What to do with old motor

BamesJond

Hi folks,

I'm looking ahead on this one and trying to figure out best route (if any).

Currently driving a 07 (EDIT: NOT A 08) Passat. Honestly I've never had too much of an issue driving it. Love the car, body and interior in great nick, very comfortable to drive.

However, over the last 3 years it has had some work done and the service costs are starting to add up. I've made a decision to run it for another year once I get the NCT and this time next year hoping to upgrade.

I'm pretty sure there's very little chance of the car been taken as a trade in?

What options do I have then? Sell privately or just straight too a scrap yard?
I know no-one in the market wants a 08 tbh, I'm just curious as to any options there might be.
Any info appreciated!

colm_mcm

Still plenty of people looking for 08s. Especially diesel.
A dealer will gladly take it as a trade in, but the actual value will be minimal. You will certainly get more by just selling it.

elperello

If it's running with a new NCT it will sell.
Better again if it's low tax.

BamesJond

colm_mcm wrote: »

Still plenty of people looking for 08s. Especially diesel.
A dealer will gladly take it as a trade in, but the actual value will be minimal. You will certainly get more by just selling it.

Would minimal be less than 500 do you think?

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy

Depends on if it’s petrol or diesel, but even so, once it has a valid NCT you’d clear €750.

BamesJond

elperello wrote: »

If it's running with a new NCT it will sell.
Better again if it's low tax.

€190 every 3 months on the tax.
If I put it through the NCT early and it doesn't require a lot of work I'd prob try squeeze another year out of it tbh. Doubt I'd invest to repair for sale.

BamesJond

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy wrote: »

Depends on it’ll it’s petrol or diesel

Diesel B6 1.9

rn

How did that end up on the old "expensive" tax system?

User1998

You’d sell an 08 Passat easy, the Polish love them. I think an 08 with NCT and chaep tax will always have some sort of value, especially a nice highline. The 07’s on the other hand are worth feck all nowadays. Had one for a while there a great car

BamesJond

rn wrote: »

How did that end up on the old "expensive" tax system?

Ignore me, it's 07, not a 08!

BamesJond

User1998 wrote: »

You’d sell an 08 Passat easy, the Polish love them. I think an 08 with NCT and chaep tax will always have some sort of value, especially a nice highline. The 07’s on the other hand are worth feck all nowadays. Had one for a while there a great car

Yeah it's a 07 not 08! I ran with 08 for some reason but is definitely is a 07 unfortunately

User1998

BamesJond wrote: »

Yeah it's a 07 not 08! I ran with 08 for some reason but is definitely is a 07 unfortunately

Oh I see.. Yeah 07 is a different ball game value wise unfortunately, I wouldn’t be scrapping it tho, there will always be someone willing to buy

the_syco

BamesJond wrote: »

I know no-one in the market wants a 07 tbh, I'm just curious as to any options there might be.

If you can get over €2,000 sell it. If not, would you consider trading it in for a new car?

BamesJond wrote: »

What options do I have then? Sell privately or just straight too a scrap yard?

I'd say you'd get more selling it. Is there a fresh NCT on it?