What is wrong with me?
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Seriously, that is twice now I have tried to sell the Monaro and twice I have been unable to go through with it, on both occasions cancelling viewings by prospective purchasers.
The first time, earlier this year, I put it up for sale, a guy from down south called about it and arranged to come and see it. After I came off the phone I felt sick and called him back 10 mins later to say I couldn’t go through with it. Fortunately he hadn’t booked his travel to Edinburgh yet, as I would have felt compelled to reimburse him if he had.
This time, after much soul-searching, I had definitely resolved to sell it, as I’m not using it much since child no.2 arrived and it seems silly to tax and insure two cars when I only need one. I put it up for sale, had an inquiry from someone local and arranged a viewing for the weekend. I then spent a day off mid-week giving it a wash and polish in anticipation of the viewing.
Unfortunately I must have done too good a job as by the time I had finished I was smitten all over again and ended up cancelling the viewing and withdrawing it from sale! Fortunately the prospective purchaser was cool about it, saying that he had suffered from sellers' remorse enough times to understand where I was coming from.
I’ve heard people say that these cars get under your skin but this is ridiculous. It’s costing me a fortune in abortive advertisement fees! Anyone else had similar difficulty parting with their Monaro or VXR8?
The first time, earlier this year, I put it up for sale, a guy from down south called about it and arranged to come and see it. After I came off the phone I felt sick and called him back 10 mins later to say I couldn’t go through with it. Fortunately he hadn’t booked his travel to Edinburgh yet, as I would have felt compelled to reimburse him if he had.
This time, after much soul-searching, I had definitely resolved to sell it, as I’m not using it much since child no.2 arrived and it seems silly to tax and insure two cars when I only need one. I put it up for sale, had an inquiry from someone local and arranged a viewing for the weekend. I then spent a day off mid-week giving it a wash and polish in anticipation of the viewing.
Unfortunately I must have done too good a job as by the time I had finished I was smitten all over again and ended up cancelling the viewing and withdrawing it from sale! Fortunately the prospective purchaser was cool about it, saying that he had suffered from sellers' remorse enough times to understand where I was coming from.
I’ve heard people say that these cars get under your skin but this is ridiculous. It’s costing me a fortune in abortive advertisement fees! Anyone else had similar difficulty parting with their Monaro or VXR8?
The facts are if you have to sell the car, then that's it, the decision has been made for you! no matter how sad the situation is. But, if you have a choice that's different.
The reason you pull the add is deep down you really want to keep the car, it's got to you. The damn thing has well and truly got under your skin. If you sell I suspect you will regret it.
If it makes you feel any better, the other night I actually dreamt someone had stolen my Monaro... I was devastated! I had to get up and check to see that it was still there.
I suspect therapy may be in order!!!!
The reason you pull the add is deep down you really want to keep the car, it's got to you. The damn thing has well and truly got under your skin. If you sell I suspect you will regret it.
If it makes you feel any better, the other night I actually dreamt someone had stolen my Monaro... I was devastated! I had to get up and check to see that it was still there.
I suspect therapy may be in order!!!!
Nothing wrong with you at all, I put my Audi S8 up for sale desperately hoping the phone does not ring, if it goes I will feel like it's been stolen, the trouble is you have to almost convince yourself you were wrong to buy it in the 1st place, as the reasons you did are all still there!
Lil'RedGTO said:
Seriously, that is twice now I have tried to sell the Monaro and twice I have been unable to go through with it, on both occasions cancelling viewings by prospective purchasers.
The first time, earlier this year, I put it up for sale, a guy from down south called about it and arranged to come and see it. After I came off the phone I felt sick and called him back 10 mins later to say I couldn’t go through with it. Fortunately he hadn’t booked his travel to Edinburgh yet, as I would have felt compelled to reimburse him if he had.
This time, after much soul-searching, I had definitely resolved to sell it, as I’m not using it much since child no.2 arrived and it seems silly to tax and insure two cars when I only need one. I put it up for sale, had an inquiry from someone local and arranged a viewing for the weekend. I then spent a day off mid-week giving it a wash and polish in anticipation of the viewing.
Unfortunately I must have done too good a job as by the time I had finished I was smitten all over again and ended up cancelling the viewing and withdrawing it from sale! Fortunately the prospective purchaser was cool about it, saying that he had suffered from sellers' remorse enough times to understand where I was coming from.
