Duotone for Sale on eBay

clf · 26th April 2020, 12:40

I know some folk like a duotone, there is what I think is an original on ebay. A poverty spec model.

It is nothing to do with me, and if anyone was interested, be wary. I think it is overpriced - not because of the car (the price is fine for the car), but because of the write up and the images (nothing in particular, just a feeling I got), example 'VERY NICE UNDER THE BONNET' then a low angle shot with the bonnet open?

The write up from another car also sent alarm bells £3k for a Merc with lights on and issues - that apparently are inexpensive and easy to sort (why not fix them?), but is claiming not to be able to give a warranty (too bad for consumer rights

).

Normally I wouldnt post an ad for a dealer that would give me these alarm bells, but these are our cars (and we know the issues and how to sort them), it is low mileage and it is a rare desirable colour.

Maybe approach them, make a lower offer, and justify with potential HGF (lol) risks especially in such a low mileage and timing belt costs (again lol). Obviously check rust areas too, there are a few dings around. But could be a low mileage diesel for someone. The ad is HERE

coolguy · 26th April 2020, 13:33

Not really a fan of duotones, but this is one of the better combinations. Don't understand why the first owner would spent extra on the paintwork but only have the poverty model.

Rogue · 26th April 2020, 15:57

Is it a genuine duotone? Seems odd that the sills are silver but not the lower trim on the front/rear bumper to keep the line and the cutout on the rear bumper?
Not the best MOT history either.

Teflon · 26th April 2020, 17:02

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Originally Posted by Rogue

Is it a genuine duotone? Seems odd that the sills are silver but not the lower trim on the front/rear bumper to keep the line and the cutout on the rear bumper?...……...

I wondered that as well. It's unusual to see the darker colour on the bottom half, though I understand there are exceptions. I also thought the front grill would have the lower colour.

Cliff

clf · 26th April 2020, 17:54

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Originally Posted by Rogue

Is it a genuine duotone? Seems odd that the sills are silver but not the lower trim on the front/rear bumper to keep the line and the cutout on the rear bumper?
Not the best MOT history either.

It does look suspicious, but I did think I read some were painted like that, but I really dont know. The seller does say that it is a dealer spray job. (The waist rails are also painted). U was thinking that it may have been a showroom model to attract attention, hence the low spec.

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trikey · 26th April 2020, 18:01

It’s not a genuine one, registered as starlight silver.

marinabrian · 26th April 2020, 19:13

Sills and bottom of boot lid, along with bumpers are supposed to be the same colour, and the cut line for the paint is through the centre line of the waist trim.

There is only one colour combination where the bottom colour is darker than the top.......the paint code is YAI and the individual colours are for the bottom IAQ and the top MCN.

Brian

marinabrian · 26th April 2020, 19:37

Here is a real one belonging to a local member, that I attended last month for a breakdown.........

Brian

Number 6 · 26th April 2020, 20:03

Was there ever a Factory Duo Tone in a Tourer??

trikey · 26th April 2020, 20:25

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Originally Posted by Number 6

Was there ever a Factory Duo Tone in a Tourer??

Yes.......

26th April 2020, 12:40	#1
clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	Duotone for Sale on eBay I know some folk like a duotone, there is what I think is an original on ebay. A poverty spec model. It is nothing to do with me, and if anyone was interested, be wary. I think it is overpriced - not because of the car (the price is fine for the car), but because of the write up and the images (nothing in particular, just a feeling I got), example 'VERY NICE UNDER THE BONNET' then a low angle shot with the bonnet open? The write up from another car also sent alarm bells £3k for a Merc with lights on and issues - that apparently are inexpensive and easy to sort (why not fix them?), but is claiming not to be able to give a warranty (too bad for consumer rights ). Normally I wouldnt post an ad for a dealer that would give me these alarm bells, but these are our cars (and we know the issues and how to sort them), it is low mileage and it is a rare desirable colour. Maybe approach them, make a lower offer, and justify with potential HGF (lol) risks especially in such a low mileage and timing belt costs (again lol). Obviously check rust areas too, there are a few dings around. But could be a low mileage diesel for someone. The ad is HERE __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver!

26th April 2020, 15:57	#3
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,653 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	Is it a genuine duotone? Seems odd that the sills are silver but not the lower trim on the front/rear bumper to keep the line and the cutout on the rear bumper? Not the best MOT history either. __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT Last edited by Rogue; 26th April 2020 at 16:00..

26th April 2020, 18:01	#6
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,770 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	It’s not a genuine one, registered as starlight silver. __________________ Lest we forget..

26th April 2020, 20:03	#9
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	Was there ever a Factory Duo Tone in a Tourer?? __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!"

26th April 2020, 13:33	#2
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	Not really a fan of duotones, but this is one of the better combinations. Don't understand why the first owner would spent extra on the paintwork but only have the poverty model.

26th April 2020, 19:13	#7
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Sills and bottom of boot lid, along with bumpers are supposed to be the same colour, and the cut line for the paint is through the centre line of the waist trim. There is only one colour combination where the bottom colour is darker than the top.......the paint code is YAI and the individual colours are for the bottom IAQ and the top MCN. Brian