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Title: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 26, February, 2010 - 19:28:00
Well, I bided my time and waited it out, and finally found a fairly local C5 at a decent price.

Hopefully it wont need much doing to it.

Obvious "needs" so far:

Battery

Front wheel cover


Hopefully this will all be good in time for the MK meet!
(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/c5.JPG)


Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: radiomarty on 26, February, 2010 - 19:33:39
Great news mate - if you need any help or advice just ask.
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 26, February, 2010 - 19:55:41
Thanks!

Looks like you have been busy! I attended a c5 meet in summer 2009 and decided I was going to get one. I haven't been on the forums in a good few months now :(

However, there is the small matter of actually paying for and picking up this item.. So I wont count my chickens just yet!



Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: PLOD11 on 26, February, 2010 - 22:01:42
Glad to hear you got one, i was looking at that myself, but we have Two here already and her that must be obeyed wasn't that keen on a third one.

I think this one is in Bedford, not sure where you are located, i am in Peterborough, so if you need help with collection (depending where you are) just ask.

Look forward to seeing it back to its former glory .....

John (PLOD11)
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 26, February, 2010 - 22:17:35
Hi John

That's very kind of you!

The guy is in Dunstable - so maybe a little far for you! I've mailed him to ask his specifics.

Do you plan to go to the MK meet? Part of the route goes directly past the office I was working in until November last year!

Can't wait to get my hands dirty on that C5. I may even see about collecting tomorrow if the guy gets back to me.

What horrors await me?...  ::)
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: radiomarty on 27, February, 2010 - 07:16:34
Would advice servicing the motor/gearbox and brakes as a priority dude - loads of info in the help section and some great stuff from C5Martin should you want to do a full strip down. PS what part of Bedfordshire are you in ?- I lived in Luton for many years.

Regards Radiomarty
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 27, February, 2010 - 09:28:07
I live in Kempston.

Seller hasn't got back to me yet, so I wont be arranging any trips over today to collect :( Will have to be next week if he doesn't, but I don't think it's quite C5 weather just yet!

I will definitely get everything checked over. Since the unit was quite cheap I think I may be able to get away with spending a few extra quid on it.

Still keeping my fingers crossed! I've had ebay purchases go bad before and sellers changing their mind :(
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: PLOD11 on 27, February, 2010 - 13:25:29
I AM SURE IT WILL BE OK,  :o  M y second one was from Minehead, i paid just over £50 for it and really only wanted it for spares.

When i got there .....  It was almost unused condition, just added some new tyres, a 5 volt regulator and a rsistor all for 83p from Maplins, a good clean and off she went.

So i am sure it will all be ok, plenty of help and advice on here also.

I do go up and down the country quite a bit, between Peterborough and London where i work, so if you do get stuck for collection just call.

I was in MK on Tuesday, trying to find IKEA, almost gave up, but then there it was .

Anyway good luck with it and welcome to world of c5 owners ...

John
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 27, February, 2010 - 21:21:33
Well, some good news. I heard from the seller today! They aren't available to do anything for a few days which works for me as the closer to pay-day the better!

Fingers crossed for a pickup next Saturday.

John, I used to work in MK about 5 minutes from IKEA, and currently work in Welwyn - sounds like you probably pass my office now and then (A1-J6).

Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: PLOD11 on 27, February, 2010 - 22:12:20
Junction 6 , i know it well !  A couple of weeks ago @ 05.30 i was involverd in a 9 car pile up when the Herts council didn't grit the road, right on that junction. I was lucky i came out of it Ok, ended up facing the wrong way on the hard shoulder, but a few others were not so lucky.

Good luck with the C5, You will have hours of fun just getting it restored, and hours more once its fully functional.

John
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Karl on 28, February, 2010 - 19:53:44
..... but I don't think it's quite C5 weather just yet!


It's always C5 weather  8)
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 28, February, 2010 - 21:31:38
..... but I don't think it's quite C5 weather just yet!


