PS - Are you talking about the one that was for sale in Kent, Ashford maybe? One long term owner and one recent owner? Cream interior? Did you actually go look at it or did you just study photos?Nuts wrote: ↑Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:53 pm
I looked at the blue e86 just sold with 34k miles on it. It had two bad patches of corrosion on the front and back drivers side wing and wheel arch. Underneath wasn’t clean either and patches of missing history. Also Montego blue is not the most popular shade. So no, an example like mine is not readily available in top condition.
With regards your point on condition, mine is immaculate as described. Underneath is as clean as a whistle. No corrosion.
For me, an auto is just not the same proposition and not as valued. Some people don’t care, sure.
I agree 100% on auto. My view is that if you are buying a classic, or a potential future classic, or a "drivers car" then you need to consider that a huge chunk of your potential buyers if and when you sell on are not going to want an auto
When I was looking to buy I had one absolute. No automatics.