Just S12VEA and his 2'ssssss (Pics updated)

s12vea · June 20, 2018, 19:59

Was nice to meet you too, I forgot about that

StuC · June 21, 2018, 23:34

Quote from: s12vea on June 20, 2018, 16:15
Im down to just one MR2 again, my yellow peril has left my driveway for the last time.
I've sold to a lovely lady who I've been told will be joining the ROC shortly.
I've been promised she will be kept in tip-top condition and he alloys kerb free.

A sad day but glad to pass on to someone who will appreciate as much as me

Not sure where you stand within the UCC now. Not many ex-owners. I can only think of 1.
Perhaps it's gonna need a UCC vote! Lol.

s12vea · June 22, 2018, 07:02

I didn't even get one of those tshirts at Ding Day

StuC · June 22, 2018, 07:55

Quote from: s12vea on June 22, 2018, 07:02
I didn't even get one of those tshirts at Ding Day

What colour car did you turn up in?
Justsayin'

1979scotte · June 22, 2018, 11:02

We knew you were a double agent and we weren't letting you in

StuC · June 22, 2018, 21:52

Quote from: 1979scotte on June 22, 2018, 11:02
We knew you were a double agent and we weren't letting you in

It least the car he turned up in wasn't... 'one of them'

1979scotte · June 22, 2018, 21:58

Quote from: StuC on June 22, 2018, 21:52
Quote from: 1979scotte on June 22, 2018, 11:02
We knew you were a double agent and we weren't letting you in

It least the car he turned up in wasn't... 'one of them'

If they drove it in it would be driven out.
Under its own steam at least.

s12vea · March 5, 2019, 17:08

My latest purchase...... a car a few of you already know

### JACK ###

I have a few things planned to make my own mark on an already well sorted well looked after car.

Genuinely missed not owning a 2 I can safely say they offer something that not many cars can offer

First jobs for me will be a good detail and getting the paint work up to Steve spec then I have a few options around styling and restyling a few bits.

Plenty of pictures to follow shortly

Very glad to be back behind the wheel of a Toyota again

StuC · March 5, 2019, 19:12

Good to have you back in the club properly.

Now... do we start a 'how long will steve keep this one?' thread!

wotugonado · March 5, 2019, 20:07

Natural order has been restored.......... For a bit anyway

s12vea · March 5, 2019, 21:02

Quote from: StuC on March 5, 2019, 19:12
Good to have you back in the club properly.

Now... do we start a 'how long will steve keep this one?' thread!

It's almost like I have some sort of reputation

StuC · March 5, 2019, 21:17

Quote from: s12vea on March 5, 2019, 21:02
Quote from: StuC on March 5, 2019, 19:12
Good to have you back in the club properly.

Now... do we start a 'how long will steve keep this one?' thread!

It's almost like I have some sort of reputation

You are our very own wheeler dealer! Lol

s12vea · March 5, 2019, 21:19

Purely a hobby for me, fully committed member for many years now

StuC · March 5, 2019, 21:25

Quote from: s12vea on March 5, 2019, 21:19
Purely a hubby for me, fully committed member for many years now

Something you need to tell the class?

s12vea · March 5, 2019, 21:57

Quote from: StuC on March 5, 2019, 21:25
Quote from: s12vea on March 5, 2019, 21:19
Purely a hubby for me, fully committed member for many years now

Something you need to tell the class?

Bloody auto correct lol

s12vea · March 31, 2019, 20:04

I thought I would update the thread with my short journey with Jack and journey since

My journey with Jack was very much short lived as I purchased in good faith due to a number of parts that made the car very appealing, and the excitement of having a much loved turbo'd 2
After my 4 hour drive back home and a proper look over the car I knew that the car wasn't right for me, there was a number of small things I wasn't happy with, prob due to being spoilt by some of my previous examples.
I was always going to be a hard man to please.

Before I purchased I said to Pat that if the car wasn't up to my standards I would move the turbo kit over to another car. I wanted to make this point clear before taking ownership, as it was always possible it would happen.

Once my mind was made up I had the car put back to standard and fixed a number of things to make it ready for its Mot which it passed with flying colours.

Before putting up for sale I notified Pat as didn't want Pat or Helen stumbling across it with out being told.

The paintwork cleaned up will and the underside was in excellent condition.

I've had a number of 2s as your all aware and I've used parts from many to make something that I'm proud to own and drive and at the same time I've sold many parts to make other people's cars Unique.

The car sold quickly and the new owner has taken the car up north and really loves his first ownership of a 2.

Mr2s have played an important part of my life and they will continue to after my latest purchase which I will write about shortly.

I took some time to respond as it was safer for all parties involved and always feel it's important to hear all sides of the story. If anyone would like to talk to me face to face at ding day or national day feel free to pop over for a chat.

I will attach a few pics of Jack after a deep clean which I'm sure most people will have seen in the advert.

s12vea · March 31, 2019, 20:07

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s12vea · March 31, 2019, 20:13

My hunt continued for something special to make my mark on. I have been trying to purchase a TF300 from someone but the situation has complicated due to ill health and as of yet hasn't been successful so given the family time and space. But the hunt went on..

I had also sold my focus RS and have been Contemplating purchasing a GT86 to sit aside my future MR2 and after much hunting I found "the one" a red car with red and black interior 2014 with 39k. The deal was done and the garage offered to deliver the car to me last Sunday.
The car arrived everything looked good but.......

s12vea · March 31, 2019, 20:14

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s12vea · March 31, 2019, 20:20

Three dents had appeared on the front bonnet that driver and the garage both blamed each other for?!
The dealership agreed that they would resolve either way so I was overly bother. I did a few miles on the Sunday all was good the handling is more lotus like than Toyota and the car looked amazing!
My next day off was Wednesday and couldn't wait to take my boy out for spin, started the car and it sounded rough as old nails.... wasn't happy
Then started driving the car and there was a horrible whining / vibration coming from the gearbox diff. It was shaking the whole car at certain rpm and worse when turning left.
With that I called the garage and they offered to take the car back and have given a full refund.
I'm disappointed but grateful that handled everything swiftly. My GT86 ownership lasted 3 whole days. $:-\$

s12vea · March 31, 2019, 20:22

I'm normally pretty good at finding cars but at some point my luck had to run out

StuC · March 31, 2019, 20:27

Quote from: s12vea on March 31, 2019, 20:22
I'm normally pretty good at finding cars but at some point my luck had to run out

That's because at any given time you know EVRY car for sale within a 500 mile radius!!

s12vea · March 31, 2019, 20:29

Like many of you I'm always looking for mr2 related stuff online and I stumbled across something that looked special, with very few pictures I called the number on the advert and had a great chat with a lovely guy of 73 and how they were selling the family mr2.
The car in question hasn't seen rain and been garaged since day one

I had to view this car! Got up early this morning and traveled to Gravesend to be greeted by the most genuine owners of an amazing car that has been loved for years. The car was wrapped under blankets in a lovely heated garage.

They showed me round the car and took me for a test drive, I was sold

s12vea · March 31, 2019, 20:31

Let me introduce you to ........ Chilli Redbull

s12vea · March 31, 2019, 20:31

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