max_b Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I thoughts car plates changed 1 September....... anybody else not seen a 58 plate car yet or more so who's got a new 58 plate car? I know times are bad but 3 days in and i've still not seen anything new and i've been on the road last 2 days! or have I completely bodged that up and 58 plates start October? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Only seen two so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 They start in September... not seen any either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Not seen any either.... whats going on :confused: I remember everybody used to pickup their brand new cars on the 1st and drove them around with big cheesy grins on their faces etc.... not seen one at all! Is this the end of high new car sales? Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Not seen any either.... whats going on :confused: I remember everybody used to pickup their brand new cars on the 1st and drove them around with big cheesy grins on their faces etc.... not seen one at all!Is this the end of high new car sales? Riz I saw two 58 plates today - Rav4 parked next to me in the M4 services near swindon. Another was a small Toyota hatch with a tow bar (tow bar made it look at least 3 years old!) on the M4 Newbury. Not that many around though compared to usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt R Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I've seen a few!!!!:roflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I've seen a few!!!!:roflmao: I bet it's still 'fewer than usual' given the economic climate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Booster on here has a new Audi A5 on a 58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZURES3 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Picking up the other halfs new Mazda 6 on Friady. 2.5 Sport Estate version AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknick Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Saw a 58 Reg RS6 this morning - on the A1 south in North Yorkshire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Tone_ Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I have only seen 1 and theres a VW dealer down the road but they had an Audi S5 in Sprint Blue parked out there on a 58 plate! Nice looking motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Guy in the village near me seems 2 change his focus every year, hes got a 58 plate one now parked on the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Ouch that must hurt changing a focus every year, how much must he lose in depreciation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I have got one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I saw one today..... Ibis White Audi S3 with a massive sun-roof option :confused: the new facelift model with LED headlights... looked ok. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I haven't seen one and only remembered that the new plates are out after seeing your post Max! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Still waiting for my X635D, in transit BMW say:(, but just where seems somewhat a mystery. They have lent me a new X5 3.0D for now so I'll clock up miles on that.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontyslapper Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Maybe a little shedding of light... BBC NEWS | Business | New car sales 'hit by downturn' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Saw a 58 Reg RS6 this morning - on the A1 south in North Yorkshire... Bet you the best trade bids for that (straight sale) would begin with a 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Bet you the best trade bids for that (straight sale) would begin with a 5. Yep and end with a 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Well despite the RS6 doubtless being an awesome car, I just can't see them selling many of them. Completely apart from the ludicrous list price, they're just out of their boxes in the economic climate that's been building for the past year or more. Still, there'll be a few cheap ones around in a year's time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_hargreaves Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Well despite the RS6 doubtless being an awesome car, I just can't see them selling many of them. Completely apart from the ludicrous list price, they're just out of their boxes in the economic climate that's been building for the past year or more.Still, there'll be a few cheap ones around in a year's time Indeed, it's depreciation speed and amount reminds me a lot of the BMW M6. These are ludcrously cheap now. I'd still rather have an M5 Touring over one these though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 ndeed, it's depreciation speed and amount reminds me a lot of the BMW M6. These are ludcrously cheap now.Dealer I know has a 55 plate M6 up for £40k. He wants out of it as he can't shift it and is getting trade to trade bids of around £26k:eek:. It is currently losing £3500 a month!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Dealer I know has a 55 plate M6 up for £40k. He wants out of it as he can't shift it and is getting trade to trade bids of around £26k:eek:. It is currently losing £3500 a month!! I know they're heavy and not the best drive, but I love 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_hargreaves Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Really? I think they're an incredible drive and the weight really isn't an issue. When you put your foot down it shakes off its weight and gives you an idea of what it might be like to stand on a landmine. It's 120kg lighter than the M5 aswell which really shows. The thirstiest car i've ever drove but ya' know. Like you said, I love them too. Gonna wait a few months and see what price I can try and pick one up for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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