how much could I really get for mk4 VW Golf 4motion?
how much could I really get for mk4 VW Golf 4motion?
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CoolHands

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22,022 posts

217 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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like, really? Honestly. 5 door, 50,000 miles. Indigo blue. Original leather recaro seats. What's it worth in real money? Nothing wrong with it. I've changed the wheels and suspension which has probably devalued it! It was original when I got it. 2.8 litre V6 for anyone that doesn't know. Road tax £260 a year. Couple of minor 'dinks' to the paintwork.





Can't work out if it's even worth selling. If it's value is too low I might as well keep it as what else could I get for the same money? Don't use it much. Paid 10 & half grand for it about 4 (or 5?) years ago.

Mr MXT

7,774 posts

305 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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I'll start the bidding @ £500.

CoolHands

Original Poster:

22,022 posts

217 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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yikes

realfun

29 posts

178 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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Might be an idea to add what year it is.

jack01825

1,898 posts

180 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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about £3300, look at this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK4-2-8-V6-4-MOT...

what reg is yours?

exact same car and ,more miles.

Codswallop

5,256 posts

216 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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^^ People can ask any price they want. Doesn't mean it'll sell. Realistically, I'd say around £2.5k.

StottyZr

6,860 posts

185 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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A friend just sold his for £2800, he wanted £4000 for it. Granted your is in better condition with lower miles, he had a brand new miltek and quite an expensive induction kit on it too.

As you will know, they drink. They really drink. Saying that, he's now got a modified Cupra R and I don't think that's doing a lot better!

Absolutly lovely car, I'd love one, I'd love to buy yours. Unfortunatly with the way fuel prices have gone, I wouldn't like to put fuel in it frown

T16OLE

2,964 posts

213 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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I could cap it for you, but I think you may be suicidal. On that note, CAP is crap for older cars like this (and mine).

Best bet is to have a look on autotrader, PH and eBay, and use a few different valuations

CoolHands

Original Poster:

22,022 posts

217 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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realfun said:
Might be an idea to add what year it is.
2001 '51' reg

rallycross

13,675 posts

259 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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£2k to £3k depends how much of a rush you are in?

Maybe put some normal 16" wheels back on it will drive and look much better for it.

Fun Bus

17,911 posts

240 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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I must admit I do like the wheels on it OP. But, if selling then deffo put the originals on.

Vladimir

6,917 posts

180 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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I'd say a touch under £3k.

Low mileage for the year, the right colour combination, interior looks very tidy.

Get some leather conditioner on those seats to soften the leather up a bit. How bad are the "dinks?" Polishable scratches or dents? Amazing what can be polished out with the right kit.

I'd change the wheels back if you still have them and they're tidy but if not, they might appeal to some potential buyers.

CoolHands

Original Poster:

22,022 posts

217 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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ok so trouble is, at 3k it's not worth selling is it? I mean, what else am I going to get for 3k that's fun and decent condition? confused F all as far as I can see.

ukwill

9,868 posts

229 months

Vladimir

6,917 posts

180 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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CoolHands said:
ok so trouble is, at 3k it's not worth selling is it? I mean, what else am I going to get for 3k that's fun and decent condition? confused F all as far as I can see.
It's a st market for sellers at the moment. Our "depreciation resisting" BM is probably worth about four quid (cost us £21k) now - I daren't even value it TBH. If the Golf does the job you need it to, keep it. It'll last forever (mk4s were well screwed together - I had an R32 and it was bullet proof), it's a nippy motor, it sounds good and the AWD is handy in the Winter.

OdramaSwimLaden

1,971 posts

191 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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£2750 (with the old wheels).

Nice advert by the way.... wink




drophead

1,056 posts

179 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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I'll give you £2.2k since the pics aren't that good, it's got a couple of dinks and it's been barryed (says the bloke with a chavved up MX5).

Fun Bus

17,911 posts

240 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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OP. I lost 50% of the value of my last car in a little under two years. I think what you paid versus value now ain't that bad. Don't forget, the Golf is now on Mk631 or whatever and nobody wants a V6 any more.

uncinquesei

918 posts

199 months

Monday 5th December 2011
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Glass's guide:
Valuation for 5th December 2011 (using December data)

Trade Retail
Basic Value £1,400.00 £2,750.00
Mileage Adjustment £350.00 £350.00
Extra Options £0.00 £0.00
Dealer Adjustments £0.00 £0.00
Adjustments Subtotal £350.00 £350.00
Adjusted Value Total £1,750.00 £3,100.00
Basic value for December 2011 £1,400.00
Basic value for November 2011 £1,575.00
Difference -£175.00