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Post by mr wilks » Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:02 pm

These unprecedented times should ensure there are some tasty performance car bargains out there :oops: :driving:
2 particular models below that were reaching dizzy heights now not so unaffordable

How about a valencia orange Bmw 1M 35k covered for £37k https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-1M-Coupe ... Swi5VeNaTB


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Pure legend to any Bmw fan 8) genuine E46 Bmw CSL 63k at £41k https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... d/10103190
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Or how about a classic 993 Porsche 911 manual 100k with engine rebuild from reputable seller for sub £40k :o
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... id=1&pid=2

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you could go through the classifieds right now & sift out some very tasty cars at prices last seen 10 years ago , pretty sure similar vehicles to the above have been a good £10k,£15k or even £20k dearer not that long back so great times for buyers or just nice to look a see what's going for what :wink: :thumbsup:
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Post by pvr » Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:08 pm

Hmm, a 993 :oops:
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Post by Lynchy » Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:10 pm

Mmmm a 1///M

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Post by Smartbear » Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:21 pm

That’s surprising, usually when usual investments look bad the classic car market soars as an alternative option.
Looks like everything is in trouble :cry:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:05 pm

I'm just glad I sold my 3.0Si last month as I think I'd struggle now. :roll:

And as people aren't stock-piling petrol (yet) going on essential journeys in my Z4 looks like it's all the fun I'm going to get for the time being!
Coupes because stunning!
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Post by Smartbear » Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:15 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:05 pm I'm just glad I sold my 3.0Si last month as I think I'd struggle now. :roll:

And as people aren't stock-piling petrol (yet) going on essential journeys in my Z4 looks like it's all the fun I'm going to get for the time being!
I’ve got a few litres in my garage, waiting for a mad max scenario before i consider selling :)
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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:20 pm

Smartbear wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:15 pm I’ve got a few litres in my garage, waiting for a mad max scenario before i consider selling
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If people stay at home hopefully it won't come to that! :lol:
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Post by buzyg » Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:33 pm

Reminds me of the last big banking crash 2008 if I recall. Almost bought a low miles immaculate DB7 Vantage for 16k that week. The running cost put me of at the time.
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Post by Smartbear » Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:11 pm

buzyg wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:33 pm Reminds me of the last big banking crash 2008 if I recall. Almost bought a low miles immaculate DB7 Vantage for 16k that week. The running cost put me of at the time.
I’m sure i heard of a £10k bill for changing the heater radiator on one of those? :cry:
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Post by Ewazix » Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:18 pm

Smartbear wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:11 pm
buzyg wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:33 pm Reminds me of the last big banking crash 2008 if I recall. Almost bought a low miles immaculate DB7 Vantage for 16k that week. The running cost put me of at the time.
I’m sure i heard of a £10k bill for changing the heater radiator on one of those? :cry:
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A discount might be a good idea, my neighbour had one (briefly) that developed a string of dash warning lights, the rule of thumb is apparently £1k per light! :o
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Post by buzyg » Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:28 pm

Ewazix wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:18 pm
Smartbear wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:11 pm
buzyg wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:33 pm Reminds me of the last big banking crash 2008 if I recall. Almost bought a low miles immaculate DB7 Vantage for 16k that week. The running cost put me of at the time.
I’m sure i heard of a £10k bill for changing the heater radiator on one of those? :cry:
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A discount might be a good idea, my neighbour had one (briefly) that developed a string of dash warning lights, the rule of thumb is apparently £1k per light! :o
Indeed makes me glad I ran my FIAT a few more years then bought the Zed. :D
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