Chimaera Prices

Chimaera Prices

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skiver.

656 posts

193 months

Wednesday 18th September 2019
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'Evening Richard, I got an SUV, specifically for the grandkids, but on the lookout for something different,possibly another bike.
I was sorry to see it go after 12 years but was only clocking up 3-400 miles between MOTs' in the last 4 years apart from a trip to Le Mans.

I'm selling some bits and pieces on PH if anyone's interested whistle
Edited by skiver. on Wednesday 18th September 20:03


Edited by skiver. on Wednesday 18th September 20:10

Englishman

2,219 posts

210 months

Wednesday 18th September 2019
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Not Chims, but I managed to sell two TVR's privately this year, one via the TVR Buy, Sell & Swap Facebook group, the other via Car & Classic, both are free to list.

Tomm3

335 posts

149 months

Thursday 28th May 2020
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Hi, I have the opportunity to sell my Chimaera back to the previous owner after 8 years for what I believe to be a fair price.
My question is not so much the price but more a case of where do people see Chimaera prices when the full effects of Covid economy take hold? I'm likely selling it next year anyway, cos old y'see, and hadn't planned to sell now but wondering if I should take the money now.

Relayer

46 posts

59 months

Friday 29th May 2020
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Tricky one to answer. It is 50/50 whether or not the entire world economy goes into a massive depression like we have never seen before. If so the vast majority of "things" (including TVR's) will become next to worthless by the end of this year.

Alternatively and probably...…. we will see a "bad" recession in which prices for TVR's will remain about where they are now.

Over the next month or so they will go up moderately.


Sir Paolo

244 posts

68 months

Friday 29th May 2020
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Difficult one to answer, indeed.

But, if you’re going to sell it now, then sell it now.
I’d offer a few reasons-
Firstly, it’s the beginning of summer, which of course is always the best time to sell a convertible.
Next, as seemingly virus restrictions are being lifted, a Chim could be seen as the perfect antidote to 9+ weeks of lockdown, and lastly if people were planning on going abroad for their summer holiday this year, it isn’t going to happen.
These days, a half decent family holiday costs in excess of £10k plus, so recession or not, people may have some cash to splash.

Loubaruch

1,168 posts

198 months

Friday 29th May 2020
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Sir Paolo said:
Difficult one to answer, indeed.

But, if you’re going to sell it now, then sell it now.
I’d offer a few reasons-
Firstly, it’s the beginning of summer, which of course is always the best time to sell a convertible.
Next, as seemingly virus restrictions are being lifted, a Chim could be seen as the perfect antidote to 9+ weeks of lockdown, and lastly if people were planning on going abroad for their summer holiday this year, it isn’t going to happen.
These days, a half decent family holiday costs in excess of £10k plus, so recession or not, people may have some cash to splash.
+1

Your car is worth nothing until someone makes an offer.

Many owners on here seem to have to be very patient to sell their cars. In the present climate of extreme uncertainty I would snatch his hand off!

glow worm

5,838 posts

227 months

Friday 29th May 2020
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Tomm3 said:
Hi, I have the opportunity to sell my Chimaera back to the previous owner after 8 years for what I believe to be a fair price.
My question is not so much the price but more a case of where do people see Chimaera prices when the full effects of Covid economy take hold? I'm likely selling it next year anyway, cos old y'see, and hadn't planned to sell now but wondering if I should take the money now.
Sounds like everyone would be happy .. So why not !

Belle427

8,935 posts

233 months

Saturday 30th May 2020
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Most people on here think the car market is going to crash and there will be bargains to be had but personally I don’t see that happening.

TR4man

5,222 posts

174 months

Saturday 30th May 2020
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I don’t understand your hesitation - both you and the buyer are happy with the price, so just do it.

I feel it is a buyer’s market at the moment so you can then look for your next car in a strong position.

phazed

21,844 posts

204 months

Saturday 30th May 2020
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I sold my 5.5 just before lockdown for a good fair price.

The interesting fact is that I had the enquiry on the first day and it sold for the full price which was great but didn’t have one other call in the next couple of weeks before I removed the add!

citizen smith

743 posts

181 months

Saturday 30th May 2020
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If you are thinking of selling it next year, then perhaps you should accept your offer now. Chimaera prices will not go up - if anything they are going to fall gradually this year.

When the full effects of COVID-19 take a hold on the economy, there will be too many cars and not enough buyers as what happened in 2008 but only worse.

Paulprior

864 posts

105 months

Saturday 30th May 2020
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I agree with the sell now vote, nothing for you too loose if the price is reasonable

LLantrisant

996 posts

159 months

Saturday 30th May 2020
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the impact from covid-19 to all our financial situation will be present in around 6-10 months.

than the people will realize what impact the lockdown has had.

we may be lucky and the impact won´t be so severe as expected, but most likley people need to sell their luxury goods for low money.
on top we will get a huge inflation and the government will rise the taxes to re-finanze the rescuing of the industry.


Tomm3

335 posts

149 months

Saturday 30th May 2020
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Thanks for your replies, I've decided to sell it. If the deal goes through.
I don't want to, especially this time of year, but I can always get something next year etc etc.
Wife says don't buy an old banger then, I think she means Classic car.........

Classic Chim

12,424 posts

149 months

Saturday 30th May 2020
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Tomm3 said:
Thanks for your replies, I've decided to sell it. If the deal goes through.
I don't want to, especially this time of year, but I can always get something next year etc etc.
Wife says don't buy an old banger then, I think she means Classic car.........
I’d keep it if classic cars on your radar.Best classic out there is a TVR thumbup

Sir Paolo

244 posts

68 months

Sunday 31st May 2020
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I note you’ve cited your age as being the reason to sell.

In which case “mothballing” your Chim probably isn’t a viable option, if you’re still thinking about getting something else next year.

I’m guessing you’ve already weighed up all the options, and seemingly “the something next year” is unlikely to be another TVR (but maybe something with a few more creature comforts?).

Good luck with whatever you decide 👍

phazed

21,844 posts

204 months

Sunday 31st May 2020
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As for the age thing . That and health reasons I wanted an easy life.

Sold mine, bought a most brilliant Boxster S and pocketed the difference.

Another upshot is, even with Covid, it’s the car of choice for 90% of journeys.

QBee

20,957 posts

144 months

Sunday 31st May 2020
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An electric roof, electric heated seats, air conditioning and pin sharp handling weren't part of that 90% decision by any chance, Peter? whistle
Glad you are enjoying it.

phazed

21,844 posts

204 months

Sunday 31st May 2020
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No, nor ever, never. No........maybe smile

colin mee

1,179 posts

120 months

Sunday 31st May 2020
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When things are tight. The first thing to go is boys toys.dont forget a lot of people have been sat at home getting payed.how may times a day do we look on Ebay at cars.lol