***How much is it worth?***

[walker182]

Considering selling my Clio 182 in liquid yellow (05 plate).

I don't have any recent pictures although I have some older photos if that helps, the car is currently stored in the garage at my parents house and has been off the road for about 4 and a half years.

The car was in good working order when I stopped using it, however the gearbox was beginning to crunch when going into 4th I believe. So rather than fork the cost of sorting that at the time (plus the day to day running costs, money was tight) I took it off the road.

The interior is in good condition and the exterior is for the most part - there is a small den ton the bonnet from being closed (I think this is relatively common?), And there is a dent on the passenger rear quarter from a small bump (can provide pictures etc on the weekend likely).

Car milage is currently sat on around 125k - 130k.

As car has been sat for so long I would expect there to be some tlc required (new battery etc as I didn't disconnect it 🙃)

Any thoughts/questions would be appreciated

Edit: forgot to mention, not that it would matter much, currently has turinis in black

Hi mate, any idea of what you’d be looking at price wise if you were to sell ? Thanks

 

[R-Sport.]

Thanks for the comments all, it is a shame, I wonder if anyone can shed some light on this too - when you hpi check it it comes up with another car as being written off?
In all honesty it's not even something I looked twice at when buying the car because it was such a good price at the time 🙃

It will be a previous plate that was on the car that then got written off on another car.

 

[Jonesaaaay93]

Hi mate, any idea of what you’d be looking at price wise if you were to sell ? Thanks

Thanks for the interest! I'm still unsure what I'm going to do with it yet.
If I do end up listing it I will be sure to drop it on here so a Clio lover has a chance to pick it up

 

[Jonesaaaay93]

It will be a previous plate that was on the car that then got written off on another car.

Makes sense! There is a private plate listed on it's history so must be that then

 

[imprezaworks]

@Daniel

Any idea on this.

It's done 124k.

07/56 Mercedes S320cdi auto.

 

[Daniel]

@Daniel

Any idea on this.

It's done 124k.

07/56 Mercedes S320cdi auto.

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I wouldn’t have a clue mate. Diesels in Bristol are the kiss of death now that the clean air zone is in effect. Can’t give the f**king things away.

At a guess I’d say £5k retail, and work back from there.
Sorry mate.

 

[imprezaworks]

No worries mate.

He paid 4200 a few months back and wants as much back as possible. I guessed £3k but unsure if I want the messing selling it

 

[Pegasaurus Rex]

CAP retail is £4700 Cleans at £2700 Average £2350 sounds like £2500 to me

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheers. Been offered a Jag xf 3.0d luxury with 94k, tempted...

 

[Kingpin]

That looks like a lot of car right there.

 

[*wackojacko*]

Hi my black gold 04 182 ff cup needs to go this year having sat on my drive for too long. 70k miles. 1 previous owner. Full service history. Had it about 13 years. Now needs belts doing as I parked it up about 2 years ago and not touched it since. Original apart from Scorpion. Given low mileage/ original state do you reckon I would be best getting all of the work done first then selling? Or just get rid as is and save the personal time and effort? Any views on price? Thanks

 

[hopgop1]

Hi my black gold 04 182 ff cup needs to go this year having sat on my drive for too long. 70k miles. 1 previous owner. Full service history. Had it about 13 years. Now needs belts doing as I parked it up about 2 years ago and not touched it since. Original apart from Scorpion. Given low mileage/ original state do you reckon I would be best getting all of the work done first then selling? Or just get rid as is and save the personal time and effort? Any views on price? Thanks

With belts done and an MOT I'd say it's got to be worth £5k+ assuming no rust and it's quite tidy.
Maybe £3k if it's a bit scruffy around the edges with no belts, but I'm less sure on those figures without any pics.

What work needs doing?

 

[*wackojacko*]

With belts done and an MOT I'd say it's got to be worth £5k+ assuming no rust and it's quite tidy.
Maybe £3k if it's a bit scruffy around the edges with no belts, but I'm less sure on those figures without any pics.

What work needs doing?

From memory I parked it up as I suspected it needed a new alternator (but I’m no mechanic). Some minor scratches and the wheels needed refurbing. Cd player stopped working but got an original replacement one to fit. Suspect some bubbling on wheel arch. Usual steering wheel melt. Was genuinely a really ‘good one’ and up until 2 years ago maintained regardless of cost at Renault specialist but just been sat still and needs some money spent on it, but could be a ‘good one’ once again as on 70k with immaculate service history (until 2 years ago). Definitely has to go. Only question if I spend the cash and sell…or sell as is, for less cash. Oh and it might be without the front splitter (it’s on it now but I might have to use it on something else).

