Whats my car worth.

[InEssex]

I've only had it since Sept but there are a couple of reasons that the car may have to go. Firstly there may be a chance I could get my hands on a GT40, and secondly, could be relocating to Oz. Although if I can get a GT40 then I think i'd stay here!
Its a 2003 (53 reg) Tuscan S. One of the new 400+BHP models. It has Nebula Black paint job, lamonta trim and non-standard sports exhaust cans. 3000 miles on the clock, no major problems so far. The most annoying thing is a squeaky rear screen, which will hopefully be sorted soon! Engine is great, starts first time and idles happily at 700 revs. Red and black interior and black alloys.
I had a look around at other cars for sale, but the price on the 400+BHP cars did increase. I think to around 52,200 for the Standard S, excluding the paint. Can someone give me an estimate please?
Thanks
Stephen

[TimW]

I dunno maybe around 56-58k?

[chim_girl]

Not sure how much help this will be, but it may give you a benchmark.

Tuscan S

[InEssex]

56-58?!!! LOL, I'll take that!

[alans]

I've been toying with the idea of building a GT40.
If an 03 S is 48K from a dealer, you would be looking at -5K for private so 42-43K

Alan

>> Edited by alans on Wednesday 3rd December 19:55

[InEssex]

Surely a car thats only 3 months old wouldn't be that far below a dealer price? After all the car still has 20 months engine warranty with the factory. I understand the difference with older cars, but a private buyer would be well protected from anything going wrong.

[InEssex]

Plus, the price of the Tuscan S went up after the 03 plates, so the 53 plates were more expensive. It was quite a big jump if i recall correctly. 2000+

[alans]

I know mate, but private sales at that sort of price range can be difficult. A dealer expects to maintain his margins whatever the age of the car, I know somebody who was offered 20K for a 2000 Tuscan (very nice car) on a TRADE IN.

[jigs]

What price virginity?
When you bought it what would you have paid for a three month old one of same spec? £5K less, £8K less, £12K less or maybe you just would not have entertained it at all?
You paid for virginity? That costs I'm afraid.

[ches]

mmmmmmmmmm, virginity.

[plastic pig]

try closer to £40k from a dealer, or maybe a couple more in p/x...

[InEssex]

Got offered more than any figure quoted, by a TVR dealership. Along way from 40k too.