sempers Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 So I'm seriously looking at buying a westie (or similar), looking at the cheap end of the market. Ideally 4k/less. So, it's probably an SE, with a X-flow, and if I'm lucky, cycle wings! What I'd like to do is get something that I can sell on easily (if I don't like! ), and isn't going to loose a lot of cash. Given that I'm probably going to disagree with the owner on what it's worth , how do you get a feel for the value of a car, effect of miles etc? It's not likely to have a service book, or be in a price guide! Is an earlier car that's been rebodied worth significantly more, engine upgrades, or a later (early 90's car?) better? How much of an issue is the age - 5k for a 10-12year old car seems a lot with respect to more 'normal' cars! Advice welcomed, will hopefully be looking at some next week when work quietens down a bit... - Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhawkins Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 I guess the only way to get a feel for the 'value' of a car is to compare it with other ones that are up for sale. At the end of the day, if you don't think a car is worth what the owner wants for it, don't buy it. Have a trawl of the usual places (FindIt, PistonHeads, Terry Nightingale, here) to get a feel for what's around. That should get you started. As for losing money on it when you sell it on, typically the depreciation on a Westie is (by all accounts) fairly good (as in there isn't much) once you get over the 'new' stage. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbin Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 Yep, basically do as much research as you can - look at as many sites and mags as possible. Then see as many cars as you can. You'll soon get a picture as to values and how they relate to age and spec. of the car. To be honest, mileage is not that relevant unlike tintops. Have a look at as many posts on here as you can and that will help too!! Good luck! BTW not much danger of you not liking it.........!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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