Selling a P1
14 May 2001, 04:57 PM
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I was just wondering why people bought a P1 then sold it within 1 year. Was it because:
1. It didn't live up to expectations (if so, what changed your opinion from when you placed your order?)
2. Too expensive to own/run
3. Quality problems/poor service
4. Worried about losing your license
5. Need a sensible car for commuting, kids etc
6. Worried about thieves & vandals
7. Worried you'll crash it
8. Swapped for a better car
9. Other
Personally I did a test drive out of interest, loved the car, and decided to buy (rather than lease) as I figured I would keep it for 5 years minimum. Unless I thought I'd made a big mistake with buying a car, I can't imagine selling it within 1 year, so was interested to see why people sold theirs.
I'm sure in a year (maybe even now with the new Evo) there'll be something a little better at the price, but to me it's not worth the cost & hassle of changing. I think it would take a 911 turbo or other supercar to tempt me away!
1. It didn't live up to expectations (if so, what changed your opinion from when you placed your order?)
2. Too expensive to own/run
3. Quality problems/poor service
4. Worried about losing your license
5. Need a sensible car for commuting, kids etc
6. Worried about thieves & vandals
7. Worried you'll crash it
8. Swapped for a better car
9. Other
Personally I did a test drive out of interest, loved the car, and decided to buy (rather than lease) as I figured I would keep it for 5 years minimum. Unless I thought I'd made a big mistake with buying a car, I can't imagine selling it within 1 year, so was interested to see why people sold theirs.
I'm sure in a year (maybe even now with the new Evo) there'll be something a little better at the price, but to me it's not worth the cost & hassle of changing. I think it would take a 911 turbo or other supercar to tempt me away!
15 May 2001, 05:14 PM
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Matt
Just bought one - x reg - £25.5k from Bell and Colvill - reg x369 BPA (just in case anyone knows this one)
I have brought A BARGAIN - £1000 Alpine, radar detector - HKS exhaust system ( that I've just sold for £500 - need the warranty!!)
In response to your concerns
1. What else can you buy that does this?
2. 20mpg is good considering the 0-60
3. Quality seems a LOT better than my MY00
4. Lose your licinse in any car m8
5. Fair point - although it still seems at home on the M4!
6 and 7 are occupational hazards
I'm leasing mine - £7k deposit - 36x£430 with £10k balloon - not that I'll keep it for that long.
Do not worry - you have done the right thing!!
What else is out there - wanna wait 2 years for an M3 (new shape will arrive before you get it) maybe wait for the RS3 or RS TT - or the new EVO (v.good motor!)
Just sit back and feel smug and listen to the muppetts on this board banging on about how they haven't sold etc., whilst they are driving round in £7k cars - then smile.
j
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by matt d:
<B>I was just wondering why people bought a P1 then sold it within 1 year. Was it because:
1. It didn't live up to expectations (if so, what changed your opinion from when you placed your order?)
2. Too expensive to own/run
3. Quality problems/poor service
4. Worried about losing your license
5. Need a sensible car for commuting, kids etc
6. Worried about thieves & vandals
7. Worried you'll crash it
8. Swapped for a better car
9. Other
Personally I did a test drive out of interest, loved the car, and decided to buy (rather than lease) as I figured I would keep it for 5 years minimum. Unless I thought I'd made a big mistake with buying a car, I can't imagine selling it within 1 year, so was interested to see why people sold theirs.
I'm sure in a year (maybe even now with the new Evo) there'll be something a little better at the price, but to me it's not worth the cost & hassle of changing. I think it would take a 911 turbo or other supercar to tempt me away![/quote]
Just bought one - x reg - £25.5k from Bell and Colvill - reg x369 BPA (just in case anyone knows this one)
I have brought A BARGAIN - £1000 Alpine, radar detector - HKS exhaust system ( that I've just sold for £500 - need the warranty!!)
In response to your concerns
1. What else can you buy that does this?
2. 20mpg is good considering the 0-60
3. Quality seems a LOT better than my MY00
4. Lose your licinse in any car m8
5. Fair point - although it still seems at home on the M4!
6 and 7 are occupational hazards
I'm leasing mine - £7k deposit - 36x£430 with £10k balloon - not that I'll keep it for that long.
Do not worry - you have done the right thing!!
What else is out there - wanna wait 2 years for an M3 (new shape will arrive before you get it) maybe wait for the RS3 or RS TT - or the new EVO (v.good motor!)
Just sit back and feel smug and listen to the muppetts on this board banging on about how they haven't sold etc., whilst they are driving round in £7k cars - then smile.
j
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by matt d:
<B>I was just wondering why people bought a P1 then sold it within 1 year. Was it because:
1. It didn't live up to expectations (if so, what changed your opinion from when you placed your order?)
2. Too expensive to own/run
3. Quality problems/poor service
4. Worried about losing your license
5. Need a sensible car for commuting, kids etc
6. Worried about thieves & vandals
7. Worried you'll crash it
8. Swapped for a better car
9. Other
Personally I did a test drive out of interest, loved the car, and decided to buy (rather than lease) as I figured I would keep it for 5 years minimum. Unless I thought I'd made a big mistake with buying a car, I can't imagine selling it within 1 year, so was interested to see why people sold theirs.
I'm sure in a year (maybe even now with the new Evo) there'll be something a little better at the price, but to me it's not worth the cost & hassle of changing. I think it would take a 911 turbo or other supercar to tempt me away![/quote]
15 May 2001, 07:54 PM
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i am sure some people stretched themselves just a little too far financially because they just had to have one!
my only worry is the forthcoming emmission tax charges, but i hope my accountant can creativley remove the car from the company so that i can run it privately,
the car is faultless,quality is good,drive is fantastic, no contest!
besides a 911 is no good as i have 3 kids and so if i want i can still use my P1 at the weekends instead of the boring rover 620.
pete
my only worry is the forthcoming emmission tax charges, but i hope my accountant can creativley remove the car from the company so that i can run it privately,
the car is faultless,quality is good,drive is fantastic, no contest!
besides a 911 is no good as i have 3 kids and so if i want i can still use my P1 at the weekends instead of the boring rover 620.
pete
16 May 2001, 10:11 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by jimbob2:
<B>Matt
Just bought one - x reg - £25.5k from Bell and Colvill - reg x369 BPA (just in case anyone knows this one)
[/quote]
Yup this is Alex's (DrEvils) old car!!
<B>Matt
Just bought one - x reg - £25.5k from Bell and Colvill - reg x369 BPA (just in case anyone knows this one)
[/quote]
Yup this is Alex's (DrEvils) old car!!
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