mr henderson
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| posted on 13/9/08 at 11:57 AM |
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Seems to be a lot of 7's etc for sale
Every day there seems to be somebody else offering a 7 or very similar car, either fully built or as an unfinished project.
A bit worrying, do we think, or just a perfectly natural moving on to other things? Maybe a reflection of the economic situation.
I wounder how many of them actually sell, and for what proportion of the original asking price.
John
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 13/9/08 at 12:02 PM |
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I get the feeling many people are struggling to justify their expensive toys at the moment - especially part built's!!
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iank
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| posted on 13/9/08 at 12:10 PM |
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Economy, fuel prices and weather have all gone to worms. Along with the uncertainty over IVA and the cost bump over SVA for a lot of the
partbuilts.
If they are selling people aren't getting the best prices right now.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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fesycresy
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| posted on 13/9/08 at 12:20 PM |
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Last year I couldn't find the time to use my car with the work versus weather equation.
I put mine up for sale early this year (March) on the advice from Mark @ MAC#1 and not to leave it too late.
And if I'd kept would have I had much use out of it, don't think so !
My next build is on hold, purely down to how much work I've got on and I can't see any light for at least another 18 months.
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The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up.
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finlay
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| posted on 13/9/08 at 12:31 PM |
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moving on to new winter projects 
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zilspeed
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| posted on 13/9/08 at 12:34 PM |
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I think a lot of people have got carried away with specifications and spent more than they really intended to.
That's why the high prices are often asked too, trying to claw some of if back - which never happens... 
Unless you have a ratty old Sylva which cost bugger all in the first place 
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Browser
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| posted on 13/9/08 at 12:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
Economy, fuel prices and weather have all gone to worms. Along with the uncertainty over IVA and the cost bump over SVA for a lot of the
partbuilts.
If they are selling people aren't getting the best prices right now.
I've obviously missed a new threat looming on the horizon here, what is IVA please?
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mr henderson
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| posted on 13/9/08 at 01:11 PM |
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I wonder whether if 7's were more usable in bad weather, for instance a decent hardtop and gulwing doors, if that would make a difference.
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bob
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| posted on 13/9/08 at 01:23 PM |
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The weather can get people thinking, the car can be an expensive garage ornament.
I used my car a fair bit in the 1st few months of the year but the summer has been poor, must admit i did think of moving onto something else but
i'll have a go at a flintstone roof over the winter for next summer 
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iank
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| posted on 13/9/08 at 01:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Browser
quote:
Originally posted by iank
Economy, fuel prices and weather have all gone to worms. Along with the uncertainty over IVA and the cost bump over SVA for a lot of the
partbuilts.
If they are selling people aren't getting the best prices right now.
I've obviously missed a new threat looming on the horizon here, what is IVA please?
SVA replacement that comes in Apr 09.
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=91800
Mostly tweaks and updates to the rules unless you are building a BEC. Biggest change will be the massive price rise being proposed (it's going
to be over £500 iirc).
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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Browser
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| posted on 13/9/08 at 03:58 PM |
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Thanks for the link.
Oh how I wish I'd got mine built before now
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wilkingj
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| posted on 13/9/08 at 04:08 PM |
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Also its almost the ens of the driving season. People selling up, etc etc.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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tjoh84
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| posted on 13/9/08 at 08:44 PM |
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my problem is when its raining i think i will sell the car then there is a day like today get the car out go for a run and im in love all over again
lol
i love the bec power
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