Need Some Advice On Buying A Tec 1 Sport Cat C

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darr
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Post Thu Nov 27, 2014 11:56 pm

Hi guys I getting a mtec1 sport dolphin grey low mileage all solid in usual areas no major rust some great service history just needs a wing and a good service and maybe a little paint also its a cat c just like to know what I should be paying for it[/quote]
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Post Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:04 am

£5

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Post Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:06 am

Thought there suppose to be friendly and helpfull people on here
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Post Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:07 am

i'm sure it was only a joke !!

to be honest i would avoid a CAT C car for obvious reasons

plenty more nice ones out there

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Post Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:11 am

I don't know £1-2k
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Post Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:11 am

To be honest I was thinking the same but it has very minor damage and its solid and plenty of service where the car has been very well mantainded but thanks for the advice
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Post Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:13 am

darr,

From the minimal information you have given it is impossible to value the car.

Do some research by looking at ebay and autotrader to see what similar cars go for.

That will give you an idea of the value.

Then decide what it is actually worth to you.

E30s cost more than they are actually worth unless you are only interested in strippng them and sending them to China.

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Post Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:16 am

If u are near London get PacerPete to inspect for you

Most e30s have a lot of issues
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Post Fri Nov 28, 2014 1:10 am

No bargain/low end tech 1 will be solid all over and just need a wing, can of worms will soon open up
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Post Fri Nov 28, 2014 1:43 am

When was the cat c recorded. If it was in the last few years then less damage is going to cause a cat c. If it was 20years again lost of damage is cat c. It's all about the value to repair vs the value of the car.

If someone keys your car and you go through vandalism on your insured fe 3 panels to paint and your a write of cause your e30(low spec) is worth peanuts so gets a cat c. Just a random example.


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