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    Trading in My C70 T5 GT .

    Hi Guys,

    The time has come that I could really do with an estate, so I'm going to need to sell my T5.
    I'll have about £3k and my car to spend on a decent petrol V50.
    Thing is, I have no clue what she is worth as there are a couple of issues...

    First the good parts:-
    1999 C70 T5 GT,
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    160k miles,
    12 months MOT, when I put it through on Thursday,
    Sound engine with no known issues,
    Bodywork is straight with no major accident damage, but some minor scratches,
    Exhaust was replaced about a year ago,
    Premium sound system, 3+6 CD changer,
    Towbar fitted,
    New radiator about 2 years ago,
    Exhaust valve broke about 4 years and 40k ish miles ago, all fixed by me with no problems.

    Now the not so good:-
    Alarm randomly goes off, I just lock the car with the key, might be related to the door,
    Drivers door was replaced due to contact with a lamp post (no other damage to the car), the replacement door has a dent in the middle and some rust along the bottom edge,
    The springs in the seat movement mechanism have come off, so to move the seats you need to put a finger on the mechanism, springs are still in the car,
    The rear brakes have started squeaking and the rear discs have some surface rust on them, brakes still work fine,
    Air con is not blowing cold,
    Intermittent ABS lights on the dash,
    Electric aerial is stuck in a half up position, after a couple of replacement inserts, radio still receives a decent signal,
    Exhaust rattles, from an internal spring, all outside fixings are sound and not moving,
    Gearchange has become notchy recently, mainly on the upchange, was going to investigate the engine mounts.

    So with all that said, any ideas on rough worth?
    Or should I just trade in with a dealer....

    Alex.

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    What have you been offered in terms of PX?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Santa View Post
    What have you been offered in terms of PX?
    Nothing yet, just starting to look and have not found a replacement.

    Alex.

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    Unless its a guaranteed trade in amount ( which is £550 or £1000 depending on purchase ) you will be offered buttons ..about £200 max ...gragaes dont weant teh hassle of getting to auction , paying fees etc

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    What value would she be likely to have, if sold privately?

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    Hi Alex,

    If you want a quick sale, without MOT, I would like to buy it off you, £350?
    No hassle,

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    MOT booked for under an hours time, just off now!
    I'll let you know how I get on.... ;-)

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    She passed, no problems. Well, just a sidelight bulb needing replacing! No advisories.
    Got to be worth a little more now.... ;-)

    Alex.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alex. View Post
    Got to be worth a little more now.... ;-)
    Ok, I'll start the bidding.

    £350 and the obligatory curly wurly, OR bag of monster munch, your choice of flavour.

    Can't do both though, not made of money

    Pics may aid the bidding/snack food negotiations.
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    Ooh! Curly wurly! I lost a filling to one of those.... It'll have to be pickled onion Monster Much.

    Pics should be available tomorrow.

    Alex.

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    'Cos everyone loves a pic...

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    Now people can see it's a Saffron it's doubled in price... happy days with that and the MOT

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    If this is turning into a sales thread I can move to the right location

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    So I wouldn't be off my head to ask for £500 as it sits?

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    Lot of car for the money!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alex. View Post
    So I wouldn't be off my head to ask for £500 as it sits?

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    No.

    Manual saffy T5, worth that all day long!

    If I had the money and you were closer I'd have it.

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    This does seem to have turned into a for sale thread, especially as I may have sourced a new (to me) car!
    I'll pop over to the sale forum and open up a new thread.

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