Seriously Overpriced Cars

[Zephyr Speedshop]

Fastpedeller said:

Wheel Turned Out said:

Zephyr Speedshop said:

Clocked, 76k Z3 anyone

This absolute joker, recreation is a stretch / out right lie.

The price will knock you for six


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126509601865?hash=item1...

Maybe it's just me, but I'm getting much more MG RV8 than 250 California from that. Certainly from the back.

I'm sure it's done to a high standard but for the life of me I never understand these repros.

I've seen one of these 'in the flesh' and they are very nice indeed - GRP is flawless. I agree they look MGB ish, but to my eye the genuine California does also. In fairness there are some good bodkits for Z3, in particular these is a Tribute Aston - ish that whilst labelled not as a replica, but an 'evocation' looks very nice (and certainly a lot better than a Z3. There is also a 'Bertini' bodykit which again has flawless GRP and is an original design - some of these bodykits are certainly worth a look to improve a Z3 - I would never pay 90k for one though! So IMHO very much overpriced

Edited by Fastpedeller on Sunday 30th June 11:01

I don't doubt that it's been done well and is a nice kit. But, Id rather have a nice 3.0 Z3 without 100kg of bondo and GRP hanging off it. Oh and £85k change 🤣🤣

[Zephyr Speedshop]

Whatapex said:

I can't stop laughing at this one.
Advert a month ago,it's been for sale a few years at this price.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116141392221?itmmeta=01...

Shockingly hasn't sold,maybe because the last MOT shows that it might be scrapped when the next MOT is needed in a few months.
So what to do ? Yes a change in price might be needed...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116214308746?itmmeta=01...

That's arguably even more delusional than the 90k 250 Cali rep!

[epom]

Piersman2 said:

Whatapex said:

I can't stop laughing at this one.
Advert a month ago,it's been for sale a few years at this price.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116141392221?itmmeta=01...

Shockingly hasn't sold,maybe because the last MOT shows that it might be scrapped when the next MOT is needed in a few months.
So what to do ? Yes a change in price might be needed...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116214308746?itmmeta=01...

Surely you've got to have mental issues to think that stty old Saab is worth more than about 2.5k , especially given all the money (not cheap ) that's had to be spent fixing the multitude of issues. It's not mint collectors piece, it's just an old Saab. I'd go as high as 1K for it myself in the expectation of binning it off when the next expensive thing fails or rusts away.

Yes but of all the jobs that have been done, none were cheap

[WPA]

Zephyr Speedshop said:

Clocked, 76k Z3 anyone

This absolute joker, recreation is a stretch / out right lie.

The price will knock you for six


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126509601865?hash=item1...

It is nicely built and finished but never worth that also the big giveaway is that is RHD which always looks wrong on these

[james6546]

epom said:

Piersman2 said:

Whatapex said:

I can't stop laughing at this one.
Advert a month ago,it's been for sale a few years at this price.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116141392221?itmmeta=01...

Shockingly hasn't sold,maybe because the last MOT shows that it might be scrapped when the next MOT is needed in a few months.
So what to do ? Yes a change in price might be needed...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116214308746?itmmeta=01...

Surely you've got to have mental issues to think that stty old Saab is worth more than about 2.5k , especially given all the money (not cheap ) that's had to be spent fixing the multitude of issues. It's not mint collectors piece, it's just an old Saab. I'd go as high as 1K for it myself in the expectation of binning it off when the next expensive thing fails or rusts away.

Yes but of all the jobs that have been done, none were cheap

I can confirm that changing the ignition switch is not as big a deal as he makes out, I did it on mine (which I sold for £1600)

[WarrenB]

james6546 said:

epom said:

Piersman2 said:

Whatapex said:

I can't stop laughing at this one.
Advert a month ago,it's been for sale a few years at this price.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116141392221?itmmeta=01...

Shockingly hasn't sold,maybe because the last MOT shows that it might be scrapped when the next MOT is needed in a few months.
So what to do ? Yes a change in price might be needed...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116214308746?itmmeta=01...

