|
Forums34
Topics48,354
Posts813,220
Members9,215
| |
Most Online1,046
Aug 24th, 2023
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 11,610 Likes: 43
Wave & smile... It's a Morgan Member of the Inner Circle
|
Wave & smile... It's a Morgan Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 11,610 Likes: 43 |
2008 XXVII Platform, Bugatti Blue Roadster 4 Seater
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 790 Likes: 14
Talk Morgan Regular
|
|
Talk Morgan Regular
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 790 Likes: 14 |
And here is me thinking these sharp practices had been eradicated years ago. Shame on the dealer.
Takes me back to the 1980s and a "banana shaped" X1/9
1980 +8 Blue
And a few others
----------------
Stephen
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,751 Likes: 420
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,751 Likes: 420 |
I suggest you report it to trading standards.
Meanwhile why not look on the Morgan website for used cars. They should I hope be kosher.
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 MG ZS EV aka Trigger
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 6,828 Likes: 59
Talk Morgan Sage
|
|
Talk Morgan Sage
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 6,828 Likes: 59 |
To be fair, the salvage co describe its condition as 'S REPAIRABLE STRUCTURAL' here The naughty bit is not declaring that, and winding the mileage back. When a trader does that sort of thing, you do wonder how conscientious they've been in repairing the car. I'd rapidly walk away from the trader, not just from this particular car Will How he manages to say it is in beautiful condition, I don't know.
Best Regards
Lang may yer lum reek
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 6,828 Likes: 59
Talk Morgan Sage
|
|
Talk Morgan Sage
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 6,828 Likes: 59 |
I suggest you report it to trading standards.
Meanwhile why not look on the Morgan website for used cars. They should I hope be kosher. Excellent idea.
Best Regards
Lang may yer lum reek
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 7,342 Likes: 91
Talk Morgan Guru
|
|
Talk Morgan Guru
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 7,342 Likes: 91 |
Is it soothing or frightening that there are scammers all over the world and not only in special areas?
'14 4/4 graphite grey
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 526 Likes: 2
Talk Morgan Regular
|
|
Talk Morgan Regular
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 526 Likes: 2 |
Looks like the ebay listing has now been updated to show correct mileage and detailing accident repair.
At least any buyer will now know it's true history.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,470 Likes: 7
Has a lot to Say!
|
|
Has a lot to Say!
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,470 Likes: 7 |
Think this is the +8 that was in a crash on the M6 up in Lake District last year I posted about.
It was for sale by salvage yard in Durham I think.
The right side chassis was really bent.
The driver was hurt but think he is ok now.
I looked at this car with a friend who knows Morgans and he said it really needed a new chassis !
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 523
Talk Morgan Regular
|
|
OP
Talk Morgan Regular
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 523 |
There are two lessons for all here.
Firstly, there are scammers in every corner and the buyer has to be very aware and check anything that seems slightly suspicious.
Secondly, the Morgan world is small and with great forums such as this one, invaluable help and advice is readily to hand!
Thanks all!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 15,794 Likes: 14
Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 15,794 Likes: 14 |
It is a good price for the car as described.
BUT, for a repaired write off the price should be about 30% less. The Insurance Write Off Marker "SHOULD" be attached to the insurance database, but there are, both legal and illegal, ways to remove the marker.
New side, new chassis and at the right price a good buy - as long as the work was done by a bodyshop who understands coachwork. A superficial repair, bent chassis and removed write off marker means that the car is , IMHO, worthless.
These people are everywhere, did anyone watch Rogue Traders yesterday and in particular the feature on Puppy Farming??
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
|
|
|
|
|
