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Yeah, I checked Parkers too... then compared it to the real world... autotrader, pistonheads, cars for sale on here... etc.
The problem I am having is now that the Ph1 is so cheap it's hard to find one that's unmolested with reasonable mileage. And then trying to guage whether it's had track...
What?!
Every one I've found at that kinda prcice is POOR condition with mileage 72,000+
No wonder insurance companies use Glass's prices to (under)pay on claims!
When? Where are you based? What's the condition/spec on the car?
:)
Sorry for bombarding you... am looking for the best one I can find and am prepared to wait pretty much as long as it takes to find a goodun.
Been looking private too and almost all seem to be modified or people are...
Okie doke, think i've found myself a nice clean Ph1 172.
W plate, FSH, very clean appart from few minor stonechips on the bonnet. Wheels in excellent nick, 46,000 on the clock. And what seems like a good price at £4,995 from an independent dealer.
Not sure if cam belt's been done - dealer...
Hope not...
I'm 37 by the way... but dont let that put u off :) I wont be on here preaching that modifying is for 17 kids with 1.2 Corsas, and coming over all sanctimonious about speed limits etc
Yeah, think that's possibly the way to go... seems a fair few people selling... probably be about 4 weeks tho before I am in position to proceed tho...
Wait for insurance to come thru... see exactly how much the tight scrotes offer me... see how much i can add to the fund... etc.
By the...
Budget is probably around £5.5k... was looking at that one a few mins ago... and another that has sold by some guy in Edinburgh sounded and looked like exactly the kinda one for me.
To be honest, i'd prefer slightly lower mileage tho. I'll be doing a few mods straight away anyways, so will...
Old story... but one of my cars was Panther Black (now Storm Black) and I couldnt think of a username when I joined the owners club... Just kept the same name for here cos i'm fed up of forgetting what name/password i've used for what :)
Thanks for the welcome's guys... nice to see this place...
Hi Guys n Girls...
Possible newbie here saying a hearty hello... "HELLO!"
Am looking to get a 172 shortly or possibly a Cup if I can find one within budget. Due to the fact I have 3 cars and this is to replace one that was recently stolen (Fiesta ZS) I wont have a massive budget so will...