Seeing your old car/truck destroyed

gtrietsc · November 4th, 2009, 8:24 PM

Anyone else ever sell a vehicle, then run across it later on, destroyed?

I sold my 1995 Lightning pickup in Feb. 2008 - yesterday I learned someone else locally bought a totalled one for parts. Same truck.

When I sold it:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gtriets...7603797817982/

Now:

http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/e...hris94L/wreck/

thevictor390 · November 4th, 2009, 8:27 PM

That is an impressively shaped roof.

My dad sold a modifed Chevy Tahoe a while back to a local guy... now it has new mirrors, a new grille, and part of the brush guard missing.

Crazyjeeper · November 4th, 2009, 9:04 PM

Ouch, that must have hurt. I know I would hate seeing my truck sold then wrecked.

BlaRo · November 4th, 2009, 9:10 PM

There was a Home Improvement episode where Tim Taylor tried to buy back the '63 Corvair convertible he had in high school from a scrapyard, but ended up getting there just in time to see it go into the Crusher. That episode really struck a chord with me.

I know I'd hate to see one of my cars destroyed, no matter how shitty they are. And if they're shitty enough to get destroyed, I want to do the destruction myself.

Magnet · November 5th, 2009, 1:50 AM

That's one of the reasons that I would never sell a car of mine to anyone I know, apart from the "Hey you know that car you sold me 5 years ago, well it blew a hose......... you sold me a heap of shit"

After all the time I spent fixing and maintaining it, I wouldn't want to know someone was treating it like poo. Best to never see it again.

JipJopJones · November 5th, 2009, 2:40 AM

That would suck. Certain things should just be left unknown.

Topgearfanatic · November 5th, 2009, 2:41 AM

Not destroyed, but my dad has come across several old Audi's he has sold all of them still in great shape.

GRtak · November 5th, 2009, 3:27 AM

It has never happened to me. But my cousin sold a Ford Fairlane he restored, and the guy he sold it to came back asking about where he got parts so he could re-restore it after an accident.

Sevs753 · November 5th, 2009, 4:12 AM

i'd love to see my car destroyed. but thats only because it's a terrible car that should never have even been sold to anyone in the first place.

Hidden_Hunter · November 5th, 2009, 4:17 AM

Victorians (and I think it might work if you have the VIN) can check if there car has been scrapped

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/...rePurchase.htm

freeferrarisdonotexist · November 5th, 2009, 4:59 AM

This is why I can never sell the MX5.

katwalk · November 5th, 2009, 5:09 AM

I remember seeing a thread on NB.org entitled something like "this is why you never sell your cars" Nice old beetle, turned into rusted scrap for parts

I will never sell my car. If it becomes beyond repair dead it will be turned into furniture. Convertible = best canopy bed ever.

thevictor390 · November 5th, 2009, 5:33 AM

Taking another look at the original pics, are you sure he didn't try to deploy the passenger ejector seat?

KaJuN · November 5th, 2009, 9:08 AM

Built Ford Tough

I should get the chance to see old vehicles of mine once I get back to the states. The Land Rover is with my parents and the Yamaha is under the care of my uncle. It'll be interesting to see how the bike looks since I got it from him after it sat unused for three years. He said he could hardly recognize it when he saw my finished rebirthing job.

AudiV6 · November 5th, 2009, 9:57 AM

Well I can say what happened to my last cars over the years;

1. Peugeot 205 - got wrecked after I crashed it
2. Opel Corsa 1.2 (Nova - for the brits) - Ditched by me, wrecked
3. Opel Astra F 2.0 - sold to friend, which he sold to an cousin
4. Audi 80 quattro - I gave it my mom
5. Opel Vectra B 1.8- sold to an friend, then stolen (the theft had to be drunk

)
6. Audi A6 (c5) - still my own, but is going to be sold
7. Audi A6 (c6) 3.0 TDi - my new one

NooDle · November 5th, 2009, 11:01 AM

You're all nuts. If you sell a car and get another one, why do you care what happens afterward?
Unless it's something super special or rare, or you put a lot of time & effort into it, who gives a shit.

it's a bit like dumping/being dumped by your girlfriend. If you're apart, who cares that she has a new asshole boyfriend that treats her badly?

Zesty · November 5th, 2009, 11:08 AM

I hope whoever gets my Jazz after me treats it at least as well as I and it's first owner have. Apart from a few minor scratches and a stone chip near the left front fog light you'd never know it has done nearly 83,000k's in four years. Most of the distance was of course coveredby the previous owner, who had a long commute to and from work (for comparison my mum's car is 11 years old and has done 92,000k's). I intend to hang onto it for some time, too, as it will be ages before I can afford something else, being an unemployed student and all.

It may be a slow FWD four-banger with a pointless factory bodykit, spoiler and 'sports' (read: rock-hard) suspension, but it's my first and I share that often-felt attachment that many young people have to their first vehicle. I saved up for a car since I was like, 12, I'd hate to see it wrecked / riced / badly treated.

Red_Bull · November 5th, 2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hidden_Hunter

Victorians (and I think it might work if you have the VIN) can check if there car has been scrapped

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/...rePurchase.htm

You know you're an idiot when you think 'hey thats a good idea, I'm gonna go out into the garage and get the VIN for my car, put it into the vehicle details field, and see if it's been scrapped'.

