What price to Sell VRS Petrol

gerallt1 · 20-04-2007, 16:52

Hi, I am having difficulty working out what price I should be selling my Octavia VRS II (Petrol) for. I am considering going back to a Fabia VRS, Special Edition.

I bought the car pre-registered from my local dealer with about 20 miles on the clock when I part exchanged my original Fabia VRS. It has now covered 7,300 miles. It has 18’’Zenith Alloys, Cool Box, dual Zone climate control, and will be having a fresh set of tyres fitted tomorrow (Falken 452). It also has a Carbonio Air Intake. Colour Black Magic. The car is spotless.

The dealer reckoned I should be asking for around the 16k mark as it is registered on a 56 Plate in September 06, for a private sale. I am having difficult getting a realistic price from guides due to the car’s age. Dealers are selling similar aged and spec’d cars around the top end of 16k.

Any feedback on this private sale figure would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for any pointers!

dan123 · 20-04-2007, 17:46

I was recently offered £12000 for my June 06, 20k miles red vRS (Mark 2) with no options.

The dealer said he would try to retail it at £15K

...I paid under £16k for it!(someone would have to be a muppet to pay £15k for it) I decided not to trade in(don't ask..work reasons). I was considering putting it on autotrader for £13k for a private sale.

I know the age/spec is different to yours, but it may help you get a feel for where the value is.

Dan

Beretta · 20-04-2007, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerallt1

[font=Arial][size=3][color=#000000] It has now covered 7,300 miles. It has 18’’Zenith Alloys, Cool Box, dual Zone climate control, and will be having a fresh set of tyres fitted tomorrow (Falken 452).
Thanks for any pointers!

A new set of tyres at 7300 Miles.. So one careful owner then..........

gerallt1 · 20-04-2007, 20:22

Tracking reasons; front worn inside edge. Rears worn on outer edges. Been to dealer today to have alignment checked, and advised that all is fine however i am very sceptical at the moment, due to the amout of threads realting to tyre wear on the forum.

I have been getting up to 20k out on previous cars no problems.

So in answer not driven hard!

**VRStu** · 20-04-2007, 23:38

My best advice would be to search Auto Trader and price your car close to what other similar ones are selling for. Harsh as it may seem I don't think you'll get anywhere near the 16k mark

gerallt1 · 21-04-2007, 08:41

Had a look last night,Thanks.

Around the 14 to 14.5k mark seems to be the going rate for a private sale.

God knows how dealers think they will sell them for top end of 16k, based on the private sale figures in autotrader. The difference is usually 1 to 1.5k less for a private sale, from teh price that dealers ask for .

**VRStu** · 21-04-2007, 08:42

You could always join Freedom here and advertsie it. £12 per year and I'm sure there are some interested parties around here.

20-04-2007, 16:52	#1
gerallt1 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What price to Sell VRS Petrol Hi, I am having difficulty working out what price I should be selling my Octavia VRS II (Petrol) for. I am considering going back to a Fabia VRS, Special Edition. I bought the car pre-registered from my local dealer with about 20 miles on the clock when I part exchanged my original Fabia VRS. It has now covered 7,300 miles. It has 18’’Zenith Alloys, Cool Box, dual Zone climate control, and will be having a fresh set of tyres fitted tomorrow (Falken 452). It also has a Carbonio Air Intake. Colour Black Magic. The car is spotless. The dealer reckoned I should be asking for around the 16k mark as it is registered on a 56 Plate in September 06, for a private sale. I am having difficult getting a realistic price from guides due to the car’s age. Dealers are selling similar aged and spec’d cars around the top end of 16k. Any feedback on this private sale figure would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for any pointers!

20-04-2007, 17:46	#2
dan123 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midlands Posts: 448 Members Car: Audi A3 Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: What price to Sell VRS Petrol I was recently offered £12000 for my June 06, 20k miles red vRS (Mark 2) with no options. The dealer said he would try to retail it at £15K ...I paid under £16k for it!(someone would have to be a muppet to pay £15k for it) I decided not to trade in(don't ask..work reasons). I was considering putting it on autotrader for £13k for a private sale. I know the age/spec is different to yours, but it may help you get a feel for where the value is. Dan

20-04-2007, 20:22	#4
gerallt1 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What price to Sell VRS Petrol Tracking reasons; front worn inside edge. Rears worn on outer edges. Been to dealer today to have alignment checked, and advised that all is fine however i am very sceptical at the moment, due to the amout of threads realting to tyre wear on the forum. I have been getting up to 20k out on previous cars no problems. So in answer not driven hard!

20-04-2007, 23:38	#5
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,848 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,000 Times in 896 Posts	Re: What price to Sell VRS Petrol My best advice would be to search Auto Trader and price your car close to what other similar ones are selling for. Harsh as it may seem I don't think you'll get anywhere near the 16k mark __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

21-04-2007, 08:41	#6
gerallt1 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What price to Sell VRS Petrol Had a look last night,Thanks. Around the 14 to 14.5k mark seems to be the going rate for a private sale. God knows how dealers think they will sell them for top end of 16k, based on the private sale figures in autotrader. The difference is usually 1 to 1.5k less for a private sale, from teh price that dealers ask for .

21-04-2007, 08:42	#7
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,848 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,000 Times in 896 Posts	Re: What price to Sell VRS Petrol You could always join Freedom here and advertsie it. £12 per year and I'm sure there are some interested parties around here. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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