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Illusion
05-02-2006, 22:51
Guys,

As some of you might know, i've had a few probs with the Willy and i've pretty much had enough. So i'm thinking now is time to sell.

Thing is, it's not the mintest car around....rust, suspension probs plus a few little things...i've spent thousands on the engine including a rebuild with GDI 2 years back and i've maintained it ever since. I've had her checked over and I can't afford to get her sorted properly. The car does drive, and foot down it drives well. But like I said it's not the mintest car around.

I still want a willy, so the question is do I sell her as she is and buy another one...?

Or strip her and sell the parts, buy a high mileage Willy 3 and change the engine over?

I've been thinking about this all weekend and i'm still stuck on what to do...so help me decide peeps. The only thing is, I want a Willy 3, but I don't really want a sun roof, hence why i'm a bit reluctant to sell this one as you might know mine doesn't have one...but something is still telling me to sell.

HEEEEELLLLLP!!! :cry:
Mattie
06-02-2006, 11:49
if its a willy1 dont strip it m8 thats murder! :shock:

personaly id keep it m8 n just keep spendin money on it till everythins puka, if u buy another willy ull prob end up spendin loads on that anyway!

i always think about sellin wen sumthin gos wrong, as soon as its fixd though im sooooo glad i didnt sell up :D

dont do it!
LotuzClioWilliams
06-02-2006, 12:05
if its a willy1 dont strip it m8 thats murder! :shock:

Death penalty! :twisted:

Touch decision. Still I'd try to fix it. Selling it and buying a Williams 3 will probably cost you a lot of money too.
Illusion
06-02-2006, 12:12
Thing is, there are alot of problems with the car.

Evidence shows that the car was in an accident so I don't know even if the shell is twisted - subframe bent etc.

Rear axle seems out - the near side wheel is further in then the other, bumper is half hanging off. Also rust on axle.

Rust - or shall I say rott is on the arches, dents and stone chips on the doors and bonnets,

Drives side Wheel seems to be out wider than passenger side.

Don't you think it would be cheaper to find a higher mileage Willy and change my engine over?

I'll try and take some pics to show exactly what I mean.
LotuzClioWilliams
06-02-2006, 13:05
Sounds more serious than I thought it would be. Better put her out of her misery then. :cry:
Mattie
06-02-2006, 15:20
u got any pics m8?

i think pics will help! :)
Illusion
06-02-2006, 19:43
Pics taken earlier today... :cry:

http://www.dj-illusion.co.uk/php-cgi/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=15312

http://www.dj-illusion.co.uk/php-cgi/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=15316

http://www.dj-illusion.co.uk/php-cgi/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=15320

http://www.dj-illusion.co.uk/php-cgi/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=15324

http://www.dj-illusion.co.uk/php-cgi/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=15328

http://www.dj-illusion.co.uk/php-cgi/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=15332

http://www.dj-illusion.co.uk/php-cgi/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=15336

http://www.dj-illusion.co.uk/php-cgi/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=15340

http://www.dj-illusion.co.uk/php-cgi/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=15344

More pics at http://www.dj-illusion.co.uk/php-cgi/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=13724
LotuzClioWilliams
06-02-2006, 19:47
It really hurts to see it in this condition. :shock:
Andyvalver
06-02-2006, 19:51
Its only a 3, strip it :wink: *runs and hides lol*

You have the trade mark chip in the number plate same as me 8)

:P

It must of been proper neglectade to get like that. My valver has rusty arches but there no way that bad and its done 150k! As for the bumber, stick it back on lol.

Id keep it and sort it out mate, or sell it to me for a few hundred :wink:
malbon
06-02-2006, 20:20
wow. how did you get it that bad :?: id strip it for spares as there are better condition willys than that for around 1500. take the engine out and seek out a willy non runner with engine problem maybe. good luck anyhow.
Clio_GTT
06-02-2006, 20:23
That can be saved, new complete rear axle, fix the bumper back on and repair the arches and you'd get a lot more for it, plus you'd be saving a dieing breed
Illusion
06-02-2006, 22:19
That can be saved, new complete rear axle, fix the bumper back on and repair the arches and you'd get a lot more for it, plus you'd be saving a dieing breed

Ok, lets just say I did do that - how much am I looking at, rear axles, sorting out the front - cos I dunno what is exactly wrong with that, and a fully respray, new front bumper also?
Justin..
06-02-2006, 22:27
:( damn that looks poorly. in dire need of restoration.

as for parts... get a 2nd hand rear beam off mat brown if he has any :?: only six bolts to remove :wink:

get new front wishbones , struts , springs etc for a few £100 quid. you could have that lot changed in a weekend easily
Coops
06-02-2006, 23:03
the arch is the major issue there, it looks a touch unhealthy! but in many ways its better the devil u know with cars this age! if the geometry of the chassis is okay then may b worth stickin with it?
Illusion
06-02-2006, 23:10
the arch is the major issue there, it looks a touch unhealthy! but in many ways its better the devil u know with cars this age! if the geometry of the chassis is okay then may b worth stickin with it?

The geometry is way out...camber cast and toe are all out. Had this checked in December on the Sun system.
Coops
06-02-2006, 23:12
wounded! :(

looks like a strip n break for parts u dont want n transplant good stuff to a solid willy, or hybrid a worthy valver shell!! :twisted:
Illusion
06-02-2006, 23:14
If I go hybrid, then i'd want one with a willy wide track...
Still unsure what to do exactly, i'm all ears for options...
Coops
06-02-2006, 23:49
ah good point! you can get the wide track for a few hundred quid but spose mite b cheaper get a high mileage willy!
Andy
07-02-2006, 08:30
how much do you want for it
Illusion
07-02-2006, 10:38
I'm open to "sensible" offers...
Mattie
07-02-2006, 11:09
how many miles has it done m8?
Illusion
07-02-2006, 12:32
how many miles has it done m8?

73K

I had a rebuild on 56K

Pics of the work done can be seen at

http://www.dj-illusion.co.uk/php-cgi/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=13724
McPikie
07-02-2006, 12:38
What kind of offers would you consider sensible??

I don't mean half a mars bar and a empty can of panda pop
Illusion
07-02-2006, 12:43
What kind of offers would you consider sensible??

I don't mean half a mars bar and a empty can of panda pop

Well the engine alone cost me 2K for the work including cams.

From what i've been told minimum I could get for the engine, ECU and gear box would be easy £1500 if I broke it....
McPikie
07-02-2006, 12:55
Must.................... resist................... the urge...................... to spell check

































BREAK it/BROKE it :twisted:
Illusion
07-02-2006, 12:57
:oops: :twisted: