anybody know any history about the blue 3r for sale?

[Hawkinsster]

it seems a nit too cheap for a late 3r, especially in today's increasing prices.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

[bernhund]

I didn't think £37k was cheap. What's the highest price that's been paid for a 3R?

[Ian Perry]

Jetstream have just completed a valuation on mine for insurance purposes which they accepted without question at £38k.

[macky17]

That's literally 5 minutes from me and I have seen it in the metal at a recent car show in maldon. Looked very tidy but not immaculate - that was a couple of months ago so can't be more specific. Definitely didn't notice anything untoward. Barry Ely himself is very old school - in his 60s and very knowledgable. I've used him a couple of times for niggles on my 400 (cracked arb and minor oil leak) and he does the job properly. However, he is VERY... how can I put it... Tight! Don't expect to negotiate much. You won't win an argument with him either

Edited by macky17 on Friday 26th August 10:41

[Midlifecrisis71]

Looks right on the money to me, not greedy and i'd pay what he's asking as long as its a straight car with no hidden history. In my opinion £37k for an average 3R is the right money at the moment. Ive not seen any standard cars sell for over 40k

[AMG Merc]

Chaps just to perhaps reset your vaulations, mine's value agreed at £50K

[macky17]

You should hope Barry doesn't read this thread - he will add £10k immediately.

[Spindoctor]

Midlifecrisis71 said:

In my opinion £37k for an average 3R is the right money at the moment. Ive not seen any standard cars sell for over 40k

Thing is, with such tiny volumes what's 'average'? And most seem to have been modded/improved, certainly among PH and FB owners. It's almost like each car has its own value. But overall, asking prices have been heading north, and 37k for a good 3R now seems like a bit of a bargain.

[Hawkinsster]

Hawkinsster said:

it seems a bit too cheap for a late 3r, especially in today's increasing prices.

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

[Hawkinsster]

No word of a lie -that was at 35k yesterday and its gone up since posting this!! Defo wasnt 37k but that price is much better although myslef - i wouldnt take anything under 40k