and shifting cars around as before. In the meantime, Movex, Shiply and every council estate in the country now offer the service I did at a fraction of the cost, so I missed the boat. So here I am selling cars - no staff just a border collie for company and a very supportive better half. It's stressy but I still love it.

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And so can I - I mentioned it to James of CDM and he can't understand why this happens to some and not others, browser settings?

Just for balance, I netted a £561 loss last month on a CRV - I bet everyone believes that

Do what I did with my last boat - sell it and follow this motto. If it flies, floats or fucks - rent it. We now charter a yacht each year, costs a few £k but that’s it, no worrying about the annual maintenance, depreciation etc. One day though, I would make one my second home.

No Grant, home is always home and I’m in the Midlands, well Worcestershire - nice place, always been home but I crave the coast - boats are my hobby, bigger the better and preferably with rags hanging off sticks. Plan one day is to spend more time afloat but home will probably always be home.

Are you saying he has you licked?

I have OCD with accounts, paperwork, unit cleanliness et al but admit I am too soft when a third party lets me down. Painters are awesome but Valeter’s and workshop piss me right off very single day. My issue is I am too nice and rather than constantly nipping their heels, I just put up with it and then eventually bite their heads off and completely fracture a relationship. Calm before the storm - when I go, I can’t stop.

I’m somewhere between the two of you as in I like Grant’s approach but I recognise Nick’s future predictions. Where are you based Grant?

What area are you in Manics What is your background?