Nick M.K. 574 Posted June 25, 2018 Just looked at another forum thread about MINIs and how fragile they are and it got me thinking about Makes / Models I don't like to stock. I don't mind Minis but I wouldn't buy a Skoda or Renault for example and except MX5 I don't buy Mazdas. I know they sell ok but I never liked them. Oh and old Japanese 4x4s in the £500+ tax bracket... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted June 25, 2018 18 minutes ago, Nick M.K. said: Just looked at another forum thread about MINIs and how fragile they are and it got me thinking about Makes / Models I don't like to stock. I don't mind Minis but I wouldn't buy a Skoda or Renault for example and except MX5 I don't buy Mazdas. I know they sell ok but I never liked them. Oh and old Japanese 4x4s in the £500+ tax bracket... I used to run an old Japanese 4x4 as a daily driver. It was unstoppable and racked up huge mileage. I think you'll find that guys that drive those old things would pay £2k tax a year and still not worry. My opinion of course (and what is the internet without opinions) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted June 25, 2018 look at the windscreen can you see a sold sign hanging there if yes buy it if no move on dacia by the way is the new car of choice i noticed in spain but i guess they like value over badge snobbery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 701 Posted June 25, 2018 It’s always been ‘horses for courses’find your niche and run with it.Going back,I have sold stuff that most of the trade would steer clear from like Ladas and Rover 800s and currently late big diesels are great value and the punters know that.However I am sure it is different elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lakeside 94 Posted June 25, 2018 Peugeot 308’s. Been stung too many times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted June 25, 2018 52 minutes ago, Lakeside said: Peugeot 308’s. Been stung too many times. Yes, pure shit but funnily enough 207s are far more palatable. Until recently I avoided £500+ tax bracket cars but I’ve had a few recently and it hasn’t made a blind bit of difference - I think nowadays punters wanting a certain car have got their head around it as their only other option is get something they don’t want. Mind you I wouldn’t suggest buying 2.4 PT Cruiser Autos or an old Kia Sedona - I don’t think those buyers would stump up big tax money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted June 26, 2018 Anything Land Rover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparky 274 Posted June 26, 2018 Anything German, unless it's powered by a French unit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beautiful South Martin 24 Posted June 26, 2018 Freelanders I fooking hate them! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stalker 180 Posted June 26, 2018 Anything Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti, Lamborghini and VAG cars with the Auto gearbox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted June 26, 2018 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 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted June 26, 2018 14 hours ago, tradex said: And France, they are everywhere......family friend in Norfolk says they are ggood news there too. As for avoiding stuff, the usual German and LR gear. Also, the jap stuff isn't what it used to be (what is) with regards Toyota engines and gearbox and Honda boxes. We used to sell a lot of Honda but getting dicey now, there is always some bollock busting problem with them and the parts prices would make Bill Gates weep. We do mainly sell french gear and Renault give is less problems that PSA. As a purveyor of many a CRV I’m wondering what problems do Hondas have? Funnily enough I’m getting an alternator reconditioned tomorrow but that’s the first I’ve ever needed in all of my years and apart from weak clutch springs on miley diesel Accords I find the Honda models I sell just about perfect with regards to unwanted surprises. As for Toyotas, I certainly agree there. Ever looked underneath a 10 year Rav 4 or Aygo? You’d think they’d been driven over the sea bed rather than shipped over! Absolute horrible rotboxes - the undersides can look horrendous. The shitty diesel injectors on that 2.2 diesel aren’t great and the T180 likes a headgasket. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted June 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, BHM said: As a purveyor of many a CRV I’m wondering what problems do Hondas have? Funnily enough I’m getting an alternator reconditioned tomorrow but that’s the first I’ve ever needed in all of my years and apart from weak clutch springs on miley diesel Accords I find the Honda models I sell just about perfect with regards to unwanted surprises. As for Toyotas, I certainly agree there. Ever looked underneath a 10 year Rav 4 or Aygo? You’d think they’d been driven over the sea bed rather than shipped over! Absolute horrible rotboxes - the undersides can look horrendous. The shitty diesel injectors on that 2.2 diesel aren’t great and the T180 likes a headgasket. there used to be a ford dealer at seaham and i always seemed to buy a lot of px from them they were proper nasty rusty underneath,maybe you too have been buying coastal cars too,i would always avoid these if i can but obviously its difficult Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted June 27, 2018 8 hours ago, chief nut job said: there used to be a ford dealer at seaham and i always seemed to buy a lot of px from them they were proper nasty rusty underneath,maybe you too have been buying coastal cars too,i would always avoid these if i can but obviously its difficult I don’t buy Rav4s often cos everyone looks like a coastal car to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SC Derby 259 Posted June 27, 2018 Mini - oil leaks, chains, gearbox, engine lights any diesel Vauxhall’s or petrol ones after 2010 (gearbox bearing after gearbox bearing) 207 petrol unless sub 25- head gasket and noisy gearbox Peugeot 308 petrol - possibly worst car in the world Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted June 27, 2018 everything, all cars are shit 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Area 51 33 Posted June 27, 2018 1 hour ago, andymc1973 said: everything, all cars are shit How true! World cups songs needed for the match against the Belgiques Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ik1980 11 Posted June 27, 2018 The Germans are out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted June 27, 2018 14 minutes ago, ik1980 said: The Germans are out! Haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david gott 58 Posted June 27, 2018 11 hours ago, andymc1973 said: everything, all cars are shit Haha so true 207 1.4 petrol engine, the one that’s in minis and c3 Picasso’s.....nightmare Mini chain, 1.2 Vauxhall’s chain, Passat, 1.2 polo engine, focus 1.6 diesel, any diesel I sell I always have a feeling they will come back but the car I hate the most is and I’ve owned loads......Vw golf, nearly everyone has had the EML light on at some point, door locks break, air con has a mind of its own, rust around the arches, just crap German cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 701 Posted June 27, 2018 22 hours ago, chief nut job said: there used to be a ford dealer at seaham and i always seemed to buy a lot of px from them they were proper nasty rusty underneath,maybe you too have been buying coastal cars too,i would always avoid these if i can but obviously its difficult Seaham Motor Company in ‘Get Carter ‘country,they used to sell shed loads of stuff....did they not go ‘tits up’. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
have a word with the wife 299 Posted June 27, 2018 24 minutes ago, trade vet said: Seaham Motor Company in ‘Get Carter ‘country,they used to sell shed loads of stuff....did they not go ‘tits up’. a big company in bad shape, for me its a full time job, now behave yourself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lakeside 94 Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) 38 minutes ago, david gott said: Haha so true 207 1.4 petrol engine, the one that’s in minis and c3 Picasso’s.....nightmare Mini chain, 1.2 Vauxhall’s chain, Passat, 1.2 polo engine, focus 1.6 diesel, any diesel I sell I always have a feeling they will come back but the car I hate the most is and I’ve owned loads......Vw golf, nearly everyone has had the EML light on at some point, door locks break, air con has a mind of its own, rust around the arches, just crap German cars. Why just the Focus 1.6 diesel? You do realise that engine is fitted to about 20 other different makes and models. Mazda, Volvo, Peugeot, Citroen, Mini, BMW. Edited June 27, 2018 by Lakeside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted June 27, 2018 36 minutes ago, trade vet said: Seaham Motor Company in ‘Get Carter ‘country,they used to sell shed loads of stuff....did they not go ‘tits up’. yes i went to the closing down sale to buy their recovery truck but it turned out to be a spec lifter i wanted a beaver tail type Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ik1980 11 Posted June 29, 2018 Get Carter is a cracking film though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites