Hi all. New member here.

[peterhardy123]

Hi Rich

That's a good find! I'm going to register and pop a bid in. I will let you know how it goes.

A big issue for me is that I have a number of health issues which mean there's lots of things I can no longer do, so would have to pay someone else to do them. It's extremely frustrating but it is what it is. I will have to factor this in when considering any car. Ideally, it would be fabulous to find a completely sorted car, with everything done. I realise that this would cost a lot more and I have a realistic budget (I think) in place. If I can find one like this one you've found, get it for the right price and can fettle it below this budget then happy days!

Many thanks, Rich!

Peter.

[Rich135]

You're welcome Peter. Sorry to hear of your health issues, but hopefully they won't stop you getting out and enjoying a drive once you find a car.

This does look like a pretty good honest example. I do find it strange that someone has taken so much care with the outside and interior and then can't even be bothered to give the engine bay a bit of a wipe down for the pictures, but I guess we are all different.

If you want any close up photo's of mine to compare to this one, feel free to PM me and I can do them easily.

All the best

Rich

[peterhardy123]

Hi Rich

Completely agree. If you're after the best price possible you would think that the engine bay would be at least clean.

I'm really pee'd off at the buyers premium set at £600 minimum. If it had been even £200 I might have considered it. I will keep an eye on the auction, out of interest.

Thanks for your thoughts and offer of photos, Rich

[Rich135]

Ouch, I hadn't realised that Peter!! The auction site I thought about selling my last classic on was this one and they charge the seller 5% which I think is reasonable. https://themarket.co.uk/

I agree, another £600 on top of the final price, plus a new set of tyres (£200) and that front brake pipe, so you are £1k down before you have even started looking for jobs to tidy up....

The price would have to be pretty good but you never know!

[peterhardy123]

Yes, that website seems much more reasonable at 5% plus VAT with no minimum charge, Rich.

It's annoying as I would definitely be interested otherwise

I've just read that website's FAQ's too, Rich. It's the seller who pays the fees, not the buyer!! What a shame the MR2 isn't for sale there!

Edit - Doh!! The seller paying the fees is what you said. I read your post and made it say the buyer, in my head