Possible S12 for sale or breaking, verdict on 22/2/2010
 

Unfortunately my S12 is in a bad situation, I've done what I can for it's MOT this monday coming ( 22/2/2010 ) but i've got a hunch it's going to fail, if it's something small I'll give it another whirl this year but if it comes back as big I'll have to part with it.


*****Thought it would be wise to let some folk know before I end up calling the scrappy on the 27th or 28th of feb ( thats if its to big for my pockets. ) Don't get your hopes up but anyone interested in buying for either a donor or track car let me know. Preferably full sale or failing that I'll dismantle car between 23rd to 27th and get as many parts off as I can then send the shell to the scrappy. Then post a list of the all the parts I have taken off to sell to you guys on the forum.*****


Once again this isn't a genuine sale until I get the verdict on the 22nd, once I know the details I'll post here again so keep your eyes peeled, also the reason I havn't put this thread in the Sales category as I don't want to get folks hopes up then destroy them, if its bad news I'll put thread into Sales so everyone can get a nibble at it, pictures included.

Don't get your hopes up yet but cover your bases.

Wayne

If you going to be breaking theres a few bits id like to put my name on :D

Iam after some parts as mate.

:D

Well it's bad news for the car and myself, I'll no longer be an S12 owner :mad:

If anyones interested in following up on the departure of my S12 head over to the sales section on the forum as I'm posting a new thread there.

See you around.

your s12
 

Sorry to hear. Yet another s12 will be lost for ever. was it that bad a fail? is it not repairable at all

Daz

It's repairable, failed with the parking brake again ( common fault on mine every year. ) Serious leak on rear nearside shock ( which I won't have time to look for or find due to Tax is out end of Feb ) Adivisories are there the worst I think was both front discs are lightly pitted but apart from that it'd go another year but without the parts and only 2 weeks left to either get it fixed or sold I have no choice but to sell.

basicly it'd cost over £50+ to repair handbrake, god knows for the rear shock and another £54 for MOT plus labour for getting parts fitted and possibly it might fail as tester might pick up something else. So it's a gamble but i think it's time for me to let it go.

S12 MOT Failure
 

Doesn't sound that bad. Are the shocks you have fitted genuine or aftermarket? Must be able to sourch a set, even a 2nd hand one to get you through MOT.Which side is it? Would take about an Hr to fit as only a few bolts to take off.

Pitting on your brakes due to lack of use, I d say. I d aways wondered about this statement, as if looking for something to pick up. As long as the brakes show they stop with good power,evenly, no binding & good thickness on pads and discs them selves. No brake oil leeks & all hose & pipes in good condition.

Why is the rear calliper sticking, is it the Calliper it's self, then easily srtipped & cleaned up to get you through the MOT, However I'd prefer the exchange calliper if you can aford, then you just bolt it on.
Try 'Brakes International, 'www.brakesint.co.uk' :01706 666999, appro £55 when I last bought a set from them,very helpful, usually got them on self & work on an exchange basis. Best way then they come ready to paint prior to fitting for that enhanced look.

If it's the cable, which is more than likely, then which side is it. I'm on my 3rd pair now. I have a couple of Passenge sides spare & could do you one for a fraction of Nissan prices. £10 + P&P (brand new gen Nissan)
Aftermarket ones also available for about £28, so if it's your Drivers side then this would be your cheepest option here. Nissan want £50 each.

If you get the car back to the MOT centre in the 2 weeks, then they will only look at the fail points. I'd also look arround for an MOT centre you'd trust & is sympathatic towards calssic cars.

Sorry if it sounds like I teaching you to such eggs, not sure of your knowladge as you mentioned getting parts fitted by someone else. & this seams like an easy fix to me.

Where are you?
Are you thinking of selling the car as whole?
Daz

i have a good pair of rear gas shocks sat in the shed £10 for the pair plus postage, 10/ 15mins a side to fit at the most.

my rear handbrake sometimes binds, a little squirt of WD40 on the bit where the cable goes onto (as it goes into the caliper), and its back to normal, dont have to do it very often.

I don't see why you would break the car for such minor issues,fix them,get it retested and sell it for a lot more.

I've already replaced the calipers using Brakes International, I even got a decal on the rear passenger side window so I wouldn't forget where I got the parts from :D

The full car is still up for sale as a whole car for £200, however the rear shock didn't just break the day it went into the MOT, I did however notice one side was a slight bit more bumpier but I put it down to the fact our roads up here are pot holed and deformed due to the cold weather every year...and never get repaired haha.

She still pulls regardless of the fault, also it's another £50+ for an MOT since it was tested on 22nd. Getting parts would take atleast a week extra and from 2moro I have 2 weeks to get the car sold or broken down.

I've advertised in scot-ads also but to be honest £200 is a bargain for a car that needs little work ( I need a bigger car so she's got to go regardless. )

you'll find the car in the sales section under "E-Reg S12 ZX Turbo for sale"

£200 however if you PM me I maybe able to lower it alittle if your genuinely going to take it off my hands. :)

located in Aviemore, Scotland

I don't think you see my point, if the car doesn't sell how else am I going to make the money that I lost for the car not selling, last option is to break the car.

If you have the parts to fix it up, buy my car I'll give you a discount :D otherwise don't tell me what I should do with my car :rolleyes:

Is this out of tax? Whats it like for rust and do you have any pics of the sills, arches underneath?

Cheers

Alvin

You'll find it very difficult to sell a car that someone has to come and collect on a trailer.
Good luck with it though.

Well if no one buys it I'll start breaking it, it's that simple even if it is a shame.

zombiemax I can get pictures for you 2moro as I'm moving the car to another location.

You have to remember, were else can you get an engine, body-panels, doors, dashboard, seats and everything else for £200. Thats a whole lot of spares for your money, I've seen cars without Tax or Mot being sold for £800+ in worse conditions.

S12
 

Hi
would consider, but your miles away from me & I have no way to get to you with in the next few weeks, due to other commitments, let alone consider having to find a trailer & a car to toe with in order to tow the car back to Portsmouth. Have to admit it's as you say a good price & a dam shame to break another good S12. Not many round now, worth saving in my opion. But I may have some parts off you if you go that route.
Daz

Cheers. I may be interested in this if its not rusty... bought a rusty one recently but it turns out I am terrible at welding :trout so i sold it on

Alv

I'll take the exhaust and Magnecor leads straight away

Currently have 2 interested buyers within the surrounding area I live in, 1 very keen one who mentioned his restoration background. So all hope of an s12 almost on the verge of being scrapped might end up going on sale to someone as a fully restored or modified classic. Who know's, you may even be able to buy it later down the line.

I'll know by this friday, guy told me it's not going to the scrappy not if he can help it and is willing to take it away on his own trailer so I'll be a happy chappy if it's sold on friday.

Will keep you posted.