Another ULEZ casualty.

[Rocinante]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

You could be right.
It just sticks in my craw that I can’t do further investigation!🧐

I suppose if you messaged the seller on Ebay for it, it would raise a red flag if he refused to give it to a potential buyer.

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Rocinante

I suppose if you messaged the seller on Ebay for it, it would raise a red flag if he refused to give it to a potential buyer.

It would indeed!🤨

[Othen]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

Looks ok doesn’t it, the photos aren’t conclusive.

Our friend in Potters Bar looking is only across the road.

Maybe doesn’t appeal!🤔

I just put a note on the 140 section to out friend in PB saying this one might be worth a look at for him. As a young chap I can't help thinking the 144 he was talking about will either turn out to be too expensive or a maintenance liability for what he can afford. A late model 240 might well suit him well; the historic vehicle premium probably precludes motor cars before about 1981 (well, people are probably starting to appreciate the 1982 cars' prices in anticipation), but late 80s vehicles are still reasonably cheap.

If it had to be a daily driver then our friend in PB wouldn't be able to get the cheap insurance, and the later cars won't be ULEZ compliant, but it would still be a lot of motor car for £2,000 to £3,000. I notice the seller has put it in the 'cars' rather than 'classic cars' section on eBay - which might be a bit dull as many potential buyers might not look there.

:-)

Alan

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Othen

I just put a note on the 140 section to out friend in PB saying this one might be worth a look at for him. As a young chap I can't help thinking the 144 he was talking about will either turn out to be too expensive or a maintenance liability for what he can afford. A late model 240 might well suit him well; the historic vehicle premium probably precludes motor cars before about 1981 (well, people are probably starting to appreciate the 1982 cars' prices in anticipation), but late 80s vehicles are still reasonably cheap.

If it had to be a daily driver then our friend in PB wouldn't be able to get the cheap insurance, and the later cars won't be ULEZ compliant, but it would still be a lot of motor car for £2,000 to £3,000. I notice the seller has put it in the 'cars' rather than 'classic cars' section on eBay - which might be a bit dull as many potential buyers might not look there.

:-)

Alan

100%👍

That’s nutshell bud!😀

[Othen]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

Aye, I take £280+ £54 on the chin, with just over a ton for insurance, it’s still less than a tenner a week!😀

That is a good point Andrew - and that suits you very well.

In comparison I've just paid £48 to insure the RB, there is no tax due and no MoT test required, so that is it for fixed costs. I suppose if one looked at this 1989 motor car, which won't qualify as an historic vehicle until April 2030 (assuming the scheme is still running) that is 8 years at about £400 extra/year, so around £3,200, which is more than the motor car is worth now.

:-)

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Othen

That is a good point Andrew - and that suits you very well.

In comparison I've just paid £48 to insure the RB, there is no tax due and no MoT test required, so that is it for fixed costs. I suppose if one looked at this 1989 motor car, which won't qualify as an historic vehicle until April 2030 (assuming the scheme is still running) that is 8 years at about £400 extra/year, so around £3,200, which is more than the motor car is worth now.

:-)

Can’t statistics be fun😂

My dad will be turning in his grave but I’ve always thought money has just one purpose, when there’s enough of it!👍

[Othen]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

Can’t statistics be fun😂

My dad will be turning in his grave but I’ve always thought money has just one purpose, when there’s enough of it!👍

... but I enjoy being a tightwad Andrew.

:-)

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Othen

... but I enjoy being a tightwad Andrew.

:-)

Not tight, careful!😃

[Familyman 90]

I've messaged the seller and asked for the reg number. Im interested, but won't bid until ive done a DVLA check.

[Familyman 90]

He messaged me back.

It's been getting advisories on 4 x aged and cracked tyres on the last MOT, so will need 4 boots if that hasn't been done. Otherwise the MOT history is pretty decent, mainly clean passes and the few fails have been minor stuff.

I'll keep an eye on it and if the bidding is sensible I'll snipe at the end.