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I think not knowing anything about how it used to be can be a blessing.

LIKE and Agreed I was gonna say:- I would have expected my unrestricted 180 BHP n/a ZX 12R to have left the Tesla within the first 1/8th, but a bit of a fuzzy memory as I sold it 14 years ago My S55K is kicking out the same numbers as your Jag, and last year down Broadford Airstrip I left the Tesla well within the first 1/4, at that point I didn't have the correct wheels and tyres on it as I was refurbing the staggered set, so instead of the decent 275's it only had cheapie 245's on it, no bullshit the Traction Control was definitely limiting mine, but it still ate the Tesla A very recent Top Gear ran the new Tesla against a C63 AMG and a couple of other big IC's , their footage showed that the Tesla fucked off over the first 1/4, and after that it was only the big Merc that annihilated it, personally I think that test footage was rigged for media propaganda EV promotion purposes ................... I have driven a fair few C63's and they are quicker than my 55K, either that or the spanking new Tesla is light years in front of my buddies 1 year old Tesla that we raced down Broadford Airstrip last summer. Cost him an expensive lunch that did

I agree with a lot if not all of this. We prep all our own cars do all the mechanics ourselves (not electrical those gremlins can be outsourced). We started out with very small margin on cars to get a turn over and experience and it was probably the best thing we ever did sold loads of ok cars in our first few months. We know make more money and probably sell less but they all look amazing and very well prepped

Good luck!

A good rule is don't buy from auction unless you have your OWN workshop and can spin the spanners YOURSELF . Out sourcing mechanic work can be and is VERY expensive hobby . Doesn't look much per job till you reckon 50 water pumps , 50 brake discs , 20 gear linkages , 30 clutches and the list goes on Same with Valet work do it yourself , Doesn't look much till you x 60 x £50 = 3k at year end This 3k and more will be needed for next year because stock Goes UP in price year on year , what you pay 2k this year will cost £2,300 next year if your lucky so again £300 x 60 cars and the following year you need an extra investment of £18,000 to stand still . Lots of people forget this equation and go backwards , its why we NEED Profit above wages . Business rule ;; Don't take all your profits out thinking your doing well But good luck with the venture , stick at it and its fun , takes a while to get the stock and the funds to make it work well but its fun getting there and great fun when your cooking on gas later , Spend wisely , Earn profits , Profit is not a dirty word .

Had an OK June and I am having a fantastic July so far. Went to watch Wimbledon on Monday the 1st, took my daughter for a nice lunch in London on Tue, going to Goodwood tomorrow, The Henley Regatta on Saturday and I might even sell something on Sunday! Who knows :-)

Well said Dean, sell the turd quickly and move on mate. so true Yeah, but it’s so addictive, it gets into your blood. I couldn’t and wouldn’t want to be anything else. Joe, welcome. All I’ll say is follow your heart otherwise you will always regret not making it happen. If it’s in your blood, and you have the determination you will succeed. Remember it’s a rollercoaster. Best of luck.