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« Reply #15 on: June 05, 2012, 02:32:41 PM »

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I'll stick with Dave's 4k Estimate
I don't think that 4K will buy this 131  Wink the last few Super's sold on eBay for ?2500-?3000. So almost 3K for a that needs a repaint and body work a extra ?1000 would not cover the cost of that work. The 2000/TC is the one to have in the Super's "one day soon I will have a 2000/TC 131"  Smiley If a good Sport can make 10K would a mint Super not be worth half that ? Huh
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« Reply #16 on: June 05, 2012, 02:34:54 PM »

I'm certainly interested in this car and will be popping along to see it soon. Nice to have one in Ireland to see for a change!

It was for sale by a Fiat collector in Belgium on Ebay France and Belgium along with Autoscout24 for several years without any takers. It had no plates or equivalent of MOT/NCT which I suppose made it hard to sell. The sills looked handpainted too which may have been an off putter. I also think from memory that the car has been painted. Surprising that once someone puts the car on the road that such interest is sparked!  Smiley

Could be a good one and preferable to my S2 Super... Smiley

Yes Dave the garage was built to take 4 131s!! Grin
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« Reply #17 on: June 05, 2012, 02:55:43 PM »

The extra dealer rust proofing is what could be on the sills ! My 131 Panorama had a bit of extra rust proofing by the dealer too  Smiley the sills painted with a black rust treatment and around the engine bay done with a paint brush not the best job done but it did help stop the rust  Grin
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« Reply #18 on: June 05, 2012, 03:01:36 PM »

Or 3 131s and a 132 Kev! Wink

The relative prices of 131s will always generate much debate, Grin but would-be buyers need to be under no illusion, the 131 market is currently extremely buoyant and structurally sound, original spec (and in the UK and Eire especially, RHD) 131s will always attract a premium. Grin I suppose what I'm saying is that the time to buy cheap good 131s has passed - unless you are extremely lucky to find someone willing to part with their's cheaply to ensure it goes to a good home. The good ones are too few and extremely far between these days so if you really want one, buy the best that's available at the time you are looking as the prices are only going one way..... Wink

As for Sports going for ?10k, this is the exception rather than the rule and I think in reality they are fetching between ?6,000 and ?8,000 - but they have to be seriously good for this money. Yes, I would concur that Sports fetch more than their 4 door 2000TC equivalent, but not always double. All 131s have a market, but it is still possible to buy a poor condition series 3 1600 Panorama CL for 350 Euros in France, so bargains still exist. Grin

For the record, to secure my latest 131 I have recently had to pay twice as much for it as a 9 year non-runner as I did 12 years ago for my MoT'd and taxed orange Special.  Shocked Times have indeed changed. Grin Cool

I love 131s! Grin Cheesy Wink Sad isn't it? Roll Eyes Grin But I'd prob pay more than someone just 'dreaming' of owning one. Show me a good black RHD Sport and I'll show you my wallet, credit card, left arm and kidney Grin Cheesy
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« Reply #19 on: June 05, 2012, 03:13:15 PM »

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If someone could offer me a decent Sport (preferably in Orange) although I would consider other standard colours RHD or LHD for ?6k to ?8k; the cheque book would be dusted off  Wink Wink

Kev

If it was built for 4 131's then you better get bidding, because this looks like one worth buying  Cheesy Cheesy At the right price of course  Wink Wink How is the finishing off of the 131 Super going.
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« Reply #20 on: June 05, 2012, 03:23:57 PM »

If I did not have my as new Super  Smiley I would buy this one  Grin
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« Reply #21 on: June 05, 2012, 04:01:07 PM »

I'm certainly interested in this car and will be popping along to see it soon. Nice to have one in Ireland to see for a change!

You'll have to fill us in on it's true condition then Kev.

As for prices only going up people said that about house prices and now certain hoses are worth thousands less than they once were such as houses like my Great Aunts which were selling for 220,000 and more in 06 and now sell for around 170,000 or less.....

Same with cars like Jaguars in the 80's people were paying up to 30,000 for a nice one then suddenly you could pick them up for half that.

I guess it's OK if you can afford to pay big money for a car and take the risk that if prices drop you won't suffer for it.

I can't afford to do this. One of the reasons I bought 131s, 132s and an Argenta is they were cheap cars. Look what happened to Mk1 and Mk2 Escorts prices rocketed and now many ordinary enthusiasts can no longer afford them Roll Eyes

This is what will happen to 131s and then this site will be frequented by three types of people:

Those who have had a 131 for a long time

Those who are rich

And 'Dreamers'
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« Reply #22 on: June 05, 2012, 04:17:50 PM »

Don't get me started on house prices Dave  Roll Eyes

I think your three categories of forum user are a little "limiting", if I may be so bold. I am neither rich nor a dreamer and yet I have just secured another 131 for what I consider to be 'reasonable' money. I consider myself to be 'an ordinary enthusiast" Dave, but these days nothing is cheap - from food to fuel, prices have increased. Undecided

In any market its about supply and demand. These days, 131 supply is at best 'static' but is probably reducing and yet demand appears to be increasing, therefore market forces dictate that prices must surely rise.....and believe me, I'm not a markets or money whizz kid - it's simple economics.

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« Reply #23 on: June 05, 2012, 04:40:40 PM »

As Simon mentioned any 131 price increase is surely as a consequence of limited supply.

However there is still a 131 I believe for every budget such as a CL for a few hundred pounds (as advertised e/where) to an Abarth.

I have been wanting a 131 Sport for 2 Years and nothing has come up / been offered at the right money. The right money being ?6-?9k.

As for house prices, I believe it is only certain parts of the country that are affected. I was watching a National Property Auction last week and prices seemed very healthy in comparison to 2010. Especially the one I was targeting  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
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« Reply #24 on: June 05, 2012, 05:00:13 PM »

House prices at auction can appear strong but many of the houses bought at auction are bought by investors with money who are getting little interest on it in the bank and therefore invest in property.

House buyers who need a mortgage etc I think are in a different position in the current climate.

As for cars apart from having little money I guess it's just about how you value things. If I had 10,000 I would rather have it in the bank than invested in an old Fiat.

A car won't pay the bills if you get made redundant or can't work through illness etc but savings could Wink

Then again you could do what some people do, spend all your money and then go on benefits. Seems to be the modern way for many.

Rant over Grin Grin Grin
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« Reply #25 on: June 06, 2012, 11:34:43 AM »

So Kevin,
Have you been for a look?
Any feedback?
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« Reply #26 on: June 06, 2012, 11:47:03 AM »

Not till the weekend Steve - I have to work for my 131 money Monday to Friday!  Grin
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« Reply #27 on: June 06, 2012, 11:54:43 AM »

This one will cost you more than a weeks pay Grin
Looking forward to your assesment.
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« Reply #28 on: June 06, 2012, 03:31:45 PM »

Looking forward to seeing it in Kev's Garage  Grin Grin Cheesy

And they'll still be one space left for a S2 132 Shocked Shocked Shocked

How is the S2 Super coming along Kev.
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« Reply #29 on: June 07, 2012, 08:29:33 AM »

Lovely car and i like the colour because i have one too!  Grin

Richard grant rear spoiler would finish this off perfect!



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