Totally understand, i made the mistake of getting mine, it was MOT'd road taxed etc and i drove it home, then started taking it apart the next days. 3.5 years down the line and still not driven it and getting sick and tired of working on it as there's pay off involved. First yank as well, dying shame! Good thing is you aren't in a rush, so you can look out for some good deals. I would say a good buying season is at the end of Autumn and into winter. People will be looking to raise funds for xmas / the next year etc and / or may have wanted to get the last of the good weather out of their car before selling it.
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if i can give you advise buy the best car you can afford ,if you buy something to do up itll take you a lot longer and be alot dearer than first anticipated (If you dont realy enjoy doing cars up ) BUY THE BEST CAR YOU CAN AFFORD and drive the wheels off it Cheers Neil 
.Like you already said take your time 