Who is buying and selling cars at the moment?

[Not a Diesel!!!]

In a similar vain to the"Anyone going for long drives" hopefully with less abuse.

To relieve boredom I regularly look at pistonheads. Still a few nice cars coming up from private sellers.

Noticed a nice black gold car with low miles and Recaros.

I may have taken a look at such a car, unlikely for the next 3 months.

On a similar vain I topic it loads of peopld are finishing lease and PCP deals all the time. I assume these are just getting some kind of short notice extension.

 

[davo172]

In a similar vain to the"Anyone going for long drives" hopefully with less abuse.

To relieve boredom I regularly look at pistonheads. Still a few nice cars coming up from private sellers.

Noticed a nice black gold car with low miles and Recaros.

I may have taken a look at such a car, unlikely for the next 3 months.

On a similar vain I topic it loads of peopld are finishing lease and PCP deals all the time. I assume these are just getting some kind of short notice extension.

Reckon a lot of finance up to the eyeballs on everything "to look like you minted" (but haven't really got a pot to piss in!) people will be proper fucked due to this tbh

 

[Bluebeard]

I work here; Ellanicars.co.uk

we are closed to the public due to government restrictions.
We have sold a couple of cars to key workers, I even sold a car to an MP yesterday (or the day before, all the days blend in to one.. 😂)

the government are not helping us with anything that they’ve promised so if someone calls and wants to buy a car then I will go in and sell it to them. If they want to browse or are ‘just looking’ then they can wait until this is all over.
I don’t like doing it, but I have no choice seeing as it’s either sell cars or go bankrupt.
So yes, people are still buying and selling cars, but not through choice I can assure you. I’d much rather keep my family safe from all this and stay at home.

 

[Krarl]

If I buy another one then I will be castrated by my mrs

She said I can buy as many sets of wheels and cats as I want though

I have a 182 to prepare to sell... only thing is I've stored it at my mam and dads house over 30 miles away which means its gonna sit there for a few weeks at least without me being able to get my mitts on it🙄

 

[adamlstr]

I sold my old Evo weekend before last, and that's the last human interaction I've had that hasn't been my wife/kids. Did it with gloves on, no hand shakes, etc etc.

Looking back, it probably wasn't worth the risk. But, on the other hand I'm grateful to have the cash.

 

[Iain C]

If you actually have any cash now is the time to buy. Esp private

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

I've just bought a car. Just a shame I can't collect it

 

[JP83]

She said I can buy as many sets of wheels and cats as I want though

Catalytic converters, or the furry kind?

 

[Bluebeard]

I've just bought a car. Just a shame I can't collect it

Luckily for you, you have an awesome mate!

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Luckily for you, you have an awesome mate!

Who's an absolute legend 👍

 

[Krarl]

Catalytic converters, or the furry kind?

Catalytic converters😂

Tippy ain't keen

 

[JP83]

Who's an absolute legend 👍

Who is it?

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Who is it?

His name's Dave, absolute top bloke

 

[mart.z.s]

I also wondered how people are getting around the “collection only” bit for parts on Facebook pages as I’ve had to tell a few people no, thinking it’s OK to swing by and pick something up. But I know there are a lot of other sellers allowing collection still.

 

[Tonyclio]

Reckon a lot of finance up to the eyeballs on everything "to look like you minted" (but haven't really got a pot to piss in!) people will be proper fucked due to this tbh

Should mean a few RangeRovers coming onto the market then🤭

 

[CrippsCorner]

I bought a new car at the worst possible time... week before the lockdown. I can't drive it until I sell my current car, but don't see any point in putting it up for sale now, so it's just got to sit on the drive for 6 months or whatever. Also annoying as the garage put 12 months MOT on it before I picked it up, so half of that is going to be lost! So annoying.

 

[Bluebeard]

I bought a new car at the worst possible time... week before the lockdown. I can't drive it until I sell my current car, but don't see any point in putting it up for sale now, so it's just got to sit on the drive for 6 months or whatever. Also annoying as the garage put 12 months MOT on it before I picked it up, so half of that is going to be lost! So annoying.

What have you got? I’m always buying....

 

[Sir_Dave]

I bought a new car at the worst possible time... week before the lockdown. I can't drive it until I sell my current car, but don't see any point in putting it up for sale now, so it's just got to sit on the drive for 6 months or whatever. Also annoying as the garage put 12 months MOT on it before I picked it up, so half of that is going to be lost! So annoying.

Noticed that you put a thread up about the new car on PH ... but not on here lol. I actually really liked them when they first came out. They are soooo council though

 

[CrippsCorner]

What have you got? I’m always buying....

R53 at the moment!

Noticed that you put a thread up about the new car on PH ... but not on here lol. I actually really liked them when they first came out. They are soooo council though

Ha, I might put it up here, but yes am worried at the reactions

 

[npyke]

I’m looking to buy a BG/RB 182, was hoping to time it nicely with selling the house, but corona has slowed it down so I shall just sit on eBay checking the local listings for something good value.

