Seasonal car buying?

[mattman]

For example, buy a convertible in the winter when it’s cold and sell in the spring when the sun is out and you might be lucky enough to make a small profit.

So what would you recommend buying in the spring to sell in the winter to achieve the same? Small 4x4?

I enjoy the car buying process and usually get bored once I’ve owned a car for a few months so likely to sell and start the process again in about 6mths. Would prefer not to lose money in my hobby so welcome any suggestions or experiences.

This isn’t a Mike Brewer style flip - just trying not to bankrupt myself while enjoying a hobby.

[Mr Tidy]

That ought to work quite well but I wouldn't worry too much about small 4 x 4s, just cheaper 4 x 4s. People often don't want to commit to big costs in the Autumn because of Christmas! And if you live anywhere near London, or a city likely to follow their lead, avoid 4 x 4s that aren't ULEZ compliant.

But if you could avoid boredom for 18 months you'd actually get to enjoy them for 6 months or so in the right weather.

[georgeyboy12345]

Don’t think you’ll make much if any money out of it to be honest.

[mattman]

georgeyboy12345 said:

Don’t think you’ll make much if any money out of it to be honest.

It’s not about making money - which would be nice if it happened - but about not losing money while I enjoy the car hunting/buying process

[Frimley111R]

Convertibles are definitely worth a go but not convinced by 4x4s. They are all weather cars, people don't stop buying in summer.

You're probably over thinking it, just buy what you want as cheaply as you can and with a long MoT.

[mattman]

Frimley111R said:

Convertibles are definitely worth a go but not convinced by 4x4s. They are all weather cars, people don't stop buying in summer.

You're probably over thinking it, just buy what you want as cheaply as you can and with a long MoT.

Yes, you are probably right - will stick to the retro/modern classic market as there are a few cars I wanted as a teenager that I could never afford. Probably missed the boat on most of them, but you never know - could finally get a 309 GTI that I’ve wanted for the last 32 years

[A500leroy]

Surprised you need to ask, From your other posts you already know what your doing. Are you bored of the Alfa already? Or has it turned out to be a lemon you want to offload?

[ChrisH72]

I bought a roadster in the winter, ran it for 15 months and sold it for a small profit so it does work. I'd do it again given the chance.

It's nice to enjoy a soft top through the summer and you'd miss out on that if you sold it too early. Maybe run it just over a year then buy a cheap but interesting car for the 6 months or so until the following winter.

[mattman]

A500leroy said:

Surprised you need to ask, From your other posts you already know what your doing. Are you bored of the Alfa already? Or has it turned out to be a lemon you want to offload?

Not at all, only just bought it so going through the few minor improvement jobs it needs over the winter and will look to move it on when the sun comes back out. Pre-planning the next purchase