my 'other' Euro car (hint - it's a Frenchie.....)

[leonf 162]

 

 

Looking forward to summer and getting out and about a bit.

 

Edited October 17, 2020 by leonf

[Sammo 2544]

Couple of pretty special cars there! 

[displayname 35]

Did your 205 GTI end up going across the ditch? :(

I remember seeing your other cars in the listing ?

[leonf 162]

37 minutes ago, displayname said:

Did your 205 GTI end up going across the ditch? :(

I remember seeing your other cars in the listing ?

yep, the '94 205gti-c went to a buyer from Perth.  He's a happy chappy!!

 

The Peugeot was moved on to make room somewhere for the replacement car.   A JDM.......

1985 Toyota Corolla Levin AE86.  A rust-free survivor with a few needs. But I don't think you will

find many as original as this one.

[Jdm135i 4]

Great choice in cars. Also a fan of the French here. 

[leonf 162]

I can see your car choices are not too shabby, either.

Is the Megane a 250, 265, or 275??  My nephew had a 250 and it was a terrific machine, but devalued

quickly. I can only imagine how good the 275 is......

[Jdm135i 4]

6 hours ago, leonf said:

I can see your car choices are not too shabby, either.

Is the Megane a 250, 265, or 275??  My nephew had a 250 and it was a terrific machine, but devalued

quickly. I can only imagine how good the 275 is......

It’s a 275. It’s very fun to drive. 
looks like it will be the last of its kind. 

[qube 3570]

1 hour ago, Jdm135i said:

It’s a 275. It’s very fun to drive. 
looks like it will be the last of its kind. 

https://www.trademe.co.nz/2828854090 

crazy cheap 275 up for sale atm. would love to buy one..

[Jdm135i 4]

7 hours ago, qube said:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/2828854090 

crazy cheap 275 up for sale atm. would love to buy one..

That does look like a good deal. Really low kms for a car that age. 
I nearly brought one that shape but ended up with the 135i instead. Just needed a bit more space inside to make it practical for work. 

[leonf 162]

my initial thoughts are that 275 Trophy is a LOT of car for the money.

But reading the description that says it was imported from Aus as a statutory write off would probably

explain the lower than usual cost. And may well affect is saleability over time. In saying that - you would never know

by looking at the photos. It looks terrific!!

[Jdm135i 4]

True I didn’t read that far. Coming from oz it may have just been hail damage?

[qube 3570]

I also didnt see that part. No wonder its way cheaper than what it should be. Its interesting how much cheaper these write offs are taking into account the cost to buy then to fix, they still manage to turn a profit.

[leonf 162]

the ae86 has gone, though not with any lingering sadness.   It needed to go to make room in the garage for the car I have been looking for for what seems like ten years+.

1984 Fiat Strada 130TC Abarth.   It's mint.   Happy as, me.

Edited June 21, 2021 by leonf