Sold the Engel today

Submitted: Sunday, Dec 19, 2004 at 21:28

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Member - Jimbo (VIC)

After updating to a Waeco CF 80 six weeks ago I finally got around to advertising the Engel 39 L in the Trading Post on Thursday. Got $650 for it today.

It was 6 years old and cost $1100 new. Pretty good, near 60% return for a 6 year old product. They do hold their value well.

Then I got to thinking the net cost to me was $450, forget the percentages. If the Waeco that I bought from the Fridgeshop at $980 can bring me $530 in six years I will be in the same situation.

Wonder what will happen, I don't have crystal balls, sorry a crystal ball. Time will tell I guess.

Anyway, although I've gone away from Engel I still don't reckon they're a bad thing. Just a bit overpriced for my liking.

Cheers,

Jim.

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Reply By: Brew69(SA) - Sunday, Dec 19, 2004 at 21:41

Sunday, Dec 19, 2004 at 21:41

Its sad saying goodbye to a friend like that hey jimbo??????? How many do u think u had cold from the engel????????? C'mon scare yourself and work it out lol.

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Follow Up By: Member - Jimbo (VIC) - Sunday, Dec 19, 2004 at 21:59

Sunday, Dec 19, 2004 at 21:59

Don't tease me Stu, I'm a fragile man.

That dear old Engel fostered many a hangover. Bastard of a thing it was.

Sad to say but the Waeco is keeping up the tradition.

Cheers,

Jim.

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Reply By: Mike-TS - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 00:53

Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 00:53

If you don't mind me asking - why did you sell the Engel? Was it just because of the size?

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Follow Up By: Member - Jimbo (VIC) - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 07:09

Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 07:09

Yes Mike, purely size. It was still running like new.

Cheers,

Jim.

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Reply By: Willem - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 07:59

Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 07:59

You will probably get 5 bob for your Waeco in 6 years time when you trade up to a new Engel..........or you could use it for an outside shoe box or the likes....hahaha

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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 13:26

Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 13:26

G'day Willie,

Howdya reckon Jimbo's Waeco will look in 15 years time if he treats it like the Engel I saw yesterday in the back of Judith's X-trail?? LOLOL

Thanks for everything mate..

Jimbo, Good luck with getting a decent price on the Waeco; although it might be a bit early to be contemplating......

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Follow Up By: Willem - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 19:44

Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 19:44

G'day Roachie

Glad you had a good time.

Yup, that Engel has had a hard life! And it is still running and freezing.

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Follow Up By: Member - Jimbo (VIC) - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 23:59

Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 23:59

Willie,

Have you changed your surname to Wanker.

Willie Wanker... get it? LOL

Wolfie was also telling me what a great time he and Tracy had. Great food, great company, lots of laughs etc.

Willie I'm a bit worried about you, owning an Engel and a Toyota, you might develop a superiority complex LOL.

Cheers Mate,

Jim.

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Reply By: Member - Crazie (VIC) - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 12:31

Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 12:31

Hey Jimbo
I have just started looking for an engel, rang a few out of the trading post yesterday,but never rang your add .....still hunting. My dad has just got the 40th Anniversry one and want one hahaha. Got a chescold aswell, but want the engel for travelling in the 4wd. Thats a great return.
cheers
crazie

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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 13:22

Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 13:22

G'day Crazie,
Yeh I had a chescold a month or so ago......it was a real buggar; took ages for me to get over it....coughing and spluttering for weeks I was..LOLOLOL

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