 

[Clio_fool]

Depends how much you want out of it. With no mot, needing belts and having laid up for 2 years it'll be a bit of an unknown whereas if you send it to a specialist for belts and service and an mot it'll sell a lot better with that receipt. For how much though 🤷🏻‍♂️.

 

[hopgop1]

From memory I parked it up as I suspected it needed a new alternator (but I’m no mechanic). Some minor scratches and the wheels needed refurbing. Cd player stopped working but got an original replacement one to fit. Suspect some bubbling on wheel arch. Usual steering wheel melt. Was genuinely a really ‘good one’ and up until 2 years ago maintained regardless of cost at Renault specialist but just been sat still and needs some money spent on it, but could be a ‘good one’ once again as on 70k with immaculate service history (until 2 years ago). Definitely has to go. Only question if I spend the cash and sell…or sell as is, for less cash. Oh and it might be without the front splitter (it’s on it now but I might have to use it on something else).

Be a bit of a mini-project for someone by the sounds of it then. I'd imagine spending the money on it is a false economy, but I don't know enough about how much they're selling for when they need a bit of work so I may well be wrong on that.
I'd probably take the lazy route, get an MOT if you think it'll pass, don't worry if not, and chuck it up for sale for what you'd like for it and see what interest there is. That's what I'd do anyway.

 

[*wackojacko*]

Be a bit of a mini-project for someone by the sounds of it then. I'd imagine spending the money on it is a false economy, but I don't know enough about how much they're selling for when they need a bit of work so I may well be wrong on that.
I'd probably take the lazy route, get an MOT if you think it'll pass, don't worry if not, and chuck it up for sale for what you'd like for it and see what interest there is. That's what I'd do anyway.

Be a bit of a mini-project for someone by the sounds of it then. I'd imagine spending the money on it is a false economy, but I don't know enough about how much they're selling for when they need a bit of work so I may well be wrong on that.
I'd probably take the lazy route, get an MOT if you think it'll pass, don't worry if not, and chuck it up for sale for what you'd like for it and see what interest there is. That's what I'd do anyway.

Useful thanks. think I might get it down to the specialist for a view on what needs doing, and aim to have it running with an MOT on it when for sale would be a good middle ground, but leave other stuff (belts and cosmetics) to next owner. If anyone has a rough view on price (or just a range) would be interested to hear but no worries if not.

 

[Bmac]

What's everyone's thoughts on a service history?

Two examples;
Car - 182 cup, standard, 90k miles, blue, MOTd.

1) no service history whatsoever and belts due.

2) couple of years recent history with belts done.


Normally I'm the kind of guy to go for a car with full service history but there are quite a few examples with no history. If I took the risk on a car with no history and kept it for a few years maintaining a history and doing the belts, how would that then affect the future resale value. So my questions are, how much are examples 1 and 2 worth and how much should I be concerned about a lack of service history as long as I start maintaining it well from scratch - especially given a standard car that has not been tracked.

 

[Bmac]

And the same as above but a 172 cup, blue, mot and 140k miles in decent condition.

 

[RB1980]

Hi guys, new to the forum (any forum tbh) so not sure if I've asked this in the wrong section but here goes….. I may have the chance to purchase a totally original Clio Williams 3, 1 owner from new with approx 40k on the clock (Genuine as I know the owner). Has been stood for at least 6 years but started once in a while so it is a runner though will obviously require work associated with time being stood for so long. Mint interior and bodywork is pretty good with slight surface rust to one rear arch but haven’t had chance to look over in fine detail. I know this is a bit of a “how long is a piece of string” question but any rough ideas on what kind of price I should be offering on this and possible restoration costs (best and worst case scenario) I could be looking at? Any help would be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance.

 

[jameswrx]

Just mocked up an ad in notes for my 172, £2500 be a saleable figure?…

Clio 172

My well looked after 172 up for grabs, nice little car this one. I’m a mechanic and probably on the older/mature side for a 172 owner have had it a few years and always taken good care of it with the best oil. When I did the belts this time last year I had the cam cover off to reseal it too and have pics of the cams which are mint looking. I also fitted a new crank pulley as precaution.

