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Jul 13, 2007 13:49:59 GMT
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are you the sort that reads up on your chosen make and model, carefully going through rthe ads, eBay, and so on, hunting down the best example you can get for your money now you know all the various problems from buyers guides, forums, etc. Not stopping or getting diverted until you have the right example fo that car you want. Or do you just run about like a headless chicken waving money about until you've bought something, anything and then go "OMG WTF have I just bought!!!!  ?" I tend to buy whatever I fancy out of whats handy really. I used to buy every FD Victor, Ventora or VX4/90 going and any Mk3 Cortinas I fancied as well. The last two Mk3 Cortinas I owned I have hunted out specifically 'cos thats what I wanted. Thats said I nearly bought a Wolesely six or a Morris Oxford last time... But the yanks were all a case of what wasd there and I had cash, or could liquidate an asset for, or swap something for. So who plans what yto buy and who just ends up with random stuff? Whats the though process behind what you own? |
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How do you buy 'em...?Robinxr4i
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Jul 13, 2007 13:54:05 GMT
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I usually get bored every 6 months start planning what I should buy next make loads of plans................. then end up buying some thing totally different (usually ford).
As for actually buy the car I am usually a bit impatient and just buy the first car I see, unless its a complete dog.
So far I don't think I brought any lemons or have I just been lucky ;D
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Jul 13, 2007 13:56:23 GMT
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The latter! Must get out of that habit...
Did well with the H Van though - actually turned down TWO before we bought the one we have. Came very close to buying one sight-unseen which would have been very foolish.
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Jul 13, 2007 13:56:29 GMT
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I always buy the first car i look at. I turn up, get a sudden rush of blood to the wallet and throw money at the seller till i can drive away with a new toy.  |
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darren lewis
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heaven wont have me and hell knows i'll take over
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Jul 13, 2007 13:56:43 GMT
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usually mk3 cortinas i find through mates , shows or ads, zephyr i went specifically looking for through ebay or websites, the 2 door mk5 was offered me by a mate, usually whatever i fancy i buy, all the yanks ive had ive specifically looked for  |
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Jul 13, 2007 13:58:20 GMT
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the actual process of buying a car usually inviolves me saying "yeh i'll have that, then rushing to find money, having to go to the  end of nowhere to rescue it. don't look over it, don't check it. just drive home. get it home be happy, next day be sad when i realise another pile of curse word is here. regarding finding cars to buy, ive given up i keep tryiong to think of what i want as i get bored after about a month...the best way for me is, just wait till something catches my eye. i am sh*t at buying and selling cars |
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idea stolen from rattely eddie.
this weeks car count "5"
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How do you buy 'em...?Robinxr4i
@robinxr4i
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Jul 13, 2007 13:59:23 GMT
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I always buy the first car I look at. I turn up, get a sudden rush of blood to the wallet and throw money at the seller till I can drive away with a new toy. LOL glad I'm got the only one ;D |
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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Jul 13, 2007 13:59:54 GMT
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I've always bought after a hankering for certain vehicles and about to buy something that I've been after for many years.
Quite why that hankering involved a Rover 820E some years ago is beyond me......
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Peugeot 307sw - Suzuki SV650S - MX5.
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Jul 13, 2007 14:02:13 GMT
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the reason I ask is here and a couple of places I keep seeing these "what car should I buy?" threads started by people. IMO this only works if you are buying a new or newish car which is still common.
Other purchases are because you always wanted that specific car (eg Delorean, Dodge Charger, Morris Minor, MGB, whatver) or because you need something to get you to work on Monday so its whatever you can find localish in decent nick in a weekend.
Some people have lists they are working down though., I find it freaky that someone can be that organised.
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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bstardchild
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How do you buy 'em...?bstardchild
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Jul 13, 2007 14:03:44 GMT
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Err this is gonna sound weird but they find me!!!!
I think I'm a magnet to old Opels with six banger lumps
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bstardchild
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How do you buy 'em...?bstardchild
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Jul 13, 2007 14:11:03 GMT
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Actually on reflection the statement is only true for my retro cars - the modern shit I spend a lot of time researching what I want - test driving what I thought I wanted but then find I didn't like and end up buying what I thought I wouldn't want as I actually like it.................
But I am a smidge bit barking - unless others here confirm the same process in which case I am normal!!!
