Dan Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 And so starts the silly season. I have been quite busy and am now desperate for stock, so I'm doing the Auctions with a vengeance trying to fill my site. Yesterday I couldn't even get on the Auction car park, it was absolutely rammed and every single car started over book. I would say most cars sold for at least £500 more than they were really worth, and some did much more. All the dealers must be busy and they are paying stupid money for their stock and hoping a bouyant market will support their margins. Not a good time to buy a car guys, hold on till the Winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Bizarre state of affairs! How much would you offer for a 1999 T Elise, cream leather, 39k, FLSH?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 Sounds like £7,000, subject to viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Damn that Glass' guide!! Sounds a fair price though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 It Glass's at £6800, Cap would hit it much harder, but with something like that I mainly go off what other people are asking for them and I would say £8495 is a fair price for that car, which gives me £1500 across it to allow for recon, VAT, Tax, salesmans commission etc etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 And a bit of profit Dan| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 It Glass's at £6800, Cap would hit it much harder, but with something like that I mainly go off what other people are asking for them and I would say £8495 is a fair price for that car, which gives me £1500 across it to allow for recon, VAT, Tax, salesmans commission etc etc... My Dad did me a Glass' valuation about 10 days ago on it and it came in at £6914 which he printed off for me, and retail they seem to go for £8,500 - £9,000. Was just wondering if you were likely to stick the £500 on you mentioned at the top!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 I would probably start it at £8995 if it was split mint but I honestly think it would shift at £8495. It's not like they are particularly rare, so the price has to be sensible. I prefer to turn them over and keep the money working, rather than having cars sit there for weeks on end. I really need to see the car to be honest, it could well be split mint and worth the extra £500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I would probably start it at £8995 if it was split mint but I honestly think it would shift at £8495. It's not like they are particularly rare, so the price has to be sensible. I prefer to turn them over and keep the money working, rather than having cars sit there for weeks on end.I really need to see the car to be honest, it could well be split mint and worth the extra £500 It is in every respect..... except it needs a front end respray from stone chips. May well go the private route and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_350z Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Sounds like a great Nurburgring car... me and my mate might be interested... hold that thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Local garage have an 05 roadster with 1k miles for ONLY £24k. Must be missing something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Sounds like a great Nurburgring car... me and my mate might be interested... hold that thought! Cool, PM me if it gets serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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