I’ve heard people say that these cars get under your skin but this is ridiculous. It’s costing me a fortune in abortive advertisement fees! Anyone else had similar difficulty parting with their Monaro or VXR8?
Silly to tax and insure 2 cars? Silly to who? Seems pretty reserved to me! Have as many as you want and can afford.The first time, earlier this year, I put it up for sale, a guy from down south called about it and arranged to come and see it. After I came off the phone I felt sick and called him back 10 mins later to say I couldn’t go through with it. Fortunately he hadn’t booked his travel to Edinburgh yet, as I would have felt compelled to reimburse him if he had.
This time, after much soul-searching, I had definitely resolved to sell it, as I’m not using it much since child no.2 arrived and it seems silly to tax and insure two cars when I only need one. I put it up for sale, had an inquiry from someone local and arranged a viewing for the weekend. I then spent a day off mid-week giving it a wash and polish in anticipation of the viewing.
Unfortunately I must have done too good a job as by the time I had finished I was smitten all over again and ended up cancelling the viewing and withdrawing it from sale! Fortunately the prospective purchaser was cool about it, saying that he had suffered from sellers' remorse enough times to understand where I was coming from.
I’ve heard people say that these cars get under your skin but this is ridiculous. It’s costing me a fortune in abortive advertisement fees! Anyone else had similar difficulty parting with their Monaro or VXR8?
monkfish1 said:
Silly to tax and insure 2 cars? Silly to who? Seems pretty reserved to me! Have as many as you want and can afford.
^^^ What MF said ^^^It also helps you have a really sweet red one which looks great in the pics. I bought mine as sole car, then got a second car when funds allowed, had baby in May and panicked may need to sell, but mine is still with me and can't ever think of parting with it at the moment. I flaunt with the idea of getting a VXR8 now and again, but keep deciding I'm just not old enough
Lil'RedGTO said:
Seriously, that is twice now I have tried to sell the Monaro and twice I have been unable to go through with it, on both occasions cancelling viewings by prospective purchasers.
The first time, earlier this year, I put it up for sale, a guy from down south called about it and arranged to come and see it. After I came off the phone I felt sick and called him back 10 mins later to say I couldn’t go through with it. Fortunately he hadn’t booked his travel to Edinburgh yet, as I would have felt compelled to reimburse him if he had.
This time, after much soul-searching, I had definitely resolved to sell it, as I’m not using it much since child no.2 arrived and it seems silly to tax and insure two cars when I only need one. I put it up for sale, had an inquiry from someone local and arranged a viewing for the weekend. I then spent a day off mid-week giving it a wash and polish in anticipation of the viewing.
Unfortunately I must have done too good a job as by the time I had finished I was smitten all over again and ended up cancelling the viewing and withdrawing it from sale! Fortunately the prospective purchaser was cool about it, saying that he had suffered from sellers' remorse enough times to understand where I was coming from.
I’ve heard people say that these cars get under your skin but this is ridiculous. It’s costing me a fortune in abortive advertisement fees! Anyone else had similar difficulty parting with their Monaro or VXR8?
Been there, learnt the hard way.The first time, earlier this year, I put it up for sale, a guy from down south called about it and arranged to come and see it. After I came off the phone I felt sick and called him back 10 mins later to say I couldn’t go through with it. Fortunately he hadn’t booked his travel to Edinburgh yet, as I would have felt compelled to reimburse him if he had.
This time, after much soul-searching, I had definitely resolved to sell it, as I’m not using it much since child no.2 arrived and it seems silly to tax and insure two cars when I only need one. I put it up for sale, had an inquiry from someone local and arranged a viewing for the weekend. I then spent a day off mid-week giving it a wash and polish in anticipation of the viewing.
Unfortunately I must have done too good a job as by the time I had finished I was smitten all over again and ended up cancelling the viewing and withdrawing it from sale! Fortunately the prospective purchaser was cool about it, saying that he had suffered from sellers' remorse enough times to understand where I was coming from.
I’ve heard people say that these cars get under your skin but this is ridiculous. It’s costing me a fortune in abortive advertisement fees! Anyone else had similar difficulty parting with their Monaro or VXR8?
