Just sold my first car - feel so empty :(

McDaniel · 9 Mar 2013 at 11:54

Who knew you could get so attached to some metal

I am going to Canada in a few months for a year or two so I sold my Fiesta, she was my first car, had her for 3 years after getting her from the local Ford garage (she was an ex demo model).

I felt so sad watching the new owner drive off with her

I'm gonna go buy chocolate.

tigerstyle · 9 Mar 2013 at 12:02

They'll be cheaper when you come back

(to buy again that is)

Mt first car went to my brother when I left the UK, then 5 months later to the crusher

panthro · 9 Mar 2013 at 12:05

I never had that with my first car as it was a POS; but I can feel your pain as I've felt the same selling a couple of my cars in the past.

McDaniel · 9 Mar 2013 at 12:06

tigerstyle said:
They'll be cheaper when you come back (to buy again that is)

Mt first car went to my brother when I left the UK, then 5 months later to the crusher

If I come back I'll prob try and get a 350Z, I've wanted one for so long

Your brother total it then? Hopefully no injuries if it was an accident!

fonzee · 9 Mar 2013 at 12:07

I have this sneeky feeling in a couple of months time you'll know it was all worth it :cool:

#larvcanada

tigerstyle · 9 Mar 2013 at 12:09

McDaniel said:
Your brother total it then? Hopefully no injuries if it was an accident!

luckily just wear and tear on an '86 Polo

Enjoy Canada, I never made it there (yet) did 4 years NZ/OZ first and never made it over there. WHV I presume?

McDaniel · 9 Mar 2013 at 12:11

tigerstyle said:
luckily just wear and tear on an '86 Polo

Enjoy Canada, I never made it there (yet) did 4 years NZ/OZ first and never made it over there. WHV I presume?

Yup, the old IEC - was made redundant in December (I could have stayed but opted with the payout) - cleared my debts, got 5K left over which will fund my 3 months travelling around the USA (fly April 3rd) and the car sale is my parachute fund for Canada - I will obviously be working there though, so this sale just makes sure I got enough emergency cash to help out, don't plan on spending it all...

Gammawolf · 9 Mar 2013 at 12:13

How much did you sell it for? Funnily enough I'm looking at a 3/4 year old fiesta atm as my first car!

McDaniel · 9 Mar 2013 at 12:15

Gammawolf said:
How much did you sell it for? Funnily enough I'm looking at a 3/4 year old fiesta atm as my first car!

I had it up for £7500 - in the end I let her go for £6800; I only had a little bit of interest and going in a few weeks I didn't have a lot of time to play the waiting game; the guy was really keen though and I think he will take good care of it.

Gammawolf · 9 Mar 2013 at 12:22

May I ask what model it is and trim, how many miles etc? Just wondering as thats pretty much the budget i set myself of around 7k. Sat in one the other day and i've got to say it was lovely, a lot nicer than my dads clunky Zafira

Iamzod · 9 Mar 2013 at 12:34

I've had my 1st car 8 years & am hoping to keep it for another 20+

McDaniel · 9 Mar 2013 at 13:44

Gammawolf said:
May I ask what model it is and trim, how many miles etc? Just wondering as thats pretty much the budget i set myself of around 7k. Sat in one the other day and i've got to say it was lovely, a lot nicer than my dads clunky Zafira

Zetec S 1.6 Petrol
Street Pack (skirting etc...)
Bluetooth hands free and voice control
air con
25,600 miles
full leather interior (blue pack I think or something?)

Gammawolf · 9 Mar 2013 at 14:22

Wow! Lucky buyer, that looks excellent. I feel your pain for having to give it up and its not even my car

McDaniel · 9 Mar 2013 at 14:32

Gammawolf said:
Wow! Lucky buyer, that looks excellent. I feel your pain for having to give it up and its not even my car

Indeed, such a lovely car; I just bought a big lunch to eat my woes away XD

Cursed · 9 Mar 2013 at 15:04

I sold my first car (a classic Mini) recently and felt a bit guilty about letting it go. I consoled myself by thinking how much more comfortable a modern car would be in winter though and how I wouldn't need to keep paying for welding.

Raymond Lin · 9 Mar 2013 at 15:13

You'll br driving round in a pick up truck in a few months and wondered why didn't you do it sooner!

Duke · 9 Mar 2013 at 15:51

McDaniel said:
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Skilid · 9 Mar 2013 at 15:59

I still wish I had my first car. It wasn't a great car, but I miss it

Raymond Lin · 9 Mar 2013 at 16:17

EliotG said:
I still wish I had my first car. It wasn't a great car, but I miss it

I had a dream last night selling my car and bought an Impreza WRX (the exact one on Top Gear this week) and felt sad and when I woke up and realise that that never happened.

Dave85 · 10 Mar 2013 at 18:23

My proper first car was mk4 golf 1.4 sold to my parents after 6 months but they had another 6 years. Sold it to a close mate who wrecked it a short time later and then had it crushed was quite sad about that even though it was not going to last much longer