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(Message started by: Del on Feb 7^th, 2009, 3:05pm)

Title: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by Del on Feb 7^th, 2009, 3:05pm

1997 P 2.0 16v Ultima Auto, Metallic Blue, Full ford service history upto 121K has 123K on it atm iirc (cambelt done at 119k) , Full leather heated seats, auto dip rear view mirror, twin airbags, Elec windows x4,elec mirrors, climate control, new plugs leads battery, 4 brand new tyres with refurbed alloys, 6months tax new MOT (well will be when I get it out of garage etc), walnut trim, 6 disc multichanger, heated front and rear screens, new gearbox oil, new oil and filter and air filter, elec sunroof cruise control (every gadget to be honest). O by the way it really is in mint condition only mark it a tiny about size of 10p scratch on bottom of front bumper (no dents or anything) interior had a full valet 5 yrs ago just before it was garaged and now has to come out cos' mrs wants a new car I was thinking around the grand mark good price?
(This will all be done by May all the work I mean)

Title: Re: Whats will my Scorpio be worth?
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 7^th, 2009, 4:50pm

hi there

that's the $64000 question.

IMO, and it's only my opinion anything from £200 to £1500 for the VERY BEST example (low mileage, fsh, etc).

your car's 12 years old. parts cost a fortune when you can find them, etc.

no body wants them as they're gas guzzlers.

really, they're worth more as scrap now a days.

i hope you take this the way it's meant. :) i'm only trying to be honest.

regards

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by Del on Feb 7^th, 2009, 5:10pm

Like I said I was hoping for about a thousand due to condition and the full ford service history work will all be done soon too. I understand how it's meant as well ;)

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by wumps on Feb 7^th, 2009, 8:52pm

just picked my 1996 TD up free of charge 136,000 and in fair condition like the previous post says big cars at the moment are doing next to nothing at work we have just picked up a 530BMW 2004 plate for 6,900 80k fsh peanuts price :-/

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Feb 7^th, 2009, 9:04pm

Scorpio_man has a point - basically at the moment most Scorpios are worth very little, even the best will not fetch much more than £1500 - a car which was launched with controversial styling at the time, was not well received by the general public and did not sell in anything like the numbers Ford had hoped for.

This got me thinking.
I can remember when the Mk1 & Mk2 Granadas had hit little more than scrap value - yet look at the cult following they enjoy now - decent ones sell for quite good money. Now a rare sight on our roads - think about when you last saw one.

The Mk3 Granada / Scorpio has also reached little more than scrap value now - but some of the rare 4x4 & Cosworth versions are now being snapped up by enthusiasts as future classics - how many do you see on the roads now ? At one time quite a common sight, but now seems only a few around.

Isn't it inevitable that the Scorpio will also go the same way ?
Produced in far smaller numbers than any of the previous Granada incarnations and truly the last of the European big luxury Fords. Thanks to this website, the Scorpio has a head start towards cult status - remember the internet wasn't around when the Mk1 & Mk2 Granada started to acquire a following.

There will probably be very few Scorpios left on the roads in 5 or 10 years time - keeping them running will probably be a challenge mainly because of the complex electrics.
I intend to keep mine running for as long as possible.

My rant over, just my 2 cents.

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by wumpster on Feb 7^th, 2009, 11:09pm

at the rate they are getting broken i would say less than that m8 there seams to be very few Tds about mine is an exec and i aint seen a TD exec about for quite some time like you said alot of folks aint got the time or money to through at the electrics when they go belly up or auto boxes, they must be getting fewer as my classic insurance company have allowed the TD exec to be put on with no problem. At the end of the day the price is what someone is willing to pay on the day and a true enthusiast will pay slighty more for a nice example as they are very few now

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by rich1 on Feb 8^th, 2009, 12:22am

have you got any photos?

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by Jonnycab on Feb 8^th, 2009, 1:03am

Scorpio_Mike wrote....."I can remember when the Mk1 & Mk2 Granadas had hit little more than scrap value - yet look at the cult following they enjoy now - decent ones sell for quite good money. Now a rare sight on our roads - think about when you last saw one."

