what should i pay for this VRS

N7EJA · 06-02-2007, 23:19

Im buyin a friends '02' yellow Octavia vRS just done 50k? what price should i be lookin to buy this for. He says he has been told no less than £7000 but i think this is a bit high ?

mluton · 06-02-2007, 23:21

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It is a bit high.

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Mouloncw · 06-02-2007, 23:28

hiya

looks like it may be slightly high. should really be paying around the £5500 - £6000 mark for a car of that age with that many miles. really does depend on the overall condition of the car and the service history - has the been modded ??

N7EJA · 06-02-2007, 23:31

car is in great condition, with FSH. its just got a K&n induction kit & custom made backbox. new front pads & 2 new tires. i thought about £6200 tops

Wardy · 06-02-2007, 23:42

The p/x Glass's price says for excellent condition £5230 and average condition £4690. Then I'd add circa £1k for a private sale. Then yellow does affect the resale, so I'd say £6k if the condition is decent.

Steve

Octavia Vrs! · 06-02-2007, 23:44

I'd agree - you wouldn't get 7 grand for a black 1!

N7EJA · 06-02-2007, 23:48

he has spoken to a dealer who says he wouldnt sell it for under £7000. but the dealer is known for bein dear. i just want to work out a price for it. I offered 6k cash and he said he wants as close to 7k as possible

Wardy · 06-02-2007, 23:57

The dealer wouldn't sell it on a forecourt for less than 7k, or was he advising your friend to not to sell for less than 7 privately?

I wouldn't pay 7k in a private sale for it, myself.

Steve

N7EJA · 07-02-2007, 00:00

he says the dealer wouldnt sell it for less than 7k but i was like your sellin it private thou so its different. Anyone got any sites i could show him to get him to realise hes askin to much for it ? i dont really want to pay anymore than £6000-£6400. less if possible

Wardy · 07-02-2007, 00:15

Oh dear, I get the feeling you're not going to have much luck here mate! If he's trying to sell the car for the same price as a dealer would

How about the first one listed from this 'Trader search ? Nearly exactly the same car as his by the sounds of it...

HTH,
Steve

N7EJA · 07-02-2007, 00:17

lol i have shown him that one, i got a email back sayin, mmm yep

N7EJA · 07-02-2007, 00:18

that is like the same as what he is sellin thou, about 2k less miles but same in everyway

Wardy · 07-02-2007, 00:21

Yep, from a dealer, for a grand less! No more questions your honour

If he's still not getting the message, stop wasting your time and go and buy from somewhere else!

Steve

N7EJA · 07-02-2007, 00:23

its the only yellow one here thou. i will need to speak to him more about it

Wardy · 07-02-2007, 00:25

Ahh, I've just seen your location

TBH, surely with the prospect of saving yourself quite a bit of money, live with the extra hassle and go over to the mainland, and have more choice?

Steve

N7EJA · 07-02-2007, 00:29

its the only yellow one here thou. dont want to go get another and then there be 2 lol. only 2 red, 2 silver , 2 black up here and one yellow

Kandy · 07-02-2007, 01:00

Some people are dreamers!
WiseBuyer's Guides - Skoda Octavia mileage adjusted used car prices

N7EJA · 07-02-2007, 01:02

i will show him that cheers !!!!!! keep them comin

Snoopie · 07-02-2007, 01:11

Can't your local dealer search for a yellow one and order it in for you to look at?

N7EJA · 07-02-2007, 01:14

I suppose but the will add on a bit to take it up cos of the distance and boat costs

Wardy · 07-02-2007, 01:20

Surely that cost is going to be less than a grand though?! Which is the minimum saving it looks like you'll make...

Steve

Liverpool-Lad · 07-02-2007, 10:37

I think around 6k. My 2001 with 43k on the clock FSH in excellent condition (new disks and pads all round etc etc) was only £5400 last November.

Sal · 07-02-2007, 12:48

Have to say that if I could have got a car at what Wisebuyer are saying then would have been a happy bunny! Have had a look at some of the other cars I considered before buying my Octy 110 Elegance and the prices quoted are way too optimistically cheap i m o. If you can get one at the prices they are saying then good luck but guess those prices must be without warranty etc or are not taking Nth Yorkshire retailers into account!

muckyduck · 07-02-2007, 13:01

6k tops, 5 and a half would be nearer the mark. Buying from friends is always a nighmare, especially when they aren't talking 'friend' prices. My father in law is the same, always trying to sell me his old motors at shop prices then looking askance when you turn him down.

I'd tell him the wonga is there if he changes his mind and lose interest for a while. Can't be that many people want a yellow vrs anyhow.

***DGW*** · 07-02-2007, 13:33

The dealer should provide a warranty, plus you have legal redress under the Sale of Goods Act if you end up with a lemon (no pun intended). Buy privately and the phrase 'buyer beware' applies. Factor those considerations into what you are prepared to pay.

06-02-2007, 23:19	#1
N7EJA Aimz Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orkney (Very north of scotland, then some) Posts: 82 Members Car: OCTAVIA VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what should i pay for this VRS Im buyin a friends '02' yellow Octavia vRS just done 50k? what price should i be lookin to buy this for. He says he has been told no less than £7000 but i think this is a bit high ?

06-02-2007, 23:21	#2
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06-02-2007, 23:28	#3
Mouloncw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS hiya looks like it may be slightly high. should really be paying around the £5500 - £6000 mark for a car of that age with that many miles. really does depend on the overall condition of the car and the service history - has the been modded ??

