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General => General discussion => Topic started by: MK1CABBIE on 06 March 2004, 18:41
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Been trying to sell my Cabbie for ages, due to upcoming wedding and the missus wanting a new car, check out the pics on my website
Its 1 previous owner from new, excellent condition, full mot, 6 mths tax 152k,new roof etc etc etc
Ive got it up for about 1595 ono, whats the problem, time of year etc. or should i bite the bullet and stick it in autotrader. IVe just done the vw forums so far
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whats wrong with autotrader??
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I dont think thats too much money at all, but I already told u that! yeh it is the wrong time of year, but that shouldnt really prevent a sale cos the cars in such good nic.
problem is although you've done the forums and e bay its only a small minority compared to those that buy the autotrader when looking to buy a car.
if your desperate to get shot of it then thats the way to go.
good luck ;)
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?1500??? that seems a little too much for a car that old.
I cant see me getting much more than ?2500 for mine and its a 1997 model and its mint too.
I think an enthusiast would pay ?1500 but... i dont think its worth that much..
(Notice the "I" dont think its worth that much.. this is MY opinion... and its based losely on Glass's guide, Parkers and my sister-in-law whos a car saleswoman for VW)
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thats interesting scott - so in YOUR opinion what is a mark 1 cab in mint condition worth?
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I didnt think parkers or glass's guide covered cars that old myself. I know ?1500 is a good value ballpark for my car, maybe more in the summer as its pretty mint condition, but im new to the golf scene so im just going from what ive seen other cars go for recently, just after some opinions..........after all how many one previous owner mk1 golf cabs do you know of...not many i would guess.....
?1500??? that seems a little too much for a car that old.
I cant see me getting much more than ?2500 for mine and its a 1997 model and its mint too.
I think an enthusiast would pay ?1500 but... i dont think its worth that much..
(Notice the "I" dont think its worth that much.. this is MY opinion... and its based losely on Glass's guide, Parkers and my sister-in-law whos a car saleswoman for VW)
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so in YOUR opinion what is a mark 1 cab in mint condition worth?
?1495
(?1500 is just too much)
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scott has a severe case of 'the newer the better' ::). its contagious but u can immunise by buying a mark1 or 2. The fun they give far out weighs the benefits of a newer model. :D
dont listen to him cabbie - u know that motors worth its weight in gold!
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yeah but Vicky's in the market for a "younger model"
;) :D
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Probably worth about 200 bar, they are rust buckets after all :D
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Probably worth about 200 bar, they are rust buckets after all :D
200bar...................whats that?????
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see i said that 'newer the better' disease was contagious - i think black gti and vr6 have been getting a little close. ;) :D
200 bar is slang for 200 gold ones, thats quids not gold bars and VR6 is having a joke.
Im sure even VR6 would recognise this is a good motor even if its not his perfect car ;)
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now now children. A car is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.
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?1500??? that seems a little too much for a car that old.
I cant see me getting much more than ?2500 for mine and its a 1997 model and its mint too.
I think an enthusiast would pay ?1500 but... i dont think its worth that much..
(Notice the "I" dont think its worth that much.. this is MY opinion... and its based losely on Glass's guide, Parkers and my sister-in-law whos a car saleswoman for VW)
Its a cab, so it doesnt devalue like normal cars. cabs always hold a residual value, and will be the one Golf that will become collectible in years to come.
Part of its resale value is the value of the hood. If the hood is tatty and going, then its going to be worth a whole lot less. If the hood is brand new then you are talking decent cash.
I dont think ?1500 is a bad price for a nice Cab.
As a personal preference, i would want ?1500 to pay for an original car, with limited mods though.
Tin
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i dont think ?1500 is a bad price, but always go for the ?1495 type price cause it sounds cheaper, even though by ?5!!!!, wrong time of year for a cab, if you left it another month may time is when cab trade picks up (and overall cabriolet market, not just a mk1)so your more likely to get top dollar in a fedw months time, looks a nice cab mate dont take no silly offers hold out till price is right, or if the 'newer'car your after is under the price you want for yours how about asking 'px poss??' for example if your after a mk2 16v gti (newer than what youve got , lol) may take 16v golf gti mk2 in px and then see what happens!!
Gaz
nice lookin car thouhg matey
hope you get what u want for it
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I agree with Kniterider. If you can just hang on until after easter the money u asking gonna be no problem. Im just holding out selling my moggy til then because the return gonna be so much better
Even better stick it in the for sale section at inters and double the asking price. some looney enthusiast will think they got a bargain! ;D ;)
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i think black gti and vr6 have been getting a little close.
shhhhh :D
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There is a much higher demand for skips in the summer :D
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;D
black gti - just coz its old don't mean its not worth the money. Maybe one day when u learn about cars you'll realize that :D
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The second hand cab market has a huge price bracket, which makes it so difficult to give a price for car of a particular year. I have seen a late model MK1 cab on a forecourt for ?6995! OK, so forecourt prices are a always a bit optimistic, but 7 GRAND!!!!! and someone will pay that. Likewise, I have seen good many good cabs going for less than a ?1000.
I reckon if you stick to your price and increase your advertising to other reputable second hand car magazines, then it will sell easily enough.
Ads
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here you are vr6 - complete proof that a cab, even smashed to bits is worth nearly 200 bar. :P
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2463474165&category=9889&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1