ExCouncilJobsworth 27 Posted December 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, Lucas said: Thank you. This car meant to be money lose since I bought it at a very high price. In fact, all my cars on hand right now will lose money, just because of the purchase prices are too high. These are some lessons I have to pay. This is why newbies should start off with low priced bangers. You dont lose out on much. In total i think i lost about £700 in total from 4 tatty cars out of 35 i sold in my first year. I stuck to sub £2500 for this very reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L-P 15 Posted December 20, 2018 Agree ECJ. You can learn the trade without risking huge amounts of capital. I spent 10+ years in the franchised dealer groups and I learned there how easy it is to lose your shirt if you get it wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 9 Posted December 20, 2018 True. I have to spend more time to learn to buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L-P 15 Posted December 20, 2018 Could this be an epic 10 pager.... Half way there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExCouncilJobsworth 27 Posted December 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, L-P said: Agree ECJ. You can learn the trade without risking huge amounts of capital. I spent 10+ years in the franchised dealer groups and I learned there how easy it is to lose your shirt if you get it wrong. Also you need to look at "invest and return" For example you can buy a car at 1500 sell for 2695 or buy something at 5500 and struggle to sell it and you sell it at 6495 months later. It doesnt mean the more you invest the more you will make. In fact you should be looking at buying the 1500 and buy a couple more with the 4000 left over rather than one at 5500...Lucas! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 9 Posted December 20, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, ExCouncilJobsworth said: Also you need to look at "invest and return" For example you can buy a car at 1500 sell for 2695 or buy something at 5500 and struggle to sell it and you sell it at 6495 months later. It doesnt mean the more you invest the more you will make. In fact you should be looking at buying the 1500 and buy a couple more with the 4000 left over rather than one at 5500...Lucas! Wow. This idea great. I should do it this way. Will keep an eye on this price range. Thanks. Edited December 20, 2018 by Lucas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExCouncilJobsworth 27 Posted December 20, 2018 42 minutes ago, Lucas said: Wow. This idea great. I should do it this way. Will keep an eye on this price range. Thanks. Oh god. It was just an example. Am not saying all cheap cars are profitable! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 9 Posted December 20, 2018 Just now, ExCouncilJobsworth said: Oh god. It was just an example. Am not saying all cheap cars are profitable! No worries. I got it. To be honest I just never take a look at the less than 5K range. So, your example reminds me of something I am missing. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justlooking 48 Posted December 20, 2018 7 hours ago, Lucas said: No worries. I got it. To be honest I just never take a look at the less than 5K range. So, your example reminds me of something I am missing. Thanks. I think you need a day at BCA at the coal face with a few of us, pay us back in the caff 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 9 Posted December 20, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, justlooking said: I think you need a day at BCA at the coal face with a few of us, pay us back in the caff This is a great idea. How about at BCA Blackbushe? I used to get there every day. Just received an email from BCA said their will close from 21th Dec to 2nd Jan. So we can meet next year. See you guys in 2019 there. Edited December 20, 2018 by Lucas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted December 21, 2018 Fuuuuuuuuuuuckin' 'ell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOACROSS 414 Posted December 21, 2018 36 minutes ago, Dave2302 said: Fuuuuuuuuuuuckin' 'ell Blackbushe is only round the corner from you Dave! Stop moaning ;0) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Ayers 171 Posted December 21, 2018 Don't worry. By that time Lucas will have bought BCA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrV 66 Posted December 21, 2018 Only another 6 pages to go chaps come on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted December 21, 2018 1 hour ago, NOACROSS said: Blackbushe is only round the corner from you Dave! Stop moaning ;0) A rather large 600 odd mile corner I'll single handedly rebuild the fuckin' wall if need be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattR 177 Posted December 21, 2018 I'm up for a free breakfast courtesy of Lucas. But how many of us will be standing there waiting for him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
have a word with the wife 299 Posted December 21, 2018 9 hours ago, Dave2302 said: A rather large 600 odd mile corner I'll single handedly rebuild the fuckin' wall if need be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted December 22, 2018 Whenever I hear “Black bush” it makes me giggle ....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted December 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Arfur Dealy said: Whenever I hear “Black bush” it makes me giggle ....... In our office we had a Red Bush, we even got her her own tea bags Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrV 66 Posted December 22, 2018 57 minutes ago, Dave2302 said: In our office we had a Red Bush, we even got her her own tea bags Redbush tea makes a refreshing brew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arfur Dealy 823 Posted December 22, 2018 7 hours ago, MrV said: Redbush tea makes a refreshing brew I'll take a drink from any bush..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted December 22, 2018 "....a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted December 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Arfur Dealy said: I'll take a drink from any bush..... Me to ..................... Brazilian ??????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrV 66 Posted December 22, 2018 Check this FRUITY BUSH out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
