Petrol prices affecting sales
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Whether you choose to make jokes about it or not, it will undoubtedly have an impact on the spring sellers market.
A lot of sellers are holding off till spring, but when costs for filling up what are very thirsty car’s increases, the buyers are simply not going to be there. If I wanted a quick sale come spring I’d be very concerned and if sellers start reducing prices, that’s not going help the marque either.
Whether you choose to make jokes about it or not, it will undoubtedly have an impact on the spring sellers market.
A lot of sellers are holding off till spring, but when costs for filling up what are very thirsty car’s increases, the buyers are simply not going to be there. If I wanted a quick sale come spring I’d be very concerned and if sellers start reducing prices, that’s not going help the marque either.
Edited by TheCoolerKing on Wednesday 23 February 19:14
TheCoolerKing said:
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Business/Fuel-Pri...
Whether you choose to make jokes about it or not, it will undoubtedly have an impact on the spring sellers market.
A lot of sellers are holding off till spring, but when costs for filling up what are very thirsty car’s increases, the buyers are simply not going to be there. If I wanted a quick sale come spring I’d be very concerned and if sellers start reducing prices, that’s not going help the marque either.
nah! you don't buy a TVR and think about how much fuel it will use. Whether you choose to make jokes about it or not, it will undoubtedly have an impact on the spring sellers market.
A lot of sellers are holding off till spring, but when costs for filling up what are very thirsty car’s increases, the buyers are simply not going to be there. If I wanted a quick sale come spring I’d be very concerned and if sellers start reducing prices, that’s not going help the marque either.
Edited by TheCoolerKing on Wednesday 23 February 19:14
I don't think it will make any difference to TVR sales. Most people only do a few thousand miles a year and the additional petrol cost will be minimal. Add to that residual values that are actually rising and you've got a car you can buy with your heart and your head. I'd be more worried if I had a showroom full of luxo-barges with big engines.
of all the factors at play right now, fuel prices are minor I think. And as stated, you don't but a TVR with mpg in mind 
Maybe you're right, but I'm not convinced, I suppose only time will tell.
That phrase about 'head and heart' gets so over used, most of the guys on here are either married or have responsasiblities. Sure if you're were buying an Aston, I'd expect more flexabilty, but if some guy is only spending 10K (average spend), do you really think he's got the money to say 'stuff how much its going cost to run it'?
That phrase about 'head and heart' gets so over used, most of the guys on here are either married or have responsasiblities. Sure if you're were buying an Aston, I'd expect more flexabilty, but if some guy is only spending 10K (average spend), do you really think he's got the money to say 'stuff how much its going cost to run it'?
It will depend on the driver I suspect. Some won't do the miles to make it significant and some will simply be too loaded to care, but I reckon it will be a factor to some.
TVRs make every trip special, and unlike a Caterfield or many other specialist cars they have the practicality and the comfort to allow you use them regularly. You can realistically nip off for a business meeting or something without falling back on the daily driver, which is quite a bonus even if its unlikely to be the main reason for buying one. There must come a point where it occurs to some potential owners they could get away with that sort of use in a 1.8-litre Elise doing 40mpg on the motorway, but not in a Chimaera of similar value and performance doing 20.
Also, ignoring the fact it's a TVR specifically, I'm sure the soaring price of petrol will put some people off the idea of buying any second car. Before they could pay all the bills and have room for a toy, now they can't. That will impact the TVR market even if it's a more widespread problem, so, yes, it will affect sales I'd say.
TVRs make every trip special, and unlike a Caterfield or many other specialist cars they have the practicality and the comfort to allow you use them regularly. You can realistically nip off for a business meeting or something without falling back on the daily driver, which is quite a bonus even if its unlikely to be the main reason for buying one. There must come a point where it occurs to some potential owners they could get away with that sort of use in a 1.8-litre Elise doing 40mpg on the motorway, but not in a Chimaera of similar value and performance doing 20.
Also, ignoring the fact it's a TVR specifically, I'm sure the soaring price of petrol will put some people off the idea of buying any second car. Before they could pay all the bills and have room for a toy, now they can't. That will impact the TVR market even if it's a more widespread problem, so, yes, it will affect sales I'd say.
The 70's oil crisis had a massive impact on the value of cars. My ex's father sold his Daytona convertible for peanuts back in the day.
Most buyers of TVRs are generally looking at buying a relatively cheap car and are looking to keep manintenance and running costs down. It certainly wouldnt put me off but I suspect it will impact some. I owuld say that the other economic issues are probably having a bigger impact eg job security, cost of living, rubbish pensions, house price falls, lack of lending etc
Most buyers of TVRs are generally looking at buying a relatively cheap car and are looking to keep manintenance and running costs down. It certainly wouldnt put me off but I suspect it will impact some. I owuld say that the other economic issues are probably having a bigger impact eg job security, cost of living, rubbish pensions, house price falls, lack of lending etc
im just about to start looking for a t350,& petrol prices/mpg are very low on the list of concerns.as has already been said,few will buy such a toy with that in mind,as after all that is all they are to most of us.it will get all the optimax it needs,i can always cut back on food or other non essential items.
it will affect vehicle sales to some degree though.
ive got a deisel van for work,which uses about £10 a week,so i dont spend much on fuel anyway,if i get worried i'll do a combined fuel total to ease my mind.
it will affect vehicle sales to some degree though.
ive got a deisel van for work,which uses about £10 a week,so i dont spend much on fuel anyway,if i get worried i'll do a combined fuel total to ease my mind.
Just sold my Chim in 6 days (goes tomorrow 
) to the first of 5 potential buyers for what I think was a fair price, not a cheapo 'fire-sale' (£8600 for a 97 on 65k miles) so I guess some people aren't too bothered about petrol prices.
I want to go back to a single car so will trade the 130 M Sport + the cash for something interesting (god knows what) that I can use every day as a more practical car for me. - for my less than 10k a year, anything around 20mpg will be fine.
It's not what you pay for petrol it's how much extra it costs - you'll have to pay something anyway so 30mpg to 20 mpg isn't so bad(ish).
) to the first of 5 potential buyers for what I think was a fair price, not a cheapo 'fire-sale' (£8600 for a 97 on 65k miles) so I guess some people aren't too bothered about petrol prices.I want to go back to a single car so will trade the 130 M Sport + the cash for something interesting (god knows what) that I can use every day as a more practical car for me. - for my less than 10k a year, anything around 20mpg will be fine.
It's not what you pay for petrol it's how much extra it costs - you'll have to pay something anyway so 30mpg to 20 mpg isn't so bad(ish).
5tevo said:
I found out the combined just this week to work out an approx 'all in' cost to the 'ring...wish I hadn't!!!..even more stupid was telling the wife.
Same here. I've got a 2,000 mile road trip coming up. I know it'll be very much worth it, but the cost of 2,000 miles' worth of super unleaded is faintly eye watering. This is something of a one-off treat, but the fuel costs alone are as much as I'd normally spend on a whole holiday!
Petrol prices will affect sales, just as all our other bills that are going up will and this financial cr@p we are in is far from over.
When money gets tight the first things to go are luxuries and let's face it running a TVR is just that.
Besides, there isn't much point in having a sportcar if all you do is look at it sitting on your driveway.
When money gets tight the first things to go are luxuries and let's face it running a TVR is just that.
Besides, there isn't much point in having a sportcar if all you do is look at it sitting on your driveway.
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