SXI - Matt
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Are they known to be cheaper up north compared to the midlands areah? i no it sounds a real daft question but found a car im after and its quite a bit cheaper then the ones iv been looking at locally, either there's some think wrong with it or there cheaper up that way?
[Edited on 16-09-2008 by SXI - Matt]
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Stoneyginger
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compare other car prices down there to up here and you may find your answer.
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SXI - Matt
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Are they generally cheaper then?
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Ecosse Sport
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I'd of thought it would be the other way round as there are more people in the Midlands and surrounding parts of England.
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deano87
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When I was looking t 1.3 CDTi Corsa's, they were considerably cheaper and more common up North, let alone Scotland.
Probably pay you to take it on the Highlands.
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DaveB
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Cheaper- less people to buy them. I saved over £500 when I bought my gf's polo because it was in Edinburgh and not darn sarf 
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alan-g-w
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I've found that you will get 'normal' cars cheaper. When I was looking for my car the prices in England were a lot cheaper due to there simply being more of them down there.
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John
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Could somebody find me a 9-3/9-5 aero thats cheaper up here to prove the point please, thanks.
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K2NY-G
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tbh i would say they were dearer! depends what kind of car your after
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alan-g-w
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quote:
Originally posted by John
Could somebody find me a 9-3/9-5 aero thats cheaper up here to prove the point please, thanks.
If you're talking about my point, it was just a generalisation.
Plus a 93/5 aero isn't exactly 'normal' is it?
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Hammer
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Nah it wasn't aimed at you, he genuinely wants someone to find him a decent Saab 9-3/9-5 
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clarabee02
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I live in scotland and I dont think its cheaper, would've thought other way round like someone else said more down in england so more likely cheaper there. Depends what you're looking for and where you are looking I suppose
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alan-g-w
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quote:
Originally posted by K2NY-G
tbh i would say they were dearer! depends what kind of car your after
IMO it's mostly higher spec cars that are dearer - a mate was recently looking for an S3. You could get one something like 2 years 'younger' with about half the mileage for the same price as the ones up here in England.
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alan-g-w
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quote:
Originally posted by Hammer
Nah it wasn't aimed at you, he genuinely wants someone to find him a decent Saab 9-3/9-5
ah right, no worries 
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CorsaB2000
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I was always under the impression cars were cheaper up here than down south. Mate's dad has a garage in Dunfermline and they quite often get people travelin up from down south to buy cars from them, as they say there slightly cheaper. They also have a couple of Areo's for sale - www.orwellmotors.co.uk
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John
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Aye I was really wanting somebody to find me one
I've seen orwell motors on my travels, ones in my pricerange have moon miles though 
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rustyarchs
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i try and buy my cars down south to save a few quid! bought 2 my 944 and mini from way down and my mgf was 225 miles south,,none of them were common but i did notice normal mgfs were nearly the same money no matter where you went
just keep fingers crossed you get a bargain
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Colin
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I think generally with prestige/performance cars you get a better deal of your prepared to travel down south from scotland.
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Lucky B
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I'd say car are more exensive in Scotland, England is cheaper as there are more people, more cars and more car dealers.
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Colin
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Looking at E46 M3's as I have been for a lifetime  i'd get a much better example in England that I will up here for my money, also theres alot more choice!!
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Ian
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I've always thought the same about Cornwall.
I certainly think distance is a factor, I've been watching Discoverys on Ebay and there have been a few ones far away from me going for good prices.
Wouldn't have said it's a trend though, just occasionally stuff has less interest if it's at the edge of the country.
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Laura
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I always think they are cheaper down south.
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