Iceberg silver
2003 53 plate
3 previous owners
120,500miles
MOT just done
Timing belt done 3/2022 @119k
Regularly serviced with millers CFS

Mods

Port matched & painted inlets
Induction kit
Ktec stealth exhaust
Remapped (185bhp)
Magnecor leads
Silicone hoses
Eibach springs
Brembo HC discs
PBS pro race pads (front)
Braided hoses
ATE race brake fluid
Speedline turini’s
New Nangkang AR1 tyres x4
Momo steering wheel (have OE)
Pioneer DAB radio
Standard/original full interior

Negs
Gearbox has usual selector seal drip (have changed fluid when I got it and always checked/topped up) but gearbox is all good and crunch-free etc. literally drops a few drops after use.
Wheels could do with a refurb (but can throw in OE 172 wheels)

Good little car, goes and runs great and looks really nice. Body is very good for age and looks nice clean. The iceberg silver is a great colour, nice blue tone in certain light.

Needs nothing doing and ready for use on road or if you want to do track days. I’ve done a couple of sedate track days round Lydden and 1 at brands it’s been perfect. I’m very mechanically sympathetic so please don’t think it’s been battered round tracks every month. Otherwise it’s taken to work or used to take me and my son fishing at weekends.

Recently I’ve done new driveshaft, new rear calliper and new TRW rear pads. Last serviced 500 miles ago (changed ATE 200 brake fluid for 2nd time since owning and millers CFS 5w40 engine oil used)

Very reluctant sale but I’ve had a Clio 200 a couple of years and it’s silly having two similar cars really. Time to let someone else enjoy it and improve the 200.

 

[imprezaworks]

How's the usual rust areas mate

 

[Touring_Rob]

I think thats properly cheap mate. I would be putting it up at £4500 tbh and seeing what happens. But I genuinely think if its as good as it looks and doesnt have rot its worth 4500 too.

@Don’t call me Dave would know more on values of silver ones I bet

 

[Pegasaurus Rex]

I’d say it’s too cheap too! I recon if it’s not rusty that would sell for 3-3500. Depends how quickly you want shot of it. At the very least sell the turinis separately for £500 and sell it at £2500 with the standard wheels on.

 

[jameswrx]

It’s definitely not rotten, can’t say I’ve ever looked too closely (not much of a polisher) but just went out and cleaned off the inner petrol cap area and there’s some signs of corrosion starting. Also a couple of tiny bits raising under the paint along the o/s rear 1/4 to bumper edge (and I mean tiny). Sills are all good.

It’s lived in the south east for quite a long time (pretty sure last owner had it 6/7 years down here too) do prob helps.

I’m not one for messing about for a long time waiting for a sale and just trying to be realistic what it’ll actually sell for? I’d take £2500 for it, sure I’ll regret it one day (my son will kill me as he loves it and wants it but he’ll never insure it)

 

[jameswrx]

 

[Mr Underhill]

I think the price you’re asking is reasonable.

And if you’re happy with that then just stick to it. Lots of cars for sale at the moment which aren’t going anywhere due to being overpriced. They’re not particularly special either. I personally don’t think the appetite for these cars is as good as it was.

I sold my very clean 182 for £2,000 to a lad on here with some spares. I had a lot, and I mean a lot, of people chasing that car. Whereas I’ve seen worse cars for £2,500-£3,000 and they’re still for sale. One lad was asking £2,100 for his silver 182 with 130,000 miles. He’s had it 9 years and it’s very clean. Best offer he had was £1,500.

The really good low mileage cars in exceptionally good condition are selling though, but not mega money. We can live in hope.

GLWS

 

[Touring_Rob]

I think everything for £2500 won't have had nearly so much servicing. Most will need belts etc.

There have been worse cars sell on here for more. So I don't disagree that it would sell, but if you want £2500 I would do as @Don’t call me Dave has said and sell wheel separately if you can. Has it got the OEM cats on it?

 

[Bmac]

How much would I value my car.

172 cup
127000 miles
No history and Belts due
Alloys have just been refurbished
Yozzasport exhaust and sports cat
On some springs but not sue what.
Sills in good condition
Tiny bit of rust on the arch lip and inner arches are fine
Headlining sagging


How would you then value the car with the belts done from a specialist.
Headlining retrimmed and arch sorted (I was about to order all the bilt hamber stuff to treat and seal all the sills and arches in and out to protect them)

 

[MRBILLYUK]

How much would I value my car.

172 cup
127000 miles
No history and Belts due
Alloys have just been refurbished
Yozzasport exhaust and sports cat
On some springs but not sue what.
Sills in good condition
Tiny bit of rust on the arch lip and inner arches are fine
Headlining sagging


How would you then value the car with the belts done from a specialist.
Headlining retrimmed and arch sorted (I was about to order all the bilt hamber stuff to treat and seal all the sills and arches in and out to protect them)

Personally I'd say somewhere around £3.5k - 4k.
What condition is the bodywork in. Is it full of dents, a few dents....? Its all money that I'd want knocking off if it needed some serious pdr work. What about round the fuel cap? If you see a tiny bit of bubbling you can more or less guarantee there's a fair bit more rust hidden away underneath if you were to take the paint off.