I have found one local to me, he (or she) has had it years, has the factory trendlines, still has the original splitter on, it looks a little tarnished but as long as it’s get the FSH I’ll be knocking on his door.

 

[Stay Puft]

R53 at the moment!

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Ha, I might put it up here, but yes am worried at the reactions

You’ve got to say what it is now! mk2 Focus RS?

 

[OneTime_]

I bought a new car at the worst possible time... week before the lockdown. I can't drive it until I sell my current car, but don't see any point in putting it up for sale now, so it's just got to sit on the drive for 6 months or whatever. Also annoying as the garage put 12 months MOT on it before I picked it up, so half of that is going to be lost! So annoying.

I picked up my RB on the 14th of March. Literally drove it back, to work twice, once for a drive with a friend and to the shops about 3 times since. That's it
Not the best timing.

 

[Jack!]

You’ve got to say what it is now! mk2 Focus RS?

I'm thinking Astra/Corsa VXR.

 

[Jack!]

I picked up my RB on the 14th of March. Literally drove it back, to work twice, once for a drive with a friend and to the shops about 3 times since. That's it
Not the best timing.

At least it's not a car you're going to lose money on.

 

[CrippsCorner]

I'm thinking Astra/Corsa VXR.

Yup Astra VXR lol...

 

[Mr Burns]

I've stopped myself from looking in case I find a massive bargain and have to talk myself out of going to get it.

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

I bought a new car at the worst possible time... week before the lockdown. I can't drive it until I sell my current car, but don't see any point in putting it up for sale now, so it's just got to sit on the drive for 6 months or whatever. Also annoying as the garage put 12 months MOT on it before I picked it up, so half of that is going to be lost! So annoying.

A friend of mine just ended his deal on a 335d and hands back to bmw a little early and picked up its replacement a new m135i. He said its sat outsiee its house with 100 miles on it. I have seen a good few people talking about the £229 a Month deals on megane rs with delivery dates soon. I guess there delivery may be delayed due to corona affecting production.

 

[TimR26]

I was looking at a few BMW 335d Tourings before the lockdown. I’m working from home now so have put it on hold until the lockdown ends.

The price of one I test drove has gone up from £18k to £20k since the lockdown lol

 

[CrippsCorner]

A friend of mine just ended his deal on a 335d and hands back to bmw a little early and picked up its replacement a new m135i. He said its sat outsiee its house with 100 miles on it. I have seen a good few people talking about the £229 a Month deals on megane rs with delivery dates soon. I guess there delivery may be delayed due to corona affecting production.

I believe they're at least freezing monthly payments for a bit aren't they? That would wind me up even more, at least mine's bought and that's that. Although saying that, I'm losing tax money as the DVLA won't let me SORN it until I receive the new V5 🙄

 

[Jaws]

Found a dirt cheap Golf GTI near to me, I'm wondering if it is acceptable for me to 'exercise' walking to the persons house and make a no interaction purchase... seems to be a few bargains coming up now.

 

[Steve]

This is sat outside still not done 300 miles yet.

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

Nice 280. Looks like you have not had a chance to get it dirty yet.

 

[Bluebeard]

This is sat outside still not done 300 miles yet.View attachment 1463327

I did 400+ miles today, got 600+ to do tomorrow... 🤦‍♂️😂

 

[Jaws]

Do you think it's acceptable to buy a car as a private buyer at the moment? Local purchase, I could walk to get it. I guess it would still be deemed unnecessary travel though, might slide it if we met in a supermarket car park to do the deal but I'm not sure if I'm quite that desperate! It's just cheap!

 

[CrippsCorner]

Depends how both parties feel I guess! I know I shouldn't but probably would if it was a right bargain.

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

If you have no car as you crashed or blew up you previous one and need it to drive at the moment to your job at the hospital. Yes.

If you are getting because its cheap? Does not sound essential.

Remember any interaction with a stranger puts your friends and family at risk not just you.

They are else advising you to clean food over with dilute bleach in case someone in supermarket touched it before. Good luck on bleaching your car interior.

 

[montana]

Do you think it's acceptable to buy a car as a private buyer at the moment? Local purchase, I could walk to get it. I guess it would still be deemed unnecessary travel though, might slide it if we met in a supermarket car park to do the deal but I'm not sure if I'm quite that desperate! It's just cheap!

How will you test drive ?


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[Jaws]

Common sense shone through, literally no point given you can't even drive it.

 

[marty77]

I am also keeping my eye on the classifieds, have been for a few months. Seen the black gold 182 on Pistonheads and would have been right up my street but won't be moving on anything until this blows over. Not worth any risk to either party.

 

[imprezaworks]

The 5500 one?