What's it worth?

Paul1.9L&KOct · 09-08-2008, 15:15

Hi, I currently have an 06 Octavia 1.9 TDI Laurin & Klement as a company car. The lease is up at the end of February 2009, and it'll have to go back (

) but from what I've read, I can request to purchase the car off the lease company. Can anyone give me an idea of prices for a 3 year old, Octavia 1.9TDI L&K, Black Magic, ESP package, on 90'000 miles.
I'd really love to buy the car off them, but only if it's a reasonable price - they aren't gonna pull my arms out, lol

Cheers,
Paul

sworrall · 09-08-2008, 15:50

have a look at the used section of the vauxhall website to get a price

**VRStu** · 09-08-2008, 16:33

Vauxhall

Paul1.9L&KOct · 09-08-2008, 18:53

That seemed a good idea, right up to the last page

Have they not got access to Skoda prices or something?? lol

Vauxhall Valuation

jamesmckelvie · 09-08-2008, 19:34

offer em £4K

Dr Zoidberg · 09-08-2008, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul1.9L&KOct

That seemed a good idea, right up to the last page

Have they not got access to Skoda prices or something?? lol

Vauxhall Valuation

Odd , it's worked for me in the past.
Maybe it's cause yours is a pretty unusual vehicle

loskie · 09-08-2008, 19:57

Why not find out what auction they are going to dispose of the car at and attempt to buy it there. You'll be one step ahead of everyone else as you'll already know the car inside out. You should be able to get yourself a bargain.
This is what some of my colleagues have done and paid far less than the lease company asked. You'll also have that satisfaction of buying a car at trade price.

gadgetman · 10-08-2008, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesmckelvie

offer em £4K

At most.

At auction they'll likely get £2-3k MAX.

jamesmckelvie · 10-08-2008, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadgetman

At most.

At auction they'll likely get £2-3k MAX.

Don't offer em £4K then

That's a good price to pick one up from the auctions though

gadgetman · 10-08-2008, 20:59

Indeed. Factoring in many wont by high milers, and the current VED issues, the OP can grab himself quite a bargain - especially as he knows the cars full history.

Paul1.9L&KOct · 11-08-2008, 07:44

Never been to a car auction before, would the lease company offer up the details of the auction location freely?

I'm still thinking at the minute, that I might just put in a request to buy the car off them, and make them an offer directly... play it safe, lol

Bagpuss · 11-08-2008, 09:00

When my Superb went back to the leasing company, my dad was interested in buying it. The leasing company happily told me where the auction was going to take place, so just ask them.

My car was a 54 plate 1.9TDi 130 Elegance with 70,000 miles. Book price at the time was £6500. It ended up going to £5600, so someone got a bargain.

Experience tells me that the lease company will want to get close to book price, if you buy it from them direct. You might get it cheaper at auction, but there's always a risk involved. Personally, I'd make them an offer, and see what they say. Start under book price, as you can always go upwards.

Bagpuss.

loskie · 12-08-2008, 15:18

Expensive Cars Going Cheap at Auction Today

Auction prices are cheap so would be a good place to buy.

gadgetman · 12-08-2008, 21:01

Rather than get to auction, you're best making the lease co a low offer.

You could use the LEX online private lease calculator, select your car and all options, then look at your final payment if you wanted to keep the car.

Generally, the true value would be anywhere between 25-50% lower. So use that as your bargaining point.

