Is there a market for mk2s?

[Jon16]

I've had my 16v for just over a year and been extremely happy with it. It had a few more miles than some but had been fanatically looked after, even in places restored by its former VAG Audi technician owner. But, recently I've bought a Caterham Seven!!! and don't really need another fun car but would prefer a more refined motorway plugger to replace the golf. However, given its condition (hard to believe its done 140k...) and the fact I've not in anyway skimped on it I'm loath to sell it for around ?1000 or the sort of money people seem to be getting for big bumper 3dr 16v mk2s. It that all they're worth? or will we be back to the ?2k mark in the summer? (having looked at lots before buying it and being very aware of all the common problems it remains a masively above average car). Any thoughts?    

[Dizzie]

if it's oak green you'll have no problem selling it

[Jon16]

Original royal blue metallic.. Also a beautiful colour!

[Blue MK2]

 

[Gambit]

you'd be hard pushed to get 2k for it

it'd need to be a totally mint J reg with FSH etc all possible extra's

you'd maybe get 1600 if you stick it in the likes of PVW or The Golf magazines

although saying that, i've never seen a Royal Blue 16v ever!

[DubFan]

Is that Royal Blue dark?

Cos I test drove a dark blue 16v last november before buying the one I got now.

[Alexg40]

If it's a minter 16v on low miles it can be worth over 2k. It's not easy to find a good Mk2 anymore.

[tinman]

If you can afford the grand, why not keep it? Find somewhere to store it and SORN it for a few years.

If you sell it, you'll only regret it in a few months time. You'll be madly in love with your Caterham, but they'll always be this nagging voice in your head going "you sold me you b*stard", especially when you'll be driving a gutless motorway cruiser.

[modulater]

Keep hold off it.

You know the history of the car and as you say its in very good condition so why sell it?

Keep it as a cheap run around and have some fun with it.

Maybe track day it for fun.

[Jon16]

Thanks guys, as I said, I'll sell to an enthusiast if the price is right, otherwise yes I'll keep it. I burst out laughing about the suggestion of tracking it   The great thing about Caterhams is that they're so lightweight track day wear is extremely limited - even a golf would cost much more in wear and tear (and feel like its going backwards in comparison). The golf is a beatifully made and engineered fun car and one I always wanted as a kid but given the limited milleage I do I'd rather have the Caterham for going mad and a quieter, bigger, smoother car for the times I just want to get somewhere in a relaxed fashion...