It's always C5 weather  8)

Ok I don't think it's quite C5 weather for *me* yet :)  ;D
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Retro Andy on 01, March, 2010 - 08:12:56
Well done on getting yourself a C5, look forward to seeing some more pictures when you get it home.

Retro Andy 
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Umpa on 03, March, 2010 - 21:03:56

However, there is the small matter of actually paying for and picking up this item.. So I wont count my chickens just yet!

Not in that nice car I hope - lol glad you got one !!
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Umpa on 03, March, 2010 - 21:04:46
..... but I don't think it's quite C5 weather just yet!


It's always C5 weather  8)

Ok I don't think it's quite C5 weather for *me* yet :)  ;D

Or me lol
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 04, March, 2010 - 11:28:23

However, there is the small matter of actually paying for and picking up this item.. So I wont count my chickens just yet!

Not in that nice car I hope - lol glad you got one !!

Oh god no, I'm either borrowing a van or going to squeeze it in the wifes peugeot! :) :)

Hope to see you at a meet soon mate, are you going to the milton keynes run?
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: techytype on 04, March, 2010 - 22:48:23
in case you had not thought of it, if you have roof bars for the pug, a couple of straps and your sorted for transport ;)

regs
alan
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 05, March, 2010 - 11:31:15
in case you had not thought of it, if you have roof bars for the pug, a couple of straps and your sorted for transport ;)

regs
alan

Sadly doesn't have roof bars!

Her next car will be a scenic so we'll be sorted in that (I think the back seats come out)
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: PLOD11 on 05, March, 2010 - 11:46:08
The C5 will fit in a scenic no problem, and you only need to take out two of the rear seats, and with the roof bars fitted you can put one on there, not tried that yet   :o

John
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 05, March, 2010 - 15:44:49
ouch roof bars are £50 up! not a good move considering we will get rid of the car soon.

hoping the c5 will fit with the back seats down and front seat forward. We got a whole dining table and 6 chairs in it so it's worth a go!

Still not had a definite date from seller yet :( 
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: PLOD11 on 05, March, 2010 - 21:45:33
If you get stuck the offer is still there.

John
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: techytype on 05, March, 2010 - 22:11:08
ouch roof bars are £50 up! not a good move considering we will get rid of the car soon.

hoping the c5 will fit with the back seats down and front seat forward. We got a whole dining table and 6 chairs in it so it's worth a go!

Still not had a definite date from seller yet :( 

TOW ROPE? for the ultimate white knuckle ride down the M1 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 06, March, 2010 - 12:53:41
If you get stuck the offer is still there.

John


Thanks john, I really appreciate that! Will keep you posted :)
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: radiomarty on 06, March, 2010 - 16:15:25
Hi Mate - I regularly travel down to Luton ,to visit my family, from the Kettering area and have a trailer so if John is unable to make it when you get a pick up date just ask.

Regards Radiomarty
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 07, March, 2010 - 20:47:15
Hi Mate - I regularly travel down to Luton ,to visit my family, from the Kettering area and have a trailer so if John is unable to make it when you get a pick up date just ask.

Regards Radiomarty

That's very generous of you, thanks!

What a lovely bunch you are on here. :)

Now, I still have the problem of the unresponsive seller.... I don't want to go through the ebay grief of neg feedback etc, but then again I can wait another week or so.
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: PLOD11 on 07, March, 2010 - 20:55:44
Its a real pain when people mess you about,  :'( I know i would just want to get my hands on it and get it running .......

It wopuld be on the kitchen table being stripped down, bits of it soaking in the sink to get them clean, washing up bowl with the chain and bearings soaking in some degreaser ....   :o

Ahh well, i can dream ......   :-\ Real world, in the back garden , freezing  :'( with the c5 sitting on a Black and decker workmate ...........  :-[

Summers coming !  ;D
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 07, March, 2010 - 21:37:58
Its a real pain when people mess you about,  :'( I know i would just want to get my hands on it and get it running .......

