jasper65 6 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Anyone brought newish Cars from auctions? seen a few go for a decent price way cheaper that private or the average forcourt price. the only thing that bothers me is the miles some have clicked up in just a few years, I would think most are fleet or hire cars but some 2 - 3 year old cars have well over 100k on them with some on around 130k or more . would you take a car on say a Ford with that sort of mileage provideing it had a good service history? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PoshPikey 560 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Depends on its history. A strong diesel engine with 130k of motorway miles is a better bet than a pretol engine that has done half that mileage around a town. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I'm...a ...ginger 11 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 A ford?? have you not herd the saying about ford before? you never get bored with a ford I'd find a car i like. it would have to be TD check it over myself , then if i'm happy get someone in who knows their stuff.. best tip i'l give you mate..don't rush in! oh and its easer now to turn clocks back than it was 20 year ago! after its passed a few checks if your happy then go for it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jasper65 6 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Depends on its history. A strong diesel engine with 130k of motorway miles is a better bet than a pretol engine that has done half that mileage around a town. Nice one PP . seems the most popular I have seen are 3 - 4 year old Turbo Diesel Mondeo's 1.8 - 2.0, can't beleive how sweet they sound even with 150k plus on the clock... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoChara 1,600 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 A ford?? have you not herd the saying about ford before? you never get bored with a ford I'd find a car i like. it would have to be TD check it over myself , then if i'm happy get someone in who knows their stuff.. best tip i'l give you mate..don't rush in! oh and its easer now to turn clocks back than it was 20 year ago! after its passed a few checks if your happy then go for it Or another wee saying. F-O-R-D - Fix Or Repair Daily but we've a ford and its been alright so far 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I'm...a ...ginger 11 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 A ford?? have you not herd the saying about ford before? you never get bored with a ford I'd find a car i like. it would have to be TD check it over myself , then if i'm happy get someone in who knows their stuff.. best tip i'l give you mate..don't rush in! oh and its easer now to turn clocks back than it was 20 year ago! after its passed a few checks if your happy then go for it Or another wee saying. F-O-R-D - Fix Or Repair Daily but we've a ford and its been alright so far all mine ended up on roof..or smashed up at 3 am in morning.. was gutted when i done my 4x4 in was a 2.8 and all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jasper65 6 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 A ford?? have you not herd the saying about ford before? you never get bored with a ford I'd find a car i like. it would have to be TD check it over myself , then if i'm happy get someone in who knows their stuff.. best tip i'l give you mate..don't rush in! oh and its easer now to turn clocks back than it was 20 year ago! after its passed a few checks if your happy then go for it always had fords ginger, I run a Nissan Nav too but car wise its always been a ford... the only thing these days is they have gone straight over my head since the DIY plugs/points and timeing cars . most seem pretty much none tamper these days.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
I'm...a ...ginger 11 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 A ford?? have you not herd the saying about ford before? you never get bored with a ford I'd find a car i like. it would have to be TD check it over myself , then if i'm happy get someone in who knows their stuff.. best tip i'l give you mate..don't rush in! oh and its easer now to turn clocks back than it was 20 year ago! after its passed a few checks if your happy then go for it always had fords ginger, I run a Nissan Nav too but car wise its always been a ford... the only thing these days is they have gone straight over my head since the DIY plugs/points and timeing cars . most seem pretty much none tamper these days.... every tings run from computer now mate, you can buy leads and new mapping packs for them! bad point yor need to know what your doijng adn good point you stay clean :laugh: if its of a sound body and engine and most of all you like it..sleep on it then buy it,, but remember once you'v bid.. and win.. no matter what its yours Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Careful with citroens, weve vertually replaced our vehicle in parts now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mally 832 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 My astra 1.7 CDTI estate came from derby auctions mate, it had done 103,000 miles when i bought it at just over 3 years old. The service history print out was under the passenger seat when i viewed it and all the history was on there including timing belt change etc. I put the history in my pocket and not many people bidded on it!!. I got it for just under 3K. It's now done 168,000 miles. Ford focus tdci estates were going for well over 4k of a simular age and mileage at the time 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 A ford?? have you not herd the saying about ford before? you never get bored with a ford I'd find a car i like. it would have to be TD check it over myself , then if i'm happy get someone in who knows their stuff.. best tip i'l give you mate..don't rush in! oh and its easer now to turn clocks back than it was 20 year ago! after its passed a few checks if your happy then go for it Or another wee saying. F-O-R-D - Fix Or Repair Daily but we've a ford and its been alright so far all mine ended up on roof..or smashed up at 3 am in morning.. was gutted when i done my 4x4 in was a 2.8 and all Sierra???... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 29,676 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Anyone brought newish Cars from auctions? seen a few go for a decent price way cheaper that private or the average forcourt price. the only thing that bothers me is the miles some have clicked up in just a few years, I would think most are fleet or hire cars but some 2 - 3 year old cars have well over 100k on them with some on around 130k or more . would you take a car on say a Ford with that sort of mileage provideing it had a good service history? Nothing wrong with buying a motor from an auction.....most of the big hire mobs will put a fleet in when its coming up for its first mot.....hence 2-3 years old......but they will have serviced them more regular than average and they dont tend to skimp on anything.............if its a reps car it will normally be mostly motorway miles...... If you intend keeping it for the majority of its life and you wont be doing mental miles theres a nice few quid to be saved buying via auction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimster68 123 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 most 2or 3 year old cars at auction with high milage are ex fleet cars ,a lot have full service history and have only done motorway miles ,i would deffo buy one if the price was right . only problem with auction is what you bid isnt what your going to pay , you will also have to pay an indemnity ,and mabe storage if you dont take the car within say 48 hours, so expect to pay upto another £150/£200 on top . also most have a cash handling fee ,so if you pay cash its extra , once youve bid its your car END OF , no amount of crying is going to get your cash back if it fecked . another good tip if your buying from auction, is buy during the week (day time )when the dealers buy ,try and avoid evening or weekend sales ,all car dealers ,auctions know this is when joe public attends and they stick most of their crap in or the cars the dealers havent bought during the week,hoping someones gonna get suckered . ..............jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jasper65 6 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 cheers all for the info ..... the missus wants a focus and I like the mondeo's, looks like there's only going to be one winner!! Mondeo it is.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 if you buy from auction -- bang it straight in the garage for the works new belts service brakes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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