rutthenut Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Saw ad for this car on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=689356924457159&set=gm.477581072378340&type=1 White hatchback GT/E with really low mileage, due to it being a Jersey car - not many road miles available out there! Asking price recently dropped down to £1,500, that has to be worthwhile, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Looks like a great opportunity, would be tempted myself if I had time to save up a tad longer. Really low mileage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Jersey though, got to get it here. Would need to be les than that to make it worth the hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I'll do anything to get a Manta at this point, need to get my Manta fix! Might resort to doing a bank robbery at this rate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s11nmg Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I would have my doubts about the mileage the drivers seat looks badly worn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 See what you mean about the drivers seat. That's a common place for a Manta seat to wear anyway so hopefully the mileage is correct. After all, it is in Jersey were there is limited roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicsManta Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 be carefull jack, you don't want to announce that your going to rob a bank on here the police would have a field day. On a serious note thats a very nice car and not a bad price its just as shame someone would probably have to travel a fair distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I'm going to decide as well if there is a Manta I want in particular for my first one. I always wanted a GT/E Exclusive Coupe because they remind me of my godfathers long line of Mantas but I like them all. Could get that white Hatchback shipped over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutthenut Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 No idea on ferry prices but they are certainly available. Get yourself a cheap flight to the island and maybe drive the car back? Wondered whether or not they put salt on the roads in Jersey - what with the weather being so much milder down there, the metalwork on that car may have survived better than others of that age. To add, I don't know the seller or the car, just saw that ad on Farcebook and thought it was worth sharing here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 My white Manta came from Guernsey last year. Here are a few of the problems you may encounter 1. If the car was sold & registered in Jersey from new then when you re-import it over to the mainland you will have to pay HM customs & Excise 20% Vat which will add £300 to the £1500 asking price. 2. Once you get the car over you have to register it with the DVLA this costs £55 plus at least six months road tax, you can only do this once the car has an MOT & Insurance DVLA will only issue an age related plate e.g. B or C reg if you can prove the age of the vehicle by supplying the Jersey log book & if possible the original bill of sale. 3. Don't forget to let your insurance company know the new registration issued by the DVLA otherwise you'll get a snotty letter from the DVLA claiming that the vehicle is uninsured. The mileage on that car could be genuine as my 1978 Manta had 40,000 genuine miles when i bought it last year. The wear on the drivers seat could be down to lots of short journeys & a lard ass driving the car. My Manta is remarkably rust free for a 36 year old car which could be down to the mild winters & no salt being put down on the roads. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Hi Dave, Thanks for the detailed reply and there is some very useful information there. The main thing I can see is the hassle you have to go through to register your Car e.t.c. Short journeys is a good way of looking at the wear on the drivers seat, they are easy to wear I guess anyway if your not careful when getting it and out. I've seen your White Manta and it's time warp. I can tell by looking at the side of it, the paint in the wheel arches is the same shade of white as the bodywork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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