Scrappage Sends Classics To The Heap
Hyundai reveals some of the victims of scrappage
Amongst the causalities include six MX-5s, seven MGFs and a Jaguar XJ-S. German barges haven’t escaped the scrap battle either, with 34 BMWs, 22 Audis and 32 Mercedes all apparently on their way to the heap in the name of the scrappage scheme.
Nissan Micras have so far proved the most popular car to be scrapped at Hyundai dealerships since the scheme was introduced on Monday, with over 200 making way for a new car.
However an MG Midget, Nissan 300ZX, MGB GT and (we regret to inform you) a Fiat X1/9 have also been scrapped. Not all manufacturers have been as open as Hyundai over what they’ve been receiving, and although some cars will be dismantled in order to further the life of other classics it does hurt to tell you that a 1968 Morris Minor has also succumbed to the lure of £2k off a new car.
It isn’t, however, the scrappage scheme’s oldest victim, a 1966 Austin 1100 was also handed over.
People keep suggesting I scrub the E30 in, but its in bloody good nick, I'd rather use it for an other year and sell her for £1000 to someone else who will look after her.
However,
The great unwashed just see this as 'Ooohhhh, £2000 for my old car, i must get chucked up beyond my means for a shiny new shopping car'
The majority of people who this applies to are only driving an older car as they can't afford anything else.
Watch the amount of finance reposessions in 12-18 months with cars bought under this scheme.
Please also ALL Nova's/.
One other good thing is that at this low end lots of cars which would normally go to chavs will now be crushed thank you.
Sadly other good cars will be wasted early - mind you I cannot see them removing that many cars from the road. Odd though that the car has to have an MOT imagine if it just failed its MOT sorry no payout.
Please also ALL Nova's/.
One other good thing is that at this low end lots of cars which would normally go to chavs will now be crushed thank you.
Sadly other good cars will be wasted early - mind you I cannot see them removing that many cars from the road. Odd though that the car has to have an MOT imagine if it just failed its MOT sorry no payout.
Now that cheapest newest car would be a Kia Picanto (which is a perfectly fine car with air con) so a brand new car with years warranty for £4.5k seems suddenly to make a hell of a lot of sense. Ditto those C1's Aygo etc.
Clearly buying bigger car it doesnt make so much of a difference but £4.5k depn assuming zero value at 37 months is a mere £125pcm. Now 'd say after th 36 months this car would easily see a good ten years but even if not its far cheaper than leasing and as said its a perfectly fine car for pottering/commuting/weekly shop.
Please tell me I'm wrong though, as I'd love a new source of salvaged parts.
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