CJ Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Just thought I would bump this for a few more opinions To be honest fella, the only opinion that is going to count is that of the insurers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 To be honest fella, the only opinion that is going to count is that of the insurers. I know but this was to obtain a rough idea what I should be realistically aiming for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I know but this was to obtain a rough idea what I should be realistically aiming for. Wrong place to ask in a way as you are surrounded by people with a vested interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Wrong place to ask in a way as you are surrounded by people with a vested interest. True but potentially more clued up on their value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 True but potentially more clued up on their value And that will influence the insurers how? I'm sorry to sound harsh mate but as I said earlier, this is a site full of owners with a vested interest. Some of whom value their cars so unrealistically it is beyond a joke. Again I repeat, it will be what the insurers think and not what you say your "mates" reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 And that will influence the insurers how? I'm sorry to sound harsh mate but as I said earlier, this is a site full of owners with a vested interest. Some of whom value their cars so unrealistically it is beyond a joke. Again I repeat, it will be what the insurers think and not what you say your "mates" reckon. That is harsh ... I don't have any mates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 That is harsh ... I don't have any mates CJ does have a point, harsh but fair. I'll be your friend, I only charge by the hour rather than the day too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 CJ does have a point, harsh but fair. I'll be your friend, I only charge by the hour rather than the day too. I had a friend like that but she started sleeping around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbooth Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I'd be going for £15k on this with an agreed valuation, It's only worth what the insurance company will agree to or what someone will pay. For this very purpose I've been keeping a record of the price all UK specs that go to market are advertised at, good standard UK TT6's are advertised at £14-17k whether this full amount is achieved on overseas sales I wouldn't know but I had to part with £14k (well less the good deal I got for part-exing a knackered 13 year old jag) to secure my UK TT6 back in October. I don't think it's just the registration issue in Europe which contributes to the value of the UK cars over the imports, there is also the matter of the running costs, as I plan to keep the car long term it will pay for itself in what I save on insurance premiums, my cheapest quote for a jap import was £1,500 yet I pay just £650 for the UK car. No harm in aiming high, just means the premiums may be a little more if someones willing to provide the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I managed to get my car repaired thanks to convincing the insurance company it could still fetch £15k. If it was a JDM or auto it would have been written off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I reckon many of the J spec cars on the continent are being driven there illegally. The ones I've seen still seem to be on uk plates, long after they've gone abroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Mike just aim high and take it from there, my opinion is £15k due to it being a rare unmolested low mileage uk 6 speed in black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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