Had had a VXR8. Sold it after a year, and ended up buying another one a year later. Had that one for four years, even had an offer on the table once during one of my two attempts to sell it. I only managed to beat myself down to selling it was when I decided to get the new one. Whilst deciding on the next car, I pondered getting an Audi, or BMW, or Porsche, but ended up with HSV again. Seems like this one might be a keeper for long years now.
monkfish1 said:
Silly to tax and insure 2 cars? Silly to who? Seems pretty reserved to me! Have as many as you want and can afford.
Don't see what the fuss is about either. I have 3 cars and a motorbike which go nowhere as I commute by train. I did think about selling mine once but when I looked at all the bills for modifications and engines, I quickly changed my mind. The 'rocket car' as my kids have always called it, is part of the family. Couple of weeks ago my 11yo daughter was asked at school to name something from Australia and she immediately said "my Dad's Monaro - it's a Holden"
Lil'RedGTO said:
Seriously, that is twice now I have tried to sell the Monaro and twice I have been unable to go through with it, on both occasions cancelling viewings by prospective purchasers.
The first time, earlier this year, I put it up for sale, a guy from down south called about it and arranged to come and see it. After I came off the phone I felt sick and called him back 10 mins later to say I couldn’t go through with it. Fortunately he hadn’t booked his travel to Edinburgh yet, as I would have felt compelled to reimburse him if he had.
If it makes you feel any better, I bought one of my own a couple of months later.The first time, earlier this year, I put it up for sale, a guy from down south called about it and arranged to come and see it. After I came off the phone I felt sick and called him back 10 mins later to say I couldn’t go through with it. Fortunately he hadn’t booked his travel to Edinburgh yet, as I would have felt compelled to reimburse him if he had.
Thanks for all the words of encouragement.
The head says sell because we are looking to buy a house soon and trying to save; because I only need one car (I walk to work, my wife doesn't drive); because the Monaro is not a viable family car with 2 kids; because it should be possible to get one car to do it all; because I can always get another interesting car in a few years; because it's only a car.
The heart says that I still love that car even after 5 years; that I still look back and smile when I park it up; that it's the muscle car I always wanted; that it still turns heads; that no other car comes close for the money; that it's the car I drove my son home from hospital in; the car I blasted up to Inverness in with the forum boys; the car in loads of my family photos; the car about which my 3.5 year old son cried when I said I might sell it; that me and that car have history.
I guess for now the heart wins.
The head says sell because we are looking to buy a house soon and trying to save; because I only need one car (I walk to work, my wife doesn't drive); because the Monaro is not a viable family car with 2 kids; because it should be possible to get one car to do it all; because I can always get another interesting car in a few years; because it's only a car.
The heart says that I still love that car even after 5 years; that I still look back and smile when I park it up; that it's the muscle car I always wanted; that it still turns heads; that no other car comes close for the money; that it's the car I drove my son home from hospital in; the car I blasted up to Inverness in with the forum boys; the car in loads of my family photos; the car about which my 3.5 year old son cried when I said I might sell it; that me and that car have history.
I guess for now the heart wins.
Funnily enough I had not been working for the past 10 months. An money was starting to become a serious issue. To the point I was starting to look at the Monaro and think. That will keep me going another few months.
Spoke to the misses about it, her words.
"You're not selling the Monaro, I won't let you. You have nothing you spend money on now, the car is the only thing you get some enjoyment from. We will sell mine first."
Thankfully, I have a very understanding girlfriend. Who has no problems with me spending silly money on a car and modifications. Got a new job a few weeks ago, so no longer an issue now with regards to having to think about selling it. Or her car.
She's already planning a road trip through Europe for us in the Ro next year camping. She loves the Monaro though. Want to try and get her to have a go taking it up the strip next year. I think she will end up loving it personally.
I would have hated having to sell it though. I basically don't see myself ever having to sell it unless I am in a pretty bad situation. It's my daily drive as well. To be fair though my commute to work is a whopping 2 miles.
Spoke to the misses about it, her words.
"You're not selling the Monaro, I won't let you. You have nothing you spend money on now, the car is the only thing you get some enjoyment from. We will sell mine first."
Thankfully, I have a very understanding girlfriend. Who has no problems with me spending silly money on a car and modifications. Got a new job a few weeks ago, so no longer an issue now with regards to having to think about selling it. Or her car.
