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Vanorton
26-04-2015, 20:07
As you might know I am on the look out for a Williams (1) and just want to be certain that I dont over/under bid. Certainly value is in the eye of the beholder willing to compete in a free market but knowledge of recent sales is a good help.

In an ideal world I will stumble on a near mint standard car that has low mileage and owners and a decent service history.

I base my current budget for this of £7500 +/- from the last couple of sales of cars that would have interested me..

No.55 which had 78k miles and went at auction recently for about £6,360

No. 133 which had 54k miles and is now sold from an asking price of £6,950


Do members think this is a fair budget. I know if one turned up with zero rust, 1 owner and everything near new with >20k miles then I should probably consider almost double but until that turns up is my budget right?

thanks!
16v_paddy
26-04-2015, 20:54
I'd say that's a very realistic number for today's market & the right car in the right condition
Red_Dash
26-04-2015, 21:36
Agreed - prices of good condition cars are steadily rising and I think your budget is realistic. Don't be a afraid to hold out for the right car (there are still some coming out of the woodwork), but bear in mind that most low mileage cars are now owned by enthusiasts and don't often come on the market.

Good luck with your search :)
Vanorton
27-04-2015, 07:00
Thanks guys!

I've had a couple of msgs about cars that might be coming available so I guess it's just a waiting game.
Vanorton
28-04-2015, 11:07
Ok guys so who woke up today and took a look at their Williams 1 and thought I think I need to sell that rust bucket and buy me a fiat 500??

Well it's your lucky day. I'm am in a position to help your dream come true with a speedy purchase to get you squashed into the dream car as soon as possible!

Give me a shout. 😜
northy
28-04-2015, 12:41
missed out on 0022 vanorton. that did look a clean car for the money it was sold for.
Vanorton
28-04-2015, 13:30
missed out on 0022 vanorton. that did look a clean car for the money it was sold for.

I know I know... please don't rub it in. Serves me right for messaging the seller rather than just picking up the phone!
Vanorton
28-04-2015, 13:34
No. 414 has popped up for sale on Pistonheads with 142kmiles and 5 previous owners. £5,500
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/renault/clio/renault-clio-16v-williams-1993/4038114 (http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/renault/clio/renault-clio-16v-williams-1993/4038114)
ianbirch
28-04-2015, 19:57
No. 414 has popped up for sale on Pistonheads with 142kmiles and 5 previous owners. £5,500
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/renault/clio/renault-clio-16v-williams-1993/4038114 (http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/renault/clio/renault-clio-16v-williams-1993/4038114)

Where are you located?....could be worth a look, Vandella noticed the boot sticker is in the wrong position. Should be easy to redo it though.

Regards Ian
simundo
28-04-2015, 20:59
Just picked up a low mileage 3 today and loving it! Go and look at a few if you can just to get your eye in. As said where you based?
Vanorton
29-04-2015, 00:25
I live in North London.
To be honest I think I would want a car with a few less miles but perhaps over time I might change my mind.
northy
29-04-2015, 08:37
link to the car you've bought simundo?
simundo
29-04-2015, 13:21
link to the car you've bought simundo?

http://williamsclio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?44783-1995-Williams-3-Low-mileage-74-000-miles

Persuaded Bill to part with this one, its in lovely condition so just a few bits that need some attention which I'm looking forward to get sorted and make a real minter.
Vanorton
29-04-2015, 14:31
http://williamsclio.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?44783-1995-Williams-3-Low-mileage-74-000-miles

Persuaded Bill to part with this one, its in lovely condition so just a few bits that need some attention which I'm looking forward to get sorted and make a real minter.

I saw that one and was very tempted by this 3 but assumed its not for sale.
simundo
29-04-2015, 16:15
I saw that one and was very tempted by this 3 but assumed its not for sale.

It was for sale then Bill took it off the market after shelling out for the cambelt but luckily he gave in and we negotiated a deal.