About to move on my 140 DSG 4x4 Elegance ...

[roguebrit]

Hi folks - work and other matters have kept me off the site for a bit, and I am spending an age coming up to speed again! A lot has been going on in my absence, that's for sure.

I am likely to be moving the Beasty on very shortly. I will be getting back into activities involving serious off-roading, and a major disadvantage of the Beasty is that I care too much about it to take it off-road - I got it to cope with winter conditions on the road really. I'll probably go back to a Golf, and an older Defender, or similar, as I had before. But this has definately been the best, most sophisticated, reliable and enjoyable car I have ever owned - and I am finding taking the final plunge very hard indeed. Its an even bet I'll have another when the time is right.

The Beasty has some extras, and has been absolutely cherished - would like it to go to a similarly minded enthusiast. Again, although I want a fair price, I will likely price to sell. Haven't given it much thought yet. I am wondering, though, what opinions folk have about where to do the sad deed - with the influx on Autotrader I am not sure if that's the best venue, apart from and as well as the 'for sale' section here, of course. Any thoughts?

Roger

[mdk1]

Might be worth calling your local dealer to see if they would be interested,or send James at Allams a pm.

[roguebrit]

Might be worth calling your local dealer to see if they would be interested,or send James at Allams a pm.

Thanks - that's interesting - I had not considered that a dealer would be interested. I'll pm James.

Roger

[BossFox]

Thanks - that's interesting - I had not considered that a dealer would be interested. I'll pm James.

Roger

They should be, used prices are high and demand is quite strong.

Our 1.2 TSi DSG is going in part ex after 18 months for a total loss of 21% on the purchase price.

Which I think is great for a car bought new.

[rockhopper]

Might be worth calling your local dealer to see if they would be interested,or send James at Allams a pm.

James said to me that if I ever want to get rid of mine, to call him first......

[roguebrit]

Thanks folks - i have pm'd James!

Roger

[The Plumber]

Thanks folks - i have pm'd James!

Roger

Might be best to send him an e-mail, include full details of your car eg reg date, miles done, spec/colour and options. Also up to date photos would help from all angles; this is what he needed when he bought my previous Monster.

[email protected]

Regards,

TP

[roguebrit]

Thanks TP - I have emailed him and will take some pics today too. It's quite a horrid time - everytime I look at the faithful and much loved Beasty I feel like a traitor! :(

Roger

[Agerbundsen]

It's quite a horrid time - everytime I look at the faithful and much loved Beasty I feel like a traitor! :(

Roger

You are a traitor

[loadswine]

I know how you feel. I had exactly the same emotions when my Yeti went earlier in the year. ( James gave mine a home too.)

[roguebrit]

Thanks for the kind words Agerbundsen! :S

Well, as it has to happen, and delay means more misery - not to mention financial loss - following an email exchange, I poodled down to James after dropping a friend at Heathrow yesterday. After a look over the Beasty, a very pleasant chat, and a cup of Allams' most excellent coffee, we agreed a deal. Very painless (the process, not giving up the car..) and I believe a win both ways: which, as many of us have found, is the usual course with James and Co.

Thanks for the wise advice, friends. I am lucky to have other transport arrangements for a large part of next year, but fully intend to 'come back to the fold', as I told James, at some point - providing Skoda don't do anything silly with our favourite monster. So I intend to look in here from time to time - meantime, I would like to say a very big thanks to all you knowledgeable folks for all the valuable help I received in this great place, especially early in my ownership, with a special mention of TP of course. TTFN!

Roger

[rockhopper]

Glad you enjoyed your experience and we were all able to help a little.

Good old James. Always comes up trumps.

Mike

[Allams Skoda]

I know how you feel. I had exactly the same emotions when my Yeti went earlier in the year. ( James gave mine a home too.)

You've got a mapped Roomster now? Is it a 1.9TDi?

That engine remaps really well, the Roomster also handles suprisingly well, quite a fun car really.

[loadswine]

Yes, James, a 1.9 TDi with some added Shark. Handling is great too, especially with a rear anti roll bar fitted. I'll pop it over for you to sample sometime if you like! Yes quite goodfun.