Mackay Trading - Edinburgh
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Overpriced by a long way but better quality stock than another importer from around the Calders area
PS IMHO of course although a bit of research (ie. visit both ) will reveal this to be fact
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PS IMHO of course although a bit of research (ie. visit both ) will reveal this to be fact
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Been down there a couple of times and they seem to know very little about the motors they're selling. ie no service history, documents etc.
Seem pretty pricey as well, but it's been a while since I was down there, and they may be very negotiable !
What motor you looking at ??
Seem pretty pricey as well, but it's been a while since I was down there, and they may be very negotiable !
What motor you looking at ??
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Have been there a few times in the past.
The guy seemed very happy for me to nose around, and have a test drive if i wanted.
Cars seem to be well presented, although some of the older stock had gathered lots of dust..
And, as above, they dont seem to have the overall knowledge on the vehicles.
Although, that was a while ago when i was last there. So not really in a proper position to warn you off..or tell you to buy.
The guy seemed very happy for me to nose around, and have a test drive if i wanted.
Cars seem to be well presented, although some of the older stock had gathered lots of dust..
And, as above, they dont seem to have the overall knowledge on the vehicles.
Although, that was a while ago when i was last there. So not really in a proper position to warn you off..or tell you to buy.
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Bought off him a couple of years ago (paid over the odds, but hey...thats when I wiz a bit flush),his(the main man) attitude is Rank along with his after sales, but like above ,his cars are tops. Went to see him a couple of months ago and he hasn't changed......Say what ye like about Calders but Ive had 2 fi them wi no hassles ,and they are a lot more of a pleasure to deal with.
Remember JVS.............................
Remember JVS.............................
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I"ve bought from Mackay's.
Their prices are not set in stone...........whatever the price is...................take £1000 off.As I got a grand off without much hassle............seriously,thats the way he prices the cars.He'll put a six grand car on at seven.The way he see's it is that if u know better u'll get the grand off,if u're stupid then u won't know any better.
The quality off his cars isn't in question,in fact I got an STi my94(version 1)for pennies and the guys at AWD in perth think it's a one of the best 1994 cars they've seen.
My opinion is to buy from them/haggle alot/check out JVS as well............but if u do buy from Mackays don't let them service the car............find someone else(ie somewhere with a Select Monitor that really knows their stuff.)
Their prices are not set in stone...........whatever the price is...................take £1000 off.As I got a grand off without much hassle............seriously,thats the way he prices the cars.He'll put a six grand car on at seven.The way he see's it is that if u know better u'll get the grand off,if u're stupid then u won't know any better.
The quality off his cars isn't in question,in fact I got an STi my94(version 1)for pennies and the guys at AWD in perth think it's a one of the best 1994 cars they've seen.
My opinion is to buy from them/haggle alot/check out JVS as well............but if u do buy from Mackays don't let them service the car............find someone else(ie somewhere with a Select Monitor that really knows their stuff.)
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way dear!!
hi bud,
good cars, that he has in stock for ever..........and they charge like a wounded buffalo!! for a good price go to jvs, they do servicing as well now,
calder............hmmmmmmmmmm george the spanner man is good,
but i bought my last car from jvs
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good cars, that he has in stock for ever..........and they charge like a wounded buffalo!! for a good price go to jvs, they do servicing as well now,
calder............hmmmmmmmmmm george the spanner man is good,
but i bought my last car from jvs
cheers robinh20
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Marc, give me an email and let me know what car you are looking at. A friend of mine just got a car from JVS and they seem to be really helpful with after sales etc.
cheers bud
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cheers bud
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boyner,
what car were you after mate?
after this weekend, i should have a 4 dr WRX and also a 3 door Type R for sale
JVS are the only importers i would take my business to in scotland. heard far too many stories about the other too.
what car were you after mate?
after this weekend, i should have a 4 dr WRX and also a 3 door Type R for sale
JVS are the only importers i would take my business to in scotland. heard far too many stories about the other too.
