Caterham used prices
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Hi
I am considering dipping my toe back into Caterham ownership. Previously owned a 1998 ex race Roadsport A which had Supersport, 6 speed and LSD, so a good spec despite being a little cosmetically rough around the edges. This was a great introduction to 7 ownership and reasonable money with cars of that spec fetching around £10k back then. It seems the market has moved on significantly in that time, i had budgeted about £15k to get something of similar spec but maybe with Jenveys & Emerald, but looks like thats over my budget. Dont mind if not cosmetically perfect as will be using on track etc but seems a real lack of cars with the spec for that money? Has the market moved that much?
Matt
I am considering dipping my toe back into Caterham ownership. Previously owned a 1998 ex race Roadsport A which had Supersport, 6 speed and LSD, so a good spec despite being a little cosmetically rough around the edges. This was a great introduction to 7 ownership and reasonable money with cars of that spec fetching around £10k back then. It seems the market has moved on significantly in that time, i had budgeted about £15k to get something of similar spec but maybe with Jenveys & Emerald, but looks like thats over my budget. Dont mind if not cosmetically perfect as will be using on track etc but seems a real lack of cars with the spec for that money? Has the market moved that much?
Matt
Thanks for the replies, lets not turn this into a Caterham v Westfield debate.
So in summary are we saying the market has firmed on Caterham's particularly with the likes of S&C dealers sucking up a lot of private sales on a commission basis? However some of the prices are now potentially artifically high and resultingly many the private sales sell for less than advertised?
Still wondering how far my £15k will stetch.....
Matt
So in summary are we saying the market has firmed on Caterham's particularly with the likes of S&C dealers sucking up a lot of private sales on a commission basis? However some of the prices are now potentially artifically high and resultingly many the private sales sell for less than advertised?
Still wondering how far my £15k will stetch.....
Matt
LRdriver II said:
Dunno if its of interest..but mines for sale:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C635550
Ive sent you a messagehttp://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C635550
Matt
Thanks for the reply. The few Mega's i have seen recently have been registered, sorn'd so just need the supplied lights refitting and then an MOT. Sounded pretty straightforward. I guess the only shame is that im losing some of the spec that i had before eg 6 speed. For an occasional weekend toy and odd trackday a year it would probably fit the bill
But - if anyone has anything well spec'd for my £15k ish budget drop me a note!!
Matt
But - if anyone has anything well spec'd for my £15k ish budget drop me a note!!
Matt
Trust me its not something i want but with a self imposed £15k budget its not getting me a Caterham of a decent spec. Because i previously owned a SS with 6 speed anything less will be a disappointment. I dont mind how the car is cosmetically which is why i was hoping a few scruffy but mechanically sound cars might pop up in budget
Matt
Matt
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