131 in classic car weekly

[sporty darren]

flicking through classic car weeky in tesco theres a 131 auto for sale in Ireland the ad says it has only done 31000 

[eugene]

Thats for sale a while Darren.It's too overpriced 2900euro.Thats why it's not selling and the downturn in the economy doesn't help in the sale of anything now.Eugene

[mirafioriman]

I think this car is in Classic Car Weekly again this week at 1900 Euro.

[eugene]

Won't be easy to sell it when it's automatic.Dave you had your one for sale a long time,eventually it sold,but not for the money this guy is looking for.Eugene

[mirafioriman]

To be fair, mine needed work, but it was a super with a twin can engine. The automatic issue could put some people off, although I prefer autos Either way it is a straightforward job to convert to manual once you sort the parts.

You can ask whatever price you want, but it does not mean you will get it! As they say though it only takes one and if you get lucky and find that person as I did, the car sells.

[eugene]

Why do you prefer automatic Dave?.The problem i see with automatic is,should the starter motor pack in,one has to be towed home/garage+harder on fuel and less mon in the pocket.Would love to hear the reason why you like them!!.Eugene

[mirafioriman]

I just don't see the point in changing gear all the time;D Also there is no clutch to wear out or replace! In practice I find the performance similar and as for fuel economy, I do not do many miles so it is not a priority for me.

[chris131]

I thought not having to change through the gears all the time would make the car easier on fuel   

[mirafioriman]

The autoboxes in the fiat 130, 131, 132 and Argenta are all only three speed which does not help. Also automatics are less efficient and therefore use more fuel.