Best of the Bargain Basement Vol. 2
Discussion
Bluejmc2005 said:
Tried to reply there Tom but won't let me. You are an awesome guy and the car is fantastic. I go to bed tonight with a smile. I have bought and sold many cars and never come across someone as dedicated, honest and decent as you Thank you!
It looks like a lovely example I must say. A veritable bargain, hope it treats you well 
This looks bloody tidy for £800. Interior shots are a bit distant so difficult to gauge interior wear, but it looks fantastic in that blue, nice 2.8 V6 engine, quattro too! Lovely winter hack. 9 months ticket and a few months rent chucked in to make it a drive away car. If I didn't already have one thirsty V6 on the drive, I'd be all over this, just down the road too!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291185173014
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291185173014
Edited by wiliferus on Tuesday 22 July 20:52
BigTom85 said:
Nice to see a story with a happy ending.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showpost.php...
Enjoy it Jason, you are a gent.
Nice story. Looks like a decent seller met a decent (and grateful) buyer. Everyone's happy.http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showpost.php...
Enjoy it Jason, you are a gent.
noell35 said:
I've heard these are a terrible used purchase, and burst into flames at every opportunity. They also smell vaguely of haddock.Enquiry sent. Hands off.
I've bought a new(er) car and now I'm after a bit of advice selling my V reg, 2000 plate W202 Merc 230k Sport with 110kish miles on the clock.
As it has about 10 Months MOT on it, am I better selling with the Tax that expires the end of October, or should I SORN it? Thing is I think once it is not insured the stupid new rules say it must be SORN!
It has a private reg plate on it too, so will there be any complications with the Tax disk as I believe you have to send the disk back anyway to get a new one issued. Can I transfer of place in retention the plate off a SORN car?
This is making my head spin.
As it has about 10 Months MOT on it, am I better selling with the Tax that expires the end of October, or should I SORN it? Thing is I think once it is not insured the stupid new rules say it must be SORN!
It has a private reg plate on it too, so will there be any complications with the Tax disk as I believe you have to send the disk back anyway to get a new one issued. Can I transfer of place in retention the plate off a SORN car?
This is making my head spin.
Emeye said:
I've bought a new(er) car and now I'm after a bit of advice selling my V reg, 2000 plate W202 Merc 230k Sport with 110kish miles on the clock.
As it has about 10 Months MOT on it, am I better selling with the Tax that expires the end of October, or should I SORN it? Thing is I think once it is not insured the stupid new rules say it must be SORN!
It has a private reg plate on it too, so will there be any complications with the Tax disk as I believe you have to send the disk back anyway to get a new one issued. Can I transfer of place in retention the plate off a SORN car?
This is making my head spin.
cam i ask what sort of mpg you get and what is the going rate for these?As it has about 10 Months MOT on it, am I better selling with the Tax that expires the end of October, or should I SORN it? Thing is I think once it is not insured the stupid new rules say it must be SORN!
It has a private reg plate on it too, so will there be any complications with the Tax disk as I believe you have to send the disk back anyway to get a new one issued. Can I transfer of place in retention the plate off a SORN car?
This is making my head spin.
The Spruce goose said:
Emeye said:
I've bought a new(er) car and now I'm after a bit of advice selling my V reg, 2000 plate W202 Merc 230k Sport with 110kish miles on the clock.
As it has about 10 Months MOT on it, am I better selling with the Tax that expires the end of October, or should I SORN it? Thing is I think once it is not insured the stupid new rules say it must be SORN!
It has a private reg plate on it too, so will there be any complications with the Tax disk as I believe you have to send the disk back anyway to get a new one issued. Can I transfer of place in retention the plate off a SORN car?
This is making my head spin.
cam i ask what sort of mpg you get and what is the going rate for these?As it has about 10 Months MOT on it, am I better selling with the Tax that expires the end of October, or should I SORN it? Thing is I think once it is not insured the stupid new rules say it must be SORN!
It has a private reg plate on it too, so will there be any complications with the Tax disk as I believe you have to send the disk back anyway to get a new one issued. Can I transfer of place in retention the plate off a SORN car?
This is making my head spin.
The only exception is if the tax disc has naturally expired , they will then consider an application
I gave up and phoned the DVLA earlier, they told me to sorn it first and there would be no problem doing the transfer as long as it has been taxed in the last 12 months. Thing is I can't sell it until the transfer has been done and at least I will get some of the tax back. Leave it much longer and I lose another month. They did tell me that transfers were only taking about a week.
I do wonder why I even bother with the plate, especially having to piss around every time I change car, or as usually happens it sits around on retention for years costing me money - £25 a year to the DVLA for er, nothing.
Not sure what the mpg is tbh, I never really kept a check on it, but the manual box probably helps. Not great around town, but pretty reasonable on a long run - not very helpful that is it? Has the most amazing turning circle though,
ooh and the engines have a great reputation.
Not sure what the going rate of these is either - I have an idea of what I want for it, having recently added leather and having new pads on the front and keeping up the service history - but I have to be realistic as these cars are not worth a massive amount. The aircon still works as the previous owner spent £800ish on it a few years ago!
I do wonder why I even bother with the plate, especially having to piss around every time I change car, or as usually happens it sits around on retention for years costing me money - £25 a year to the DVLA for er, nothing.
Not sure what the mpg is tbh, I never really kept a check on it, but the manual box probably helps. Not great around town, but pretty reasonable on a long run - not very helpful that is it? Has the most amazing turning circle though,
ooh and the engines have a great reputation.Not sure what the going rate of these is either - I have an idea of what I want for it, having recently added leather and having new pads on the front and keeping up the service history - but I have to be realistic as these cars are not worth a massive amount. The aircon still works as the previous owner spent £800ish on it a few years ago!
wiliferus said:
This looks bloody tidy for £800. Interior shots are a bit distant so difficult to gauge interior wear, but it looks fantastic in that blue, nice 2.8 V6 engine, quattro too! Lovely winter hack. 9 months ticket and a few months rent chucked in to make it a drive away car. If I didn't already have one thirsty V6 on the drive, I'd be all over this, just down the road too!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291185173014
I really like that, looks great in that colour. I too already have 1 thirsty V6 and no justification for a second car http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291185173014
Edited by wiliferus on Tuesday 22 July 20:52
Mustard said:
Do not under any circumstance surrender the tax disc till a new age related one has been issued and the application to retain/transfer has been processed otherwise you will not be able to remove the number plate from the car.
The only exception is if the tax disc has naturally expired , they will then consider an application
Cheers for this warning - it seems you can sorn the car, but if you send the tax disc back for a refund you are fThe only exception is if the tax disc has naturally expired , they will then consider an application
ked. The nice lady at the dvla failed to mention this but your post put me on guard, and on the plate transfer form it tells you not to get a refund, but as I planned to sorn and get a refund before the transfer, it could have left me stuck.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff