grahambo wrote: » I get ya, but I've been looking You could get an old Evo 3,5,6 for example for way under 20k Problem is they all have about over 90,000 miles (or more) on them. They are worth about 3/4k at that age/mileage, but people are looking for €10k Any of the Jap Turbo cars have super highly stressed engines. 90,000 miles is just to high, car is at or very close to E.O.L (in my opinion)
Cyrus Famous Coin wrote: » On the flip side, those VTEC units are good for as long as you wish. I'm at 185,000 miles now. Not bad for something that sees 9k rpm daily.
grahambo wrote: » What car have you got? What capacity engine? What year?
colm_mcm wrote: » He’s got a lovely looking S2000
Cyrus Famous Coin wrote: » 2004 facelift S2000, so 2.0 VTEC. Best car I've ever had and will probably ever have, insurance becoming the problem with them though. If you are lucky, Autoline will cover 99/00 ones. Otherwise you are at the mercy of the handful of insurers that will touch you. A pity as a relatively affordable car to run otherwise with the old tax and about 28 mpg if you keep her out of VTEC on a run.
grahambo wrote: » There's nothing that really appeals to me for under 20k to be honest. In my eyes, a performance car is a car that can: Do 0-60mph in less than 5 secs Do 0-100mph is less that 13/15 secs. Needs to be at least 190 bhp per ton. Needs to be good in the corners/bends Cannot be Diesel. Anything less than that is a "quick"/"fast" car There is not a lot of decent cars out there for sub €20k (there are a hell of a lot of bangers though)
grahambo wrote: » Clearly you're a person that's looked after it. I've seen sports cars/bikes with +100,000 miles on them But the only reason they get that high are because the car/bike has been looked after so well. Serviced regularly, best expendables used, anything it's needed it's got , etc. Problem is, Irish people aren't great at maintaining cars. My ex has a 2002 Lotus Elise that she just doesn't not look after at all. Thing needs so much work, Roof, Engine, Exhaust, etc. But he line is always "It's going, It's fine"
millington wrote: » E90 M3, Evo 8/9/10, Impreza STi, R33 GTR??
millington wrote: » :pac: You find me an Evo 3-6 with ANY mileage on it in roadworthy condition for 3/4k and I'll buy it today.People are looking for €10k because thats what they sell for. You could get a Lancer GSR for 3k with 90,000 miles I suppose:o
grahambo wrote: » Exactly, not a lot out there in that range for sub 20k, maybe the beamers People are looking for that price because that's what the cost is to import from Japan or the UK. (Not what they are actually worth) They aren't selling for that price here. Same cars are up on Donedeal for months and months. I sold my Evo V about 8 years ago for €8,950. with 80,000 Km's on it. My car was in good condition when I sold it. There's a 6 now for sale here:https://www.donedeal.co.uk/cars-for-sale/mitsubishi-evo-vi-nctd-and-taxed/18353626 Which is one year younger than mine with but has 100,000 miles on it He's looking for €12,000 The bumper is held on with black cable ties and there's plumes of smoke coming out the back... €12k? Seriously? I wouldn't pay anymore than €7k for a car like that. And anyone that has an ounce of cop on knows that at the moment, Sports/Performance cars are WAAAAAY overpriced.
miller_63 wrote: » Ive an Evo 1RS in the Garage in bits getting restored. €4k wouldnt even open the Garage door for you to look at the shell, you may double that when its all together before it goes for paint! Id say your judging the market on poor quality cars.
grahambo wrote: » My Evo was a V. A V will never be a sought after classic nor will a VI unless it's a TME.
grahambo wrote: » Completely different kettle of fish. You're talking about a full restore, of course that's gonna be more. 12k for the Evo above though is a dreamers price. If it were a TME that would be different, they will hold their value forever as will the likes of the MR-FQ360 HKS, the RS models and the GT. Rare models difficult to get regardless of condition. A look on the web in the UK reveals many many Evo's, GTR's, M3's etc for sale. They are not worth that money. My Evo was a V. A V will never be a sought after classic nor will a VI unless it's a TME. People buying them at that price either haven't brain or have to much money, probably the latter.
millington wrote: » Show us an Evo 5/6 in the UK cheaper than here and bear in mind that VRT alone on most Evos is €4000 now on top of that. The cheapest 5 on Pistonheads is £9500 sterling. 5s & 6s are already sought after. Your argument only stands to reason if the cars aren't selling at these prices, but they are. I personally know of a black V that went for €9000, a faded yellow V for €8000, a clean yellow V for €10,000 and a blue 6 for €9000. Again, the white car is irrelevant because it is over market value but still worth more than the 3/4k you said that they should be.
colm_mcm wrote: » Plus VRT! (And 10 years VRT penalties!)
pablo128 wrote: » That Golf has never had an MOT either.
Duke O Smiley wrote: » https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/vw-golf/18732350 €5k!!
davycc wrote: » The exact same car May bought in that episode of top gear where the lads pretend to be 17 years old and the hassle of getting getting insured and impressing teenage girls! ..back on topic I assume the price is 500 instead of 5k
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