T350 Overpriced ?
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anna_kronism

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204 months

Tuesday 1st September 2009
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Hello, does anyone else here think that the cars advertised by Racing Green are overpriced?

I know that they have been TVR dealers and specialists for years and I guess you are paying for their knowledge and experience but it seems to me that their cars are overpriced.

stimshady

1,323 posts

216 months

Tuesday 1st September 2009
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that orange one is seriously overpriced.

anna_kronism

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204 months

Tuesday 1st September 2009
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Yes, thats what I thought too!

2003 T350c 18k for £23,500 (standard engine - no rebuild but it's in a lovely colour and that's it)

Dream Machines have a 2005 T350c with 13k for £22,995

So why is the orange one from RG so much more?






stimshady

1,323 posts

216 months

Tuesday 1st September 2009
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That orange one also doesn't have a/c, which i understand to be about another 2k to fit... they could shift it for under 20K i rekon, but it's been there forever now (i test drove it over a year ago).

(edited based on what carl said below - seems it wasnt there for a year and has been sold and come back).

Edited by stimshady on Tuesday 1st September 15:11

need4power

66 posts

216 months

Tuesday 1st September 2009
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Also worth pointing out.

That car was in involved in an accident about 6-8month ago on a motorway slip road, i think it was almost written off by the insurance company the bill being something around £18K.


The most disturbing fact is..... this it is not even mentioned in the advert. confused

stimshady

1,323 posts

216 months

Tuesday 1st September 2009
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need4power said:
...That car was in involved in an accident about 6-8month ago on a motorway slip road, i think it was almost written off by the insurance company...
so it's about 10K too expensive then!

anna_kronism

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Tuesday 1st September 2009
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need4power said:
Also worth pointing out.

That car was in involved in an accident about 6-8month ago on a motorway slip road, i think it was almost written off by the insurance company the bill being something around £18K.


The most disturbing fact is..... this it is not even mentioned in the advert. confused
The orange one??????? eek

Trixman

524 posts

229 months

Tuesday 1st September 2009
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I suppose you don't have to declare it if it was wasn't actually written off.

I too noticed RG cars were more expensive than the average ones. The Green one I test drove was tatty as hell and just felt loose, its now up for 23 grand with 35,000 miles and 2003! Overpriced by several thousand in general I should think.

Only one that seemed good value, and the reason I visited, was the FFF engined silver one for 25k. Although it's now 'under offer' apparently.

need4power

66 posts

216 months

Tuesday 1st September 2009
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Hi Guys,

Found the topic relating to the accident


http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

This way you can draw your own opinions

carl_rfc

121 posts

215 months

Tuesday 1st September 2009
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hiya
the orange t350 that you all are refering to is my car, and hasnt been on sale since last year, as i brought it last year in sep, and have put it up for sale recently, infact have only just dopped her off at racing green,
i dont want to sell it, but unfortunatly need to as my fiance is pregant,
if anyone has got any questions then by all means ask!

anna_kronism

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204 months

Tuesday 1st September 2009
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From the other thread......

carl_rfc said:
the policy is held with Privilege, gave the garage a quick call and got confirmation that it wont show under a HPI check, which is good news, thought id ask about the cost of damages and its roughly 19k, but they did say that the fiqure might change when they actually see what the car is like underneath, so the fiqure the insurance gave me might be a worst case scenario, but either way, im still very suprised they are still repairing it. just happy they are.

cant wait,

oh, the car is being repaired at RACING GREEN.
The 'before' picture....



I am hoping that RG have spent that insurance money wisely and upgraded everything on the car to 2005 spec but £23.5k for a damage repaired 2003 car (on it's original engine I guess) is still a lot of money and overpriced I think.

Is there a list of work that was completed on the car available?

carl_rfc

121 posts

215 months

Tuesday 1st September 2009
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ive not got a list of what has been done, if u needed that then maybe speak with racing green, either chris in sales or martin in the body shop
since ive had it back its been a delight to drive, feels tight, rigid and feels a lot better than before hand

anna_kronism

Original Poster:

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204 months

Tuesday 1st September 2009
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Thanks for your reply Carl.

Is the price what YOU are asking for it or is it the price RG think it should be sold for?

carl_rfc

121 posts

215 months

Tuesday 1st September 2009
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im happy to reply, and am happy to pass on any information that i know,
its the price that RG have put it on for, its been on there site for about a month and a half but i didnt get the opportunity to take it down to them until this weekend.
i have only recently had a 12k service done on it aswell about 2 months ago which again has been done through racing green, and have got receipts for it.
im pressuming that ur interested on it

to my knowledge RG sell all there cars with warrenty, this might explain why the prices are a little higher

if you have anything you would like to know my e-mail address is pmccas@aol,com. id be happy to answer any questions


cramorra

1,689 posts

264 months

Tuesday 1st September 2009
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There FFF development car seems rather good value...

kmpowell

3,522 posts

257 months

Monday 7th September 2009
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I see they have responded to the 'overpriced' comments in this thread, directly in their advert!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1221485.htm



Edited by kmpowell on Monday 7th September 09:19

Targarama

14,783 posts

312 months

Monday 7th September 2009
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Look at the photos of the orange car. Look at the seat bolster. That is not a well restored car to me. Mine doesnt look like that and it hasn't been 'restored'.

I have the greatest respect for RG and have no issue with any aspect of their service btw. These are just personal views on the cars for sale.

Edited to say: The more that I look at it, the more I like that brown and cream interior combo. It works well with the orange exterior too.

Edited by Targarama on Monday 7th September 09:47

anna_kronism

Original Poster:

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204 months

Monday 7th September 2009
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From their advert RG say.....

Over priced or supply and demand ?

I say it's more like option 3 - Being greedy!

Targarama

14,783 posts

312 months

Monday 7th September 2009
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anna_kronism said:
From their advert RG say.....

Over priced or supply and demand ?

I say it's more like option 3 - Being greedy!
Of course someone can try to sell a car for whatever price they like. Its a free world.

stimshady

1,323 posts

216 months

Monday 7th September 2009
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Targarama said:
...Look at the photos of the orange car. Look at the seat bolster. That is not a well restored car to me...
to be fair to RG, i believe the pictures shown on the site are pictures prior to the accident and therfore prior to the restoration (they were the same pics i was looking at over a year ago).