Seriously Overpriced Cars
Discussion
This thread has a fair number of old gits who think they can command retail money for a tired 'limited' edition.
All these desperate idiots advertise with 'first to see will buy.. be quick at...' toe curlingly cringeworthy. Like watching something horrific, you don't want to, but can't help yourself.
All these desperate idiots advertise with 'first to see will buy.. be quick at...' toe curlingly cringeworthy. Like watching something horrific, you don't want to, but can't help yourself.
Mk1 Rover Sterling with completely knackered bodywork. £5000. Harharhardehar. Last on the road in 2009. Loved this line from his advert.
"Again please understand these cars are simply not available to purchase and the price is the price"
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-Sterling-Mk1-Salo...
Details of last MOT.
Check mileage recorded at test, MOT expiry date, defects and advisories, and view test certificate
Date tested 2 July 2019
Fail
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Mileage 50,835 miles
MOT test number 8934 5467 2329
Test location
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Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
Repair immediately (major defects):
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
Offside Rear Secondary side lamp inop
"Again please understand these cars are simply not available to purchase and the price is the price"
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-Sterling-Mk1-Salo...
Details of last MOT.
Check mileage recorded at test, MOT expiry date, defects and advisories, and view test certificate
Date tested 2 July 2019
Fail
View test certificate
Mileage 50,835 miles
MOT test number 8934 5467 2329
Test location
View test location
Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects):
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
Repair immediately (major defects):
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):
Offside Rear Secondary side lamp inop
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/new... AVANT&sort=price-desc&page=1&price-from=55000&make=AUDI&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used
78k for a new S6 Avant. Sub 350bhp diesel with fake exhausts. Gulp.
78k for a new S6 Avant. Sub 350bhp diesel with fake exhausts. Gulp.
ChevronB19 said:
Integroo said:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2018...
I have no idea what this is, but it cannot be worth 50k, can it?
Abouthe right price for one of them (they’re seriously mental by the way)I have no idea what this is, but it cannot be worth 50k, can it?
Downward said:
OddCat said:
I absolutely love these things ! I imsgine it makes the best noise...
Saw one of these Rovers back in the mid 00’s and it looked and sounded amazing. Would have loved one.CRA1G said:
I had a corporate track day at Rockingham about 15 years ago and they had one to take round and it was amazing... the sound was fantastic... similar to R/R Spt SVR, I don't think this one is over priced,it will only go one way now... very rare...
Totally agree. If I had the spare funds would jump at it in a flash - everything is right about it for me - whacky, zany, fast, rare. I believe Rowan Atkinson has one. 
CRA1G said:
I had a corporate track day at Rockingham about 15 years ago and they had one to take round and it was amazing... the sound was fantastic... similar to R/R Spt SVR, I don't think this one is over priced,it will only go one way now... very rare...
We shared a MG track day (with lotus on track) about 15 years ago and there were quite a few of these on the circuit (Donington). Sadly now more likely garage queens. Funnily enough been at Donington today and it was the MG cup racing.
mike74 said:
I realise it's undoubtedly had more spent on it than the asking price, but who in their right mind would spend £27k on this...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SMART-FORTWO-BRABUS-SMA...
Probably also qualifies for pointlessly modified as it seems like it's only capable of being driven fast in a straight line in the dry and attempting anything else would be dangerous, given it's dynamics and the laws of physics I doubt it could go around a corner much faster than a standard Smart car.
That would be truly and utterly hideous to drive. Absolutely pig awfulhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SMART-FORTWO-BRABUS-SMA...
Probably also qualifies for pointlessly modified as it seems like it's only capable of being driven fast in a straight line in the dry and attempting anything else would be dangerous, given it's dynamics and the laws of physics I doubt it could go around a corner much faster than a standard Smart car.
Sa Calobra said:
That would be truly and utterly hideous to drive. Absolutely pig awful
Agreed.It would be fun for about the first 30 minutes of ownership but then the novelty will wear off and you'll realise that all it can do is accelerate fast on a perfectly dry straight road and even then I bet it's only capable of utilising about half of it's claimed 300bhp.
I wouldn't even pay £7k for it, never mind £27k.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
So I guess ‘female owner’ adds 10k to the price
So I guess ‘female owner’ adds 10k to the price
Chestrockwell said:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
So I guess ‘female owner’ adds 10k to the price
Love it, 17 years old and been to a Honda dealer 4 times = "Full main dealer service history"So I guess ‘female owner’ adds 10k to the price
As the advert is dated April I guess not many people have seen it yet...
andyalan10 said:
Chestrockwell said:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
So I guess ‘female owner’ adds 10k to the price
Love it, 17 years old and been to a Honda dealer 4 times = "Full main dealer service history"So I guess ‘female owner’ adds 10k to the price
As the advert is dated April I guess not many people have seen it yet...
Source: spending two years wedging my face under many S2000s to find a decent one for my OH that wasn't in this price bracket.
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