 

[Bmac]

Is that with or without the belts sorted, I assume with them done.

Bodywork has a few dents here and ther and a couple of marks. It's not terrible but certainly not pristine. I'd say more than presentable for it's age. Nothing around the filler

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Is that with or without the belts sorted, I assume with them done.

Bodywork has a few dents here and ther and a couple of marks. It's not terrible but certainly not pristine. I'd say more than presentable for it's age. Nothing around the filler

You're lucky if there's nothing around the filler cap.
I'd say around £4k with belts done,but that's just me. If somebody really wants one then they might pay more.

 

[jameswrx]

Well, put mine up for £2700 and had a lot of messages. Sold within a day for the £2500 bottom line I wanted.

Forgot it had a trophy spoiler too!

May be a good barometer for some folk pondering sale.

 

[imprezaworks]

Was that through faceache

 

[Touring_Rob]

Well, put mine up for £2700 and had a lot of messages. Sold within a day for the £2500 bottom line I wanted.

Forgot it had a trophy spoiler too!

May be a good barometer for some folk pondering sale.

I still think it was too cheap! But congratulations on selling it so quick.

 

[Mr Underhill]

Well, put mine up for £2700 and had a lot of messages. Sold within a day for the £2500 bottom line I wanted.

Forgot it had a trophy spoiler too!

May be a good barometer for some folk pondering sale.

Nice one. Unless they have some extra kit like Recaro's, that's pretty much what they're selling for. I think you got the price spot on.

 

[Touring_Rob]

Nice one. Unless they have some extra kit like Recaro's, that's pretty much what they're selling for. I think you got the price spot on.

Yes, spot on for a quick hassle free sale which is a result, but if you are selling something within a day and get a ton of messages doesn't that suggest that if the seller was prepared to wait for longer (some aren't) that the price could have been higher?

 

[Mr Underhill]

Yes, spot on for a quick hassle free sale which is a result, but if you are selling something within a day and get a ton of messages doesn't that suggest that if the seller was prepared to wait for longer (some aren't) that the price could have been higher?

Maybe, but you can ask what you want at the end of the day and sit on it hoping somebody comes along, that's up to the seller.

The OP asked what we thought it was worth, I gave my input and now he's sold it. Others disagreed and that's fine too lol

That's pretty much it. If you're getting lots of enquiries, that doesn't mean it will sell of course, but it does indicate you've got the price somewhere near.

We all want our cars to be worth a fortune at the end of the day, and I still think they're a bargain for what they are, but the market is flooded with below-to-average cars at above-average prices. I don't think that's a good metric to go off.

And they're not selling. The right cars, at the right price, are going quickly.

Nobody's right or wrong, but the seller seems happy

 

[jameswrx]

Yes, it was Facebook. I had a lot of interest but even still people wanted the world for £2500.

I guess it was a bit too cheap but I didn’t want to mess around for weeks waiting plus having it a few years it didn’t cost me a lot to buy then.

 

[Touring_Rob]

Maybe, but you can ask what you want at the end of the day and sit on it hoping somebody comes along, that's up to the seller.

The OP asked what we thought it was worth, I gave my input and now he's sold it. Others disagreed and that's fine too lol

That's pretty much it. If you're getting lots of enquiries, that doesn't mean it will sell of course, but it does indicate you've got the price somewhere near.

We all want our cars to be worth a fortune at the end of the day, and I still think they're a bargain for what they are, but the market is flooded with below-to-average cars at above-average prices. I don't think that's a good metric to go off.

And they're not selling. The right cars, at the right price, are going quickly.

Nobody's right or wrong, but the seller seems happy

Good line of thought, I'm not disagreeing particularly btw was more interested in your line of though.

but the market is flooded with below-to-average cars at above-average prices.

And yes I fully agree with that too with the caveat that it does make above average cars stand out well imo. I don't think its unreasonable to ask reasonable money for something good.

EDIT* and I think @jameswrx was an example of a well looked after car, far more than the majority of stuff you see up for sale.

 

[Mr Underhill]

Yes, it was Facebook. I had a lot of interest but even still people wanted the world for £2500.

I guess it was a bit too cheap but I didn’t want to mess around for weeks waiting plus having it a few years it didn’t cost me a lot to buy then.

Your price was bang on fella haha.