Maloo R8 in Silver - For sale

[robmac123]

Hi, I have a Maloo R8 in silver for sale which I bought new in September 06 that I am considering selling.

I have not yet posted an advert for it on here for a couple of reasons. Firstly I have no idea what it's now worth (but I know it's worth more that 500 quid, so don't try it on!) It isn't easy to value as you can't punch it into auto trader and compare it.

Also I really hate the prospect of dealing with all time wasters wanting to part-ex their Citroen Saxo against it etc etc having people round to kick the tyres and irritate me.
You've probably guessed by now that I don't like selling cars privately !

What I am after if anyone can help me is an opinion of it's value and even better still if anyone is either intrested themselves or can suggest anyone who is or put me in touch.
I'd rather it went to an enthusiast through word of mouth and it would save me a pile of hassle too. I have no problem giving 'a drink' to anyone who puts me in touch with someone (other than Walkinshaw Performance who Imported it) if it leads to a sale.

If anyone can give me an idea of what it is worth that would be a great help.
It will be a real shame to see it go but I never get the time or the weather to use it.

Any help much appreicated.
Rob

A bit more detail: (the hard sell)

Holden HSV Maloo R8, built May/June 2006 - registered Sept 2006.
6 litre V8 6 speed manual, silver with hard lid, bedliner in back, black leather, all the usual R8 spec.

5000 miles ! (yes, Five Thousand)

It has been owned and driven by me only and whilst I don't drive at 30mph everywhere I go, I am not 18, I have a good level of mechanical sympathy, and it has been used very sensibly.
Needless to say with only 5000 miles it is immaculate. I have never acually hoovered it out since new as it has never needed it !
It has a nice vehicle related HSV registration plate on it which will go with it if the deal is right.

It is owned by my company so it would have to be sold on a 'plus vat' basis as a commercial vehicle. It can be used as a company van so if provided to you by your company is very income tax efficient. Strangely it is not as brutal on fuel as I imagined it would be either.

[delmeekc]

missing some photo's, in and out.

[ferb]

I would say around £16-£18, maybe a bit more

[drew ss]

12 G plus vat

[trickas]

Hi rob I have a an R8 maloo as well
and one the the guys that works with me is after one
send me an email with your number and we can have a chat
thanks steve
[e-mail]

[jhinchy]

Sounds a very very nice car!

[swisstoni88]

Do you have any pics?

If you do, drop me a message - swisstoni88 (at) googlemail.com

[stussy2000]

Hi,

I am interested in the Maloo. Is there any chance you can email me some pictures to [e-mail] ?

Thanks

[Superduty]

Hi Mate

Just sold my GMC Pick up, how much is the maloo, my email is [e-mail]

Regards

[MyM8V8]

Superduty said:

Hi Mate

Just sold my GMC Pick up, how much is the maloo, my email is [e-mail]

Regards

Utes are better than pick ups.

[m.skill]

hi i have just sold my ford xr6 ute and have been looking at importing a new
malloo i am vat reg and would be interested in yours with that miles
i dont do a lot of miles either i am in aberdeen scotland i can be contacted on
07801 351769 mike

[vxrandy]

m.skill said:

hi i have just sold my ford xr6 ute and have been looking at importing a new
malloo i am vat reg and would be interested in yours with that miles
i dont do a lot of miles either i am in aberdeen scotland i can be contacted on
07801 351769 mike

Now that is dedicated lurking

[ringram]

Good idea to dump the ford Mike!

39 months, 1 post Kewl.

Seems like there is a good market for Ute's!

[stigmundfreud]

quick question never got the + VAT on commercial vehicles. Surely if the VAT was paid at original sale VAT is not applicable on 2nd hand sales (or is that just non-commercial cars?)

[raving]

I have a 56 plate Maloo LS2 6 litre ,Black ,manual ,30,000 kms ,everything as factory apart from 2007 Monaro VXR wheels.All handbooks etc
May be for sale soon, could supply Vortech Blower kit to suit also

[vxrandy]

stigmundfreud said:

quick question never got the + VAT on commercial vehicles. Surely if the VAT was paid at original sale VAT is not applicable on 2nd hand sales (or is that just non-commercial cars?)

VAT is a personal tax, so as long as the seller is VAT registered and they paid VAT when they bought it then it should be added every time it is sold.

[V2RAC]

Also VAT can only be reclaimed by a VAT registered entity on commercial vehicles. Pity cars are treated differently.

[drew ss]

so with the vat added on do u pay for what the car is worth then the vat on top or is there a compromise and if u were to buy from another country like ireland do u have to still pay the vat

[TerryS]

You pay what the car is worth and then the seller pays a chunk of that to the VAT man.

[Johnshell]

Hi robmac123,

I have just seen your advert for your Maloo R8 ute. I have been in Australia for the last six months working on a farm, whislt there I have had the delights of seeing these beilliant machines! I am seriously interested in your Maloo as I have been looking for some time and have not seen the right one as of yet. I am definately not a time waster and I just hope it is still for sale. If you could please get in contact with myself I would be very grateful either via email - [e-mail] or via phone - 07736838514. Thanks again

John