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Jul 13, 2007 14:16:51 GMT
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Sounds about the same as me BC. I'd never realised before, but I'm terrible at choosing cars. I used to have little or no choice in the company car I had. Then when I took a job with no car, I knew what I wanted and went and bought it. Then I nearly bankrupted myself and drove whatever I could lay my paws on for much cheapness, which generally worked out well. (Except that s0dding Orion I had! Euch!!), in fact that's how I ended up joining the ABS when I acquired my first GSI!! Then I had the opportunity to take a company car earlier this year, I have quite a wide choice and, (thankfully!), I couldn't for the life of me make up my mind what I wanted!! So I bought a nearly new Frontera and that's better than any of the cars I test drove!! |
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Jul 13, 2007 14:20:08 GMT
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So I bought a nearly new Frontera and that's better than any of the cars I test drove!! That'll make a good tow car for a track car  |
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Jul 13, 2007 14:22:06 GMT
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That'll make a good tow car for a track car Oh yes, it very does!!! Fairly quick too being a 3.2 petrol!! |
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Jul 13, 2007 14:27:43 GMT
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All of em have been stuff thats come along! all of em, the only one's i searched out was the MR2's and both times i was not ready for a new car, and both times they sprung up on the forum!  So yeah, although I look like a Ford seaching freak, its all pretty by chance, every time.  jump in and go for it! |
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Jul 13, 2007 15:00:14 GMT
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Err this is gonna sound weird but they find me!!!! That's pretty much how it works for me... wait to hear about something bargainous and see if I fancy it. Helps that F-in-L is in motor trade  Usually needs some work but tend to buy before my current ride it totally dead or good enough to be saleable, so have time to sort the new purchase before I need it. Last 6 out of 8 or so cars (in last 5 years) have been aquired like that. |
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'02 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 Elegance(!) - Better than you might think
'03 Mazda MX5 - All new and shiny looking (thanks to Antony at Rust Republic)
'09 Renault Clio - Needs to go.
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Jul 13, 2007 15:02:19 GMT
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I'm one of those people who's asked the 'what car shall I buy' question. Generally, if I'm in the car buying mood, I will give myself a shortlist, and then hang tight until the right car comes along. I've had my fingers burnt with impulse curse word buys in the past, and I don't want them burnt again....
The 1602 that I've just sold was an impulse buy. I wasn't really looking for a car at all, but I had always wanted one (well a 2002 specifically), and it was reasonable, so I went and bought it. It didn't turn out to be a 'keeper' though.
Just remember that the best things come to those that wait.
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tigran
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How do you buy 'em...?tigran
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Jul 13, 2007 15:08:11 GMT
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are you the sort that reads up on your chosen make and model, carefully going through rthe ads, eBay, and so on, hunting down the best example you can get for your money now you know all the various problems from buyers guides, forums, etc. Not stopping or getting diverted until you have the right example fo that car you want. Or do you just run about like a headless chicken waving money about until you've bought something, anything and then go "OMG WTF have I just bought!!!! ?" I tend to buy whatever I fancy out of whats handy really. I used to buy every FD Victor, Ventora or VX4/90 going and any Mk3 Cortinas I fancied as well. The last two Mk3 Cortinas I owned I have hunted out specifically 'cos thats what I wanted. Thats said I nearly bought a Wolesely six or a Morris Oxford last time... But the yanks were all a case of what wasd there and I had cash, or could liquidate an asset for, or swap something for. So who plans what yto buy and who just ends up with random stuff? Whats the though process behind what you own? The latter. Keeping in mind i wave as little money about as possible. Can't think of any car apart from the rover and focus that cost me more than 400 quid. ;D But yeah if something comes up, it's cheap and i like it i'll nab it. Regardless of space/knowledge/practicality issues. Worry about that stuff later Tbh I don't think there are many of the former types on here - they tend to have concourse/very very high standard, standard cars. Nowt wrong with that, just not my style. |
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1992 Micra K10
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2002 BMW E46 330Ci
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tigran
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How do you buy 'em...?tigran
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Jul 13, 2007 15:11:36 GMT
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Some people have lists they are working down though., I find it freaky that someone can be that organised. p.s. my chaos does have some organisation behind it. All cars i get are on a big list of 'stuff to have/kill' before I die. So it's not totally random. |
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1964 Rover P5 i6
1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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How do you buy 'em...?Colonelk
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Jul 13, 2007 15:11:49 GMT
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Ive got a list of what I want to do, then I work out how I can fit it into my plans. Usually ask to find out what the common faults are then just give them the once over to make sure they arent made of filler and makes all the right noises and so far *touch wood... ooh err* I havent bought a lemon |
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