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Copen virgin welcomes advice

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by Steamer775, Jul 24, 2014.

  1. Steamer775

    Steamer775 Copenworld Newbie

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2014
    Location:
    S Glos
    Car(s):
    Copen
    Have been thinking about getting a Copen for a year or two. Am now child-free so about to take the plunge.
    Any advice on judging value and negotiating with dealers welcome.
     
  2. Nedryerson

    Nedryerson Copenworld Regular

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2012
    Car(s):
    0.66 Copen 2003
    Fiat 500
    Hi,

    My advice would be to be patient. I spent a long time looking for my Copen on eBay and gumtree until one came up just a few miles away ( the good ones always seemed to be in Scotland )

    Anyway, I didn't waste any time driving a long way to look at a lemon.

    I paid £1900 for a 53 plate with 41k on the clock. The wheel arches were corroded but I had them repaired for £180.00.

    She looks great and runs like a dream.

    Hope that helps
     
  3. ClareL

    ClareL Copenworld Veteran

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2013
    Location:
    Essex
    Car(s):
    1.3 2008 Copen
    Welcome to Copenworld!
    Have you looked at the buyers guide
    https://www.copenworld.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=1078
    It will help you to know what to look for, the prices vary quite a lot depending on age, mileage, condition etc. you need to decide which engine you want as that will narrow your search. I travelled about 30 miles to get mine but I would have gone much further to find the right one.
    Good luck searching!
     
  4. Truck

    Truck Copenworld Newbie

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    Car(s):
    L880k
    Hello everyone, I bought Copen 659сс 2006 and I'm happy
     
  5. ClareL

    ClareL Copenworld Veteran

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2013
    Location:
    Essex
    Car(s):
    1.3 2008 Copen
    Congratulations :D what colour is it? We need details, if not photos!
     
  6. Truck

    Truck Copenworld Newbie

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    Only this photo
     

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  7. dunf

    dunf Copenworld Regular

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2013
    Location:
    Fife, Scotland
    Car(s):
    copen
    lol. :rolleyes: when i was looking the closest one was 200 miles south! Ended up going all the way down to London to get one (although I just missed one in the same town as I live by a couple of weeks :( )
     
  8. Steamer775

    Steamer775 Copenworld Newbie

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2014
    Location:
    S Glos
    Car(s):
    Copen
    Thanks for the advice

    Thank you all for your help.
    The advice to be patient was spot on. I looked at seven Copens in the end: three didn't live up to their descriptions online; two sold within hours of being posted and, although I was quick, I wasn't quick enough; and one owner agreed a price and then changed her mind and decided she couldn't bear to part with it. But it was worth the wait because number seven is a beauty.
    If it ever stops raining I'll take a photo.
     
  9. Nedryerson

    Nedryerson Copenworld Regular

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2012
    Car(s):
    0.66 Copen 2003
    Fiat 500
    Great, lets have some pics of the little rocket including the engine bay please.
     

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