Going To Scrap/salvage Sell Galaxy - Anybody Need Parts First?

[Janine]

Will I get shot for posting this?!

 

Our MKII 2.3 Ghia has been Cat C written off (needs new bumper and tailgate is damaged).

 

We've just bought a MKI diesel as a replacement and now the 2.3 needs to go.

 

We were going to scrap it, then realised we could sell to a salvage buyer for slightly more money instead.

 

Before we do, are there any parts anybody needs? 

 

Or indeed the whole car?!? :lol: (MOT until November, but needs new MOT for insurance and VIC check for log book.

 

We're near Maldon in Essex, but if the parts are easy for a numpty like me to remove, then I would be happy to post.

 

 

(P.S.), We're hoping to swap the alloys onto the MKI if they fit though.

Edited July 11, 2013 by Janine

[bigdave982]

Shame to scrap it for the sake of a bumper and tailgate

[Janine]

Yes I know, it seems criminal and we'd rather it go to a good home, but for us it isn't worth putting it back on the road. In some ways it was serendipity. The car had developed a couple of electrical issues and the fuel economy wasn't great so we were thinking of changing to a diesel anyway. With the insurance cheque, we've now got a cheaper to run MKI and a nice sum left over for maintenance/repairs, without having to sell the car first.

 

The tailgate isn't an issue, only cosmetic, a salvage bumper and bracket would be cheap. In fact, the bumper is sitting inside the car and I think could be re-painted easily. But it would probably need a new exhaust or back box for the MOT. So if anyone is interested, I'd rather it not be scrapped.

 

We need it to be gone soon though due to space, and it can't be driven away legally - hence scrap/salvage within a week or two.

[Janine]

I've just realised my location is listed as Scotland!?! We are in Essex.

 

Also, engine has done approx 107,000 miles if that has any bearing, regularly serviced. (I"m not very technical so don't know how much impact that has) :lol:

Edited July 11, 2013 by Janine

[gazmech]

Yeah air con pipes of it got aircon please

[Janine]

It has climate control, not air con.

[gazmech]

Airbag module?

[Barlidge]

Front grill?

[bigdave982]

Reverse sensor module

[Argrdnr]

Driver side doors, I'm in Basildon

[Loontoon]

Drivers side child incorporated seat cloth trim

[andymudge]

coil packs and ignition coil pack , double din stereo with code, and mats if you have original ones and all relays.ooh and boot seat head rests .....

Edited July 14, 2013 by andymudge

[seatkid]

Janine,as you can see from the response, you'd probably be better off ebaying the car (in bits to get best return)

[throbbinggristle]

Everything really LOL

[jbh]

I would be interested in the roof rails if its possible to retro fit them 

[Janine]

coil packs and ignition coil pack , double din stereo with code, and mats if you have original ones and all relays.ooh and boot seat head rests .....

What's a double din stereo? Head rests we've got, no problem, they are beige. Mats are only aftermarket rubber ones.

 

 

 

Everything really LOL

Come down with a trailer! :lol:

 

I would be interested in the roof rails if its possible to retro fit them 

We were thinking of keeping these ourselves, but I don't know if it's possible.

 

Drivers side child incorporated seat cloth trim

We don't have an incorporated child seat.

 

Driver side doors, I'm in Basildon

Would you be able to come and take it off yourself?

 

Reverse sensor module

The reverse sensors have never worked so I doubt would be any good.

 

 

[Janine]

OK, we'll have to look at this and see what we can do. We were only expecting people to want the odd switch or other small part before we sell it for salvage.

 

All this is seeming a bit complicated to be honest (we are sooo un-technical), and we'll have to weigh it up against the price we've been quoted for salvage.

 

If space was no issue then it would be easier but we need the car gone in the next week or so.

 

I'll try to look at how easy the parts you wanted are to get off, and come back to you with prices. I can't promise it will be today though.

[mikej]

How much for the old bus if i come and collect it ?

cheers

Mike..

[Janine]

Hi all, after much deliberation, and looking at our time constraints (3 kids under five including a baby), we've decided we just want to be rid of the car in one piece. We've realised we have neither the time nor patience to start dismantling the car and spending ages ebaying parts.

 

I have listed it on ebay if anyone is interested. If no buyers at auction ends, it goes to the salvage yard.

 

I hope I haven't mucked anyone around too much, but we didn't realise how big a job it would be to strip for parts and just want an easy life :lol:

[SilverBeast]

Might be worth putting in a link in for the ebay auction....

[viperclive]

Yes link please if poss.

[Janine]

Well, here's the link. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=231017719517&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:GB:1123

 

But it sold within a few minutes! I listed it on a whim whilst feeding the baby (as you do), not expecting much. Went into the kitchen, came back and it had gone! To a dealers it looks like. I must have listed it too cheaply!

 

We're pleased though. It's more money than we'd have got for scrap and it will be gone by Monday. :)

 

If the buyer pulls out then I'll re-list and let you know.

 

Now to look at MK1 related FAQs! :D

[dan4tescue]

Hi

I need the middle dash storage lid

Easy to take off you just prise the plastic pins out with a thin phillips screwdriver or anything similar

I live in Romford

dan4tescue@hotmail.co.uk

Regards

Dan

[bigdave982]

Dan this was 6monyhs ago!

[SilverBeast]

...and it does say it was sold on ebay!