Surely you've got to have mental issues to think that stty old Saab is worth more than about 2.5k , especially given all the money (not cheap ) that's had to be spent fixing the multitude of issues. It's not mint collectors piece, it's just an old Saab. I'd go as high as 1K for it myself in the expectation of binning it off when the next expensive thing fails or rusts away.

Yes but of all the jobs that have been done, none were cheap

I can confirm that changing the ignition switch is not as big a deal as he makes out, I did it on mine (which I sold for £1600)

If you sold the ignition switch for £1600 maybe his price is justified

[texaxile]

WarrenB said:

Actually, just have a look at the other items he's selling. I just don't think he understands to concept of money.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?item=11621430874...

£500 for a second hand fk jacket, plus postage, one of which is listed elsewhere for £48, or how’d ya fancy £27k , yep £27k for a board game.

I might just offer scrap value on the Saab as long as he delivers it.

The bloke is as thick as mince.

[Downward]

Zephyr Speedshop said:

Whatapex said:

I can't stop laughing at this one.
Advert a month ago,it's been for sale a few years at this price.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116141392221?itmmeta=01...

Shockingly hasn't sold,maybe because the last MOT shows that it might be scrapped when the next MOT is needed in a few months.
So what to do ? Yes a change in price might be needed...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116214308746?itmmeta=01...

That's arguably even more delusional than the 90k 250 Cali rep!

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
front discs back plate corroded


Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres all round (may need changing at some point, having had my brother look at them all; an ex-tyre fitter)

Says he replaced the coils but corroded already !
Sorry a Coil !

Could his Brother now work at the garage where the work has been done ?!

Edited by Downward on Monday 1st July 18:04

Edited by Downward on Monday 1st July 18:09

[DodgyGeezer]

WPA said:

Zephyr Speedshop said:

Clocked, 76k Z3 anyone

This absolute joker, recreation is a stretch / out right lie.

The price will knock you for six


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126509601865?hash=item1...

It is nicely built and finished but never worth that also the big giveaway is that is RHD which always looks wrong on these

Sure that's a bonus for those who got issues driving LHD

[Drive Blind]

the fruitcake with the fantasy price saab has been mentioned a few times on here now. He must not be in touch with the real world.

[Fastpedeller]

Zephyr Speedshop said:

Fastpedeller said:

Wheel Turned Out said:

Zephyr Speedshop said:

Clocked, 76k Z3 anyone

This absolute joker, recreation is a stretch / out right lie.

The price will knock you for six


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126509601865?hash=item1...

Maybe it's just me, but I'm getting much more MG RV8 than 250 California from that. Certainly from the back.

I'm sure it's done to a high standard but for the life of me I never understand these repros.

I've seen one of these 'in the flesh' and they are very nice indeed - GRP is flawless. I agree they look MGB ish, but to my eye the genuine California does also. In fairness there are some good bodkits for Z3, in particular these is a Tribute Aston - ish that whilst labelled not as a replica, but an 'evocation' looks very nice (and certainly a lot better than a Z3. There is also a 'Bertini' bodykit which again has flawless GRP and is an original design - some of these bodykits are certainly worth a look to improve a Z3 - I would never pay 90k for one though! So IMHO very much overpriced

Edited by Fastpedeller on Sunday 30th June 11:01

I don't doubt that it's been done well and is a nice kit. But, Id rather have a nice 3.0 Z3 without 100kg of bondo and GRP hanging off it. Oh and £85k change ????

I understand it is a 'no Bondo' kit - all panels bolt on using original fixing positions. Take a look at this, which shows what can be done with a body kit.
https://www.classiccoachworks.org/250swbhardtop

I don't think any would be worth 90k, but I wouldn't dismiss all bodykits per see - some produce a nice vehicle.

[Zephyr Speedshop]

Fastpedeller said:

Zephyr Speedshop said:

Fastpedeller said:

Wheel Turned Out said:

Zephyr Speedshop said:

Clocked, 76k Z3 anyone

This absolute joker, recreation is a stretch / out right lie.

The price will knock you for six


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126509601865?hash=item1...

