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[malcy_p]

No problems guys - just thought some helpful advice might be forthcoming like "ooh - stick it on Piston Heads, someone will want the engine" or "don't bother with Autotrader these days" etc.

Anyway, I've stuck her on an internet auction site so I'll gauge the interest from there

/malc.

P.S. I can say it's listed elsewhere on the internet without censure, can't I? 

so far so good!!! should i post a link!!!

No.

Check forum guidelines.....   

[Gaffers]

Dry your eyes.

Plenty of places you can find the information for yourself (including on here) and the admins have explained why you are no more or less special than anyone else with less than 250 posts.

[malcy_p]

Dry your eyes.

Plenty of places you can find the information for yourself (including on here) and the admins have explained why you are no more or less special than anyone else with less than 250 posts.

Dry my whats? The meme was funny but not *that* funny... although the g/f actually LOL'ed. 

Just trying to make light of the situation. Car is on the 'net, had some interest, some questions, some offers. Selling the car complete is the way to go, as the best market (here!) is OOB to me without sitting and posting about burkas, Tescos, UKIP or Omegas for weeks and weeks to artificially rack up the mythical and magical 250 posts. If I had the technical knowledge to add 250 quality posts to OOF I probably would have over the last 6 years or however long I've been on here.    This is my loss - but I ain't gonna cry over it.

[martin42]

Really!!!! Why not post something constructive or join in with the banter,rules have been put in place to protect the genuine users on here from being ripped off etc,grow some oppsing balls,man up and stop whinging ,if you dont like go to piston heads and post a sale add on there,and plenty off offer sites aswell to use.

[malcy_p]

Really!!!! Why not post something constructive or join in with the banter,rules have been put in place to protect the genuine users on here from being ripped off etc,grow some oppsing balls,man up and stop whinging ,if you dont like go to piston heads and post a sale add on there,and plenty off offer sites aswell to use.

My original question was a constructive one 
My meme was banter on my part 
I fully understand and agree with the rules about adverts etc 
No idea what 'oppsing' balls are - happy with the ones I already have but thanks for the concern
Nothing to man up about 
Not whinging about anything   
Sale ad placed on another site already 

/malc.xxxx

[terry paget]

Hi Malc,
           what's a meme? Not in my dictionary. Google says a mimicked theme. It's all above my head.
I am afraid you have stirred up the site establishment. They can be very rough, but really mean no harm. Last year I suggested front wheel alignment by plank, which works very well for me, but it upset them. Apparently every time I change a track rod, steering idler or wishbone I should take my car to Chesham for a 4 wheel geometry check. Running six Omegas for my family I cannot afford this. Last week MarkG complained he had an off centre steering wheel after such an experience. I know how to cure it in half an hour, but dare not say so.

I recall you had some excellent ex-police 3.2 Omegas in the old Omega Users Yahoo site days. They were the best Omegas in my opinion. Are you disposing of one of these?

[omegod]

Really!!!! Why not post something constructive or join in with the banter,rules have been put in place to protect the genuine users on here from being ripped off etc,grow some oppsing balls,man up and stop whinging ,if you dont like go to piston heads and post a sale add on there,and plenty off offer sites aswell to use.

My original question was a constructive one 
My meme was banter on my part  :D
I fully understand and agree with the rules about adverts etc 
No idea what 'oppsing' balls are - happy with the ones I already have but thanks for the concern
Nothing to man up about 
Not whinging about anything   
Sale ad placed on another site already 

/malc.xxxx

I found that quite amusing  , to be honest Malc there have been a few cases of people getting shafted hence the rules being stuck to like glue. Have a look through the for sale / wanted section to get an idea what prices you can get for parts. Good luck !

[bored bigyin54]

Clearly in the rules & clearly an advert, admins give up enough of their time as it is. So just nuke it. Deal with it, get involved to get enough posts, then post up.

