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My father is sending his Monaro back to his finance company next month. However with the low Buy back price they have I have suggested it may be worth selling privately.
His is a Blue CV8 model 2006 registered but is a 'big boot' model (ie 2004) It is the model without the vents and louvres in the bonnet.
It has been maintained regardless of cost and is about 50k miles. It is a completely original car albeit with a stage 1 tuning pack on and a bluetooth car kit.
This car is in mint condition. even down to not a mark on the alloy wheels.
Looking in the classified seems to suggest 11-12k But what value do these actually go for?
Cheers
TIm.
His is a Blue CV8 model 2006 registered but is a 'big boot' model (ie 2004) It is the model without the vents and louvres in the bonnet.
It has been maintained regardless of cost and is about 50k miles. It is a completely original car albeit with a stage 1 tuning pack on and a bluetooth car kit.
This car is in mint condition. even down to not a mark on the alloy wheels.
Looking in the classified seems to suggest 11-12k But what value do these actually go for?
Cheers
TIm.
I would say you would easily move it for around £10 - £11K.
As for Mods adding value, as Stig say's, they prob make the car's sell if someone is after mods but you only have to watch some of the Muscle Car Auctions to see that it's the totally stock car's that get the big money, collectors want orignal spec, not examples that have been changed.
As for Mods adding value, as Stig say's, they prob make the car's sell if someone is after mods but you only have to watch some of the Muscle Car Auctions to see that it's the totally stock car's that get the big money, collectors want orignal spec, not examples that have been changed.
stigmundfreud said:
SimonV8ster said:
11-12K might be right with a few 'worthwhile' mods but I reckon 10K private sale for a standard'ish car with that mileage ?
mods dont add any value to a car
Not in the trade they dont but in the private world were ppl recognise them they can do, depends on the mods and the buyers of course.
after_shock said:
stigmundfreud said:
SimonV8ster said:
11-12K might be right with a few 'worthwhile' mods but I reckon 10K private sale for a standard'ish car with that mileage ?
mods dont add any value to a carTotally agree but does depend on a lot of factors, if it was a saxo you were buying one would insist on a standard car!
However if you had already owned one of these cars or knew someone who did and for example were aware they had crap brakes as standard and a car came up with AP's fitted from a well know supplier on here, personally id be happy to pay another £500 for example than buy the car and pay £2k to get the same.
A lot of factors but the right car and the right mods done by the right ppl should be worth more to the right buyer lol
However if you had already owned one of these cars or knew someone who did and for example were aware they had crap brakes as standard and a car came up with AP's fitted from a well know supplier on here, personally id be happy to pay another £500 for example than buy the car and pay £2k to get the same.
A lot of factors but the right car and the right mods done by the right ppl should be worth more to the right buyer lol
after_shock said:
Totally agree but does depend on a lot of factors, if it was a saxo you were buying one would insist on a standard car!
However if you had already owned one of these cars or knew someone who did and for example were aware they had crap brakes as standard and a car came up with AP's fitted from a well know supplier on here, personally id be happy to pay another £500 for example than buy the car and pay £2k to get the same.
A lot of factors but the right car and the right mods done by the right ppl should be worth more to the right buyer lol
i agree to .. However if you had already owned one of these cars or knew someone who did and for example were aware they had crap brakes as standard and a car came up with AP's fitted from a well know supplier on here, personally id be happy to pay another £500 for example than buy the car and pay £2k to get the same.
A lot of factors but the right car and the right mods done by the right ppl should be worth more to the right buyer lol
standard vxr 6.0 £17k 15k miles
S/C + wortec .. done by monkfish vxr 6.0 £17k 15k miles
which would you buy
after_shock said:
Totally agree but does depend on a lot of factors, if it was a saxo you were buying one would insist on a standard car!
However if you had already owned one of these cars or knew someone who did and for example were aware they had crap brakes as standard and a car came up with AP's fitted from a well know supplier on here, personally id be happy to pay another £500 for example than buy the car and pay £2k to get the same.
A lot of factors but the right car and the right mods done by the right ppl should be worth more to the right buyer lol
saxo, monaro I dont see any difference. After the stories and sights of how the modded cars get driven (by some) I'd want a standard, unless I knew the modded car who did the work and who owned it. However if you had already owned one of these cars or knew someone who did and for example were aware they had crap brakes as standard and a car came up with AP's fitted from a well know supplier on here, personally id be happy to pay another £500 for example than buy the car and pay £2k to get the same.
A lot of factors but the right car and the right mods done by the right ppl should be worth more to the right buyer lol
Saxo = someone without any cash at college doing the mods themselves
Monaro = typically respectable people (I say typically!) who will do stuff right.
As ive upgraded my brakes my cars been hammered? I dont see the logic in looking at things like that, the cars as we all know have certain weakneses, brakes, gearchange etc doesnt mean the cars going to be ragged to death!
Monaro = typically respectable people (I say typically!) who will do stuff right.
As ive upgraded my brakes my cars been hammered? I dont see the logic in looking at things like that, the cars as we all know have certain weakneses, brakes, gearchange etc doesnt mean the cars going to be ragged to death!
I think you're both right. Stig is correct in his assertion that *most* people with *some* knowledge of cars will prefer an unmodded car, however After-Shock is also correct that those of us who have been sufficiently immersed in Monaro VXR etc for long enough will recognise the value of the enhancements. I think it depends entirely on who did them. Recognised names + bills to prove = good, but local autotuner/pipe bender = ???
yertis said:
I think you're both right. Stig is correct in his assertion that *most* people with *some* knowledge of cars will prefer an unmodded car, however After-Shock is also correct that those of us who have been sufficiently immersed in Monaro VXR etc for long enough will recognise the value of the enhancements. I think it depends entirely on who did them. Recognised names + bills to prove = good, but local autotuner/pipe bender = ???
exactly as im saying if the brakes for example were fitted by a well know tuner of these cars it will enhance the value to the right buyer, most ppl tend to research these cars before buying them and will undoubtedbly come across the ppl in the know and the shortfalls of the cars.
Mods which can help are subtle ones which improve the test drive experience, for example shortened gearing or moderate exhaust systems. Perhaps improved brake parts such as pad/disk combinations.
Definitely not things like APs which are clearly a liability on a 10K car. Yes on a new 37K car improving its biggest weakness can make sense for an early adopter owner who wants the ultimate example. But not now 5 years on.
Always keep all the old parts so you can always go back. Never make in your face cosmetic mods like drilling holes in the facia or gluing on non standard emblems. Pick up on existing fixings or use gentle adhesives like blue tack or double sided tape.
Definitely not things like APs which are clearly a liability on a 10K car. Yes on a new 37K car improving its biggest weakness can make sense for an early adopter owner who wants the ultimate example. But not now 5 years on.
Always keep all the old parts so you can always go back. Never make in your face cosmetic mods like drilling holes in the facia or gluing on non standard emblems. Pick up on existing fixings or use gentle adhesives like blue tack or double sided tape.
007 VXR said:
i agree to ..
standard vxr 6.0 £17k 15k miles
S/C + wortec .. done by monkfish vxr 6.0 £17k 15k miles
which would you buy
Standard!standard vxr 6.0 £17k 15k miles
S/C + wortec .. done by monkfish vxr 6.0 £17k 15k miles
which would you buy
Been there and done the modified car dance in terms of insurance and maintenance. Never again.
Also keep in mind alot of the people here have it *very* good with monkfish on their doorstep.
Make getting to a specialist in an emergency a significant trip and the mods start to lose appeal unless you're handy with a spanner yourself.
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