It's little to do I think with the perceived value - it's that there are two markets.
The people that want a slashtop for the summer are looking mostly at a cheap MX5 or MGB or one or two others - available for a grand or so, and throw it away in six months. Then there are people who want a kit, but don't want to bother with the hassle of SVA and registration, or like me they want something to rip to bits and rebuild to suit themselves. Both parties want something cheap and largely cheerful. Those who have built a kit knows how much work and expense has gone into it - but the only people who might be prepared to spend that sort of money are often equally happy to spend it on a new kit and do it themselves. Really, the *value* of the car is not the same as the *cost* - what we need is sensible rebuild prices for the value, something approaching the cost. But they're never going to do that when open market prices are used as the value. Neil On Jun 26, 6:25 pm, Jim Turner <[email protected]> wrote: > The problem with any kit sports car value is that you can buy an MGF > or Mazda MX5 for less than £1000. Admittedly the Quantum is far better > than the MG, but the MG has the name. JimT > > On Jun 25, 12:49 pm, "Susan and Martin Scott" > > <[email protected]> wrote: > > There's a simple solution.......... All club members (space and funds > > permitting) buy up all the low priced Q's for sale on internet. Then we all > > ask a lot more for them with the added bonus that if any do sell then we > > make a healthy profit! > > Reminds me of the housing market, which has only in the last few years > > crept down. > > > Seriously though, I'm convinced there is a huge difference between cars > > offered cheaply for sale, and good quality members cars which are not > > offered for sale. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
