how to put a value on your car??
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how to put a value on your car??
with such varying prices and conditions of FTO's these days i was just wondering what factors you guys think most add value to an FTO for sale??
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Re: how to put a value on your car??
being a GPvRAndym wrote:with such varying prices and conditions of FTO's these days i was just wondering what factors you guys think most add value to an FTO for sale??
And not being owned by a P plater..
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Re: how to put a value on your car??
i mean things other than the model of car, obviously gpvr>gpx>gx>grbass_twitch wrote:being a GPvRAndym wrote:with such varying prices and conditions of FTO's these days i was just wondering what factors you guys think most add value to an FTO for sale??
And not being owned by a P plater..
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Re: how to put a value on your car??
Telling people it was a show car seemed to work...Andym wrote:i mean things other than the model of car, obviously gpvr>gpx>gx>grbass_twitch wrote:being a GPvRAndym wrote:with such varying prices and conditions of FTO's these days i was just wondering what factors you guys think most add value to an FTO for sale??
And not being owned by a P plater..
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Re: how to put a value on your car??
bass_twitch wrote:Telling people it was a show car seemed to work...

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Re: how to put a value on your car??
turbo it, put a price tag at 20k
then slowly drop it down to 10k.
then slowly drop it down to 10k.


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Re: how to put a value on your car??
Tell them it's a digital car from the future.
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Re: how to put a value on your car??
Tell them its an early model aston martin. very rare, not many made.ObsidianRadio wrote:Tell them it's a digital car from the future.
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Re: how to put a value on your car??
Air freshener hanging from the rear-view mirror is definitely worth at least $1000.
I don't own an fto, but I've scrolled through carsales enough. Condition is probably the main thing (as with any car I guess). Lowest I've seen one that wasn't a wreck was like $3500, 1995 or '96, auto with under 200,000 kms I think (can't quite remember).
You can probably benchmark it against everything else you see in terms of kms and age imo.
I don't own an fto, but I've scrolled through carsales enough. Condition is probably the main thing (as with any car I guess). Lowest I've seen one that wasn't a wreck was like $3500, 1995 or '96, auto with under 200,000 kms I think (can't quite remember).
You can probably benchmark it against everything else you see in terms of kms and age imo.
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Re: how to put a value on your car??
I see it as like... Look at what's available for similar models/condition and price accordingly I believe that's what most people do? Though tend to add a little on top for negotiation
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I have a late model GPR, only 150k, few mods and excellent engine etc wouldn't go below 8k if I was desperate.

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150K sh*t I have only done 133907K'sTaz wrote:I have a late model GPR, only 150k, few mods and excellent engine etc wouldn't go below 8k if I was desperate.


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Re: how to put a value on your car??
Car dealers use 2 methods:
Carsale - look for the same car with similar condition.
or
Redbook.
Having after market parts doesn't add value to the car. Infact it could decrease the value.
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Carsale - look for the same car with similar condition.
or
Redbook.
Having after market parts doesn't add value to the car. Infact it could decrease the value.
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Re: how to put a value on your car??
FTO-BOY wrote:Having after market parts doesn't add value to the car. Infact it could decrease the value.

There is no 'add' value, only lose. Unless you throw in a full tank of gas, that's the only way an FTO appreciates in value.
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Re: how to put a value on your car??
dont think anyone would give you 8k for it... even if they were desperateTaz wrote:I have a late model GPR, only 150k, few mods and excellent engine etc wouldn't go below 8k if I was desperate.

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If that's the case your car wouldn't be able to be given away. 


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Re: how to put a value on your car??
Just cracked the 61k the other dayaza013 wrote:150K sh*t I have only done 133907K'sTaz wrote:I have a late model GPR, only 150k, few mods and excellent engine etc wouldn't go below 8k if I was desperate.but 150 is still low
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LEGIT.bass_twitch wrote:Tell them its an early model aston martin. very rare, not many made.ObsidianRadio wrote:Tell them it's a digital car from the future.

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Re: how to put a value on your car??
Only about 130,000Ks on mine, purchased it a few months ago for 5K, but that's NZ pricing :p
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