Maybe it's just me, but I'm getting much more MG RV8 than 250 California from that. Certainly from the back.

I'm sure it's done to a high standard but for the life of me I never understand these repros.

I've seen one of these 'in the flesh' and they are very nice indeed - GRP is flawless. I agree they look MGB ish, but to my eye the genuine California does also. In fairness there are some good bodkits for Z3, in particular these is a Tribute Aston - ish that whilst labelled not as a replica, but an 'evocation' looks very nice (and certainly a lot better than a Z3. There is also a 'Bertini' bodykit which again has flawless GRP and is an original design - some of these bodykits are certainly worth a look to improve a Z3 - I would never pay 90k for one though! So IMHO very much overpriced

Edited by Fastpedeller on Sunday 30th June 11:01

I don't doubt that it's been done well and is a nice kit. But, Id rather have a nice 3.0 Z3 without 100kg of bondo and GRP hanging off it. Oh and £85k change ????

I understand it is a 'no Bondo' kit - all panels bolt on using original fixing positions. Take a look at this, which shows what can be done with a body kit.
https://www.classiccoachworks.org/250swbhardtop

I don't think any would be worth 90k, but I wouldn't dismiss all bodykits per see - some produce a nice vehicle.

you can by a complete fury kit like mine with a chassis for tha same price as that body kit , genuinely went on there with a open mind. but im sorry.




that is pretty rough!

im not really knocking the kit each to there own. i just really can't get my head around them. and the costs involved.

assuming you do it all yourself accept the paint work.
£9500 , the kit
£5000 , 3.0 z3
£8000, full respray
£5000, misc bits, electrics, wheels & upholstery. ( that's being really generous)
£27500

that's a really nice 911 or DB7 there load of classics and performance cars for that kind of money.

[Fastpedeller]

Wow - is it now 5k for a Z3? 6k for that body kit, not 9k, but yes, take your choice and also decide how much you do yourself. it's good to have choices.

Edited by Fastpedeller on Tuesday 2nd July 12:38

[DodgyGeezer]

this just looks awful...




and, if you can believe it, the 'Cobra' even worse

[Fastpedeller]

DodgyGeezer said:

this just looks awful...




and, if you can believe it, the 'Cobra' even worse

I can't say I disagree, but maybe in a different colour (offwhite?) it would look great!

[Wheel Turned Out]

Fastpedeller said:

Wow - is it now 5k for a Z3? 6k for that body kit, not 9k, but yes, take your choice and also decide how much you do yourself. it's good to have choices.

Edited by Fastpedeller on Tuesday 2nd July 12:38

Depends on the Z3. A decent 1.9 or 2.2 probably.

Any 2.8 or 3.0 at that money is going to be a rustbucket.

[MightyBadger]

Wheel Turned Out said:

Any 2.8 or 3.0 at that money is going to be a rustbucket.

Not always true, still some out there for reasonable money. Manual version too so seems like good value really.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186516814635?itmmeta=01...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126556000712?itmmeta=01...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196477430148?itmmeta=01...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/395508412045?itmmeta=01...

There was a fair few more.

Edited by MightyBadger on Tuesday 2nd July 21:17

[G-wiz]

These are going for 22-25k, not 48k:

[Puzzles]

Downward said:

Nickp82 said:

Downward said:

10 year old Honda Jazz anyone ?
£10.5k

https://www.stourbridgemotorhouse.co.uk/used-cars/...

In fairness, that’s only slightly over Autotrader’s retail price (circa £10200)

In fairness too I’m amazed that 10 year old Jazz’s are fetching £9k plus and this isn’t a one off.

Sorry.

A ten year old Honda Jazz is worth £10k?!

Are other 10 year old superminis also £10k?

[Mr Tidy]

Puzzles said:

Sorry.

A ten year old Honda Jazz is worth £10k?!

Are other 10 year old superminis also £10k?

They're supposed to be good, but I can't see them being good enough to justify that sort of price.

I'll soldier on with my 19 year old manual BMW 330i that owes me Shed money!