might have to sell my car, (how much)

[tonner_notts]

injured my knee and cant work so might have to sell the car

97p reg in purple with red interior almost 39k miles.
fsh and very well looked after, spax adjustables, janspeed exhaust with decat, (also have the cat)
upgraded speakers and tweeters with a touchscreen stereo.
car starts using a starterbutton, the cars in lovely condition,headgasket went but was caught early and repaired by DVA power so no worries there
a few ppl on seloc know the car as one of the members used to own it,

i brought the car at xmas and i assume its worth more come this time of year, whats a good starting price for the car do you think?
not to desperate to sell at the minute but ive definately got to think about it if im off work much longer.

[shangani]

Go to work ya lazy git. You can pop into my A&E, we'll av your leg off in a sec, back at work monday.

Wait & see how the knee turns out M8.

[james33]

What do you think is a good starting price?

[tonner_notts]

i wish i could but being a self employed roofer makes it kinda hard,
not like i can just sit at a desk all day,
even if i have to sell the car i will get another once back on my feet

[james33]

S1 private sales range from 8k to 10500 pick a price point.

[tonner_notts]

id say about 9.5k any thoughts?

>> Edited by tonner_notts on Friday 28th April 17:47

[james33]

thats S1s on a 97 plate.

[tonner_notts]

yea look at others in that price range, not as neat on 97 & 98 plates this is in the best colour and is very well looked after

[castex]

Nearer 9 (£8,995) than 9.5 imho...The purple looks good, but red seats might not be the best contrast in purely aesthetic terms. I'd take your arm off (and get a retrim) if the timing and funds permitted. But they don't
Good luck!

[castex]

edited: double post, sorry!

>> Edited by castex on Friday 28th April 19:23

[james33]

There are so many variables in the mix which denote what it should be put up for sale for.What is the cars provenence its history?, you havent mentioned whether it has had a cambelt change which everyone looks for in the service etc etc more prescision is needed before we can make a call on how much its worth.
Actually from an aesthetic point of view purple is pleasant but not as desirable to the masses as say azure blue and silver metallic. I dont see how anyone can make a call of 9£ on this car without knowing more about it.

[castex]

My call was based on the owner's call, which must have been based on the price he bought it for, and on the bottom line for S1 Elises. It's a 111, a car that's known to seloc, which must count for something, and it's got a starter button!
Otherwise you're perfectly correct.

[james33]

LOL I agree caster.

[james33]

sorry i meant castex

[james33]

So there you have it going on the info supplied and castex input, its worth 8995 take 150-200 off as the natural mark the buyer looks to discount the price buy and you quickly arrive at 8800 + summer weighting 50 + 20 for the bush button start 8870 hows that.

[castex]

LMAO!
ANyway tonner, fingers crossed your knee'll be ok with the careful application of bags of frozen peas and you can keep the keys to your baby firmly clutched in your clammy mitts. Voilà

[iccees]

reg in purple with red interior almost 39k miles, 97p......., should get more than that

[S Works]

I agree on the 9k front I'm afraid. Knowing the rough price that that car was up for sale at last year when you bought it, I think that's a fair start.

Purple and red is a combination which will only appeal to a niche within a niche I'm afraid. If it was a less garish combo you'd probably only be about £500 more though TBH.

At the end of the day it's worth what someone will pay you for it. If no one's interested then it's not worth a penny to anyone but you.

[tonner_notts]

agreee on all posts, and yes has been serviced right had a c service and has undergone a cambelt change, the purple and red does go well together and is rare,
i based my starting price on 9.5k thinkin i would be offered 9k anything less and i dont think i would sell it as i dont really want to but might have to with my situation at present

[james33]

Listen tonner ive seen quite few SIs on 97/98 on at 9 recently and at that level they have unresolved problems ie stuck windows,leaky original suspension,worn tyres, scuffed up interior and incomplete history. Alot say great condition and actually they are not. You have to weight up the package youve got to offer its history and condition whats the + and - use the clasifieds to steer you. The idea is to keep the marks price strong!