D.E Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 The price of that Fiesta is a bit silly, but it will never reach "the prices of my stock are so exorbitantly high that I haven't sold any in decades, but I rather just let them rot away" silliness levels. He has passed away a couple of years ago and most of these cars are now scrapped (and the better ones sold off), but there was this one trader who had a field and showroom full of mostly 80s shite that just sat there because he was asking optimistic* prices such as thousands of euros for a terminally rotten Kadett. mitsisigma01, motorpunk, willswitchengage and 3 others 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 5 hours ago, TheOtherStu said: Priced to sell. NOW REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE BUT NO SILLY OFFERS THANKS I'd like some of what he's smoking please. About what I paid for a new one (1.6GL) in 1984. TheOtherStu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 2 hours ago, D.E said: The price of that Fiesta is a bit silly, but it will never reach "the prices of my stock are so exorbitantly high that I haven't sold any in decades, but I rather just let them rot away" silliness levels. He has passed away a couple of years ago and most of these cars are now scrapped (and the better ones sold off), but there was this one trader who had a field and showroom full of mostly 80s shite that just sat there because he was asking optimistic* prices such as thousands of euros for a terminally rotten Kadett. I'm not sure if this might also apply in the Netherlands, but I knew a local dealer (in Northern Ireland) who inexplicably had various old cars rotting into the ground, and always quoted outrageously high prices if asked. He didn't seem interested in selling anything at all. Someone later told me it was some kind of tax loophole; the more cars on the forecourt - and the greater the value declared on each of them - meant less tax on profits made elsewhere in the business. I don't really know how that worked, but it was kinda weird just seeing these cars rusting into the ground for years. D.E, Rab and Tenmil Socket 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.E Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 14 hours ago, Datsuncog said: I'm not sure if this might also apply in the Netherlands, but I knew a local dealer (in Northern Ireland) who inexplicably had various old cars rotting into the ground, and always quoted outrageously high prices if asked. He didn't seem interested in selling anything at all. In this case, I believe it had something to do with him not really needing to work anymore (he had sold plots of land for good money or something like that iirc), but why he didn't simply sell his stock/business and be done with it isn't clear. Maybe he just was a bit of a hoarder... Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wack Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 mo willswitchengage, mitsisigma01, warch and 10 others 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 @Schaefft will enjoy this "investment opportunity" At £19k I'd expect the seller to gently cup my balls all the way home http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112040215261 adw1977, ProgRocker, Rab and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 You mean that price doesn't include world-wide shipping??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 One thing on eBay that really annoys me is when you get several entries for the same item but one is £5 , free shipping from China but estimated delivery 3 weeks hence. Another is £10 but states U.K. stock , delivery 2-3 days. You want it quick and pay £10. It then turns up 3 weeks later with Chinese all over it and a customs declaration. eBay don’t want to know when you complain. grogee, Datsuncog, tooSavvy and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 7 hours ago, sdkrc said: @Schaefft will enjoy this "investment opportunity" At £19k I'd expect the seller to gently cup my balls all the way home http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112040215261 I mean, I bought both of mine for a tenth of the asking price so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 23 hours ago, Metal Guru said: One thing on eBay that really annoys me is when you get several entries for the same item but one is £5 , free shipping from China but estimated delivery 3 weeks hence. Another is £10 but states U.K. stock , delivery 2-3 days. You want it quick and pay £10. It then turns up 3 weeks later with Chinese all over it and a customs declaration. eBay don’t want to know when you complain. That sounds more like a grump than a Ebay "bargain" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 15 hours ago, Remspoor said: That sounds more like a grump than a Ebay "bargain" Does it help if I say what I bought was shite? Rab 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 ^^^^^Nope. Unless it was from a listing from an optimistic purveyor of a vehicle. Which I believe this thread is about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808 Estate Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Nice low mileage Hemi. Completely devoid of bling, nice and subtle. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112090375388?make=Chrysler&radius=1500&minimum-badge-engine-size=3.5&postcode=so157np&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&sort=price-asc&include-delivery-option=on&model=300C&year-to=2021&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1 Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Cheap for someone...... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oil-Cooler-and-fittings-/115087792381?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horriblemercedes Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, tooSavvy said: Cheap for someone...... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oil-Cooler-and-fittings-/115087792381?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 🤔 But that looks like a potential bargain, not a 'BARGAIN' UltraWomble and tooSavvy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808 Estate Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Morris Marina camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 3 hours ago, 808 Estate said: Morris Marina camper. Complete with BL Puke paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT84 Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 "was running when parked up " Tenmil Socket, grogee, adw1977 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warch Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 11 hours ago, 808 Estate said: Morris Marina camper. I really like that. You'd need to go camping with a male friend though, in the vain hope of getting some of the old 'ows yer father' and spend all weekend winking (not a euphemism) and exchanging double entendres with any halfway attractive young woman in sight. twosmoke300, Amishtat, face and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sham Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Which reminds me, my Mrs once asked me for an example of a double entendre. So I gave her one. davocano, warch, grogee and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horriblemercedes Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 6 hours ago, LT84 said: "was running when parked up " Just f**king scrap it, m8 Tenmil Socket and LT84 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wack Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 On 12/6/2021 at 7:02 PM, TheOtherStu said: Priced to sell. NOW REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE BUT NO SILLY OFFERS THANKS I'd like some of what he's smoking please. I think he's confusing 1985 prices with 1975 prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
face Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 5 hours ago, warch said: I really like that. You'd need to go camping with a male friend though, in the vain hope of getting some of the old 'ows yer father' and spend all weekend winking (not a euphemism) and exchanging double entendres with any halfway attractive young woman in sight. I cannot pass up the chance to post this: grogee and warch 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
face Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Anybody fancy a full 'Brabus' converted chimney? Left-hand drive: Coming up for two and a half years old. Yes, then it's yours for £42,995. Link: https://www.aaprestigecars.co.uk/used-cars/suzuki-jimny-1-5-sz5-auto-allgrip-3dr-greenford-202111199758327 cobblers, 808 Estate and LT84 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 57 minutes ago, face said: Anybody fancy a full 'Brabus' converted chimney? Left-hand drive: Coming up for two and a half years old. Yes, then it's yours for £42,995. Link: https://www.aaprestigecars.co.uk/used-cars/suzuki-jimny-1-5-sz5-auto-allgrip-3dr-greenford-202111199758327 Jimny prices are crazy. My mother has a previous model 2013 top spec auto. Low miles. I think it was around £13k. WBAC have offered £15200! face 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchengage Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Who remembers when this was up for sale for six grand? Now at 2900 and not sold... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175039518858?hash=item28c12b188a:g:qkkAAOSwXDhgBHb6 face, MorrisItalSLX and EightMegs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 17 hours ago, LT84 said: "was running when parked up " So was the Titanic 124Cab, 808 Estate, warch and 6 others 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinceRupert Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-Jaguar-XJR-4-0-V8-Supercharged-66-000-2-Owner-Low-Mileage-X308-/265434868109?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 lesapandre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 17 hours ago, LT84 said: "was running when parked up " NLA: Sold or just fell apart very very quickly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherStu Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 13 hours ago, PrinceRupert said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-Jaguar-XJR-4-0-V8-Supercharged-66-000-2-Owner-Low-Mileage-X308-/265434868109?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I'll take a black one with less mileage for 9 bags thanks https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154723169191 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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