09-08-2008, 15:15	#1
Paul1.9L&KOct Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 46 Members Car: 2006 Octavia 1.9TDI L&K Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	What's it worth? Hi, I currently have an 06 Octavia 1.9 TDI Laurin & Klement as a company car. The lease is up at the end of February 2009, and it'll have to go back ( ) but from what I've read, I can request to purchase the car off the lease company. Can anyone give me an idea of prices for a 3 year old, Octavia 1.9TDI L&K, Black Magic, ESP package, on 90'000 miles. I'd really love to buy the car off them, but only if it's a reasonable price - they aren't gonna pull my arms out, lol Cheers, Paul

09-08-2008, 15:50	#2
sworrall Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Wales Posts: 731 Members Car: Octavia II VRS Estate CR2.0tdi in Race Blue Thanks: 138 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Re: What's it worth? have a look at the used section of the vauxhall website to get a price __________________ 2008 OctyII VRS Estate CR 2.0Tdi Race Blue - 18" Zeniths - Sunset Glass - Maxidot - Dual Zone - Cruise - Jumbo Box/Rear Elec - Rear park - Active headrests - Curtain Airbags - MFD2 & OEM Bluetooth my flickr Photos

09-08-2008, 16:33	#3
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's it worth? Vauxhall __________________ 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

09-08-2008, 18:53	#4
Paul1.9L&KOct Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 46 Members Car: 2006 Octavia 1.9TDI L&K Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What's it worth? That seemed a good idea, right up to the last page Have they not got access to Skoda prices or something?? lol Vauxhall Valuation

09-08-2008, 19:34	#5
jamesmckelvie Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 636 Members Car: Thanks: 41 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: What's it worth? offer em £4K __________________ 1.9 TDI Elegance - Cappuccino Beige Plenty enough power and torque for the economy offered

09-08-2008, 19:57	#7
loskie Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 190 Members Car: Octavia SLX tdi Estate/Mk3 MX5 2.0 sport Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: What's it worth? Why not find out what auction they are going to dispose of the car at and attempt to buy it there. You'll be one step ahead of everyone else as you'll already know the car inside out. You should be able to get yourself a bargain. This is what some of my colleagues have done and paid far less than the lease company asked. You'll also have that satisfaction of buying a car at trade price.

10-08-2008, 20:59	#10
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,409 Members Car: Thanks: 220 Thanked 119 Times in 112 Posts	Re: What's it worth? Indeed. Factoring in many wont by high milers, and the current VED issues, the OP can grab himself quite a bargain - especially as he knows the cars full history. __________________ Lick the window of life Why not join the Briskoda Last.fm group?

11-08-2008, 07:44	#11
Paul1.9L&KOct Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 46 Members Car: 2006 Octavia 1.9TDI L&K Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What's it worth? Never been to a car auction before, would the lease company offer up the details of the auction location freely? I'm still thinking at the minute, that I might just put in a request to buy the car off them, and make them an offer directly... play it safe, lol

11-08-2008, 09:00	#12
Bagpuss FatFurryCatpuss Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 684 Members Car: Steel Grey Superb 2.0TDI 170CR Elegance Thanks: 13 Thanked 54 Times in 40 Posts	Re: What's it worth? When my Superb went back to the leasing company, my dad was interested in buying it. The leasing company happily told me where the auction was going to take place, so just ask them. My car was a 54 plate 1.9TDi 130 Elegance with 70,000 miles. Book price at the time was £6500. It ended up going to £5600, so someone got a bargain. Experience tells me that the lease company will want to get close to book price, if you buy it from them direct. You might get it cheaper at auction, but there's always a risk involved. Personally, I'd make them an offer, and see what they say. Start under book price, as you can always go upwards. Bagpuss.

12-08-2008, 15:18	#13
loskie Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 190 Members Car: Octavia SLX tdi Estate/Mk3 MX5 2.0 sport Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: What's it worth? Expensive Cars Going Cheap at Auction Today Auction prices are cheap so would be a good place to buy.

12-08-2008, 21:01	#14
gadgetman Go Gadget Octy! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,409 Members Car: Thanks: 220 Thanked 119 Times in 112 Posts	Re: What's it worth? Rather than get to auction, you're best making the lease co a low offer. You could use the LEX online private lease calculator, select your car and all options, then look at your final payment if you wanted to keep the car. Generally, the true value would be anywhere between 25-50% lower. So use that as your bargaining point. __________________ Lick the window of life Why not join the Briskoda Last.fm group?

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