Think I Might Be a Done On Here...

[jubjub]

To be fair, I don't offer much on here.
I'm not as hardcore as some, and mechanically naive, but used to tinker.

Having always wanted an Rs, I achieved the dream twice, but due to getting married 6 years ago, the car went.

It's a long way back, but recently have genuinely attempted to buy, from the forum,but with no such luck. So much so, with not so much as a reply from the vendor.
It's difficult having time wasted, but what is worse is the emotional disappointment of wanting something that is theoretically available and not getting it.

Think it may be about to happen again

If it falls through, as it looks, I think I will take it as a sign of how things move on; what is not meant to be and consign the forum to a passage in the past...

Sorry for rambling, and happy driving

[Error404]

All good things come to those who wait

[Cottis]

Too much faith in mankind? Expect the worst and hope for the best. Saves plenty of emotion. Buying cars from sellers (who deep down don't want to sell) is a pain in the ****.

[Ross]

RS2's are hard to come by now. Often there's 1-2 for sale on piston heads for example. I remember looking and 5-6 would come up at a time a few years ago. People are posting up asking if anyone has one for sale. Not surprising when there's only about 80 of them on the road, and those folk who have acquired one recently are going to be enthusiasts looking to keep it for a long time. A couple of them slipped thru my fingers and eventually I was contacted about one and got first refusal.

I had a similar experience trying to buy a C5 S6 - those are a similar rarety and I tried to buy two that fit the bill. One the seller withdrew on the day I was due to go and pay for it (unless I paid an extra grand - he was selling cheap and prob had lots of interest - but I was done with him at that point) and the other was one that for some reason never sold, over a 8 month period, until the day I enquired when someone else had just put a deposit down... in the end I gave up and bought an RS6

If you really want an RS2 then my advice is lurk and don't give up - keep watching here, PH, rs246, auto trader and it may take some time. When the right one comes along it'll all fall into place. If you find another marque that fits the bill in the mean time that fits the bill there's always that option too.

[here2learn]

keep the faith man watch a few guiness ads

[macspring]

Bye !

[rynaqui]

You just need to wait, the right one will come along some time for sure

[anthonys2]

Took me a year to get mine and that was 14 years ago and there was a few more kicking around then lol!!! Patience is key my friend! Keep the faith fella

[rs2coupe]

The funny thing about giving up. Right when you tell yourself your done the right opportunity pops right up. My advice think of it as a life long pleasure not investment. That will make your decision easier.

I plan to have a hoard of cars in my garage where I shall tinker until my old age

[fourringsrus]

Dont give up yet fella, I've been searching for the right convertible 80 for three years and was starting to think of giving up or looking for something else, but yesterday I collected the absolute perfect car, ticking all the boxes and a few I didnt know I needed ticking, good luck whatever you do pal.

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

Dont give up yet fella, I've been searching for the right convertible 80 for three years and was starting to think of giving up or looking for something else, but yesterday I collected the absolute perfect car, ticking all the boxes and a few I didnt know I needed ticking, good luck whatever you do pal.

This sounds intruiging. Post up some pictures of it.I have one also.




Regarding giving up on here......i hear your pain and frustration and do sympathise. It just isn't cricket when people mess you around. Just remind yourself...what goes around comes around so they will get there just deserts one day.

[re2500]

Dont give up mate! Im sure you know that i understand your frustration
The right one for you will come along! And you'll be the guy that waiting with the cash to buy it! So you'll be one step ahead of most of the other interest. Good luck finding the right car

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

Your not the only one,i had a deal via phone and writting via a text but have just been Gazumped on S2 bumper i need. What is wrong with people?