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Let's look on the bright side ( buyers not sellers)
- mr wilks
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Let's look on the bright side ( buyers not sellers)
These unprecedented times should ensure there are some tasty performance car bargains out there
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
Pure legend to any Bmw fan genuine E46 Bmw CSL 63k at £41k https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... d/10103190
Or how about a classic 993 Porsche 911 manual 100k with engine rebuild from reputable seller for sub £40k
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... id=1&pid=2
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
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
Pure legend to any Bmw fan genuine E46 Bmw CSL 63k at £41k https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... d/10103190
Or how about a classic 993 Porsche 911 manual 100k with engine rebuild from reputable seller for sub £40k
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... id=1&pid=2
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
3 ZMRs
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo
- pvr
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Hmm, a 993
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
- Lynchy
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Mmmm a 1///M
- Smartbear
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That’s surprising, usually when usual investments look bad the classic car market soars as an alternative option.
Looks like everything is in trouble
Rob
Looks like everything is in trouble
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Mr Tidy
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I'm just glad I sold my 3.0Si last month as I think I'd struggle now.
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!
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!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
- Smartbear
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I’ve got a few litres in my garage, waiting for a mad max scenario before i consider selling
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Mr Tidy
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If people stay at home hopefully it won't come to that!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
- buzyg
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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.
- Smartbear
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I’m sure i heard of a £10k bill for changing the heater radiator on one of those?
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Ewazix
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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!
2003 2.5 SE, low miles, Sterling Grey, 108's & Eagles, no stubby here! Unmolested.
2018 Cooper S Countryman
Fiesta Ecoboost
2018 Cooper S Countryman
Fiesta Ecoboost
- buzyg
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Indeed makes me glad I ran my FIAT a few more years then bought the Zed.Ewazix wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2020 11:18 pmA 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!