Elise Valuations

[hueandcry71]

Why is it that the price of an S2 Elise, and indeed the Exiges i have looked at, vary so much when comparing like for like with different websites??? The difference in some of the values is amazing.
Is the good old fashioned glass guide not a trust worthy method of valuation for a Lotus??

[NathanE]

It is for dealers when you trade in but private sales and it's the finer details that count. People will sometimes pay a premium for a completely standard car that is in mint condition, including the interior.

[hueandcry71]

NathanE said:

It is for dealers when you trade in but private sales and it's the finer details that count. People will sometimes pay a premium for a completely standard car that is in mint condition, including the interior.

I have seen cars more expensive privately than i have in the dealers. I have tried to figure out if there is some link to the valuations such as mileage, spec etc but cannot find any.

[Bing o]

hueandcry71 said:

I have seen cars more expensive privately than i have in the dealers. I have tried to figure out if there is some link to the valuations such as mileage, spec etc but cannot find any.

Expectation exceeds valuation?

What a car is advertised at, and what it sells for, are rarely the same...