Leaving the owner's club - perhaps - long story

[GreyGhost]

Originally Posted by pmw75

Hi John, Thursday last garage owner collected 75, paid me what I paid for it pluss £110 as full & final. I lost about £300 but could have been worse. Any member looking to buy one at auction in Lancashire be warned!! Headgasket and auction is his plan. I have to come clean and state I now own an Astra estate. Thanks for all help every one.

Proper result, man was as good as his word.

Now then about this Astra. Hope it stands you in good stead, you're welcome here in any event.

[Big John]

Glad to hear the good news,

We are always here to help, hope the Astra yes I did say Astra goes well for you.

Cheers

John

[pmw75]

Thanks GG,
Eventually ok. His opening gambit was 'I'll soon have it fixed' followed by 'he must adjust price for wear & tear.' Can't blame him for trying though.

[pmw75]

Originally Posted by Top Gun

Glad to hear the good news,

We are always here to help, hope the Astra yes I did say Astra goes well for you.

Cheers

John

I have to say John though not a 75 the Astra is a very well made car with a lovely auto box. Should I stumble on a nice 75 tourer deisel in the future I might be tempted.

[Telferstr]

Originally Posted by fooman

I think over 500K miles might be some kind of record? While it can be done I would think it would mean changing pretty much everything. Sadly the K series engine has a poor reputation, however as you bought from a dealer you may be entitled to some redress.

Be careful what you say fooman re K Series Engine, as the V6 is also a K Series engine. You are in great danger in upsetting all the V6 Fans with your above statement.
Not to worry that you have upset me!!!! as I.m a staunch supporter of the K Series 4 Potters.
Look after them and they will do you proud. Had 3 in a row and never any engine problems.
Regards,
Telfer.

[kevin]

Originally Posted by pmw75

I have to say John though not a 75 the Astra is a very well made car with a lovely auto box. Should I stumble on a nice 75 tourer deisel in the future I might be tempted.

you will be Tempted,

just like I have been, got me in the end. pick it up Thursday.
sold my vectra could not be happyer
going from a car I dont look at from one week to the other to looking at the water each day. am I

hope you enjoy you new car

[Tim_Burgess]

Originally Posted by kevin

you will be Tempted,

just like I have been, got me in the end. pick it up Thursday.
sold my vectra could not be happyer
going from a car I dont look at from one week to the other to looking at the water each day. am I

hope you enjoy you new car

No, you're not You've just been bitten by the 75 bug. It's a serious affliction, but strangely satisfying.

[bl52krz]

Originally Posted by Kandyman

I would contact Trading Standard and inform them of your situation,
even if the dealer does give you back all the monies you have paid out i would still want this dealer to be looked in to only to stop it happening again to another buyer.

get your money back first, then tell trading standards.