It wopuld be on the kitchen table being stripped down, bits of it soaking in the sink to get them clean, washing up bowl with the chain and bearings soaking in some degreaser ....   :o

Ahh well, i can dream ......   :-\ Real world, in the back garden , freezing  :'( with the c5 sitting on a Black and decker workmate ...........  :-[

Summers coming !  ;D

Ah yes! Problem is for me I have 2 small children and (nearly) two full time jobs :(

Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 09, March, 2010 - 07:30:03
Something strange going on. The original seller isn't responding, and it looks like its been relisted on ebay! Pics show the c5 next to the same trampoline! Also in hertfordshire.

Thinkk I'll send a couple of messages out to both and see what the deal is, and then if necessary get the "negative feedback" stick out to both of em
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Retro Andy on 09, March, 2010 - 08:02:21
I hope its not bad news mate, fingers crossed your not getting messed about.

Retro Andy
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Retro Andy on 09, March, 2010 - 09:14:26
Just been looking on e-bay, there's only one C5 and it didn't look the same one although the pictures are taken near a trampoline ?

Retro Andy
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 09, March, 2010 - 09:17:11
Just been looking on e-bay, there's only one C5 and it didn't look the same one although the pictures are taken near a trampoline ?

Retro Andy

Yep *eats humble pie*

Clearly I shouldn't use the internet with one eye half open!

Looks like i'll bid on that one as well then!


Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Umpa on 09, March, 2010 - 16:54:28
Looks as rough as old boots.
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 09, March, 2010 - 17:06:33
Looks as rough as old boots.

I call it a challenge!
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Retro Andy on 09, March, 2010 - 17:30:27
Looks as rough as old boots.

You can still clean up a pair of old boots  :)

Retro Andy
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: PLOD11 on 09, March, 2010 - 20:01:31
You have to start somewhere .....  :)

Its good to see these being restored, otherwise they end up down the land fill site.  :-[

Shame that other one on e bay is being stripped,  :'(  probably worth more stripped down, but on the plus side a good source of parts.  8) 8)

Half the fun is the restoration  ;)

Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Retro Andy on 09, March, 2010 - 20:22:42
I got my eye on a couple of items for spares.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 09, March, 2010 - 20:44:38
Looks like the old boot has been pulled!

Ah bugger it, if I don't get hold of seller #1 by Sunday i'l just buy that £300 one off giles!

Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Karl on 10, March, 2010 - 08:55:05
It's a real shame when Ebay sellers mess you about.

I won a c5 bodyshell and broken chassis off a guy in London last year.

The seller went back to New York and the numpty he left it with refused all contact  ::).

Never did get to collect it  :-[

Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 10, March, 2010 - 09:30:10
It's a real shame when Ebay sellers mess you about.

I won a c5 bodyshell and broken chassis off a guy in London last year.

The seller went back to New York and the numpty he left it with refused all contact  ::).

Never did get to collect it  :-[



Just had an email back from the seller. Well, I say an email, it's just 4 words

"sorry i am abroad"

Well, I guess it's like that little britain shop sketch then.. I'll just wait.
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 16, March, 2010 - 13:21:19
Still nothing from this seller!

Just sent another question asking when they are back.

Bought a scenic yesterday, so hopefully when it comes to collecting the C5 it should be all plain sailing!
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Karl on 16, March, 2010 - 18:42:39
That's more than a little frustrating mate !

I hope it works out ok in the end.

Not the easiest start to life with a C5 .
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: PLOD11 on 16, March, 2010 - 21:23:35
Hi have you paid for it yet or is on collection ???  ???

Does seem a bit strange, perhaps he can't bear to part with it  ;)

Hope it all turns out ok ........

If not then, i am sure another will come along  :)
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 16, March, 2010 - 22:02:54
I havent paid yet, wanted to just hand over cash in person to save him the fees!

Originally he said he was out of the country for a few days, but now its nearly 4 weeks later, and the quality of email correspondence is a little weak :(

ebay c5's seem to have dried up recently.

