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Anyone Looking for a Starter 480? - eBay - Alton, UK.
Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 2:39 pm
by edie_fox
...or rather, currently a non-starter to be quite exact!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-480ES- ... ion=10%7C4
Not researched its history but might be a good foot in the 480 door....
Re: Anyone Looking for a Starter 480? - eBay - Alton, UK.
Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 2:46 pm
by jifflemon
wow..... £850 for what's essential a scrap car...
£600 over my maximum bid!
Re: Anyone Looking for a Starter 480? - eBay - Alton, UK.
Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 2:50 pm
by edie_fox
Yeah, well over but they seem very disinterested in it, like they'd like to be rid. Thought if someone was looking for a first project, it might be affordable.
Re: Anyone Looking for a Starter 480? - eBay - Alton, UK.
Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 3:18 pm
by jifflemon
I'd say they're trying their luck - If they were genuinely clearing a p/x, it'd be a £99 start, or probably scrapped without a thought.
Obviously, every OLD car is worth a fortune, regardless of condition.
Think Keith Cooper has one for sale for less than that that is in better condition with MOT!
Re: Anyone Looking for a Starter 480? - eBay - Alton, UK.
Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 4:45 pm
by Martin Mc
I'd say the garage is being a bit greedy, since the lump already actually 'sold' last week on fleaBay for the princely sum of £487.77. The original ad was all righteous about payment and collection within 3 days, so I'm guessing the 'lucky winner' has probably blabbed about their excitement about acquiring a low mileage (really, I mean, reeeaalllyy??) car, and the garage have gone - ooh, maybe some rarity value, lets sell it again with a healthier margin. I've seen that kind of thing done time and time again on eBay..
Anyway, it is nice to see another car potentially entering the fold - I might have been interested myself as a) it is white and b) it has another 2 digit reg plate, but Alton is in Hampshire and just a bit too saucy to consider the logistics under lockdown.
I'd wager it will be around for a while at £850 mind! Bloody cheek!
Re: Anyone Looking for a Starter 480? - eBay - Alton, UK.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 8:35 am
by MisterH
Near me, could have gone for a look for someone if necessary, if lock-down was clearer
Re: Anyone Looking for a Starter 480? - eBay - Alton, UK.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 9:41 am
by WalkableBuffalo
I did see it from Facebook I think, makes mine look like a peach.
At least the lights look in good condition, about the best thing it has going for it.
Could make a good parts car for about £500 less...
Re: Anyone Looking for a Starter 480? - eBay - Alton, UK.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 10:43 am
by MisterH
WalkableBuffalo wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 9:41 am
I did see it from Facebook I think, makes mine look like a peach.
At least the lights look in good condition, about the best thing it has going for it.
Could make a good parts car for about £500 less...
and its got a rear wash nozzle...
Re: Anyone Looking for a Starter 480? - eBay - Alton, UK.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 1:24 pm
by Martin Mc
and its got a rear wash nozzle...
Aye, but I wouldn't be shelling out £850 for one of those
Best case is someone falls in love with the thing and wrings a deal out of the erm, dealer.
Save the wedgie!
Re: Anyone Looking for a Starter 480? - eBay - Alton, UK.
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 1:44 pm
by MisterH
and its got a rear wash nozzle...
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Aye, but I wouldn't be shelling out £850 for one of those
Best case is someone falls in love with the thing and wrings a deal out of the erm, dealer.
Save the wedgie!
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