kingbobdole Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Bastids... They have a beautiful TURBO BRAT sitting behind the fence to come into the yard. After I clean up, because its like complete... says Turbo on the mirrors and the sides under the BRAT like no rust at all.... I go ask the guy if I can buy it. The guys like... "no.. were gonna blow that one up!" My jaw hit the floor... "Blow it up?!?!?! thats like THE RAREST Subaru of the early 80s!!!" And he comes back with "I know.. and its turbo to boot! but it'll be back in a few weeks for parts..." then he grins..." but I doubt that the motor will be any good" I asked him again to buy it, but he said that they didnt currently have a dealers lisence and could not... After I restrained my self from just jumping the counter and killing the guy, I left and complained about how much of an arse he was to my friend for the rest of the day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBrat84 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 that totally sucks.. what an ARSE ... Dealers license my ARSE. I bought an XT6 from a u-pull-it in the same exact situation you just described... I had to jump through hoops and get a sheriff to come do a "vin inspection" to get the title switched out of New Mexico.. but that was it.. the guy was an arse about the whole situation.. but he still sold it to me. No salvage title or anything. Some people should just be punched in the face though.. I bet if you started waving cash in front of their face that they would reconsider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karinvail Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I would go back and ask again and again - I would be a pain in the arse back! I would LOVE to have a Brat myself............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 That really sucks I have not gotten a chance to go to pns in about 3 weeks.I really would love to have one of those.I hate it when they do stuff like that.It is like hanging a big juicy 30 oz steak in front of me.Well we should both go over there and beat some sense into them . Just kidding,but seriously I feel your pain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave valiant Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 If they need a turbo brat to blow up tell them we will trade my old rust bucket for that one.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I agree, you should go back and keep pestering him about the car. Don't take no for an answer! Brats need to be saved, especially since this one is a turbo! Go get that puppy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Unbelievable! You have to get that Brat! Every man has a price, and this guy is in business, you just have to find the right angle. Just how much do you have to dismantle the Brat to justify that you are not buying a brat, but "a large quantity of Brat parts"? I mean if they pull the motor and tranny, can you buy those and then come back and buy the rest as the "rolling chassis"? There has to be a way to get that thing out of there. Keep asking, if need be, get a bunchof people to ask. If you want, I'll call them and ask them a bunch of questions. Not that I am going to buy the thing, but just in the interest of saving it from the crusher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Oh, almost forgot. If the guy that you talked to was just some guy working the counter, find a way to talk to the boss. I would have to imagine if the person in charge knew that there was a buyer interested in paying a sum of cash for a car and that no labor would be required on the part of the yard he might find a way to sell it to you. from a business perspective, the yard boss would not have to pay the counter guy's hourly wage while he "blew it up". rather, the money to pay the guy's wage could be paid while he actually did some work. Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Talk to the manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Is this the pull-n-save in Aurora? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakoTGrimes Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 STEAL it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Yes, Aurora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbobdole Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hey... I'm not able to go save it, or attempt to again.. I simply dont have the time... I'd LOVE to have the car, but.... no time... someone save this poor thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyrally Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 dude, sometimes you have to just make the time, call out of work sick if you have to, get your friends together and have em beat sensless the guy thats wants to destroy the brat. do what ever it takes. take no prisoners. its a freaking turbo brat, you have no excuses when it comes to rescueing it. get off your duff, get your friends together, get money, talk to the manager with a fistfull or cash. cash speaks louder than words can ever try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blownbimer Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hey phil, you forgot to mention that the manager was in his office laughing at us too...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 I called the place yesterday. I said that I was in VA and unable to come to the yard in person, but that I was very interested in buying the brat that a friend told me was in this yard. I said that I understood that it was not thier policy to discuss what parts they had over the phone and asked if they might make an exception in this case because I was calling form the East Coast. I talked to a guy named Sergio. He had a Mexican accent and was very patient, considerate, and nice. He said that he would go and check about the Brat if I could call him back in 10 minutes. As luck would have it I got swamped at work and never got back to him. There are enough Subaru guys in Colorado that you guys should be able to handle this. No offense, but there is only so much I can do from VA. If this thing were in VA, NC, DC, MD I would be all over it. Not be a jerk, but just get the damned thing and quit making excuses. You'll be glad you did, and my comments won't seem as harsh and presumptuous when you are looking at your new turbo brat in the driveway. Your mission is clear! Do or do not, there is no try! Use the force! You can do it (to be read with William Hung accent)!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zefy Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 anybody! somebody! save the brat! don't let them blow it up! get a huge group and go in there... make them SCARED!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 ... I asked him again to buy it, but he said that they didnt currently have a dealers lisence and could not... Well, here in my little corner of doG's country, the State requires a Dismantler to have a Dismantler's License, a Dealer to have a Dealer's License, and a repair shop most have a Repair License... each requiring around a $30K bond to be posted. Since a Dismantler makes far more money off of the bones than selling something whole, I can understand why they may not bother to get a Dealer's License. Knowing doesn't make me happier, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I did go to pns and call them several times.I got the same answer all the time from the manager and he said that they couldn't sell the car as it had no title,then I asked about the bare shell asuming stuff would be stripped off of it and he said the same thing.I then tried the "it will only be a trail vehicle" aproach and the guy the just laughed at me and said "Why the all the trouble for that piece of s#*%". I was just thinking what is up with this guy! He seemed enjoy telling me about if I wanted to see it crushed he would do it right away!Ya really nice guy!Sucks but I don't think they will sell it. I also asked about getting a salvage title and he said he would call me back on monday. Lets hope he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack in Norfolk Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Dude, not to beat a dead horse, but did you ask for Sergio? This guy that you have been in contact with is obviously a jerk and you aren't going to get anywhere with him. You know the old saying about arguing with fools, from a distance its hard to tell who is who.... Good luck. Don't give up! I did go to pns and call them several times.I got the same answer all the time from the manager and he said that they couldn't sell the car as it had no title,then I asked about the bare shell asuming stuff would be stripped off of it and he said the same thing.I then tried the "it will only be a trail vehicle" aproach and the guy the just laughed at me and said "Why the all the trouble for that piece of s#*%". I was just thinking what is up with this guy! He seemed enjoy telling me about if I wanted to see it crushed he would do it right away!Ya really nice guy!Sucks but I don't think they will sell it. I also asked about getting a salvage title and he said he would call me back on monday. Lets hope he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbobdole Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 well.... I went back to try andf buy it again but.... it's out in the yard being parted and they didnt "blow it up".... tailgates already missing so if any of you CO peeps need rare ea81T BRAT parts, nows the time to get to PNS.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakoTGrimes Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 If those poo stabbers refuse to sell it whole, then maybe you or someone else in the area could snag the engine w/turbo while it's still complete? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zefy Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 i would grab the engine and anything that says turbo on it... then down the road make your own... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingbobdole Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 I would but.... This is the third EA81T in this yard in 2 months... and I have a love of XTs and not earlier stuffs so I have no use for it... but anyone else in CO... PNS has the best prices on complete engines so I would agree that if you need it, this is a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobscript Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I bet if you started waving cash in front of their face that they would reconsider. Ditto. Show him you don't have a badge and are not wired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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