Auction Report #7: Manheim Colchester 18 Dec 2008

[V8mate]

G'kar said:

V8mate said:

Alfa_75_Steve said:

it's making any 159 look like a cast-iron investment, compared with almost everything else in the class.

Come on Steve. Even the most ardent Alfa fan knows that the words 'Alfa' and 'investment' will never appear together.

Find me an 8C below list.

There always has to be a smart arse.

[G'kar]

V8mate said:

There always has to be a smart arse.

Why, thanks for noticing.

I've been working out.

[V8mate]

G'kar said:

V8mate said:

There always has to be a smart arse.

Why, thanks for noticing.

I've been working out.

It wasn't really that funny. Just trying to get my post count up. You b4stard

[muckymotor]

The Cherokee for 4k

Were there any Jeep Patriots sent through?

[jazzybee]

G'kar said:

V8mate said:

There always has to be a smart arse.

Why, thanks for noticing.

I've been working out.

How the hell have you racked up almost 1300 posts in 2 months?

[V8mate]

muckymotor said:

The Cherokee for 4k

Were there any Jeep Patriots sent through?

I wasn't actually previously aware of the 'Renegade' trimmed Cherokee. Looked quite smart with the built in roof spots etc. A couple went through.

There were Patriots too; sorry I didn't get the prices. The auction hall had three of its 4 lanes running at the same time today, so there's no way I can get to everything.

The Chrysler/Jeep sales are always very good at Colchester though; well worth attending if you fancy one from their range. I'm patiently waiting for a Grand Cherokee SRT-8 to turn up

Edited by V8mate on Thursday 18th December 21:28

[muckymotor]

V8mate said:

muckymotor said:

The Cherokee for 4k

Were there any Jeep Patriots sent through?

I wasn't actually previously aware of the 'Renegade' trimmed Cherokee. Looked quite smart with the built in roof spots etc. A couple went through.

There were Patriots too; sorry I didn't get the prices. The auction hall had three of its 4 lanes running at the same time today, so there's no way I can get to everything.

The Chrysler/Jeep sales are always very good at Colchester though; well worth attending if you fancy one from their range. I'm patiently waiting for a Grand Cherokee SRT-8 to turn up

Edited by V8mate on Thursday 18th December 21:28

The reason I asked about the Patriots is that my wife recently bought a used Patriot CRD. I thought we got it for a good price but the auction prices would have been interesting to see, maybe...

Great reports though, keep up the good work

[V8mate]

muckymotor said:

V8mate said:

muckymotor said:

The Cherokee for 4k

Were there any Jeep Patriots sent through?

I wasn't actually previously aware of the 'Renegade' trimmed Cherokee. Looked quite smart with the built in roof spots etc. A couple went through.

There were Patriots too; sorry I didn't get the prices. The auction hall had three of its 4 lanes running at the same time today, so there's no way I can get to everything.

The Chrysler/Jeep sales are always very good at Colchester though; well worth attending if you fancy one from their range. I'm patiently waiting for a Grand Cherokee SRT-8 to turn up

Edited by V8mate on Thursday 18th December 21:28

The reason I asked about the Patriots is that my wife recently bought a used Patriot CRD. I thought we got it for a good price but the auction prices would have been interesting to see, maybe...

Great reports though, keep up the good work

Assuming you bought an 07 or 57 recently, if you paid less than 50% of original retail you were at the right place.

[northandy]

Thanks again V8mate

the SLK55 looked interesting at 21k...

[volvos60s60]

Well done V8mate, big effort from you, big appreciation from all on here

[steebo888]

thanks again for these posts ++

[CooperS]

can trade only attend these auctions?

Not really looking tbh, but at 22k for a 05 Exige (what i would like) to think a SLK AMG is around that mark it makes you think a bit harder...

[V8mate]

CooperS said:

can trade only attend these auctions?

Not really looking tbh, but at 22k for a 05 Exige (what i would like) to think a SLK AMG is around that mark it makes you think a bit harder...

Open to all

[dabbler]

Hello to everyone,new to the board.
Thanks for the posts.Very helpful as i am about to start trading from home and looking to use Manheim in the north west.

[V8mate]

dabbler said:

Hello to everyone,new to the board.
Thanks for the posts.Very helpful as i am about to start trading from home and looking to use Manheim in the north west.

That's a brave move in the current climate. Certainly not a stupid move, as there are certainly deals to be done.

What provided the impetus for your decision? Have you been working in car sales and want to go independent?

What kind of cars do you plan on selling? How many cars can you stock at any one time?

[Zad]

Just dipping my toe in the collective water here (doesn't really bear thinking about) but given the interest in auctions etc, might a separate forum for auction related chat be a good idea? Rather than have the threads spread about, it would keep all the advice and reports together.

[V8mate]

Zad said:

Just dipping my toe in the collective water here (doesn't really bear thinking about) but given the interest in auctions etc, might a separate forum for auction related chat be a good idea? Rather than have the threads spread about, it would keep all the advice and reports together.

Probably better to post your suggestion in Website Feedback to get the right people to consider it.

[steebo888]

V8mate said:

dabbler said:

Hello to everyone,new to the board.
Thanks for the posts.Very helpful as i am about to start trading from home and looking to use Manheim in the north west.

That's a brave move in the current climate. Certainly not a stupid move, as there are certainly deals to be done.

What provided the impetus for your decision? Have you been working in car sales and want to go independent?

What kind of cars do you plan on selling? How many cars can you stock at any one time?

This is something ive been thinking about doing for a while but im gonna wait to see what happens in the next few months. I did start 3 years ago only doing 1 but didnt have the time but now do.
Im currently saving for a car in the spring so have a bit of £ spare and might have a punt at one/a few.
If you are trading the right cars you can still make some £

A good way to start at the moment is the ford ka's/corsas/fiestas for a few grand keeping 1 car at a time.

[BMWBen]

Wow someone bought a crossfire!!

[Mr Whippy]

Bloody ell, stuff still going south then!



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