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Old 19-08-2005, 08:05 PM   #1
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what is the best way to guage the value of your car if you wanted to sell it?

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Old 19-08-2005, 08:08 PM   #2
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Dont thrash the sh*t out of it. lol

In all seriousness it depends what type of car you're talking about.I think the less common cars hold their value more then cars that that you see all the time.

E.g VLs do not hold their value very well cause so many people have them and you can pick up a decent one for about $4000.
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Old 19-08-2005, 08:16 PM   #3
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talking about my car, its not thrashed
different to alot of others
maybe someone can help me
no the wheels are not part of the package
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Old 19-08-2005, 08:18 PM   #4
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look at what everyone else is selling them for.
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Old 19-08-2005, 08:20 PM   #5
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do u think differnt interior/options makes much difference to price? havent seen any advertised with luxury interior
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Old 19-08-2005, 08:25 PM   #6
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Mate, it could be to the right buyer, but generally its minimal difference in sale price, mainly due to the fact that there are so many of them about, and you can still buy new...
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Old 19-08-2005, 08:27 PM   #7
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Check the paper, trading-post and internet car sale sites and make a judgement based upon what other cars like yours are going for. I dont think added extras add much more to a cars value, only slightly. But sunroofs and leather can put people of when looking for a car.
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Old 19-08-2005, 08:30 PM   #8
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well guess cant change what it has, its actually half leather half suede so not cold when you sit on it
anyway ill look around
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Old 19-08-2005, 10:15 PM   #9
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Ignore Redbook!!!
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Old 19-08-2005, 10:34 PM   #10
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Check the paper, trading-post and internet car sale sites and make a judgement based upon what other cars like yours are going for. I dont think added extras add much more to a cars value, only slightly. But sunroofs and leather can put people of when looking for a car.
This is the most accurate way.
Glass's guide, Red book, etc. Are just guides, not bibles.

Also don't be bias, alot of people think their car is worthmore because they own it! Look at it from a buyer perspective.
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Old 19-08-2005, 10:51 PM   #11
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man leather is the bomb, neways are you guys saying thinks like mags, good paint jobs, leather seats sound systems ect get you all when you are selling?????
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Old 19-08-2005, 11:05 PM   #12
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Generally speaking, if yours is better equipped and in better condition than others of the same vintage for sale, then advertise it for the SAME price as them. That will get you a sale.
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Old 21-08-2005, 11:20 AM   #13
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thanks all
we know we arent going to make anythign out of it, of course unless its a vintage car you will rearely get back what you pay for it.
i was just wondering the best way to gauge the value
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Old 21-08-2005, 11:47 AM   #14
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Maybe what an insurance pay out would be would be a help.
The insurance companies will never give you more than its worth.....
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Old 21-08-2005, 11:52 AM   #15
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The way things are heading. Use the Redbook value, take the lowest amount and take out another $2000-$3000! It's sad but true.
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RESEARCH Trading Post unique cars Auto Supermarket carsales . com
write down about your car and compare with others EASY
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