06-02-2007, 23:31	#4
N7EJA Aimz Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orkney (Very north of scotland, then some) Posts: 82 Members Car: OCTAVIA VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS car is in great condition, with FSH. its just got a K&n induction kit & custom made backbox. new front pads & 2 new tires. i thought about £6200 tops

06-02-2007, 23:42	#5
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,743 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 370 Times in 358 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS The p/x Glass's price says for excellent condition £5230 and average condition £4690. Then I'd add circa £1k for a private sale. Then yellow does affect the resale, so I'd say £6k if the condition is decent. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

06-02-2007, 23:44	#6
Octavia Vrs! Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 461 Members Car: Thanks: 27 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS I'd agree - you wouldn't get 7 grand for a black 1! __________________ There's nothing like seeing feathers going in the opposite direction to the bird! .......................................

06-02-2007, 23:48	#7
N7EJA Aimz Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orkney (Very north of scotland, then some) Posts: 82 Members Car: OCTAVIA VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS he has spoken to a dealer who says he wouldnt sell it for under £7000. but the dealer is known for bein dear. i just want to work out a price for it. I offered 6k cash and he said he wants as close to 7k as possible

06-02-2007, 23:57	#8
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,743 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 370 Times in 358 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS The dealer wouldn't sell it on a forecourt for less than 7k, or was he advising your friend to not to sell for less than 7 privately? I wouldn't pay 7k in a private sale for it, myself. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

07-02-2007, 00:00	#9
N7EJA Aimz Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orkney (Very north of scotland, then some) Posts: 82 Members Car: OCTAVIA VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS he says the dealer wouldnt sell it for less than 7k but i was like your sellin it private thou so its different. Anyone got any sites i could show him to get him to realise hes askin to much for it ? i dont really want to pay anymore than £6000-£6400. less if possible

07-02-2007, 00:15	#10
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,743 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 370 Times in 358 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS Oh dear, I get the feeling you're not going to have much luck here mate! If he's trying to sell the car for the same price as a dealer would How about the first one listed from this 'Trader search ? Nearly exactly the same car as his by the sounds of it... HTH, Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

07-02-2007, 00:17	#11
N7EJA Aimz Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orkney (Very north of scotland, then some) Posts: 82 Members Car: OCTAVIA VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS lol i have shown him that one, i got a email back sayin, mmm yep

07-02-2007, 00:18	#12
N7EJA Aimz Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orkney (Very north of scotland, then some) Posts: 82 Members Car: OCTAVIA VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS that is like the same as what he is sellin thou, about 2k less miles but same in everyway

07-02-2007, 00:21	#13
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,743 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 370 Times in 358 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS Yep, from a dealer, for a grand less! No more questions your honour If he's still not getting the message, stop wasting your time and go and buy from somewhere else! Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

07-02-2007, 00:23	#14
N7EJA Aimz Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orkney (Very north of scotland, then some) Posts: 82 Members Car: OCTAVIA VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS its the only yellow one here thou. i will need to speak to him more about it

07-02-2007, 00:25	#15
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,743 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 370 Times in 358 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS Ahh, I've just seen your location TBH, surely with the prospect of saving yourself quite a bit of money, live with the extra hassle and go over to the mainland, and have more choice? Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

07-02-2007, 00:29	#16
N7EJA Aimz Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orkney (Very north of scotland, then some) Posts: 82 Members Car: OCTAVIA VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS its the only yellow one here thou. dont want to go get another and then there be 2 lol. only 2 red, 2 silver , 2 black up here and one yellow

07-02-2007, 01:00	#17
Kandy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 584 Members Car: 2003 MkI L&K PD130 OCTAVIA Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS Some people are dreamers! WiseBuyer's Guides - Skoda Octavia mileage adjusted used car prices

07-02-2007, 01:02	#18
N7EJA Aimz Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orkney (Very north of scotland, then some) Posts: 82 Members Car: OCTAVIA VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS i will show him that cheers !!!!!! keep them comin

07-02-2007, 01:11	#19
Snoopie Permanently banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Buckingham Palace Car Park Posts: 4,458 Members Car: Honda Civic Type-R Thanks: 86 Thanked 85 Times in 52 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS Can't your local dealer search for a yellow one and order it in for you to look at?

07-02-2007, 01:14	#20
N7EJA Aimz Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orkney (Very north of scotland, then some) Posts: 82 Members Car: OCTAVIA VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS I suppose but the will add on a bit to take it up cos of the distance and boat costs

07-02-2007, 01:20	#21
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,743 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 370 Times in 358 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS Surely that cost is going to be less than a grand though?! Which is the minimum saving it looks like you'll make... Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

07-02-2007, 10:37	#22
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,642 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS I think around 6k. My 2001 with 43k on the clock FSH in excellent condition (new disks and pads all round etc etc) was only £5400 last November. __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

07-02-2007, 12:48	#23
Sal Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 15 Members Car: Fabia vRS & tba! Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS Have to say that if I could have got a car at what Wisebuyer are saying then would have been a happy bunny! Have had a look at some of the other cars I considered before buying my Octy 110 Elegance and the prices quoted are way too optimistically cheap i m o. If you can get one at the prices they are saying then good luck but guess those prices must be without warranty etc or are not taking Nth Yorkshire retailers into account!

07-02-2007, 13:01	#24
muckyduck Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 94 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: what should i pay for this VRS 6k tops, 5 and a half would be nearer the mark. Buying from friends is always a nighmare, especially when they aren't talking 'friend' prices. My father in law is the same, always trying to sell me his old motors at shop prices then looking askance when you turn him down. I'd tell him the wonga is there if he changes his mind and lose interest for a while. Can't be that many people want a yellow vrs anyhow.

07-02-2007, 13:33	#25
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,300 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 208 Times in 157 Posts	Re: what should i pay for this VRS The dealer should provide a warranty, plus you have legal redress under the Sale of Goods Act if you end up with a lemon (no pun intended). Buy privately and the phrase 'buyer beware' applies. Factor those considerations into what you are prepared to pay. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

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