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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: kr1s77 on 10 December 2012, 02:07

Title: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: kr1s77 on 10 December 2012, 02:07
hi all, i'm thinking about selling my mk3 but then thought about breaking it. i just wanted to now, how much on average would be raised if i broke it?

thanks.
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: Metallix on 10 December 2012, 12:11
Hard to say an average, as it depends on spec.

List the condition & mileage of the vehicle, what factory fitted bits are on there, & what aftermarket / converted bits are on there.

With this info we can make an educated guess based on what parts have sold for previously.
The standard GTI 8v doesn't really have much of value so it's
sub £100 for engine
£50 gearbox
£10 to £20 per panel
etc.

Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: Len on 10 December 2012, 12:35
Scrapping gets you around £250 these days.

What you also have to consider is can you dispose of the shell once the engine etc has gone?
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: Wayne on 10 December 2012, 13:56
Your not going to raise a lot breaking an 8v GTI, if it was a 16v or Anni your would see a lot more interest.
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 10 December 2012, 14:02
"97 2.0 8v Recaro's + Air Con, BRC LPG Conversion, Stainless exhaust & manifold."

The above is what it says below his SIG Picture.

Recaro's, Exhaust & manifold, May sell with ease. But the rest you will struggle.
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: seanyd on 10 December 2012, 17:46
I raised over 700 breaking an 8v
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: leigh_harty on 10 December 2012, 18:13
I raised over 700 breaking an 8v

Over how long?
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: seanyd on 10 December 2012, 18:18
In about 2months
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 10 December 2012, 19:07
The amount you can raise is definitely  dependant on time,  space and effort. I was going to get an 8v to break last month as i could have had it for scrap cost but didn't bother in the end due to lack of interest in parts and i didnt want to be stuck with in pieces outside my house for more then a few weeks.
16v,  VR6'S & Annis are the only ones worth breaking imo unless its a heavily modified 8v.
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: kr1s77 on 11 December 2012, 01:44
i'd probably struggle to get rid of the shell to be honest. it has 175500 on the clock, still runs like a dream and the only mods really are the lpg and exhaust and manifold. as for condition it has stone chips, bit of rust on r/os door and peeling lacquer on rear quarter. think i'll just put it in the for sale section. thanks for the reply guys.
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: Metallix on 11 December 2012, 09:08
You may make more money by doing things such as this:
Pick up some bog standard seats and fit them in your Mk3, Sell the Recaro seats separately.
If these are in good condition they may sell for more money than a standard Mk3.
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 11 December 2012, 10:15
Standard interiors are dirt cheap ,  even free sometime. The Recaro interior has got to be worth £150 min depending on condition.
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: Len on 11 December 2012, 10:20
Standard interiors are dirt cheap ,  even free sometime. The Recaro interior has got to be worth £150 min depending on condition.

Maybe more if its heated!
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 11 December 2012, 11:28
Of course,  that was just a minimum for an average condition non heated and non leather Recaro interior.
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: F17BAD on 11 December 2012, 12:13
You should make alot more that 250 quid !!

I got £80 for bare shell recently!! No panels wheels engine or interior

Recaros will be worth 300 if good order

Just depends if u can be arsed to strip it right down and sell everything
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: Len on 11 December 2012, 12:57
Bit high on the Recaros there Brad!
Maybe 250 if leather but this I think is a cloth set.
I agree he will make more than £250 if he can put the work in doing the stripping and posting etc.
AND get rid of the shell.
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: kr1s77 on 11 December 2012, 17:13
The  seats are the cloth type, they look like the standard black with the bits of colour in them and recaro sown in. I don't think I'll have the time for breaking it.
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: F17BAD on 11 December 2012, 17:45
i dunno Len, iv seen those cloth ones go for LOTS.. ED38 is your best bet

what car you thinking to replace the mk3 with anyhow ?
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: murraymint on 11 December 2012, 17:53
Yh, seen the cloth recaros go for more then leather

251192300656

251194785292

221164855268

271111305617
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: kr1s77 on 11 December 2012, 20:27
The first two are the same as mine and those prices are gooood.  I not replacing it, the tax is up the end of this month and insurance next month, I haven't got the funds to renew and I don't want it sitting there wasting away.
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: Wayne on 11 December 2012, 22:03
Pick up a standard set of seats and then sell the Recaros, you will gain all round.
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: F17BAD on 11 December 2012, 22:45
Yh, seen the cloth recaros go for more then leather

251192300656

251194785292

221164855268

271111305617


See told you Len!
My mate just paid 350 for a mint full set

the Factory Leather is really poor on the mk3 Recaro, well its not even leather on the sides and rears.

This is why i had a Retrim on mine, otherwise id rather have the cloth personally

Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 11 December 2012, 23:14
Oh really,  what material is used then.. Cheapskate b@stards!
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: Metallix on 12 December 2012, 12:46
Probably some vinyl that looks like leather
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: Len on 12 December 2012, 12:58
Yh, seen the cloth recaros go for more then leather

251192300656

251194785292

221164855268

271111305617


See told you Len!
My mate just paid 350 for a mint full set

the Factory Leather is really poor on the mk3 Recaro, well its not even leather on the sides and rears.

This is why i had a Retrim on mine, otherwise id rather have the cloth personally



What all those stupid numbers?

Well personally I would have leather over cloth any day!
Just shows ya what ED38 is like!
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 12 December 2012, 14:48
In this case i would,  the cloth Recaros are basically standard seats with bigger bolsters.
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: murraymint on 13 December 2012, 13:12
In this case i would,  the cloth Recaros are basically standard seats with bigger bolsters.

Annnnnnd recaro stitched in red with triples the price!!
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: Len on 13 December 2012, 13:19
In this case i would,  the cloth Recaros are basically standard seats with bigger bolsters.

Very similar to my blue and black CC seats then! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: how much will breaking raise??
Post by: sharki786 on 15 December 2012, 09:44
 Kells is right they are very expensive. A sh1te 1 will start from 200