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midas bronze ebay 99p start

PostPosted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 12:49 pm
by johnnyfixit

Re: midas bronze ebay 99p start

PostPosted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:11 pm
by Stuart
3rd time time lucky, it has been listed twice before reaching £405 and £360 respectively.

Re: midas bronze ebay 99p start

PostPosted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 3:36 pm
by 1994alex
I have messaged the seller by text and found out the price he is looking for and it seems quite high for the work that is needed for it. I tried to get into contact after it didnt sell the first time and i had no reply as i was going to offer him a buy it now price.

Alex

Re: midas bronze ebay 99p start

PostPosted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 4:43 pm
by streetsy
I thought that 360 was a lot personally especially given the cost of reprinting a car which it will need

Re: midas bronze ebay 99p start

PostPosted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 10:51 pm
by 1994alex
Well after speaking to the owner
- the car is only 3/4 prepped so needs finishing.
- it needs a re spray
- the front light is missing
- interior has got mould so needs a proffessional valete
- it has a lumen ignition? But he was going to convert it to points so there must be a reason why
- it needs new tyres all round
- the front windscreen has water behind the laminate
- the electric windows and central locking need looking into as well so this could be a pain in the backside
- then there is also getting the car back to someone's home which is costly also

Alex

Re: midas bronze ebay 99p start

PostPosted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:25 pm
by manifold
It might be a good idea not to talk the cars down in price. A race to the bottom. No need for that.

The bare shell and other stuff is a good basis for a sound car given the right time and inclination.

Compare the price of that to a Mini Marcos in a similar state.

Cheap motoring I would say. Even with all these things to do.

Re: midas bronze ebay 99p start

PostPosted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:27 pm
by 1994alex
Sorry I do apologise I thought it might be worth letting everyone know about what is needing doing sorry

Re: midas bronze ebay 99p start

PostPosted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 10:55 am
by DavidL
1994alex wrote:Sorry I do apologise I thought it might be worth letting everyone know about what is needing doing sorry

I don't think you needed to apologise Alex, I always like to see what's being sold and people's views on it.

Nothing wrong with a bit of healthy discussion!

Re: midas bronze ebay 99p start

PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:57 pm
by manifold
I agree...no need to apologise.. Sorry if I sounded stern... Just want the best for our cars and the right recognition they deserve.

Re: midas bronze ebay 99p start

PostPosted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:34 pm
by Stuart
£510 this time.

How about this car from the same era to show what a bargain a Midas is.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-SALE-Volk ... 1c3746b5e5