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Author Subject: Goodbye and thanks for all the help
ewan_bcfc

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Post #1
Evening guys and girls.

Just wanted to drop a note to say thanks for all the help you guys have been while I owned the Rallye. The knowledge and advice on here was invaluable. Well worth a fiver in my eyes, but that's another debate Razz

Sticking with my don't-keep-a-car-too-long-when-there's-so-many-to-try plan, I decided that 18,000 miles was enough in one car and it was time for a change, so I traded it in against a Nissan 350z. Didn't see the point getting another hot hatch, couldn't think of anything that would be a significant step up, so I had to look sideways to something rear wheel drive.

The Rallye was in pretty good nick went it went, but I didn't want the hassle and delays of a private sale after I'd found the car I wanted, so if anyone finds T179 LRT at a traders or on ebay and wants some info, feel free to message me!

Here's a couple of my favourite pics of the Rallye, along with one of my new toy. Hope you all have a great long weekend and I'm sure I'll see some of you on track soon Big grin







Posted 1st Jun 2012 at 21:12
thugpuggin

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How much they give you for it?

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Posted 1st Jun 2012 at 21:27
ewan_bcfc

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Post #3
Not much.

Think it was £500 and the bloke wasn't going to try and sell it himself, so it'll turn up at an auction or something.

Shame to see it go for so little. Steering was starting to feel a little funny but so much on the car had been renewed. Still drove lovely.
Posted 1st Jun 2012 at 21:37
scotzman

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£500 for a Rallye, you have to be kidding

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Posted 1st Jun 2012 at 21:42
ewan_bcfc

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Post #5
Sadly not bud.

Hopefully if traders keep not knowing what a Rallye is, someone can pick it up for a bargain.
Posted 1st Jun 2012 at 21:46
scotzman

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Why didnt you try to sell it privately?

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Posted 1st Jun 2012 at 21:51
matt evans

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Post #7
scotzman wrote:
£500 for a Rallye, you have to be kidding


Realistically thats what its worth in the trade. To most its just a 13 yr old french hatch with a thirsty 2 litre engine, with limited resale value.

Enthusiasts will always see it differently.

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Posted 1st Jun 2012 at 22:09
cress87

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scotzman wrote:
£500 for a Rallye, you have to be kidding


Imagine how worthless a blaze 6 is then. Whistle

Nice 350Z btw. Thumbs up

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Posted 1st Jun 2012 at 22:13
ewan_bcfc

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Haha, cheers.

To be honest the bodywork wasn't very tidy and the seats were a bit ratty, so I doubt I could have got much more by selling privately. To me, the convenience of getting it all done and dusted in one go was worth taking a bit of a hit.

Talking of thirsty tho, this Nissan's in a different league. The computer was saying less than 15mpg for my commute! All in stopstart traffic tho, gets better out of town.
Posted 1st Jun 2012 at 22:15
scotzman

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cress87 wrote:


Imagine how worthless a blaze 6 is then. Whistle


Must change my avatar to my RallyeYes

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Posted 1st Jun 2012 at 22:23
coskev

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Where did you part ex it is the million dollar question?!!?!?!?Thumbs up

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Posted 1st Jun 2012 at 23:03
davidmartin

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Good luck to you in the future mate,I like those zeds myselfThumbs up

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Posted 2nd Jun 2012 at 08:26
eddy_gti6

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Post #13
coskev wrote:
Where did you part ex it is the million dollar question?!!?!?!?Thumbs up


That is a good question LOL

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Posted 2nd Jun 2012 at 08:32
jord294

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Mate of mine just bought a 350z. He reckons he's had 35 mpg on a good run, and 21 mpg around town.

Definately better than the 400bhp Nissan Sylvia he had Big grin

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Posted 2nd Jun 2012 at 09:16
ewan_bcfc

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Cheers David, It's much nicer than a 306 on the motorway or in traffic and just pottering about and that, but I still don't know if it's as much fun 'in the twisties' when you're really going for it.

Hopefully mine'll get up to those lofty figure when I've stopped driving it like a tit.

I part exed the Rallye with this trader

clicker

He didn't sound like he'd be hanging on to it long, but it's probably round the North Somerset/Bristol areal somewhere.
Posted 2nd Jun 2012 at 09:38
braymond

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Enjoy the 350 mate! The lad I was with at brands had one before his R26.R. He never got it on a track but he did like it! I think he only got rid of it due to having to drive from Brighton to Plymouth every week...£££

All the best

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Posted 2nd Jun 2012 at 11:04
ewan_bcfc

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Cheers bud. I'm hoping to get it out at Brands once I've got sorted with some decent tyres and brake fluid.

Probably do one of those little 20 minute tasters first, check it's not too fat and heavy for track.
Posted 2nd Jun 2012 at 11:48
7057sam

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Hope the 350z worth it.

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Posted 2nd Jun 2012 at 12:27
stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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A good friend of mine has just sold his 350z and bought a 525d BMW...Unsure

Hope you enjoy the new car mate...Smile

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Posted 2nd Jun 2012 at 12:29
ewan_bcfc

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Cheers guys. I can see why people would opt for a diesel after a 350z!

I'm just hoping I can get used to not having the Rallye's steering feel.

Might see me back here in the future if the withdrawal gets too strong!
Posted 2nd Jun 2012 at 13:45
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ewan_bcfc wrote:
Might see me back here in the future if the withdrawal gets too strong!


A lot do end up coming back...LOL

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Posted 2nd Jun 2012 at 13:51
ewan_bcfc

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If I had space for two cars, I'd definitely have kept it!
Posted 2nd Jun 2012 at 13:57
coskev

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eddy_gti6 wrote:
coskev wrote:
Where did you part ex it is the million dollar question?!!?!?!?Thumbs up


That is a good question LOL


its sold allreadyWink

anyone on here bought it?Unsure

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Posted 3rd Jun 2012 at 23:01
720puggti

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Ewan, Mate! I cannot believe you sold your rallye, especially after the work you did to it!

Hopefully the new owner will be a track enthusiast like you and make the most of the mods you put in place!

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Posted 5th Jun 2012 at 21:24
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