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Having sold the wifes Clio without even advertising it (I think I asked too little at £3200), I'm off to the auction tomorrow for a replcement. Having got 13 months out of the car, with zero depreciation, should be interesting. I'll let you all know what I get ('cause I know you'll be lying awake worrying).
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Which auction? If it's Blackbushe, might see you there. I'll be the bloke not wearing the hat.
HJ
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As a matter of interest HJ, do you still trade frequently, or our you auction interests stictly limited to journalism these days?
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Have fun, good day out, I take the lad sometimres just for the crack, tho the burgers have gone down hill now!
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It's Tewksbury BCA. And the burgers have always been at the bottom of the ravine. Chips ain't bad though!
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In answer to Quinny, as long as there are 36 hours in every day I'll carry on trading. But there aren't, so I don't.
HJ
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Well, I've come back empty handed. Prices were very strong today. Bid on an 'X' plate Rover25 1.6iL, nice nick but gave up at £3600. Eventually went for £3725, which with the £160 buyers premium, makes it quite expensive. Also fancied a '51' plate Megane 1.4 with 47000m. Lost interest at £4100. There were loads of very dodgy looking 02 plate Puntos, with dash stickers that suggested holiday hire cars. They also sounded like diesels. (Actually 1.2 petrol). Averaged around £3500 but all were provisional.
Resorted to buying a Trader on the way home. Off to look at a Rover25 at £3695. If I can beat him down, might take a punt.
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If you REALLY want a Rover 25, check the Motability sections in auction.
You'll find 01Y plates coming through from time to time, a shade less than £4000, I've seen them at.All low, or very low miles, from this source,too.
Only noticed them 'cos I've been shopping for an Astra auto & prices seem to have dropped again this week.Amounts like £3700 for a 3 door 1.6 manual 20k Astra seem VERY keen, to me!!
Theres always another sale tomorrow & the next day & ....
VB
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It's my wife who wants the 25, I'd have rather she went for something slightly larger. However, bought the 25 from the trader. It was in excellent condition. One owner from 3 months old (Registered to Rover prior to that.) Just been fully serviced and I couldn't find a mark on it. It's a 2000 and he accepted £3500. Pleased with the deal, it's just that I haven't got that warm glow I had when I bought the Clio. I knew then that I had bought well below book price and it showed that in 13 months I never lost a single pound in depreciation. Oh well, the boss is pleased. (She still read her book last night though!!!!)
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