Best ///M Power Bargains - Volume 2

Best ///M Power Bargains - Volume 2

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ferrisbueller

29,347 posts

228 months

sleep envy

62,260 posts

250 months

Monday 31st January 2011
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L100NYY

35,221 posts

244 months

Tuesday 1st February 2011
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ferrisbueller said:
It was only when I got to the end of the advert that I realsied it's your car... hehe

ATM

18,305 posts

220 months

Tuesday 1st February 2011
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L100NYY said:
ferrisbueller said:
It was only when I got to the end of the advert that I realsied it's your car... hehe
+1

daz4m

2,909 posts

196 months

Tuesday 1st February 2011
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Baz Tench said:
Not the best spec. but that wouldn't bother me too much.

This seems straight enough...


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2457865.htm

They look good in silver, have aged far better than some of the other colours. Looks like a very nice example.

Edited by daz4m on Tuesday 1st February 12:19

daz4m

2,909 posts

196 months

Tuesday 1st February 2011
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ferrisbueller said:
Personal opinion but I think this would look far better in the pics with the standard grill.

Seems the car should never have been an AUC car either without proof of RIS. Still with the letter it's not a huge problem but would definitely put people off coming to see it imho, maybe better to bring this up at the viewing.

theboymoon

2,699 posts

261 months

Tuesday 1st February 2011
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ATM said:
L100NYY said:
ferrisbueller said:
It was only when I got to the end of the advert that I realsied it's your car... hehe
+1
Ferry, that looks very nice. You'll be sad to see it go...

ferrisbueller

29,347 posts

228 months

Tuesday 1st February 2011
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daz4m said:
ferrisbueller said:
Personal opinion but I think this would look far better in the pics with the standard grill.

Seems the car should never have been an AUC car either without proof of RIS. Still with the letter it's not a huge problem but would definitely put people off coming to see it imho, maybe better to bring this up at the viewing.
For someone for whom it might be an issue it would seem a little out of order to wait until then to tell them?

daz4m

2,909 posts

196 months

Tuesday 1st February 2011
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ferrisbueller said:
For someone for whom it might be an issue it would seem a little out of order to wait until then to tell them?
You're right it's a bit harsh but tbh it's the buyers responsibility to ask. It looks a good one and these things become less of an issue once you've been to see a car and had your heart set on it.

How did the Salesman at the time sell the issue to you, did he mention it straight away or wait until you asked??

W00DY

15,501 posts

227 months

Tuesday 1st February 2011
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Personally I like an ad to have a slight negative. I've yet to see a perfect car belonging to anyone, so hate it when cars are advertised as such. By pointing out the issue and the fact you have resolved it, I think it shows someone who knew what they were looking for when the car was purchased in the first place.

I think most petrolheads wouldn't appreciate a typical salesman approach.

Great Pretender

26,140 posts

215 months

Wednesday 2nd February 2011
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W00DY said:
Personally I like an ad to have a slight negative.
Would you like to buy my Funf then? hehe

daz4m

2,909 posts

196 months

Wednesday 2nd February 2011
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The 'Beirut style' bonnet is maybe classed as a postive in some cultures though.

ATM

18,305 posts

220 months

Thursday 10th February 2011
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ferrisbueller

29,347 posts

228 months

Thursday 10th February 2011
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If it's genuine, and you can live with Kiwi (or source an alternative interior to replace it), that could be a bargain.

theboymoon

2,699 posts

261 months

Saturday 19th February 2011
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4 bags.





ad blurb said:
BMW Alpina B10 V8 4. 6, 4 Door Saloon, No 38, 2 Previous Owners, 158000 Miles, Full Service History, Traction Control, 4 Months Tax, 3 Months Mot, Full Leather Trim, Electric Heated Memory Seats, Electric Adjustable Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, Paddle Shift, 6 CD Changer, Parking Sensors, Electric Windows X4, 375 BHP, Electric Folded Heated Mirrors, Xenon Lights, Sunroof, BMW Telephone, Petrol, Automatic, Air Conditioning, Adjustable Steering Column/Wheel, Head Restraints, Foglights, Very Good Condition, PX To Clear. £3,990.
OK, so even a brief glance says its not the finest example out there and no doubt it would take great pleasure in beguiling and bankrupting in equal measure...

but

4 bags!

derestrictor

18,764 posts

262 months

Saturday 19th February 2011
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No chance.

In Hell.

theboymoon

2,699 posts

261 months

Saturday 19th February 2011
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derestrictor said:
No chance.

In Hell.
would you mind getting off that fence, sir...

fluffnik

20,156 posts

228 months

Saturday 19th February 2011
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theboymoon said:
4 bags!
ALL the badging is wrong. eek

...so it has probably had a new bootlid due to corrosion at the spoiler fixings

Eviltad

1,320 posts

180 months

Tuesday 22nd February 2011
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Conveniently still approx 4 bags, how about this.....



http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2535508.htm

But REALLY REALLY disappointing advert, and only one picture.

I do feel I am predictable in my posting choices however.

Eviltad

1,320 posts

180 months

Tuesday 22nd February 2011
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That is a nice looking vehicle.