HJM Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Hi, just joined tonight as I was a soon to be new owner of a 94 Supra n/a. However, I have just HPI'd it and it is recorded as a Category D Insurance Loss :thumbdown Does anyone know what this should mean to the price? Would you buy it or walk away ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Walk away mate. Plenty more out there! Welcome btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmatty Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Cant remember the order of categories???? A - minor tp D - Serious?? or other way round??? You will probably come across all sorts of difficulties like insurance, value, unseen faults, bent things etc.....Def walk away if its the bad category, if its not.... it wouldnt put me off at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 I'd walk away.... how much is it? Car might be ok itself as they're written off easily due to the cost of parts e.g. body panels, rather than the actual level of damage etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Would you buy it or walk away ? Dont walk away RUN! seriously - the Supra, even as an NA is a powerful car, and if anything is bent, it will be at best a bad drive, and at worst a danger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Would be a lot harder to sell as well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 It's probably not as bad as it sounds. Cat D is light damage that makes the car uneconomical, in the eyes of the insurance company, to repair. The Supra is getting on a bit in years, the same damage when it was new, would have been repaired and not listed. Judge each car on its merits, look at it carefully, if you can't see signs of repairs, then its probably OK. All IMHO, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 cat d is normally light damage repair. it all depends on price and type of damage it had before it was repaired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 I would fell different driving a cat D to a pristine car... it's like having a girlfriend who's "been around the block" a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 It's probably OK but worth less because of the Cat D. If it's a bargain it might still be worth going for, otherwise keep looking. As said above, there's lots of them out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 I'm a salvage dealer......Shall i rant on?? Cat A is a total loss. Vehicle must be disposed of. Cat B is also a total loss, vehicle can be used for spares only. Cat C is damaged beyond economical repair using new genuine parts, usually structual damage, and can be put back on the road but will require a 'vic' check and re-issue of log book. Cat D, means the vehicle has had minor damage (not structual) and has had a claim through an insurance company. Cat d re-sale loss is around a quarter of market value. Most have been repaired well, but look very closely and find out where the damage was. My car is a cat d, but where else would you get a 94 twin turbo aerotop, 40000 miles, minor scuff on front corner........£3000. And living proof...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJM Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 Thanks for all the replys guys - this is the spec :- 94 L Manual 58k miles Full bodykit, SS back box, HKS induction New light units front & rear 18in deep dish alloys Full Black leather Excellent condition £6,200 It looks fantastic and drove really well - it was exactly what I was looking for - but don't want to buy it and find I can't ever sell it !! Anyone want to hazard a guess what, if anything, I should pay for it?? Have to say, my instinct is to run far, far away from it - but it's shiny and I like it ps - anyone selling one with the above spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Way too pricey for an N/a cat d!!! Run a mile! You'll find much better for that money!! Any idea what the damage was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Too dear. For that price or less you could have exactly the same one that wasn't Cat D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJM Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 Mm, that's gotta be the only sensible decision, hasn't it? Gutted !! No idea about the damage tbh - it doesn't have any tell tale signs and the sellers seemed as surprised as me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Matt Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Welcome to the club m8! Agree with Jezzy on both counts!! Cat D is nothing to worry about as long as the price is right. I had a cat d car a while ago, and sold it on ok, but..... that was inly because the silly fool didn't check up on it! (I only found out it was a cat d AFTER i bought it btw!) You can find better, and cheaper m8, keep looking, and the one thats meant to be yours, will eventually make herself known to you! Check the cars for sale on here. All owned by proper enthusiasts, and all well worth the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Ask him to drop his price (considerably!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagnum Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 I just picked my N reg supra tt 6spd sat which I paid 6800 from a guy selling on this site and it's great condition just needs some TLC, they are out there you just have to keep looking, I personal wouldn't buy a recorded one due to the fact you've got to resale the car in a few years and it's more hassle then it worth, it's all good now but you got to think long term! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Main reason i bought mine knowing it was cat d, is because i bought it direct from the insurance company. That way, i had it in its damaged state, and could assess the repair work accordingly, and i knew that i was going to throw big bucks at modding, so selling it later on is at the very back of my mind! Gonna be a good few years yet. For the minor cosmetic work it needed, it was a steal!! And its a peach. The few on the forum that have seen it, i'm sure would agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_M Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Main reason i bought mine knowing it was cat d, is because i bought it direct from the insurance company. That way, i had it in its damaged state, and could assess the repair work accordingly, and i knew that i was going to throw big bucks at modding, so selling it later on is at the very back of my mind! Gonna be a good few years yet. For the minor cosmetic work it needed, it was a steal!! And its a peach. The few on the forum that have seen it, i'm sure would agree! Yeah and the next one like it you get for that price I'll have off you. Plus, what, 10% commission seems fair... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmic Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 theres far too many NAs out there for sale now. You CAN be picky and find one that is as close to how you want it, that seems waaaaay too overpriced for me especially being CAT D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJM Posted August 23, 2005 Author Share Posted August 23, 2005 Thanks again everyone - I think it's the unknown that is the concern - ho hum, it was local too!! Still, never mind, the search will continue - gotta buy one now, I've paid me ten quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Yeah and the next one like it you get for that price I'll have off you. Plus, what, 10% commission seems fair... John, you know the silver n/a in my yard thats been completely raped of parts........£600! And it was a cat d! I remember when i picked it up. It looked so sad. Someone had nicked its lights and wheels. Shame really, would've made a nice car. If you do ever want a cheapy, let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Cat D or not, that's much too expensive for a '94 N/A Keep looking, the right car will turn up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 As said before thats way too much for an NA, let alone a Cat D. I wouldn't pay more than £2.5k for a cat D NA and I'd expect to lose money on it. Theres no way its worth over £3k. You can get TT auto's from the auctions at not a lot more than £4k (they may be "dog's" but at least they're not on the vcar) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.