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Another vote here for Andy and Peter from JVS. Got my car last year with them and they have been nothing but great. They have always done servicing, but just to those in the know. Recommend them highly even after going to buy from them with my eyes shut.
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Thanks for all yor replies guys. I am looking at an R34 GT-R that he has just got in.
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Thanks for the comments guys. We really do appreciate peolple opinions.
We intend to keep up the good work with bigger and brighter things this year! See you all at the race/drag track! (Or the Stable bar )
We intend to keep up the good work with bigger and brighter things this year! See you all at the race/drag track! (Or the Stable bar )
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Agree pretty much with everyone else's comment about Mackays.
Both myself and my brother bought our cars from there, cars r fab, couldnt have been more helpful when i was looking, but aftersales SUCKS. Warranty aint worth the paper it's on, and once you've paid for the car, they never answer the phone to you or return ur calls! But as I say, my baby's sound!
Both myself and my brother bought our cars from there, cars r fab, couldnt have been more helpful when i was looking, but aftersales SUCKS. Warranty aint worth the paper it's on, and once you've paid for the car, they never answer the phone to you or return ur calls! But as I say, my baby's sound!
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Originally Posted by Boyakasha
Thanks Johnny, but my heart is set on the R34, the other half is not happy though as I said I would keep my car (03 STi) for 3 years
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That R34 certainly looks the business. 1st one I've seen at a reasonable price. Boyakasha and Spooks.....race you there, as I may go by for a look as well. I've had the urge to change for a couple of weeks now.
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Originally Posted by evojkp
That R34 certainly looks the business. 1st one I've seen at a reasonable price. Boyakasha and Spooks.....race you there, as I may go by for a look as well. I've had the urge to change for a couple of weeks now.
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My car was from JVS too and have had no problems...Andy and Peter will get you exactly what u want...they always get good cars with loads of goodies
Calders - Personally, would avoid (altho George is very good with his cars)
Mackay - always knocks 1k off the price if he senses u r serious...very aloof but nice cars - overpriced tho...
JVS - Rock solid, good prices, good quality....
Good luck
Calders - Personally, would avoid (altho George is very good with his cars)
Mackay - always knocks 1k off the price if he senses u r serious...very aloof but nice cars - overpriced tho...
JVS - Rock solid, good prices, good quality....
Good luck
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Originally Posted by shocker
Hi boyakasha
would that be the silver one at 17995 ,its some machine looked at it myself but found it a bit pricey
shocker
would that be the silver one at 17995 ,its some machine looked at it myself but found it a bit pricey
shocker
Spook, evojkp if either of you are going to have a look at the car I would appreciate your thoughts on it as I am up in Aberdeen so don't realy want to wast my time traveling all that way if the car isn't mint.
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What is the story with newer Skylines comming in from Japan. I heard they will not get through ESVA and ony further 'Liners that can get ino the country need to be pre 1997?
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hi troops,
this car will be TOTALY MINT, mackay kye only buys minters, though he does charge like a wounded buffalo though, and yes it has just become impossible to bring in gtr34s, i dont know the sva rules but you could ask andy at jvs,
cheers me old trouts,
robinh20
this car will be TOTALY MINT, mackay kye only buys minters, though he does charge like a wounded buffalo though, and yes it has just become impossible to bring in gtr34s, i dont know the sva rules but you could ask andy at jvs,
cheers me old trouts,
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Originally Posted by Dougster
What is the story with newer Skylines comming in from Japan. I heard they will not get through ESVA and ony further 'Liners that can get ino the country need to be pre 1997?
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Not sure, the only thing I heard was that the SVA was more expensive
Unless you have an SVA already booked you cant get a test for Any GTR's manufactured later that 1.1.97
No more R34s
This may change in the future if someone produces a model report but that is not easy nor cheap.
This is also the case for some models of Scoobs and evo 5s etc
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If any of you lads are local I would really appreciate it if you could have a pop past and tell me what you think. My mate in Edinburgh is away for a couple of weeks so don't know anyone else loacl to go and have a look.
Cheers
Marc
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Marc