mk2 8v Ibiza Cupra - it's almost over

[AlpineWhite]

The end is almost nigh, for this thread and this car. I pick its replacement up on Saturday.

Had some good times in this car.

 

[andyj]

Good news on the vRS mate, shame about the Ibiza though......

I've still not given up totally on trying to convince the Mrs to let me buy it back off you, but it's not looking hopefully (and yes I have got a thumb-print on my head!)

 

[Cupra Kid]

Shame the Ibiza will be leaving you my friend, have you got an advert and price for it? A lot of your work and posts have been inspiration to myself and others I'm sure.

Mines just thundered past 80,000 miles and I'm still loving it to pieces, really don't see me getting rid, its become a toy.

Andy its a cheap fun car get it bought, its only what women spend in hair cuts and beauty products in a year anyway.............................................

....... waits for an empty glass pot of Olay to smack me over the head

 

[AlpineWhite]

Thanks chaps. Don't know about inspiration, but it's nice to hear! Perhaps the pedal box was the crowning moment? Yes, there is a for-sale thread. It needs a few bits doing in the coming months so i'm only asking the same amount that i think i can get if i were to split it for parts. They're pretty cheap cars to buy now, and a good one doesn't cost a great deal to run, especially if it's a weekend toy. I'll still be hanging about on here! Ant

 

[AlpineWhite]

Sold to the first viewer. I suppose that's the end of this thread.

Cheers all,
Anthony

 

[andyj]

SCN'er or PH/ebay?

 

[AlpineWhite]

Ebay. Sold to a mechanic who's giving it to his wife when she passes her test. Shame it's not staying within Scn but at the end of the day, a buyer is a buyer.

 

[Toledo Widow]

Shame that you've had to get rid of the ibiza. Don't be a stranger on here.

Still gonna see you at shows and things?

 

[AlpineWhite]

Yeah, it's a shame but the time had come. Three years in one car is twice as long as i'd managed before - tells you how good a car the mk2 ibiza is! Don't worry, i'll still be hanging around on here and hope to make it to a couple of shows!

 

[Cupra Kid]

Sold to a mechanic who's giving it to his wife when she passes her test.

If its gone to a mechanic you may of guaranteed the old girl a few more years yet, so thats the best you could of hoped to do for it.

 

[AlpineWhite]

Good point, good point.

 

[AlpineWhite]

Just had a quick look on ebay for mk2 Ibizas. Guess what I found?

The new owner has had a go at the rust, doesn't seem to have done the old girl much of a favour though.

Edit: Under 'bad bits', he says it won't go up kerbs unless they're lower than a coke can.

 

[vngtx]

which ones that then?

 

[Cupra Kid]

Worth a dabble at that price, get it back!

If i had a few hundred quid i'd be tempted.

Wonder if he will swap for a 323 mazda?!

 

[andyj]

Not another SCN fight over who gets to buy the bargain Mk2 on eBay/PH !!!!

 

[AlpineWhite]

Ha, well chaps, in my best Duncan Bannatyne voice, I'd just like to say "aaahm oot".

It's cheap, yes, but spending £800 on a good 8v would be a better bed. In my humble opinion. Cracking engine though, that one, if you were looking for a donor.....

 

[Brummy]

Is it really lower than a coke can ?

 

[AlpineWhite]

No, but it wasn't far off:

 

[Brummy]

and to think it was once a tractor

although.. its still a bit high on that pic

 

[AlpineWhite]

Yeah, looked a lot better when I filled it with everything from uni:

Bit slower, mind.