Seriously Overpriced Cars

[Trikster]

sim72 said:

They were about £45K new (and this one only has 283 miles on the clock), and there were only 99 of them worldwide.

So perhaps not an insane price.

True, but seeing that ones with under 2000 miles are advertised for £26k it does seem pricey

[Screechmr2]

supacool1 said:

Look at this utter Turd. Read the delusional spiel about the rarity and eventual value of the vehicle once finished..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-MR2-Turbo-700bhp...

700bhp from an engine that isn't even running/finished, impressive. You can already see how great it's looking, will be just like the real thing

[krisdelta]

Screechmr2 said:

supacool1 said:

Look at this utter Turd. Read the delusional spiel about the rarity and eventual value of the vehicle once finished..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-MR2-Turbo-700bhp...

700bhp from an engine that isn't even running/finished, impressive. You can already see how great it's looking, will be just like the real thing

The extra bonnet vent glued onto the actual bonnet vent... pure magic

[mat205125]

s m said:

Car_Nut said:

Very nice, maybe the best around, but £40k for a Mk1 Golf GTI? https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1241533.

Probably one day that will be the going rate, but not yet..

They’re at about 27k for the best at the moment

Does this type of ad rely on there being someone out there somewhere, with lots of money, no interest in shopping around, and an immediate hankering to hand over cash to have a car in their collection by 5pm?

[glazbagun]

mat205125 said:

Does this type of ad rely on there being someone out there somewhere, with lots of money, no interest in shopping around, and an immediate hankering to hand over cash to have a car in their collection by 5pm?

Like shopping on ebay when drunk, but you've got a million in your current account.

[bertie]

Car_Nut said:

thebigmacmoomin said:

supacool1 said:

Look at this utter Turd. Read the delusional spiel about the rarity and eventual value of the vehicle once finished..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-MR2-Turbo-700bhp...

So it will be instantly obvious its a fake / replica or whatever since its not got the tradational McLaren F1 central driving position.

Also, why show the McLaren F1 photos when its not even finished and wont even look anything like it when its done.

Good spot - not to mention lack of a V12 engine (sure that a turbo four banger sounds indistinguishable from a normally aspirated V12). But at least it has “Perrreli” tyres - so confidence inspiring...

And a 1200BHP plenum

[ro250]

supacool1 said:

Look at this utter Turd. Read the delusional spiel about the rarity and eventual value of the vehicle once finished..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-MR2-Turbo-700bhp...

The description is to be enjoyed. Highlights:

"I have other business's over seas"

"I am a successful business man and I am not in desperate need for cash"

"selling due to being too Busy to finish of"

"In no rush to sell and not desperate for money either"

"give someone a chance of a lifetime to finish off and own probably the most expensive replica in the world. " I suppose if you spend the most on something it does become the most expensive!

[V8forweekends]

Argleton said:

But its London and has nice photos.

Take my money.

and illegally spaced number plates - just why?

[S1KRR]

Its Just Adz said:

Sit down for this one.....

http://www.appreciating-classics.com/car/subaru-im...

270 miles though! I get that they ARE rare. And it's a car I lusted over back in the late 90s early 00s. But even with £100M in the bank I don't think I'd want to spend that much.

This one is much more realistic





https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1246360

With 30K miles is expected to start at £70K so I'd expect mid £90K or so,

Classic Jap metal is getting desirable these days.

Reminded me of this original GTR Hakosuka



https://ddclassics.com/car-listing/nissan-gtr-hako...

[thebigmacmoomin]

You are paying that much for the Impreza 22B because of the super low mileage, but if i bought it, i would want to drive it. So, might aswell just but a good condition lower priced one instead.

[ReaperCushions]

Have we had the $15k (and counting) Vauxhall Omega yet?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-cadillac-ca...


Ok ok, it’s the Caddy V8 version.. but still.. those interior plastics.

[s m]

ReaperCushions said:

Have we had the $15k (and counting) Vauxhall Omega yet?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-cadillac-ca...


Ok ok, it’s the Caddy V8 version.. but still.. those interior plastics.

$15k for a 7 litre V8 4-door super saloon with a LSD and 6 speed box seems pretty appealing though

How much do those go for normally?

[aaron_2000]

thebigmacmoomin said:

You are paying that much for the Impreza 22B because of the super low mileage, but if i bought it, i would want to drive it. So, might aswell just but a good condition lower priced one instead.

I guess it's really just for those that want to look at it and wheel it out to car shows. I'd want to rag the life out of it.

[thebigmacmoomin]

aaron_2000 said:

thebigmacmoomin said:

You are paying that much for the Impreza 22B because of the super low mileage, but if i bought it, i would want to drive it. So, might aswell just but a good condition lower priced one instead.

I guess it's really just for those that want to look at it and wheel it out to car shows. I'd want to rag the life out of it.

Sadly yes. For me, that's a waste really. I want to drive it & enjoy what it's made to do.

[LetsTryAgain]

thebigmacmoomin said:

Sadly yes. For me, that's a waste really. I want to drive it & enjoy what it's made to do.

Buy two!
I know a man who has an F40 (very, very long term ownership) that has 2k miles on it.
A crying shame really.

[Fun Bus]

There’s currently an F40 for sale with 482 miles on it.

[CRA1G]

Fun Bus said:

There’s currently an F40 for sale with 482 miles on it.

That's like marring a virgin shagging her once and then just keep looking at her as she gets older and older.....

[Pat H]

LetsTryAgain said:

thebigmacmoomin said:

Sadly yes. For me, that's a waste really. I want to drive it & enjoy what it's made to do.

Buy two!
I know a man who has an F40 (very, very long term ownership) that has 2k miles on it.
A crying shame really.

Yep.

But we need weirdos like that.

I once bought a 15 year old Ferrari 328 which had covered 1,500 miles in the hands of two owners.

I spent the next 2 joyous years putting the better part of 10,000 miles on it.

[anonymous-user]

CRA1G said:

That's like marring a virgin shagging her once and then just keep looking at her as she gets older and older.....

A bit like being Prince Charles. Except someone else serviced his P&J.

[Bemmer]

RonaldMcDonaldAteMyCat said:

CRA1G said:

That's like marring a virgin shagging her once and then just keep looking at her as she gets older and older.....

A bit like being Prince Charles. Except someone else serviced his P&J.

Yes... Diana was fond of Gnger Man Biscuits...