I saw a MK1 the other day, parked right outside my house next to my Scorp 8).....I wonder who's it is ? ;D

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i101/jonnycab/Family095.jpg

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by gozz on Feb 8^th, 2009, 1:19am

Del.
Do you intend to put your Scorp up for sale,or are you just interested in it's current value ? If the latter is the case,you have been well informed by previous replies ! However these cars,like so many other underated incarnations of yesteryear are languishing in the doldrums,and will never decrease further in value.The time is not too far off,when the few people who really loved them from the start and indeed those who realise how far ahead of their time they were,will have a few quid available to indulge their hankering,therefore a good Scorpio,and there are still a few about,will be a sought after dream.
At this time,unless your car is past it's best,or has become a nuisance,the best thing to do, if you have the space,is to hang on to it and nurture it . These cars are without doubt a labour of love,and if looked at purely through the eyes of the 'motorist',are just a liability,but to the patient enthusiast,have a great deal to offer.Personally,I have ten of them,seven of which are extended funeral vehicles in daily use,they are good value for money,and are paid regular attention to,as one would to a lorry,bus or taxi with which one's living is made,they suffer similar problems to those quoted on this excellent site every day,but have ceased to take me by surprise 8)
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by Del on Feb 8^th, 2009, 11:17am

on 02/08/09 at 00:22:50, rich1 wrote:

have you got any photos?

Will get the photo's when it's out of the garage :)

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by mr._floppy on Feb 8^th, 2009, 12:37pm

I'm not hopeful of getting much for my '96 2lt Ultima even though it's served me daily, trouble-free ( well almost ) for 4 years.

It will be going in April 2009, and if I get £300-400 I'll be chuffed.

Anyone interested in central Scotland, give me a shout. :-*

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by rich1 on Feb 8^th, 2009, 12:59pm

on 02/08/09 at 01:03:41, Jonnycab wrote:

jc , my old man used to have one of those old granadas , think it ws a 3L coupe . i seem to remember it was a rapid ol motor

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by gozz on Feb 8^th, 2009, 3:21pm

I had a stretched version on the fleet about twelve years ago,it was called a Mk5 Dorchester by Coleman Milne.I swear that 3lt engine had more go than the 2.8,it really was rapid !
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by lesterlad on Feb 8^th, 2009, 9:01pm

on 02/08/09 at 15:21:03, gozz wrote:

I had a stretched version on the fleet about twelve years ago,it was called a Mk5 Dorchester by Coleman Milne.I swear that 3lt engine had more go than the 2.8,it really was rapid !
GOZZ.

Too true gozz.
I had the 2 door 3ltr GT coupe many moons ago, it went like the proverbial s**t of a shovel, and more.

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Feb 8^th, 2009, 9:36pm

Very nice Mk1 you have there JC. I'm guessing that is a very late one being on a R plate as my first Mk2 was on an S plate.
It looks HUGE parked next to the Scorpio !

I always lusted after the 2-dr Coupe version but was too young to own one at the time.
Too poor to run one when I got my first job :'(

Look up the Blur Park Life video on YouTube for a bit of Mk1 Coupe nostalgia - same colour as yours too.

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by mikeart on Feb 9^th, 2009, 4:22pm

You might be interested in this one i am watching on EBAY http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260356857423&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123 :o

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by ren on Feb 9^th, 2009, 4:32pm

Nice clean engine, hope it wasnt steam cleaned,

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by martin_rowe on Feb 9^th, 2009, 4:39pm

WOW no harm in dreaming £2495 !.

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by Jonnycab on Feb 9^th, 2009, 6:19pm

You have to admire his optimism ;D

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by gozz on Feb 9^th, 2009, 8:32pm

I think Mr Hankins is confusing that car with something else :o I've seen some of his fancy prices before,but that takes the biscuit ???
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by rich1 on Feb 9^th, 2009, 9:00pm

on 02/08/09 at 15:21:03, gozz wrote:

I had a stretched version on the fleet about twelve years ago,it was called a Mk5 Dorchester by Coleman Milne.I swear that 3lt engine had more go than the 2.8,it really was rapid !
GOZZ.

gozz , i gotta ask , why the stretch motors? where you a funeral director ??

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by rich1 on Feb 9^th, 2009, 9:01pm

Too true gozz.
I had the 2 door 3ltr GT coupe many moons ago, it went like the proverbial s**t of a shovel, and more.[/quote]

thats the one my old man had []

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by rich1 on Feb 9^th, 2009, 9:06pm

2and half grand , is he havin a bubble ??
there is also one for sale on ebay , think the fella goes under the name wheelclamper99 , i got to say it looks a stunning car , it also has a private plate (JA5UN ) , he wants 1800.00 for it , dont know what he would take without the number plate . im very very tempted tho , if any one else has seen it let me know what you think

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by gozz on Feb 9^th, 2009, 11:14pm

rich.
Re the stretchies,I am a funeral carriage master,undertaking the transport side of the job.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by mr._floppy on Feb 10^th, 2009, 12:36am

£2495 !! with a 100K miles on it !

Car dealers really do live on planet Optimist :-*

I wonder how much he gave the seller as a trade-in........ maybe £600 on a good day ?

Title: Re: Whats will my scorpio be worth?
Post by rich1 on Feb 10^th, 2009, 7:27pm

on 02/09/09 at 21:06:11, rich1 wrote:

just checked , needless to say it didnt sell . really nice car but fella is asking way to much