[quote author=Paddy scooby link=topic=30378.msg351444#msg351444 date=1304874570]
Lads,
Yous are after hi-jacking this guys post - I think robbie has enough posts about a mint type-r that he is lloking for and info on a type-r so probably it would be a good idea to lock this thread and everyone move over to robbie's thread,
[quote author=chris139ryan link=topic=30378.msg351178#msg351178 date=1304725360]
robbie i reckon if your waiting for a clean type r your not going to find one in this country. most of the cars are trashed and the really good condition ones the owners are going to probably lock away or keep for good. Most of them are expensive in england alright and i dont no the vrt rate for them but heres a nice clean looking one for ok money
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2260463.htm
if i were you id stick to your idea about getting a type r shell and building to your spec. it will be a bit more expensive bit it will be well worth it as you will have a perfectly healthy car after the build.

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Robbie, Cant really make you out mate - You say you are looking for a mint clean type-r but than when it comes to seeing them you cant get time or dont want to travel..? Not every type-r is in the north/south/west Dublin area mate. You are going to have to go and actually see them before you write them off and presume there are no clean ones left in the country, however I would definetly agree with you when you say there are roough ones about.
Just a thought bro,
Rgds
Paddy
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As said its not hijacking the thread as it is redundant now.
Ok, now down to business... I cant get time to travel across the country at the moment for a number of reasons which I don't have to explain to you. But how about you go get yourself 2 young kids, a number of weekends in a row where you have plans made and see how easy it is for you to travel all across the fooking country. I've NEVER once said I didn't want to travel, not fooking once. I am more than willing to travel to see a car I like as soon as i have the opportunity to do so!!
I was straight up with you on the phone, 100% up front so I don't know what your problem is now all of a sudden. I told you I was flat out for the next few weeks when i spoke with you so couldn't get up to you to see the car and even when i did, I wouldn't be going to complete a deal as I want to make sure I've seen everything that I like before making any decision. I have been simply too busy to travel up to Monaghan to see your car. You seemed to understand this at the time and it was YOUR idea to try and rearrange your plans so you could come down meet me after work. You then sent me, what I thought at the time, was a bit of a snotty text during the week to say if i wanted to see it then i'd have to make time to see it. I gave you the benefit of the doubt at the time because sometimes reading text can come across the wrong way. But its a bit obvious now that you have your knickers in a twist for some reason even though I was completely up front with you about my current ability to travel???? Would you prefer if I lied to you and started fooking you around???
I am fully aware that not every type r in the country is in or around Dublin but they are the only ones that I can get the time to go and see at this moment in time. Going to meet someone 10mins down the road is a bit different than heading off down the country for a full day to see one. Also, I don't think I have to go and see every bag of shite I come across on the net just to confirm they are, in fact, a bag of shite. If I don't like the look of it or spot something amiss, then why on earth would i waste the petrol money to go and see it!!!
If you want to make me out anymore, I am looking for a straight, clean type R. I don't expect it to be factory condition mint but I do expect it to be maintained well and not have been involved in any serious accidents. Mileage is a factor so if its anywhere near 100,000miles, then I will be expecting an engine rebuild at some point during my ownership and I'm not paying big money for something like that (some people asking €7-8k), I would prefer to wait for something with a blown engine to come up and start new with my own, fresh rebuild. If a car has a rebuild, then I expect a full history of it with receipts from a reputable builder and a remap to ensure its safety. Body should be rust free. If the car is modified then it should be mapped, if not then thats just asking for trouble imo and why should i take the risk on something like that? There is more but I've rambled enough for now. If that is asking too much, well then thats unfortunate but thats the way I see things and its my money so will only spend it as I see fit. Thanks for your attention
