Whats it worth?

Dave_Derby · 04-01-2008, 12:22

Just wondering if anyone can give me an idea of what a 2003 (03) silver octavia Vrs is worth. It has done 88000 miles and only extras are cruise control. And it has not had the cambelt done

VRSPhil · 04-01-2008, 12:37

The Glass' guide says:

Excellent condition:
£4300
Average condition:
£3850
Below average condition:
£3380

If it's your car then I would seriously consider getting the cambelt changed!

Dave_Derby · 04-01-2008, 12:38

It is one I am considering buying/swapping with my car. The cambelt is the only thing putting me off about this car.

Apparantly skoda dealers have said there is no signs of wear on the cambelt at each of the services, seems a bit odd to me that it hasnt ben changed anyway

monkeychild · 04-01-2008, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_Derby

It is one I am considering buying/swapping with my car. The cambelt is the only thing putting me off about this car.

Apparantly skoda dealers have said there is no signs of wear on the cambelt at each of the services, seems a bit odd to me that it hasnt ben changed anyway

The cambelt would be my bargaining tool personally

**robmawer** · 04-01-2008, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_Derby

Apparantly skoda dealers have said there is no signs of wear on the cambelt at each of the services, seems a bit odd to me that it hasnt ben changed anyway

Should be changed every 4 year/60k miles, so it would need doing. Can cost about £400 to get it done, so you can use this as a ballpark figure when negotiating...

Rob.

Fezboy · 04-01-2008, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_Derby

Apparantly skoda dealers have said there is no signs of wear on the cambelt at each of the services, seems a bit odd to me that it hasnt ben changed anyway

Has this got full dealer history then?

Sounds a bit strange to me

If you do buy you need the cambelt doing straight away

**mannyo** · 04-01-2008, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fezboy

Has this got full dealer history then?

Sounds a bit strange to me

If you do buy you need the cambelt doing straight away

I agree, and you cant inspect the whole cambelt for wear without removing it. I would get the cambelt and waterpump replaced straight away.

Angry Dog · 04-01-2008, 13:39

ditto the above.

I bought my vRS and had the belt done straight away.

blocko · 04-01-2008, 21:14

If its any help... I bought an 03 VRS last month for £4750. It had 81000 miles, 2 owners and FSSH (and it had c.control and needed a cambelt change!)

Angry Dog · 04-01-2008, 21:19

i paid £5k for my 52 vRS with 39k, fsh, 2 owners.

didnt need a cam belt change but did it anyway.

martziniuk · 04-01-2008, 21:49

Needs a new cambelt @ 4yrs or 60000miles

MisterGT · 04-01-2008, 23:52

As the others have said, either get the current owner to do it or knock off £400 to cover it. (although an independent VAG specialist should be less). Either way it needs doing, this is one thing you dont want to break

Dave_Derby · 05-01-2008, 00:58

I actually went to the local main dealer and was quotes £250 all in including the uprated water pump. Thing is by the sound of it the guy is wanting a straight swap, and mine is worth 6k so im thinking his car is worth 5k max.

Angry Dog · 05-01-2008, 01:02

i dont believe its worth £5k.

martziniuk · 05-01-2008, 10:30

For a guide i bought my 03 plate vrs with 90000miles last jan for £4300 it has reverse parking sensors and cruise control.The belt had also been changed.
My car was a bargain and bought through trade though.

Dave_Derby · 05-01-2008, 15:17

Cheers for that. Guess i will wait till the guy replies and tell him if he wants my car it is his + cash

04-01-2008, 12:22	#1
Dave_Derby Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 40 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Whats it worth? Just wondering if anyone can give me an idea of what a 2003 (03) silver octavia Vrs is worth. It has done 88000 miles and only extras are cruise control. And it has not had the cambelt done

04-01-2008, 12:37	#2
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,318 Members Car: Passat Sport TDi Thanks: 206 Thanked 204 Times in 148 Posts	Re: Whats it worth? The Glass' guide says: Excellent condition: £4300 Average condition: £3850 Below average condition: £3380 If it's your car then I would seriously consider getting the cambelt changed! __________________ '54 Passat PD130 Sport... 55mpg Octavia vRS WRC - Gone but not forgotten!

04-01-2008, 12:38	#3
Dave_Derby Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 40 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Whats it worth? It is one I am considering buying/swapping with my car. The cambelt is the only thing putting me off about this car. Apparantly skoda dealers have said there is no signs of wear on the cambelt at each of the services, seems a bit odd to me that it hasnt ben changed anyway

04-01-2008, 13:39	#8
Angry Dog Bad man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 1,044 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 76 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Whats it worth? ditto the above. I bought my vRS and had the belt done straight away. __________________ Regards, Mike Proud owner of a Remapped Red Octavia vRS Never argue with an idiot - they will only beat you with experience.

04-01-2008, 21:14	#9
blocko Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 19 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Whats it worth? If its any help... I bought an 03 VRS last month for £4750. It had 81000 miles, 2 owners and FSSH (and it had c.control and needed a cambelt change!)

04-01-2008, 21:19	#10
Angry Dog Bad man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 1,044 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 76 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Whats it worth? i paid £5k for my 52 vRS with 39k, fsh, 2 owners. didnt need a cam belt change but did it anyway. __________________ Regards, Mike Proud owner of a Remapped Red Octavia vRS Never argue with an idiot - they will only beat you with experience.

04-01-2008, 21:49	#11
martziniuk Need more power Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Driffield, Good old yorkshire Posts: 1,980 Members Car: octavia VRS Thanks: 54 Thanked 163 Times in 158 Posts	Re: Whats it worth? Needs a new cambelt @ 4yrs or 60000miles __________________ Regards Martin Turbo back blueflame exhaust ,Forge 007p Dump valve, Ramair filter, Prosport boost gauge, Autobahn88 TIP, Ecu Evolution Remap, FMIC

04-01-2008, 23:52	#12
MisterGT Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Okehampton Posts: 793 Members Car: Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Whats it worth? As the others have said, either get the current owner to do it or knock off £400 to cover it. (although an independent VAG specialist should be less). Either way it needs doing, this is one thing you dont want to break

05-01-2008, 00:58	#13
Dave_Derby Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 40 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Whats it worth? I actually went to the local main dealer and was quotes £250 all in including the uprated water pump. Thing is by the sound of it the guy is wanting a straight swap, and mine is worth 6k so im thinking his car is worth 5k max.

05-01-2008, 01:02	#14
Angry Dog Bad man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 1,044 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 76 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Whats it worth? i dont believe its worth £5k. __________________ Regards, Mike Proud owner of a Remapped Red Octavia vRS Never argue with an idiot - they will only beat you with experience.

05-01-2008, 10:30	#15
martziniuk Need more power Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Driffield, Good old yorkshire Posts: 1,980 Members Car: octavia VRS Thanks: 54 Thanked 163 Times in 158 Posts	Re: Whats it worth? For a guide i bought my 03 plate vrs with 90000miles last jan for £4300 it has reverse parking sensors and cruise control.The belt had also been changed. My car was a bargain and bought through trade though. __________________ Regards Martin Turbo back blueflame exhaust ,Forge 007p Dump valve, Ramair filter, Prosport boost gauge, Autobahn88 TIP, Ecu Evolution Remap, FMIC

05-01-2008, 15:17	#16
Dave_Derby Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 40 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Whats it worth? Cheers for that. Guess i will wait till the guy replies and tell him if he wants my car it is his + cash

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