2 door Vs 4 door value wise.
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2 door Vs 4 door value wise.
Are 4 door cars in demand? Is there any difference in the value between 2 and 4 door cars? I've found a very good slightly moddified 4 door, it's a horrible "battleship grey" colour as well. I know from a third party that the owner has had no interest in it, the colour is enough to put most people off, but I can see past that.
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I prefer the 4-doors. Access to the rear seats is better, and you get a lot more shiny chrome - looks wonderful on a dark colour. Also, there are more windows to open if it's hot and there seem to be fewer of them around than the 2-doors. Of course, it's not as though they're a very rare car, but... I don't think that, value-wise, there's very much difference to choose between the saloons. As Stevey says, it's down to personal preference.
Four-doors are better, though.
Four-doors are better, though.
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Black coachwork with Red Duo-Tone Upholstery
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Odd one this.
When I bought mine nearly 2 years ago now I had a heck of a job.
The misses insisted I buy a 4 door and I insisted it be black as I was to use it for my wedding car.
Could we find a four door in any colour? No. Could we find any black Morries? No.
Since then however they're all over ebay - and for cheaper than what I paid!
(personally I much prefer the three doors - far more 'sporty' looking although the 4 doors look 'posher' imo)
When I bought mine nearly 2 years ago now I had a heck of a job.
The misses insisted I buy a 4 door and I insisted it be black as I was to use it for my wedding car.
Could we find a four door in any colour? No. Could we find any black Morries? No.
Since then however they're all over ebay - and for cheaper than what I paid!
(personally I much prefer the three doors - far more 'sporty' looking although the 4 doors look 'posher' imo)
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Three doors? Is that a two-door with the back seat folded down?dunketh wrote:(personally I much prefer the three doors - far more 'sporty' looking although the 4 doors look 'posher' imo)
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I don't think _any_ Minors are fashionable
I prefer the looks of the 2-door, personally. When I was looking I saw a beautiful black modified Series-2, but missed out by a whisker. I then searched for a good black 20-door car with the idea of fitting a tan interior as that's a combination I really like.
I've ended up with a pale blue car with a black interior, but hey...
I prefer the looks of the 2-door, personally. When I was looking I saw a beautiful black modified Series-2, but missed out by a whisker. I then searched for a good black 20-door car with the idea of fitting a tan interior as that's a combination I really like.
I've ended up with a pale blue car with a black interior, but hey...
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If in good nick I dont think there is any difference in value apart from the 2 door is easier to get into especially if you are tall.
However in indiferent condition 2 doors always sell for more as the 4 door are more complex to repair especially in the C post area and rear doors.
However in indiferent condition 2 doors always sell for more as the 4 door are more complex to repair especially in the C post area and rear doors.
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Jim - Whilst minors may not be 'fashionable', mine has become the anti-fashion, with my colleagues at work often parking next to her because she's "cute"
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I get all sorts of people asking about ours, including older folks who temporarily forget what decade it isPyoor_Kate wrote:Jim - Whilst minors may not be 'fashionable', mine has become the anti-fashion, with my colleagues at work often parking next to her because she's "cute"
I outed three colleagues as former Minor owners (and asked why they are former owners).
Just think what might happen if Minors become fashionable: imagine Max Power featuring them, or kiddies gathering in the car park of the local McDonalds. Oh, the horrors...
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Fashionable isnt a good idea as things can go out of fashion. I'd like Minors to become or remain a popular TRADITION!
They are a part of British culture, not a fashion!
They are a part of British culture, not a fashion!
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