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(Message started by: tiff on Nov 3^rd, 2009, 9:29am)

Title: good price?
Post by tiff on Nov 3^rd, 2009, 9:29am

I've seen an S-reg facelift 2.3 Ultima estate for sale locally and am curious as to whether you think it's priced reasonably.
It's a local car that I recognise, and in good all round condition.
There are of course a few scrapes and scars here and there, but overall very nice, and in metallic red.
It's done 125k, no history but I spoke to previous owner who maintained it religously (new heater matrix, servicing every 6k, box fluid changed). fresh mot.
It has all extras (parking sensors etc).
It drives faultlessly.
'issues' are:
* the boot lock is sticky
* missing headlamp washer cap 1 side
* front bumper well-weathered
* rear nearside arch bubbling on the underside lip

The 'dealer' wants £995 and won't budge.

Title: Re: good price?
Post by gozz on Nov 3^rd, 2009, 9:48am

tiff.
He wont budge because he is a dealer,he wont have much profit in the car in his eyes anyway,even if he begged it ! He is waiting for a fool.The car will almost certainly have numerous other faults which you would only find after you had bought it,and of which your man would deny all knowledge!
I reckon you'd be much better off sticking with this site,because it would be far easier for you to talk to the owners and sus out the car properly.Some people think you have comeback on a dealer,but this is not necessarily so,and can be a source of considerable annoyance.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: good price?
Post by tiff on Nov 3^rd, 2009, 3:46pm

many thanks.

I can get someone very knowledgable about these cars to check it over, was just curious if on the face of it, it seems well priced?

Title: Re: good price?
Post by gozz on Nov 3^rd, 2009, 5:00pm

tiff.
I would not say that the price is excessive as long as the car is good and your knowledgeable friend can see all possible current faults,and anything that may shortly need lots of cash !
GOZZ

Title: Re: good price?
Post by tiff on Nov 3^rd, 2009, 7:24pm

thanks

there's an Ultima 24v estate (facelift) in Classic Car Weekly ....90k....silver...£1800!

Title: Re: good price?
Post by gozz on Nov 3^rd, 2009, 8:29pm

I saw that,up in Lancashire.Creeping into the classic status !! Give it another five years and it'll be worth it's money.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: good price?
Post by Tons_of_fun on Nov 4^th, 2009, 12:50pm

Quite an intresting subject this. I've been watching Scorpio prices go up & down for quite a while now. Some as cheap as £200...Others as much as £3000. I suppose it all depends on how much you want to spend really. Must be honest im supprised at how little scorpios actually fetch, considering the amount of car you get for your money :-/. Like Gozz said though, give it time & the values are sure to go up ::). Personally i blame the cost of fuel keeping the resale values low :-X

Title: Re: good price?
Post by gozz on Nov 5^th, 2009, 10:45pm

tiff.
What about that green estate advertised by dj.brian in 'cars for sale' ? it's got the safest most reliable engine of them all and a two year old autobox.Could you do better?
GOZZ.

Title: Re: good price?
Post by tiff on Nov 9^th, 2009, 7:46pm

well, that car was sold end of last week - only just sold my Probe but hey ho.

Yes, have just seen that estate - sounds a very good deal. Unfortunately I'm after a 2.3 and a facelift car.
I've seen 2 more - both heaps!
Have another to enquire about tomorrow (facelift, R reg, Tourmallard, estate)....

Title: Re: good price?
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Nov 10^th, 2009, 10:23am

Don't dismiss a non-facelift car - bumper, lights & grille can easily be changed over if you really want the facelift look.
Rear end on estates did not change on the facelift models as far as I know.

I can definately recommend the 2.3 ;D

Title: Re: good price?
Post by tiff on Nov 20^th, 2009, 6:01pm

on 11/03/09 at 19:24:19, tiff wrote:

thanks

there's an Ultima 24v estate (facelift) in Classic Car Weekly ....90k....silver...£1800!

this sold a few days back

Title: Re: good price?
Post by gozz on Nov 20^th, 2009, 8:24pm

I bet he didn't get £1800 !!
GOZZ.

Title: Re: good price?
Post by tiff on Nov 20^th, 2009, 11:29pm

I was going to see what his best price would be but didn't get that far. old fella

Title: Re: good price?
Post by Tons_of_fun on Nov 22^nd, 2009, 6:20pm

You never know, he might of got close to £1800. Recently i turned down £1200 for mine & know a couple of members who got over £2500 for theirs. Really does depend on how quickly a fool & his money can be seperated ::) ;D ;D

Title: Re: good price?
Post by mick_66 on Nov 22^nd, 2009, 6:47pm

Quote:

Shes a
SCORPIO ULTIMA 16V AUTO PURPLE 149,000miles
Always starts
Sooo smooth gear box, really is smooth
Everything still works & I mean everything (Inc htd seats)
All leather interior (NO rips, Cig burns)
Exterior, usual car park dings, scratches
Failed on....
N/S FRONT SUSPENSION OUTER BALL JOINT
N/S FRONT SUSPENSION EXCESSIVE PLAY IN TRACK ARM

I'm NOT a mech (Plumber by trade) so fixing her is NOT in my vocabulary

I'm looking for £100-00 or she has to be broken and the breakers will earn hundreds of £
contact me..... jeffersbourne@googlemail.com

ps I emailed him to see where location,jus as a matter of interest of course..its a 2.3 estate and in Kent..

Now thats a good price!! ;D ;D..not much for mot either.

Got to be worth a Swatch if ur near enough..