Manual Spyder at BCA next week or so

[Nayf]

Nothing to do with me but it might interest someone
2002, 87k miles... red interior

 

[Ewan]

Hmmmm. A high mileage, early (i.e. jelly chassis) Maser Spyder, in silver, with no warranty, in January, two months before a crash-out Brexit. That’s got bargain written all over it. Will the hammer price even make five figures?

 

[Nayf]

Last service was three years ago too...

But for the right person it might be worth a punt, I guess...

 

[rockits]

As Ewan says can't see that hitting 5 figures....at least it shouldn't do unless the poor buyer is mad or deluded or crazy.

Problem always is it needs to be cheap enough or you will be better spending more to get a better one that will always be worth X more.

 

[conaero]

Loved my 2002 ‘wobbly’ Spyder.

A bargain I recon too.

 

[dgmx5]

Are BCA auctions open to the general public or do you have to be a dealer?

 

[outrun]

You can just register and bid like anyone else. If you are a trader, once you have made a certain number of purchase, the fees reduce significantly and they offer things like delivery to your nearest BCA etc.

Personally, I wouldn't go near a manual early Spyder at an auction unless it was cheap as Fcuk. Like £7k max. You could easily spend that again getting it to a decent standard.

 

[Nayf]

I’d go as far as £5k - but I doubt it’ll go for as high as that given the history, miles and early Spec.

 

[Rex B]

If you like the colour and are not put off by the mileage then worth a look. This car has been looked after most of its life 13 services last one was 3 years ago but only 3 k miles ago so. Check the hood is in good nick and raises and lowers and if interior and bodywork look good its got to be worth 8k. Engines in these are putting g out the best power at 80k miles.
Rex B

 

[dgmx5]

What did this go for in the end?

 

[Contigo]

Up for auction tomorrow.

Bodywork is shot and fuel flap missing. Stolen recovered? Usually a sign...

 

[Nibby]

I think this was up for sale last winter at a place called 1st Choice Cars in Faringdon for £1633.

 

[dgmx5]

I think this was up for sale last winter at a place called 1st Choice Cars in Faringdon for £1633.

Surely missing a digit there.

 

[Nibby]

Surely missing a digit there.

Yep, more like £16333

 

[Nayf]

So did anyone feel brave?

 

[Contigo]

Nope...as I said above the missing petrol cap screams “stolen recovered” and that’s a big no. The condition report isn’t glowing.

 

[Spartacus]

I'd love a spyder to mess about with . If you are planning on keeping it then if its cheap just drive it till it dies .

 

[dgmx5]

Sold for £8,800... too much for a gamble and no doubt will be available on the forecourt of a highly reputable dealer near you in time for Spring for a very reasonable £15k.

Plus unless you have a trader account, you can only bid in person at BCA which is a huge faff.

 

[Paul-spyder]

Looks like it is on Autotrader for £19900

See how quickly it shifts

 

[Nibby]

Looks like it is on Autotrader for £19900

See how quickly it shifts

'this is the only one in the country'
Joking aside but why did someone think a mid-week auction mostly for trade only in early January would be the best way to sell this car?