Happy Birthday Blue Thunder

[AdamS4]

As said, shocking story. SO so much put in to this car and to end up in this state, unbelievable.

A great list of parts you have there and I can't deny I will be one of the vulchers circling when you put prices to those parts.

On the look out for some RS4 intercoolers and a bi-pipe at the right price. Wouldn't have the heart to bargain with you though, so probably not the right deal (for me) this time around!

Lets hope things take a distinct turn for the better somehow.

Ditto

[S4TAN]

Scott - really think you should give it one last go and crack this bast*rd - stick with it mate.

[MarkB]

I've got to say the same. Stick with it. Get another lump for it

[si_hill]

I would stick with it also, it would be a shame to see it split for parts.

[lemond]

Giving in (hmmm sounds too harsh after throwing nearly the cost of a grey import Evo at it) at such a late stage will result in a very happy customer who gets it from you.

I'm shocked at the money though ....Crickey I understand your Avatar now!....



I'm peed off about mine... 65k miles cost 7k spent 500 quid in bits and some labour 10 months (but I've only done 2500 miles so it still looks expensive)... Oh by the way I'm a Yorkshireman... Scottish with the generosity removed (so 500 quid is dear in these parts)!

[los93sol]

Blue, sorry to hear the news. Are you going to be posting the parts on the classifieds or shooting out pm's to those who inquired before this thread was started to see if they are still interested? The reason I'm asking is because I'm still keen to pick up the bits I asked you about a few weeks ago. Don't feel too bad about the costs, they are expensive cars to maintain, I ended up $5,000USD just in parts during my last major issue, though that did include a few mods as well.

[Blue_Thunder]

Going to take a look at it next week when I can get it over to the garage. Preparing myself for the worst. There may be piston damage due to the dodgy ignition timing identified when I did a log run last weekend.

If I decide to strip it, I'll post up on the classifieds with prices, but suppose it would be fair to give people from this thread first refusal.
As GrahamS4 has predicted, I won't be offering any bargain prices as I'll need to recoup as much as I can so I can get myself an A reg Yugo painted by a gypsy with Hammerite.

Got to keep your chin up at times like this

[GrahamS4]

I won't be offering any bargain prices as I'll need to recoup as much as I can so I can get myself an A reg Yugo painted by a gypsy with Hammerite.

Got to keep your chin up at times like this

I'm sorry, but that really did make me laugh out loud. You're spot on though, chin up.

[S4TAN]

so I can get myself an A reg Yugo painted by a gypsy with Hammerite.

Hope the garage inspection concludes that your car is fixable!

[s4woody]

@stevieyid..why would you want MTM wheels that weigh <beep> loads more than the MTM reps you have..are you really trying to make your car as slow as a bus...@blue..why dont you pm me your number..i dont want any parts but would like to have a chat about something...

[S4TAN]

why dont you pm me your number..i dont want any parts but would like to have a chat about something...

A romantic dinner date... ?

[Blue_Thunder]

A romantic dinner date... ?

Don't think I can afford to turn down a free feed these days

[S4TAN]

Don't think I can afford to turn down a free feed these days

Be careful though Scott - you never know what he might want for "afters"

[SLC Detailing]

@stevieyid..why would you want MTM wheels that weigh <beep> loads more than the MTM reps you have..are you really trying to make your car as slow as a bus...@blue..why dont you pm me your number..i dont want any parts but would like to have a chat about something...

@s4woody, not if i get the rs4 bits to. I think i would be keeping up with your M5 with or without the MTM wheels then!

[s4woody]

stevie dont go out in the fog..its obviously clouding your mind...i,ll race you for V5's whenever your ready to give me back the car...