Mikejt26 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Been a member of the forum for a number of years . Been saving for my manta since I was 17 and something always got in the way , girlfriends ,babies ,marriages . I am finally in the position where I can afford a manta but my dodgy hip and arthritis (only 54) means I am looking for one with limited work required. I can still work a jack and a socket set but I need another one to get me back on my feet. Ideally I am looking for a coupe .I have had two cavalier gls coupes before I got married both were fixer ups . One ended up in a ditch on a backroad after encountering coo poo on the road . The other was replaced by a " 5 door golf" with room in the boot for a buggy . I am looking for an exclusive in Monaco , dolphin or white can't take a red car as they always get bent or burnt oot (long story) In summary An exclusive coupe as standard as possible . I can take a car which needs recommissioning if it's within 200 miles of central Scotland . I know I missed the 200 from France recently which I would have loved and cared for . For the right car I have up to 5000 to spend . Give me a Shout if you know of something . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hi Mike a good tip for you is to look on ebay, car and classic and so on you find them on there and I found mine on ebay. Are you looking for a gte or an exclusive gte? I had a quick look to see what was out there this evening and didn't find any exclusives and found 1 or 2 coupes, one on ebay and one on car and classic. Sounds like you have a very strong budget and I wish you the best of luck with your Manta search regards Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikejt26 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Thanks jack great tips . I have been looking at two sites you mentioned .Ideally It's ta GTE exclusive . I missed a nice Monaco blue one before Xmas I have seen the White auto in Ireland but it is too expensive . I also have a few classic auction sites ,piston heads ,retro rides and of course gumtree on my list . Saw "andys?" Early b for sale the first time then back up again from Yorkshire . I also tried for the centaur in Devon but it sold very quickly . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 What about this http://forums.mantaclub.org/topic/37809-opel-manta-c20xe-redtop-coupe/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Oops just realised you don't want red!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 The red one s a belter! Is Manta Kev selling his Mantas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) Bang for bucks, its the red xe manta one for me sir. Wouldnt even waste my time lioking for anything else. Spend the extra 500 quid on an alarm and a fire extinguisher. Edited February 25, 2015 by brady 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Better off buying one known by the club and owned by a club member rather than eBay , that's what I think anyway and no regrets seven years later 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikejt26 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Sounds a great car but not what I am looking for(as close to standard as poss) . I am hoping for a car with a known history from a club member . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) EDIT: Thought this was a different thread sorry. Edited February 26, 2015 by Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks jack great tips . I have been looking at two sites you mentioned .Ideally It's ta GTE exclusive . I missed a nice Monaco blue one before Xmas I have seen the White auto in Ireland but it is too expensive . I also have a few classic auction sites ,piston heads ,retro rides and of course gumtree on my list . Saw "andys?" Early b for sale the first time then back up again from Yorkshire . I also tried for the centaur in Devon but it sold very quickly . The White Exclusive has been for sale for a while and its beauty with very low miles. The club Mantas would be a very good way to go the only reason I didn't get mine from the club is because I wanted a GT/E Hatch and my perfect one appeared on Ebay I had a dream a few nights ago that I bought a Bronze early B and I loved it lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikejt26 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Jack was it the one with pm in the reg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Was what the one with pm in the reg? My dream or reality Manta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikejt26 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Reality I remember a bronze early manta about a year back on eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Oh yeah I saw one recently on here too it looked fabulous in that colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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