It is different this time Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10...kes-peaked.html Parked-up: A row of estate agents' Minis sit outside Foxtons The average asking price for a home has dropped by up to £18,000 since May, research reveals today. Owners seem to have finally accepted they will get far less than if they had sold during last summer's peak. Rightmove warned anyone thinking of selling to act quickly and put their house on the market for a 'realistic' amount, before prices fall even further. I wonder when Foxtons will start auctioning their minis along with overpriced shoe boxes they can't sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Hatred Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 A Foxton's mini looks so much better with the wheels missing, windows smashed and "w****r" spray painted on every panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_Twin Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Interesting discussion with a supplier of business services who had been sizing a quote for foxtons. Apparently they are unwilling to commit to any new contracts while the size of their labour force is expected to rapidly decline (i'm paraphasing). . ST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrashingisles Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I wonder when Foxtons will start auctioning their minis along with overpriced shoe boxes they can't sell They'll probably have a special offer - "Buy a house and get a limited edition Foxtons mini - They're not making any more of them!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDFTB Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 A Foxton's mini looks so much better with the wheels missing, windows smashed and "w****r" spray painted on every panel. How about spraying on "**** pi55 Foxtons"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home_To_Roost Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) Does anyone in the Acton area know if this is true?: I work in Acton and nearby there's a lockup garage with 100s of Foxton's minis. They're removing the branding and I guess selling them on. Not only have they crashed the property market but they're also putting a dent in the market for minis From: LINK Is this true or false? Edited July 21, 2008 by Home_To_Roost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Pricker Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 There's a piece in London Lite today with a picture showing a row of parked Foxtons Minis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home_To_Roost Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Here's the Daily Mail's article: LINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddles Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 This prompted me to follow up an email exchange I had a while back; RE: Foxtons From: Paddles (xxxxxx@hotmail.com) Sent: 21 July 2008 21:00:33 To: xxxx xxx (xxxx.xxx@foxtons.co.uk) Hi xxxx, I've noticed a lot more bad news about the property market in the newspapers. Have you started selling the minis yet? If so, can I put an offer in for one please? Paddles -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Foxtons Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:34:42 +0000 From: xxxx.xxx@foxtons.co.uk To: xxxxxx@hotmail.com Dear Sir, Thank you for your recent e-mail. Unfortunately we are not able to assist you with your enquiry as we keep our whole car fleet. Good luck with your car search. Kind regards, xxxxx xxxxx New Business Consultant www.foxtons.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Paddles [mailto:xxxxxxxxxx@hotmail.com] Sent: 26 January 2008 09:06 To: FOEmail Subject: Quey regarding Foxtons' minis Hi, I'm in the market for a secondhand car for my wife and I've always admired the impressive fleet of Minis used by Foxtons. It struck me recently that the as the credit crunch shows no signs of abating and after reading in several newspapers that property is currently overvalued and is due to correct dramatically, that it is likely that there will be less need for such a large fleet of cars at Foxtons. At the point that you decide to make redundancies and cut other costs by reducing the size of your car fleet, could you contact me with an idea of the selling price and condition of your Minis, please? Ideally, I'm looking for a car around 2 years old, preferrably that has been driven mainly by one of your older, more sensible employees. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Pricker Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Same picture. But those do not like Foxtons minis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Same picture. But those do not like Foxtons minis. No, the flags on the side is a new thing, not seen any like that. Paintshop/sticker shop in Acton for the fleet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrashingisles Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 This prompted me to follow up an email exchange I had a while back; Oh you are cruel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salamander Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 No, the flags on the side is a new thing, not seen any like that. Paintshop/sticker shop in Acton for the fleet. There's a selection of the designs here. http://www.raccoon.co.uk/gallery.php?indcatid=Nw==# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 There's a selection of the designs here.http://www.raccoon.co.uk/gallery.php?indcatid=Nw==# yeah, your right. Most of the ones i see just have the natty name suited to the area that the vehicle covers; Notting Nibble, Shepherds Shadow etc. etc. never noticed the flags before i'm sure there loads without them. Now, has anyone got any suggestions for name changes on them? Notting Knackered? Shepherds shafted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 This prompted me to follow up an email exchange I had a while back; You're the nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piece of paper Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 This prompted me to follow up an email exchange I had a while back; You didn't point out that you would want the vehicle respayed and fumigated before you took delivery. p-o-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinny01 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 How about spraying on "**** pi55 Foxtons"? Back Of the Net! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruisort7 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 How about spraying on "**** pi55 Foxtons"? Are you Mr Foxtons? Sigh. Yeesssss. Someone's spray painted your car. What?!?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddles Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Got another reply; From: xxxxx xxxx (xxxx.xxxx@foxtons.co.uk) Sent: 23 July 2008 15:34:47 To: Paddles (xxxxxx@hotmail.com) Hello Paddles, Thank you for your e-mail. We have not started selling our fleet of minis yet. Kind regards, xxxxx. I note the use of the word yet...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Cage Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) You didn't point out that you would want the vehicle respayed and fumigated before you took delivery. There's probably a few quid of oil in the headrest. Edited July 23, 2008 by maxwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozen_out Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 There's a piece in London Lite today with a picture showing a row of parked Foxtons Minis This image could become as iconic as the row of terraced housing with a for sale sign on every one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammo Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Sad that they can't at least find a use for them cars, they look in good nick superficially. Divvies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsgate Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Does anyone in the Acton area know if this is true?:From: LINK Is this true or false? It is completely true. I drive past this place when I go round to my sister's house in Acton. I took a pic as I drove past last week - don't know how good it came out. I suspect that they are just end-of-lease 3 year olds. Aren't Foxtons switching to the new Fiat 500 or some other trendy (and cheaper) model? That's if they last that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Hatred Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 How about spraying on "**** pi55 Foxtons"? They just changed it to "cook pass Boxtons" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juvenal Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 "Here, parked up in a layby near Hampstead Heath, are no fewer than seven cars belonging to the agent Foxtons" Gay EA dogging session, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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