I think you've hit the nail on the head as the saying goes, however I can see the possibility in a few years that new cars will again become expensive, with the consequence that used cars will also be more expensive - due to the down sizing and closure of assembly plants when the demand fell. This effect may be lessened by the far eastern, Indian, Chinese manufacturing trying to gain a market. The knock-on may be that kit car values rise, but I can't envisage a return to the heydays of the 70's and 80's! There are other factors, not least the ease of finding donor parts (in the good old days) when you just simply went into a breakers yard and it was all there - not quite the same now - Ah, nostalgia ain't what it used to be! ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Hearne To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: How much for a 2+2?
I think the main problem is there are now plenty of MX5’s and MGF’s around for people who want an open topped sports car. There wasn’t anything similar when the 2+2 first came out. Nowadays 99% of people are happy with a production car rather than something with 1980’s parts underneath it. Whereas the 7 market are all kit cars, there’s not really a production option, if you can’t afford a real Caterham you buy a clone. I’m sure Eddie could repair the door for a lot less than a new one from Quantum. Jim From: neil birkin Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 2:17 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: How much for a 2+2? They used to be expensive cars! Mine cost me 8 grand to build originally (one of the ones on ebay now). However they have since seemed to 'fall out of favour' alongside the rise of the seven rep. So people seem to be just trying to get the best price they can for them. Personally - although I am sure that the 4 grand car is gorgeous, it is made from exactly the same kit as the 1 - 2 grand cars..... so you pays you money and you take your choice I reckon. I am currently in a bit of a dilemma as I have been thinking about buying my old one back - however there is a little damage to the passenger door so i priced one up at quantum. My god a door is expensive!!! So expensive I reckon I would be better off buying a different car to be honest... On Monday, 19 August 2013 15:36:23 UTC+1, James Benjafield wrote: There are 2 on the website one at £2000 and one at £4000, which bits justify the difference. Also a couple on ebay around £1 - 2000. What do I look for in a good one other than 12 months MOT. -- -- 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). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1432 / Virus Database: 3211/6092 - Release Date: 08/20/13 -- -- 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). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- 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). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
