modified 16v green on eBay - for 3rd time

BX Meteor · Post by **BX Meteor** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:50 pm

2 previous posts in this forum from when it was previously listed

From January, without the red wheels, I think he withdrew it

From March, with red wheels, started at £999 no bids

And here it is again on eBay
1 bid already

BX Meteor · Post by **BX Meteor** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:37 pm

I have just noticed that he says "this is the last time i will advertise the car,if it doesnt sell i will keep it" ....LOL.

I am tempted, my Accord 2.4 iVTEC is now 6 years old and I am thinking of getting rid of it, this 16valver sounds quite good, but though it is probably as quick as a 2.4 iVTEC, is it as practical as an everyday car ?

Also, what about insurance costs on a car with mods like that ?

{Alternatively I could get my iVTEC chipped and easily be much quicker ...the 2.4 only revs to 7k if I had it chipped to 8k, assuming no drop in torque, that would be a 14% extra reach in each gear, a true 35 in 1st, 65 in 2nd, 98 in 3rd, 130 in 4th, 165 in 5th if it would get to that}

Finally, this 16valver is about 120 miles from me and I don't want to drive all that way. If anyone else lives near the Wirral and takes a look, I would be interested in an opinion.

ste s · Post by **ste s** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:40 pm

hi brian,its my car and it is a good car,just really ant another fiat coupe,had it on ebay a couple of times but changed my mind and pulled it off,also my missus wont drive it and says its the worst car she ha sever seen. if you want a chat about pm me on the 16vbx forum,cheers ste.

BX Meteor · Post by **BX Meteor** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:51 pm

OK, just replied to the other post then saw this post, I'll send a PM as well

Mike E (uk) · Post by **Mike E (uk)** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:42 pm

I doubt if even a brand new BX16V would be as reliable as a 6 year old Honda-let alone a 17 year old one.

It is possible to get them sorted, but it took me quite a while to get mine to that stage.

Mine is definately in the 'hobby car' category now, rather than my everyday car.

It is also quite thirsty around town- fine on a decent run though.

Insurance is cheaper than the Honda if you can get a 5000 mile classic policy.

Mike

BX Meteor · Post by **BX Meteor** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 3:49 am

Many thanks for that, it points in the direction of a decision

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:47 pm

I'm not far from the Wirral if you want me to cast an eye over it for you.

BX Meteor · Post by **BX Meteor** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:13 pm

Hi, thanks for that, the direction of my decision is 180 degrees if you get my drift. Bidding finishes tomrrow evening for info.

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:56 pm

I'd struggle to get there by tomorrow evening sorry due to work commitments. I'm free for a few days after that though so could arrange something if it doesn't sell.
Drop me a pm if you want me to cast an eye over it.

BX Meteor · Post by **BX Meteor** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:04 pm

cheers, I'll send a PM

Mothman · Post by **Mothman** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 5:38 am

Its recently had a big bid of over a grand withdrawn, i wonder why?

BX Meteor · Post by **BX Meteor** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 6:10 am

Nice rhetorical question

In case anyone was looking for a factual reason, I think the bidder was French, retract reason is "Mauvais montant saisi" (Wrong amount entered), if you've ever changed your mind and retracted a bid, that is the best reason to choose

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:00 pm

Just realised it was on a private listing, that usually puts a few people (including me) off bidding.
Oh well, it seems to have sold now.

BX Meteor · Post by **BX Meteor** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:28 pm

Yeah I don't understand why ebay has private listings facility since all bidders are anonymous now anyway.

There were 1510 views (!!) and it went for a not unreasonable £923, possibly worth the money since it had a CD changer and alarm and immobiliser.

ste s · Post by **ste s** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:27 pm

it hasnt actually gone yet,still had no contact from the buyer .