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Andy, low mileage SL's are a very investable cars... prices are rocketing as we speak.

Desperate to get rid of the 911 then.

it wont be funny if Ive made you waste a gallon of fuel....

Hi All, sorry for the late reply to this thread, but I put this question to the Chief Exec of Trading Standards for his views. As result the head of policy has sent me the following .. There were some changes to sale of goods law in recent year such that the protections for business to consumer sales (B2C) contracts were stripped out of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and are now enshrined in the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA). These consumer rights were clarified and extended under the CRA. However that means the provisions on business to business B2B contracts remain within the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and business sellers are under an obligation to ensure that the goods they sell to other businesses are as described, fit for purpose and of satisfactory quality, taking into account the description of the goods, the price, and all other relevant information. The business buyer’s remedy where that is not the case is to sue for breach of contract of one of these implied terms or another contractual term (or misrepresentation) That said, the law deems B2B to be on a more even negotiating field, and the business seller can expressly exclude these terms from the contract, but this would have to be in the original agreement. (this cannot happen in B2C contracts – hence why ‘sold as seen’ was banned). So, business sellers are still under obligations to their business buyers for the above, unless they specifically exclude the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act 1979 by agreement. In summary, we would say that it would be good practice/due diligence to ensure that B2B contracts only take place where such contracts are normally formed, i.e. trade forums/auctions/sites. In that way there is no risk that an innocent consumer purchaser will buy a deathtrap. To be clear, the law doesn’t simply allow B2B to rip each other off and if there is a breach of contract, i.e. something is misdescribed or completely faulty, then the business buyer can still sue, based on the agreed terms of the contract. We are working with National Trading Standards to update Guidance for the second hand car market on such issues. I am going to keep in touch with them and maybe get more clarity on how we ensure that we are covered via a public forum if the buyer purports to be trade, but I thought I would share this I will also try to get them to one of our upcoming events. We're hoping to announce some breakfast clubs in tehnear future which will take place around the country... Andy

I think I'm going back to putting a list in the Post Office window and Co Op "for sale" board...!!

Million dollar question, but what works for some doesn’t work for others, I am of the opinion that people look at multiple classified internet sites after first doing a google search... the sites that are top of a google search in one area don’t always appear in another area, I had an 80 year old chap drive 5 hours from South Wales to Lancs last month for a Peugeot partner that he had seen on “Honest John “ wtf is Honest John and do they not have Peugeot Partners down there??? Advertising is a gamble no right or wrong ones some cheap ones can give better results than others and if not a lot of competition can allow you to have bigger margins.. “Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others

Funny you should mention mini's sometimes we all have sheep mentality I touch wood have never had a problem with a Mini the odd power steering pump but nothing else, now i am scared to buy them why ? because everyone else says there junk yet if you look at my warranty claims the Mini scores in the lowest percentage the highest being Pug 207 with that shocking 1.4engine (the same as the newer mini) Then Polos with them dropping valves emissions nightmares for mot and lastly Corsa's I just cant seem to go a month without one popping a gasket of some sort. So my main avoid list from my own experience is Vauxhall Corsa 1.2ltr engine 1.4 is fine Any VW with a 3 cylinder engine (includes Seat and Skoda) Mini.....and i have no idea why sod it i am going to buy one today There are vehicles you buy knowing full well there 50/50 going to have faults Punto with a gear box or alternator for example, buy a Fiesta on line expect the seat clips to be broken and not mentioned thats £100 for the fronts but there still worth buying

Freelanders I fooking hate them!

Anything German, unless it's powered by a French unit.

Hell no, I'll use it and apply it as instructed, you guys have been there and done it, if I were to fail after everything I've been told so far then obviously I'm a grade A wanker

thanks for the feedback chaps, this forum is a great tool for learning, I ask and you shall Teach!

I had a couple of 911 Targa's in the late 90's. I've just look at the prices, my God..I should of sat on them !! Porsche's haven't been my drug, give me a proper V8 AMG and I'm a happy man....

We will let you off......A few weeks ago a friend of mine recently retired had wanted to show off his new car.As none of us was interested,he was then having to apologise for buying ( not renting ) this new Porsche.His mitigating circumstances were that having mainly used public transport and worked in the same office for 40 years doing boring litigation stuff he had built up a good pension so with his tax free lump sum and he had bought his dream car....His explanation fell on stony ground.

Idiots STILL say they must be displayed VERTICALLY. So funny.

Sub prime punters are a headache,crap swappers,no commission.We tell the chucky duffers If they want to buy the car,get their own finance.It can take ages to get these people accepted and they never return for another car.We have prime finance punters who return time and time again and look after their swappers which you can then retail again.