Oh well, I'll go buy some more arcade games instead! :)
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: mike7201 on 16, March, 2010 - 22:08:11
I had a not to dissimilar problem a few years back.  I can recall that there's a service where you can request the seller's phone number if they fail to contact you or reply to your emails.

Try it.  You never know!
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 16, March, 2010 - 22:15:50
I had a not to dissimilar problem a few years back.  I can recall that there's a service where you can request the seller's phone number if they fail to contact you or reply to your emails.

Try it.  You never know!

I think they changed that in favour of this "resolution centre" rubbish.

In a way the seller is doing me a favour, as I've been given more time to get prepared!

If we havent achieved a resolution by end of march i will just neg and report to ebay for being useless.
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Karl on 17, March, 2010 - 12:25:06
ebay c5's seem to have dried up recently.


...that will push values up !

I've got three sitting here waiting for restoration once I get a spare few minutes  :o
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: PLOD11 on 17, March, 2010 - 15:54:23
Some people are just greedy  >>>>>>>>  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Karl on 17, March, 2010 - 19:16:35
Some people are just greedy  >>>>>>>>  ;D ;D ;D ;D

...it's all down to a bit of a "road block" effect - I have so much stuff on the go,but so little time to do it all in  ::).

The c5's are stacking up waiting for the restoration work to start but I dont see it happening any time soon  :-\
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 22, March, 2010 - 21:19:39
Decided to leave negative feedback for the guy. It's clear he's just a time waster.
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Karl on 22, March, 2010 - 21:34:50
Decided to leave negative feedback for the guy. It's clear he's just a time waster.

Sad to see you've been messed about mate  :(

Your search for a c5 continues ...?
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: PLOD11 on 23, March, 2010 - 06:13:51
Theres a couple of possibles on e bay at the moment, ones in Penzance, but a nice day out  :D
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 23, March, 2010 - 10:37:06
Decided to leave negative feedback for the guy. It's clear he's just a time waster.

Sad to see you've been messed about mate  :(

Your search for a c5 continues ...?

Yeah, I'll keep on lookin'

Ideally i need a local(ish) one... Travelling isn't a problem but i just had so little time to do it :(
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: minimin on 23, March, 2010 - 21:18:29
Did you get his number?
Mark
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 23, March, 2010 - 22:10:53
Did you get his number?
Mark

If only! He gave a 1 or 2 word reply every other week at best. At first he said he would be out of the country for a few days and now 5 weeks later still no closer to getting it.
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: PLOD11 on 24, March, 2010 - 10:58:39
You should be able to get a contact number from E bay  :-\
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Retro Andy on 24, March, 2010 - 12:12:53
I had someone mess me about when I was selling a car last year, he clicked on "buy it now" by mistake (how ?) which resulted in me having to relist and pay for the final selling fees twice, I sent him several nice e-mails before I told him what I thought of him and gave up him ever paying for his error.

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: techytype on 24, March, 2010 - 17:39:35
pia mate, might be a bit late now, but you 'mutually agree' to cancel the transaction, i think then you don't get charged twice ???

regs
alan
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 24, March, 2010 - 19:46:51
You should be able to get a contact number from E bay  :-\

You used to be able to do that but not any more. They just have this resolution centre crap.

Besides, what good is the phone number if the guy is 1000 miles away?
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: minimin on 26, March, 2010 - 18:02:48
You Can!
Click on advanced search, then find contact information. Put in their user ID and the transaction ID and then it will email you their address and number.
Mark
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 27, March, 2010 - 19:56:39
You Can!
Click on advanced search, then find contact information. Put in their user ID and the transaction ID and then it will email you their address and number.
Mark

Great!

