cerb valuation
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hi everyone.in the comming weeks i might have to put my beloved up for sale.as a good friend is in need of some help.i am after some help in valueing my car.
here goes it is a1996 4.2 the colour is starmist chianti with matching leather interior,air con,mileage is 38500 11 months mot 6 months tax.
in the last year before i brought it off of a friend of a friend it had only covered 200 miles in that year,not good.
in the 13 months i have owned the car i have had fitted
coil packs ignition leads throttle pots
front springs and dampers
diff bushes all
throttle cable
speedo censor
fuel pipe
clutch master cylinder
6k service
front brake pads
door window control box
4 goodyear eagle tyres 1000 miles ago
geo check os and ns driveshafts
all above work carried out at levens in essex
front end respray
drivers seat bolster
the car is standard apart from the sports exhausts and as new 18 inch sp12 wheels
the car has the reg p9 ajp
on monday the car goes in for 12000k service and valves and waxoil
thanks in advance for your thoughts pete.
here goes it is a1996 4.2 the colour is starmist chianti with matching leather interior,air con,mileage is 38500 11 months mot 6 months tax.
in the last year before i brought it off of a friend of a friend it had only covered 200 miles in that year,not good.
in the 13 months i have owned the car i have had fitted
coil packs ignition leads throttle pots
front springs and dampers
diff bushes all
throttle cable
speedo censor
fuel pipe
clutch master cylinder
6k service
front brake pads
door window control box
4 goodyear eagle tyres 1000 miles ago
geo check os and ns driveshafts
all above work carried out at levens in essex
front end respray
drivers seat bolster
the car is standard apart from the sports exhausts and as new 18 inch sp12 wheels
the car has the reg p9 ajp
on monday the car goes in for 12000k service and valves and waxoil
thanks in advance for your thoughts pete.
HPI clear, I think around about the £10k mark.
The things you've listed are standard items that get done, in day to day Cerb driving.
An engine rebuild still under warranty, chassis work, recent 12k service or the fact that it's a "one owner" car, may add value.
If you're not in a rush to get rid, try advertising a bit higher, it's free on here, or the At is about £45 for 3 weeks.
Good luck
Russ
The things you've listed are standard items that get done, in day to day Cerb driving.
An engine rebuild still under warranty, chassis work, recent 12k service or the fact that it's a "one owner" car, may add value.
If you're not in a rush to get rid, try advertising a bit higher, it's free on here, or the At is about £45 for 3 weeks.
Good luck
Russ
It's always difficult putting a valuation on a car, and even harder with Cerb's. And the problem with asking on here, is that all these replies can be viewed by any prospective purchaser.
Like the previous post said, all the stuff you have done is what could be regarded as 'normal' costs involved in Cerb Ownership.
To me a £10k cerb is a 'cheap' Cerb, it's the sort of price that the new generation of Chav owners are paying and not asking questions. To a Cerb entusiast, a £10 cerb is one that you buy knowing damm well it's going to cost you about £2k at least to get sorted it's the first 12 months.
So 2 options
Sell for £10k
1. 18" Spiders - Get rid of them, what did they cost you, £1200? they dont add a single penny to the value of the car, so do a "sell n' swap" with another Cerb owner, sell for £1k + the standard wheels and tyres, I'm sure someone on here would go for that, and that's a grand in your pocket.
2. 12k service, just get an oil change and a stamp in the book.
3. If you have an expensive ICE unit, remove it and replace with a cheap £50 one from Argos.
But if you want to sell a car that you know is a 'good un' to a proper Cerb enthusiast then £12k (ish)
1. Get the full 12k service done - it's peace of mind to serious prospective owners. (but don't waste money getting it waxoyled).
2. Still replace a decent head unit with a cheapy one.
3. 18" Spiders - See above, exactly the same applies.
Good luck
Like the previous post said, all the stuff you have done is what could be regarded as 'normal' costs involved in Cerb Ownership.
To me a £10k cerb is a 'cheap' Cerb, it's the sort of price that the new generation of Chav owners are paying and not asking questions. To a Cerb entusiast, a £10 cerb is one that you buy knowing damm well it's going to cost you about £2k at least to get sorted it's the first 12 months.
So 2 options
Sell for £10k
1. 18" Spiders - Get rid of them, what did they cost you, £1200? they dont add a single penny to the value of the car, so do a "sell n' swap" with another Cerb owner, sell for £1k + the standard wheels and tyres, I'm sure someone on here would go for that, and that's a grand in your pocket.
2. 12k service, just get an oil change and a stamp in the book.
3. If you have an expensive ICE unit, remove it and replace with a cheap £50 one from Argos.
But if you want to sell a car that you know is a 'good un' to a proper Cerb enthusiast then £12k (ish)
1. Get the full 12k service done - it's peace of mind to serious prospective owners. (but don't waste money getting it waxoyled).
2. Still replace a decent head unit with a cheapy one.
3. 18" Spiders - See above, exactly the same applies.
Good luck
thanks alan,i understand what you are saying about the work i have had done,when its broke its been fixed.
major stuff,clutch seems fine.
engine 70psi when cold sounds like a bag of nails when cold which im told is good.oil level has'nt moved.
the car came with rl7's bit nervous about the cracking,thats why i changed to the silverstone wheels.
just been out to the garage i had built for the cerb and fired her up,i really think i cant part company with her.
have to find another solution to my problem.
once again thanks.
major stuff,clutch seems fine.
engine 70psi when cold sounds like a bag of nails when cold which im told is good.oil level has'nt moved.
the car came with rl7's bit nervous about the cracking,thats why i changed to the silverstone wheels.
just been out to the garage i had built for the cerb and fired her up,i really think i cant part company with her.
have to find another solution to my problem.
once again thanks.
Cerby - I know exactly how you feel, but I tell you what, feeling like that about the car is the best time to sell her. Let me explain....
If you really need the cash, what happens is you end up selling her for a stupid price. But because you don't want to sell it then you put it up for a price you would be 'happy' with, and you stick to it. if it doesn't sell, then so what. But if it does sell, then it's going to a buyer who appreciates Cerbs and knows that he is getting - a car that he won't be spending money on 'sorting' out, wont be spending £2k on new wheels and tyres and wont need to spend £1k on a service and tappets. And you'll be happy (well sort of) because you got what you think the car is worth.
If you really need the cash, what happens is you end up selling her for a stupid price. But because you don't want to sell it then you put it up for a price you would be 'happy' with, and you stick to it. if it doesn't sell, then so what. But if it does sell, then it's going to a buyer who appreciates Cerbs and knows that he is getting - a car that he won't be spending money on 'sorting' out, wont be spending £2k on new wheels and tyres and wont need to spend £1k on a service and tappets. And you'll be happy (well sort of) because you got what you think the car is worth.
cerby 4.2 said:
i might have solved my problem.
wifey and i are both packing up smoking,but she is worried about putting weight on.
so iff i sell her car and buy her a bike i can help my mate and she gets plenty of exercise.
i will just have to wait for the right moment to put my idea to her.
If you are having to resort to these extreme's to keep the Cerb, then there is only one solution long term. You have to sell it. You know that one day you wake up, and it will be a huge money pit, and gobble all of it up, so sell it now, before this hits you, as this coulde be tomrrow, one week away, or one year away.wifey and i are both packing up smoking,but she is worried about putting weight on.
so iff i sell her car and buy her a bike i can help my mate and she gets plenty of exercise.
i will just have to wait for the right moment to put my idea to her.
Owning a Cerb, is like Russian Roulette finacially, one that if its not your day, your wallet is going to get rapped...
Mr F
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