What's my 121 worth (with all the work done)?

[Amazonjulian]

But the apparently decent 123GT on fleabay may well be full of hidden horrors. When your car is done you know it's done and you know how it's screwed together. Personally I don't feel you can apply the same win/ lose criteria you might with a modern car. On the other hand if getting your money back is key to your criteria and the car is not going to be a keeper then I understand your position.

[MMC]

Originally Posted by Amazonjulian

But the apparently decent 123GT on fleabay may well be full of hidden horrors. When your car is done you know it's done and you know how it's screwed together. Personally I don't feel you can apply the same win/ lose criteria you might with a modern car. On the other hand if getting your money back is key to your criteria and the car is not going to be a keeper then I understand your position.

True enough. And, to be fair, mine looked in somewhat better condition until I'd started peering into cylinder bores.

Well, it's not so much getting my money back as trying to avoid blowing a huge amount more than I'm ever likely to see if I decided to sell in a couple of years!

[arcturus]

You need to decide whether it's for an investment or for your pleasure. If the latter prepare to empty your pockets. If you are a smoker pack it in and that will cover a large part of your costs. A win win situation, become healthier and enjoy your car

[123GT-AMAZON]

Originally Posted by MMC

Good point. And given that there's a perfectly decent 123GT over on Fleabay for £6k ono, it rather makes me think mine has potential to be a moneypit.

LOOK CLOSER AT THAT CAR and it will explain all in techno color

bodywork , repaint and trim required so your no better off if you know what your looking for so a that 123GT with that price tag will put my coment into perspective

the cars fine on ebay to drive for a few years then do her up proper but money !!! will need to be spent mark my words

kind regards
robert

[MMC]

Originally Posted by arcturus

If you are a smoker pack it in and that will cover a large part of your costs. A win win situation, become healthier and enjoy your car

Sound advice!

Would that I smoked! I've never really been a proper smoker and haven't had a cig in the last five years. I've even stopped drinking of late (sugar-free ginger beer at 50p a 2 litre bottle) now the drink of choice!

Jeez, I've got bloody tedious of late.

[MMC]

Originally Posted by 123GT-AMAZON

LOOK CLOSER AT THAT CAR...

Yep. You're right, Robert! It's wishful thinking and 'grass is greener." Probably BRG.

[Burdekin]

Originally Posted by MMC

Sound advice!

Would that I smoked! I've never really been a proper smoker and haven't had a cig in the last five years. I've even stopped drinking of late (sugar-free ginger beer at 50p a 2 litre bottle) now the drink of choice!

Jeez, I've got bloody tedious of late.

Sugar free ginger beer? Where do you get that? Also like the driving hat, I have one from Lewis and Harris...

[MMC]

Originally Posted by Khe Sanh

Sugar free ginger beer? Where do you get that? Also like the driving hat, I have one from Lewis and Harris...

Well, I'm currently running a rolling taste test - and Waitrose and Sainsbury's are coming out well. Can't taste the difference between the Waitrose stuff and the Old Jamaica Light.

The directions these threads go!

[Bladerider]

Originally Posted by MMC

Sound advice!

Would that I smoked! I've never really been a proper smoker and haven't had a cig in the last five years. I've even stopped drinking of late (sugar-free ginger beer at 50p a 2 litre bottle) now the drink of choice!

Jeez, I've got bloody tedious of late.

Same here, buy mine from Tesco. 4 bottles at a time. Beats Lambrini!!!!

[arcturus]

A ginger beer shandy on a hot day