Are you suggesting I get the address, jump over the garden wall and take the c5 and send him the money via paypal? or leave a cheque :)  :P
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: techytype on 28, March, 2010 - 19:32:55
tbh Mike, with you vendor i think it time to treat as a waste of time, so cut your losses (in a time sense) and look for another one.

annoying to be let down i know, but 5's in various conditions are turning up all the time on Ebay etc. so being pragmatic and adding a bit of patience, will serve you well imo.

given the laxity in responding ,this machine might well have been a 'pig in a poke'.

regs
Alan

Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: minimin on 29, March, 2010 - 23:08:23
But if your passing by......
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 30, March, 2010 - 23:03:02
tbh Mike, with you vendor i think it time to treat as a waste of time, so cut your losses (in a time sense) and look for another one.

annoying to be let down i know, but 5's in various conditions are turning up all the time on Ebay etc. so being pragmatic and adding a bit of patience, will serve you well imo.

given the laxity in responding ,this machine might well have been a 'pig in a poke'.

regs
Alan



Totally agree

I've returned to my other great hobby though, collecting old arcade games. My garage will be full of em soon!
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Karl on 19, April, 2010 - 09:29:28
I'm also having some fun and games with Ebay users at the moment. My mini-el is up for sale on Ebay and I'm starting to get the usual pointless questions - but someone also made an offer then refuses to respond to my emails ! What's that all about ?
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 07, May, 2010 - 11:58:50
Ok, I've now secured another C5, and with any luck will be driving up to derby on Sunday morning to Retrieve it!

Anybody on here between Derby and Bedford that might fancy meeting up to give me some pointers? :)

First thing i'll need to do in any case will be clean up, new battery (gel?) and new tyres...

Looks like I might make the MK meet after all!

Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: radiomarty on 07, May, 2010 - 12:23:44
Fantastic news hope you can make the run (sorry I'm not around Sunday otherwise you could have popped in on route)
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 07, May, 2010 - 19:01:49
Hi there where about in Derby are you picking it up ......BYE CHAS
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 07, May, 2010 - 19:44:50
Hi Chas

Chaddesden, do you know it?

Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: plumber on 07, May, 2010 - 20:02:04
well done mikedx.....be nice to see you at a meet...............neil (newbie c5 boy)
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 07, May, 2010 - 21:44:16
ok change of plan, I'm going to try and get it tomorrow morning instead!

Anybody about tomorrow then? :)
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 07, May, 2010 - 21:45:30
well done mikedx.....be nice to see you at a meet...............neil (newbie c5 boy)

Thanks Neil! Are you going to the MK run?
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 08, May, 2010 - 08:52:59
Hi there yes I know where it is not far away  (only 9 miles away) ...maybe we could meet , give me your phone number and I will ring you up ...Bye Chas  (use the personnel measage service)
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Karl on 08, May, 2010 - 09:02:06
Mike - Good to see you've managed to bag a c5 mate  8)

Now the fun really begins  ;)
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Retro Andy on 08, May, 2010 - 09:25:14
Great to hear you've got a C5 after all the problems you had, as one of my old black and white heroes (George Forby) would say :- "its turned out nice again"  :D

Retro Andy.
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 08, May, 2010 - 11:09:04
Just picked it up! Hurrah, I'm in the owners club.

Definitely needs some tlc.

I've messaged you my number chas, but I'll be setting off soon! Gonna go get petrol and then set off but if you call we can meet up!


See you all soon, I'll upload some pics!
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 08, May, 2010 - 17:36:33
Just got home, and want to say a massive Thank you to Chas and his wife for making me very welcome and giving me a crash course in C5 repair :)

And as a bonus I now know how to remove my rear seats in the scenic!

Gonna upload some pics once the rain stops and I can unload the car!

Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: MikeDX on 08, May, 2010 - 18:11:54
(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/mike/c51.jpg)
(http://mikedx.is-a-geek.com/mike/c52.jpg)
Title: Re: Finally got a C5!
Post by: Retro Andy on 08, May, 2010 - 19:51:29
Great to see you've got it home safe and sound, Its a really good feeling cleaning it when you first get a C5, mine looked a right old state when I got mine and after a good strip, clean and reassemble with new stickers Charlie came up a treat.

Retro Andy