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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: gfc on 23 November 2005, 12:21

Title: How much?
Post by: gfc on 23 November 2005, 12:21

Have been offered the chance of buying a MK111 GTI 8v but was wondering how much everyone thinks it may be worth.

97 or 98 R one owner from new.
Black 5 dr
around 40,000 miles
has always been looked after mechanics wise although the bodywork has a dent here and there.

TIA

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: Bender on 23 November 2005, 12:30

Recon your looking at £3500-£4500 maybe a bit more seeing as it's low milage, but you would be better off getting a 16v depends on insurance i suppose and your age. 8v group 14 / 16v group 16 i have an 8v and it's not a bad car despite what you may read or hear, depends what you want it for ain't gonna win no traffic light races in a mk3.  :laugh: :angry:

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: gfc on 23 November 2005, 12:42

Thanks Count-Von

Thought that maybe around the price and i know they want book price for the car so i think i'll find a garage that will let me have a look at the Glass's guide.

Currently have a MK11 16v so i guess its a bit of a come down for me :cry:

oh how i love that car, but sadly its come to a time when i need a new car and this has just fallen at the right time.

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: Bender on 23 November 2005, 12:46

Your gonna be so dissapointed dude.. :laugh:

still at least you will be comftable.. :laugh: :laugh:

 
   
Prices based on the info for 40.000 miles
 
 
  Dealer    £4,325 
 
  Private    £3,666 
 
  Part Ex    £2,999 
 
  Trade    £2,867 
 
  Cost New    £15,130 
 
 
 
 
 

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: Len on 23 November 2005, 12:54

Think that estimate is a bit high, even with that low mileage!
The dents outweigh the mileage - I mean thats at least a grand for a good full respray!
Unless its full VAG service history it dont count either.

I would offer £2000 - £2500

Also depends what equipment its got. ABS, air-con????

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: Bender on 23 November 2005, 12:59

That was using the What car online evaluation and like you say len it's going to be vary according to what extras you have got and the overall condition. :smiley:

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: Len on 23 November 2005, 13:04

Cant really see any Mk3 being worth more than £3k now.

I always go on what I paid for mine, which is nearly 3 years ago now - £2900 for a 16v but with 98k miles.

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: gfc on 23 November 2005, 13:07

Thanks Count and Len

Pretty sure its not VAG history or at least not all and i'm gonna have to check which options it has...at least it gives me an idea on what to bargain with when\if making an offer :cool:

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: Len on 23 November 2005, 13:10

Its a buyers market at the moment mate, so a car is worth what you want to pay!

If its really nice and you really want it, dont appear too keen but dont be too hard and fast on the price.

Good Luck.

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: Cra1g on 23 November 2005, 23:35

Woza!!

MEGA over priced man. Thank god your not a financial advisor.

If I was you gfc, have a look around. Auto trader, plenty of nice cars, and if you search your local area, in one day you can view 5 / 10 and see that you get for your money.

Cra1g

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: Bender on 23 November 2005, 23:56

http://www.whatcar.co.uk/Valuations_Result.asp?MA=44&MV=24748&ED=18045&UP=1595880&miles=40000


 Dealer £4,129
 Private  £3,495
 Part Ex  £2,854
 Trade  £2,726
 Cost New £14,980
 
 
ENGINE 
Cubic capacity  1984
Cylinders  4 
Max power (bhp/rpm) 115/5400
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 122/3200
Urban mpg  27.4
Extra-urban mpg  48.7
Combined mpg 38.2
Fuel Unleaded 
 
 
OWNERSHIP DATA 
Insurance group 14


Thank god your not a financial advisor........ HEY CRA1G  sell you a 8v gti.. :laugh: :laugh: :wink:
 
Count-von's dodgy motor lot APR 150%

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: Len on 24 November 2005, 13:15

Wot? The Count gets into loan sharking!???? :laugh:

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: golfpro on 24 November 2005, 13:39

makes a change from shark spearing!  :laugh:

Isnt that what pirates do?

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: Cra1g on 24 November 2005, 21:00

No comment...

Cra1g

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: Golfer on 05 December 2005, 22:50

I have a totally mint mystic blue 1998 8v with 71k on the clock.  Zero dents and perfect alloys. Immac bodywork.  Run out model with a/c etc.

I will be selling it in March next year - hoping for £2k - £2,500 max.  Will advertise it on here when the time comes  :laugh:

Gives you an idea of prices.  I reckon the one you describe is worth about the same.  Lower miles but a bit of bodywork required.

£2,100 - that's my valuation!!!!!!!!!!!   :wink:

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 05 December 2005, 22:56

Agreed 3k is well overpriced  :grin:

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: gfc on 20 December 2005, 13:42

Quote from: Golfer on 05 December 2005, 22:50

I have a totally mint mystic blue 1998 8v with 71k on the clock.  Zero dents and perfect alloys. Immac bodywork.  Run out model with a/c etc.

I will be selling it in March next year - hoping for £2k - £2,500 max.  Will advertise it on here when the time comes  :laugh:

Gives you an idea of prices.  I reckon the one you describe is worth about the same.  Lower miles but a bit of bodywork required.

£2,100 - that's my valuation!!!!!!!!!!!   :wink:

Looks as though the one i've been offered\have 1st refusal won't be available until feb\march. Since found out that it has 42k and FVAG history. Hopefully be able to take a look soon whilst they're away :cool:

Title: Re: How much?
Post by: craggers on 20 December 2005, 14:03

Just bought my mk3 GTi, 1998 'R' with 70k on the clock for £2,100.

Picking it up on this friday