Man up about it or quit whining.

pot and kettle

[malcy_p]

Hi Malc,
           what's a meme? Not in my dictionary. Google says a mimicked theme. It's all above my head.
I am afraid you have stirred up the site establishment. They can be very rough, but really mean no harm. Last year I suggested front wheel alignment by plank, which works very well for me, but it upset them. Apparently every time I change a track rod, steering idler or wishbone I should take my car to Chesham for a 4 wheel geometry check. Running six Omegas for my family I cannot afford this. Last week MarkG complained he had an off centre steering wheel after such an experience. I know how to cure it in half an hour, but dare not say so.

I recall you had some excellent ex-police 3.2 Omegas in the old Omega Users Yahoo site days. They were the best Omegas in my opinion. Are you disposing of one of these?

Hi Terry - long time no speak!

Meme - try http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_meme for an explanation! Grumpy Cat just seemed to suit the situation....

Yes, the 'establishment' can get rattled - I've seen it happen before so I know it's nothing personal. This is a fantastic site and the help I have gained from it has saved me hours of grief and considerable cash.

Yep, thinking of getting shot of a black ex-Thames Valley Police 3.2, but that said I have been driving it a lot this week (checking that it would not crap out on anyone's journey home!) and it's soooo much more fun to drive than my 2.6 auto MV6.... To tax, insure and MOT will cost circa £600 and that's a lot for a third car I use so rarely that I have to jump start it more often than not! 

All the best,

/malc.

[malcy_p]

Really!!!! Why not post something constructive or join in with the banter,rules have been put in place to protect the genuine users on here from being ripped off etc,grow some oppsing balls,man up and stop whinging ,if you dont like go to piston heads and post a sale add on there,and plenty off offer sites aswell to use.

My original question was a constructive one 
My meme was banter on my part  :D
I fully understand and agree with the rules about adverts etc 
No idea what 'oppsing' balls are - happy with the ones I already have but thanks for the concern
Nothing to man up about 
Not whinging about anything   
Sale ad placed on another site already 

/malc.xxxx

I found that quite amusing  , to be honest Malc there have been a few cases of people getting shafted hence the rules being stuck to like glue. Have a look through the for sale / wanted section to get an idea what prices you can get for parts. Good luck !

I can completely understand we do not want fly-by-night posters selling things, but a quick check on my profile will show that I've been on here since 2006 - but that counts for nowt in the rules, and I can accept that.

Glad Grumpy Cat amused! 

Thanks

/malc.

[henryd]

Really!!!! Why not post something constructive or join in with the banter,rules have been put in place to protect the genuine users on here from being ripped off etc,grow some oppsing balls,man up and stop whinging ,if you dont like go to piston heads and post a sale add on there,and plenty off offer sites aswell to use.

My original question was a constructive one 
My meme was banter on my part  :D
I fully understand and agree with the rules about adverts etc 
No idea what 'oppsing' balls are - happy with the ones I already have but thanks for the concern
Nothing to man up about 
Not whinging about anything   
Sale ad placed on another site already 

/malc.xxxx

I found that quite amusing  , to be honest Malc there have been a few cases of people getting shafted hence the rules being stuck to like glue. Have a look through the for sale / wanted section to get an idea what prices you can get for parts. Good luck !

I can completely understand we do not want fly-by-night posters selling things, but a quick check on my profile will show that I've been on here since 2006 - but that counts for nowt in the rules, and I can accept that.

Glad Grumpy Cat amused! 

Thanks

/malc.

I saw that ,hardly makes you a newbie does it ,I know rules are rules but its pretty obvious you didn't join up just to sell a car

[TheBoy]

I can completely understand we do not want fly-by-night posters selling things, but a quick check on my profile will show that I've been on here since 2006 - but that counts for nowt in the rules

We haven't the time (or will, if I'm entirely honest  ) to vet every For Sale ad, and time based membership cannot be automated without some fairly heavy modifications to the software.

and I can accept that.

Thats the spirit