Gingertom · November 5th, 2009, 3:34 PM

I recently learned that my first car (a '98 vw polo) is now deceased. The engine blew up and will cost more to fix than the car is worth. It made me really sad when I heard.

public · November 5th, 2009, 3:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NooDle

You're all nuts. If you sell a car and get another one, why do you care what happens afterward?
Unless it's something super special or rare, or you put a lot of time & effort into it, who gives a shit.

it's a bit like dumping/being dumped by your girlfriend. If you're apart, who cares that she has a new asshole boyfriend that treats her badly?

I wouldn't want to see my Bluebird or old 323 being treated badly by an asshole boyfriend.

November 4th, 2009, 8:24 PM	#1
gtrietsc Joined: Dec 14th, 2004 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Age: 32 Posts: 1,241 Car: '06 BMW X3, '07 Ford F-150 FX4 Rep Power: 38	Seeing your old car/truck destroyed Anyone else ever sell a vehicle, then run across it later on, destroyed? I sold my 1995 Lightning pickup in Feb. 2008 - yesterday I learned someone else locally bought a totalled one for parts. Same truck. When I sold it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gtriets...7603797817982/ Now: http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/e...hris94L/wreck/ __________________

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Crazyjeeper Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: 8:03 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 5,135 Car: 1985 Jeep CJ7, 1997 Ford F150 Rep Power: 164	Ouch, that must have hurt. I know I would hate seeing my truck sold then wrecked. __________________

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BlaRo Lady GaGa's #1 Fan Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: 4:42 PM Location: Assachusetts Age: 21 Posts: 11,259 Car: 1997 Yamaha Seca II, 1976 Honda CB550F Rep Power: 372	There was a Home Improvement episode where Tim Taylor tried to buy back the '63 Corvair convertible he had in high school from a scrapyard, but ended up getting there just in time to see it go into the Crusher. That episode really struck a chord with me. I know I'd hate to see one of my cars destroyed, no matter how shitty they are. And if they're shitty enough to get destroyed, I want to do the destruction myself. __________________ "It is impossible to describe this kind of performance to the uninitiated. Telling a traffic officer or a safety crusader like Ralph Nader that 100 mph can be safe is like reading the Constitution to a Maoist; it is a strange and hostile concept." -Brock Yates. The body was accidentally unearthed from a shallow grave by construction workers. Because of Parkinson's.

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Magnet Joined: Jan 13th, 2005 Last Online: 2:37 PM Location: Perth, WA Age: 28 Posts: 2,605 Car: BMW E46 328Ci, NA6 MX-5 Rep Power: 106	That's one of the reasons that I would never sell a car of mine to anyone I know, apart from the "Hey you know that car you sold me 5 years ago, well it blew a hose......... you sold me a heap of shit" After all the time I spent fixing and maintaining it, I wouldn't want to know someone was treating it like poo. Best to never see it again. __________________ Remember, a dog is not just for Christmas. It can also be for a birthday. In fact, you can eat them all year round!

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JipJopJones Joined: Aug 17th, 2006 Last Online: 9:22 AM Location: North Vancouver, BC, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 1,867 Car: 1977 Jeep CJ5/1991 Jeep Cherokee Rep Power: 33	That would suck. Certain things should just be left unknown. __________________ XBL Gamer Tag: JipJopJones Eh? Rest well in the Hands of your new owner El Camino you will be mine again some day.

November 4th, 2009, 8:27 PM	#2
thevictor390 Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: 4:02 PM Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 1,999 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 65	That is an impressively shaped roof. My dad sold a modifed Chevy Tahoe a while back to a local guy... now it has new mirrors, a new grille, and part of the brush guard missing.

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Topgearfanatic Joined: Jul 3rd, 2008 Last Online: 8:24 AM Age: 16 Posts: 1,747 Car: 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1.8T Rep Power: 48	Not destroyed, but my dad has come across several old Audi's he has sold all of them still in great shape. __________________

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Hidden_Hunter D: Joined: Oct 7th, 2006 Last Online: 10:35 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,782 Car: '08 Honda Accord Euro Rep Power: 76	Victorians (and I think it might work if you have the VIN) can check if there car has been scrapped http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/...rePurchase.htm __________________ My car is dark grey not black!

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thevictor390 Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: 4:02 PM Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 1,999 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 65	Taking another look at the original pics, are you sure he didn't try to deploy the passenger ejector seat?

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Zesty Not A Dude Joined: Sep 24th, 2007 Last Online: 9:41 AM Location: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 799 Car: 2005 Honda Jazz VTi-S Rep Power: 25	I hope whoever gets my Jazz after me treats it at least as well as I and it's first owner have. Apart from a few minor scratches and a stone chip near the left front fog light you'd never know it has done nearly 83,000k's in four years. Most of the distance was of course coveredby the previous owner, who had a long commute to and from work (for comparison my mum's car is 11 years old and has done 92,000k's). I intend to hang onto it for some time, too, as it will be ages before I can afford something else, being an unemployed student and all. It may be a slow FWD four-banger with a pointless factory bodykit, spoiler and 'sports' (read: rock-hard) suspension, but it's my first and I share that often-felt attachment that many young people have to their first vehicle. I saved up for a car since I was like, 12, I'd hate to see it wrecked / riced / badly treated. __________________ *Here be dragons*

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Gingertom Joined: Jun 24th, 2009 Last Online: 4:54 PM Location: Southampton Age: 19 Posts: 201 Car: Ford Fiesta Zetec S Rep Power: 28	I recently learned that my first car (a '98 vw polo) is now deceased. The engine blew up and will cost more to fix than the car is worth. It made me really sad when I heard. __________________ *"F1 NEWS: Hamilton quietly looking forward to being 'the really good one'."*

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