1999 S80 SE Diesel Auto MOT + TAX

[ewanc0]

Okey dokey. Yvonnes going to be a fully fledged driver soon and she finds the S80 too big so its up for sale. Will be looking for a S40 D auto so a swap could be on the cards

1999 V reg S80 SE Diesel (light blue) with 211,000 miles
Full service history as follows
31.8.99, 10 miles
**.*.**, 8207
16.12.99, 9689
5.4.2000, 20224
19.7.2000, 32286
27,9,00, 39886
13.12.00, 49690
10.4.01, 63531
23.5.01, 69943
19.7.01, 78604
16.10.01, 87733
16.8.02, 98578
13.11.03, 110139
28.8.04, 121547
11.8.05, 135016
24.8.06, 148876
29.3.07, 155598 - belts, tensioner, water pump
20.8.07, 160711
12.6.08, 171173
9.4.09, 182070
20.7.12, 208000 - self
Sorry its not FULL as you can see a gap from 2009 - 2012 when i did an oil and filter change.
The car has just (today) been given a 12 month MOT with TAX till April 2012
Full cream leather interior, Remote central locking with 2 keys and fobs, cruise control, air con (COLD), CD radio, Heated seats, fog lamps, alloys, tow bar, parrot car kit.
Since ive owned the car i have done the following
New top strut mounts, new bottom ball joint, new drop links (front and rear), new front pads, refurbished front calipers, 4 new tyres, new battery (today). Think thats all.
bad bits. trolley ding on one door and small surface rust on bottom of another. Occasionally the alarm service light comes on but only when it feels like it.
I'm looking for around £1700. Will get some interior pics tomorrow

[ewanc0]

104 views and no responses. Am I asking too much or is it just the wrong time of year and no one is buying?
Feedback appreciated

[bobbych]

Mate, it seems that is the way it currently is. People are just not buying many cars at present.

I am on the other foot, and activly looking for a car, but as a buyer, I am looking to get MAX spec/MOT/TAX for my money. Also, location is a factor, being on the East coast of Scotland, I have to factor in travel costs.

I suggest putting your car on Ebay, and hope for the best. I would be interested in your car, but I would not insult you with telling you what I would be able to pay.

[ewanc0]

Try me Bobby, you never know. The worst I can say is no. Pm me if you'd prefer

[ewanc0]

Interior photos as promised - Offers welcome

[bobbych]

Thanks for the pics mate, good luck selling, but the tired interior is not for me. Cheers

[ewanc0]

No problem, although we'll agree to disagree about the interior of my 13 year old car. Maybe i'm being biased but i certainly wouldn't describe it as "tired" given the age of the car

[bobbych]

Ewan, it is not personal mate, but I have my eyes on a few cars around the £1K mark, BMW 5's, Jag's, all the same age and older, and the interiors are in better condition thats all. So I am just trying to get the best 'bang' for my buc so to say

[A lex]

Nice old boat - however I reckon its £1000 worth (on a good day).

People just dont want big petrol engined cars anymore.

Have a look on eBay and see what £1000 buys you. I pad £1050 for my 2001 V70T5 with far less miles.

Its just the reality of 2nd hand car sales in the UK.

[bobbych]

But it is a Diesel not a petrol, which will help a bit. But as I said before, I have seen a lot of BMW 5 series for £900, and some Stype JAgs at £1000, in much nicer condition, but agreed, most are large petrol engines. But that does not bother me, as i need it as a second car.