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Title: For Sale.....BMW Post by: trikerpete on March 25, 2009, 10:49:34 PM BMW 5 series 1.8 injection model engine, manual g/box, radiator and some electrical bits/ECU? This was taken from a "daily driver" for a trike project. After a long hard think about it I realise Im not up to it, as its too big/heavy for me to lump around the workshop. I need something lighter and would ideally swap for reliant engine/box.
8) Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: TwistedPatience on March 25, 2009, 11:03:39 PM Sorry Pete no takers down here.
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: trikerpete on March 26, 2009, 12:44:29 PM Sorry Pete no takers down here. Thanks anyways Doc, hope all is good with you and yours 8) Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: TwistedPatience on March 26, 2009, 01:30:52 PM Best it can be mucker.
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: reliantman on March 26, 2009, 01:38:23 PM I was in our local car scrappy the other day with a mate looking for bits for his diesel bike project, and the guy behind the counter told him that a lot of engines are going straight to the old east block countries.
They said that any good Puegeot/VW/BMW lumps are going for approx £120. Obviously don't know what you paid for it but the scrappy might be an option. Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: trikerpete on March 27, 2009, 12:30:44 PM I was in our local car scrappy the other day with a mate looking for bits for his diesel bike project, and the guy behind the counter told him that a lot of engines are going straight to the old east block countries. They said that any good Puegeot/VW/BMW lumps are going for approx £120. Obviously don't know what you paid for it but the scrappy might be an option. Thanks RM. If I dont get a buyer I'll have a word with our scrappy. Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW....NOW SOLD... Post by: trikerpete on April 17, 2009, 01:40:23 PM ...its being shipped out to....UGANDA. Thought it was scam at first and told the guy to pee of, a little while later he informed me that money was waiting in our local "Westen Union office" if I wanted to collect it. Did that and walked out with the cash, now waiting on his courier. Not even going to think about how much its cost him to have it collected & shipped it out there.
Now what can I spend the money on... :) Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: Manky Monkey on April 17, 2009, 05:49:42 PM Really? That really does sound like a scam, especially the Western Union bit as that's the most commonly used one for fictitious sales, but if you've got the cash in your mitts, then congratulations mate.
I must have something in the shed I can sell you! ;D Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: Firery Fred on April 17, 2009, 06:10:03 PM Wot, like an unfinished project :D
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: Manky Monkey on April 17, 2009, 06:53:36 PM I'm adding you to my long list of gits Fred. :P
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: Firery Fred on April 17, 2009, 06:57:06 PM Just trying to chivvy you along mate :D
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: Manky Monkey on April 17, 2009, 07:14:10 PM Come & give me a hand -bring Jaffa Cakes. ;)
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: reliantman on April 17, 2009, 09:34:49 PM Just looked at this again. That was a result, was'nt it. :)
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: tony b on April 18, 2009, 07:47:56 AM have you got the number for the guy who buys the engines as me dads got loads nockin about on his yard,any one want to buy a ford consul.
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: reliantman on April 18, 2009, 12:27:33 PM I dunno. The owner just said that every so often some blokes come around and snag all the decent lumps.
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: Firery Fred on April 18, 2009, 01:10:21 PM Wish I had the money Tony, how much anyway? :(
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: tony b on April 18, 2009, 03:45:58 PM ill ask me dad
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: Manky Monkey on April 18, 2009, 11:17:19 PM Janie, (Boopoopadoopgal), & Postie_Dave, have 2 mark 2 Ford Consuls. Might be interested in spares.
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW....NOW SOLD... Post by: trikerpete on May 12, 2009, 02:16:17 PM ...its being shipped out to....UGANDA. Thought it was scam at first and told the guy to pee of, a little while later he informed me that money was waiting in our local "Westen Union office" if I wanted to collect it. Did that and walked out with the cash, now waiting on his courier. Not even going to think about how much its cost him to have it collected & shipped it out there. Now what can I spend the money on... :) Just had text to say its arrived in Uganda, customer happy with engine etc BUT it cost him £700 in freight and taxes!!!! Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: Manky Monkey on May 12, 2009, 03:13:26 PM Ouch!
So you're in the import/export business now then Pete?! Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: trikerpete on May 12, 2009, 10:24:57 PM Yes, it looks that way. The Ugandan dept has enquired about alloy wheels now :)
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: trikerpete on June 22, 2009, 08:03:58 PM just had text from man in uganda......engine fitted, runs like a dream, thank you :)
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: Manky Monkey on June 22, 2009, 09:30:49 PM How cool is that!
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: BikerGran on June 23, 2009, 12:01:25 PM Wow!
I'm not surprised you thought it was a scam - Uganda and Western Union! But there's no arguing with cash! Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: trikerpete on June 24, 2009, 10:27:49 PM but ive kept the diff/driveshafts for a "project" :)
Title: Re: For Sale.....BMW Post by: klogan45 on July 24, 2009, 04:26:29 PM Hi Guys, bikerpsycho sold a bike engine a while back and the bloke turned up with a bloody big trailer full of engines. It turns out that the bloke exports them to Africa somewhere. Maybe the same bloke?
When the money has been paid then you can be sure its not a scam especially if they don't ask for bank details. |