She's already planning a road trip through Europe for us in the Ro next year camping. She loves the Monaro though. Want to try and get her to have a go taking it up the strip next year. I think she will end up loving it personally.
I would have hated having to sell it though. I basically don't see myself ever having to sell it unless I am in a pretty bad situation. It's my daily drive as well. To be fair though my commute to work is a whopping 2 miles.
wozzza said:
Spoke to the misses about it, her words.
"You're not selling the Monaro, I won't let you. You have nothing you spend money on now, the car is the only thing you get some enjoyment from. We will sell mine first."
Thankfully, I have a very understanding girlfriend. Who has no problems with me spending silly money on a car and modifications. Got a new job a few weeks ago, so no longer an issue now with regards to having to think about selling it. Or her car.
She's already planning a road trip through Europe for us in the Ro next year camping. She loves the Monaro though. Want to try and get her to have a go taking it up the strip next year. I think she will end up loving it personally.
I would have hated having to sell it though. I basically don't see myself ever having to sell it unless I am in a pretty bad situation. It's my daily drive as well. To be fair though my commute to work is a whopping 2 miles.
Sounds like she is a keeper too. Marry her."You're not selling the Monaro, I won't let you. You have nothing you spend money on now, the car is the only thing you get some enjoyment from. We will sell mine first."
Thankfully, I have a very understanding girlfriend. Who has no problems with me spending silly money on a car and modifications. Got a new job a few weeks ago, so no longer an issue now with regards to having to think about selling it. Or her car.
She's already planning a road trip through Europe for us in the Ro next year camping. She loves the Monaro though. Want to try and get her to have a go taking it up the strip next year. I think she will end up loving it personally.
I would have hated having to sell it though. I basically don't see myself ever having to sell it unless I am in a pretty bad situation. It's my daily drive as well. To be fair though my commute to work is a whopping 2 miles.
Lil'RedGTO said:
Thanks for all the words of encouragement.
The head says sell because we are looking to buy a house soon and trying to save; because I only need one car (I walk to work, my wife doesn't drive); because the Monaro is not a viable family car with 2 kids; because it should be possible to get one car to do it all; because I can always get another interesting car in a few years; because it's only a car.
The heart says that I still love that car even after 5 years; that I still look back and smile when I park it up; that it's the muscle car I always wanted; that it still turns heads; that no other car comes close for the money; that it's the car I drove my son home from hospital in; the car I blasted up to Inverness in with the forum boys; the car in loads of my family photos; the car about which my 3.5 year old son cried when I said I might sell it; that me and that car have history.
I guess for now the heart wins.
Rational brain:The head says sell because we are looking to buy a house soon and trying to save; because I only need one car (I walk to work, my wife doesn't drive); because the Monaro is not a viable family car with 2 kids; because it should be possible to get one car to do it all; because I can always get another interesting car in a few years; because it's only a car.
The heart says that I still love that car even after 5 years; that I still look back and smile when I park it up; that it's the muscle car I always wanted; that it still turns heads; that no other car comes close for the money; that it's the car I drove my son home from hospital in; the car I blasted up to Inverness in with the forum boys; the car in loads of my family photos; the car about which my 3.5 year old son cried when I said I might sell it; that me and that car have history.
I guess for now the heart wins.
Do you need the money? N=Keep Y=Sell
Do you need the space? N=Keep Y=Sell
Is there something expensive wrong with it? N=Keep Y=Sell
Emotional brain:
Do you love the car? Y=Keep N=Sell
What's all the fuss about? Its easy really
I've been thinking about selling up after nearly 4 years. All well and good with the big bills when I was living at home but now I'm with the girlfriend it will be much more difficult!
Add on top the fact the company CEO has decided to close our site and I'm likely to be out of a job next summer
Hanging on for my performance bonus in March - keeping it til then at least as I know I should (hopefully) be able to get more money elsewhere!
Dread to think of letting it go after so much has gone it to it and the fact I still love driving it
Add on top the fact the company CEO has decided to close our site and I'm likely to be out of a job next summer
Hanging on for my performance bonus in March - keeping it til then at least as I know I should (hopefully) be able to get more money elsewhere!Dread to think of letting it go after so much has gone it to it and the fact I still love driving it
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