Suggestions Please

leabby · Aug 10th, 2009, 08:33

Inherited a Volvo 440 last year from my uncle. he brought the car in 1993 and kept it until he passed away at the age of 93. I even have his death certificate.

I took the car with only 10,000 miles on it.

Converted it to gas at a cost of £2400.00.

The car has now covered £26,000. Not a great deal of history, but if the car is looked at by a keen eye, it is clear that many original parts are still in place. Including the brakes and exhaust (except one piece which I recenlty changed). The underside is as new.

Yesterday, whilst parked the drivers door got knocked and it is dented. The repair can be carried out simply enough by a panel beater.

I can trade this in for as a scrap vehicle and get £2000.00 PX.

Otherwise the car is immaculate in every way. And covers the equivalent to 80MPH.

Their are two LPG tanks, totalling 120 litres. These fill up gor about £65.00 and cover approximately 650 miles before I need to stop again.

Not sure if I should just buy a new vehicle via the scrap system. Keep the car and repair the damage (via insurance).

Fix the car and sell on. Or sell the car with the damage still in place.

Could I get more than £2000.00 for the volvo????

Really srtuggling, with what to do.

Any suggestions?? Would this sell for £3000.00, bearing in mind that the conversion cost £2400.00 and was carried out by an approved fitter.

stanmat · Aug 10th, 2009, 14:25

Sorry, no, the best 400s can barely make a grand and the LPG won't make much diference.

Best to sell it if you don't want it to someone who'll use it, then haggle at least £2000 off a new car, which shouldn't be a problem, especially the ones dealers can't get rid of like ex demonstrators which aren't covered under the scrappage. Also if the V5 hasn't been in your name for 12 months you'll be unable to use the crappage scheme anyway.

Or of course, the best option will be to keep it and enjoy it yourself, why spend thousands on a new car that'll depreciate quicker then a brick out of a window when the volvo will do everything as well if not better ? Then spend the thousands on something more worthwhile.

leabby · Aug 10th, 2009, 15:20

Thanks Stan

I have had the car for 12 months (on 13th), will probably keep hold of it as the saving on LPG in superb.

Certianly a lovely car to drive and trouble free for the last year.

Blue 8 · Aug 10th, 2009, 16:23

£3,000 LOL not a chance , if the car holds no sentiment for you and money is more important than finding a good home for it at a realistic price , scrap it and get your 2k.

leabby · Aug 10th, 2009, 17:49

I have had my wrist slapped as I have this on two threads. Please ignore this one and go to 440 sales.

Thanks

Aug 10th, 2009, 08:33	#1
leabby New Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2010 11:34 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire	Suggestions Please Inherited a Volvo 440 last year from my uncle. he brought the car in 1993 and kept it until he passed away at the age of 93. I even have his death certificate. I took the car with only 10,000 miles on it. Converted it to gas at a cost of £2400.00. The car has now covered £26,000. Not a great deal of history, but if the car is looked at by a keen eye, it is clear that many original parts are still in place. Including the brakes and exhaust (except one piece which I recenlty changed). The underside is as new. Yesterday, whilst parked the drivers door got knocked and it is dented. The repair can be carried out simply enough by a panel beater. I can trade this in for as a scrap vehicle and get £2000.00 PX. Otherwise the car is immaculate in every way. And covers the equivalent to 80MPH. Their are two LPG tanks, totalling 120 litres. These fill up gor about £65.00 and cover approximately 650 miles before I need to stop again. Not sure if I should just buy a new vehicle via the scrap system. Keep the car and repair the damage (via insurance). Fix the car and sell on. Or sell the car with the damage still in place. Could I get more than £2000.00 for the volvo???? Really srtuggling, with what to do. Any suggestions?? Would this sell for £3000.00, bearing in mind that the conversion cost £2400.00 and was carried out by an approved fitter.

Aug 10th, 2009, 15:20	#3
leabby New Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2010 11:34 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire	Thanks Thanks Stan I have had the car for 12 months (on 13th), will probably keep hold of it as the saving on LPG in superb. Certianly a lovely car to drive and trouble free for the last year.

Aug 10th, 2009, 16:23	#4
Blue 8 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2015 17:06 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Medway Towns	£3,000 LOL not a chance , if the car holds no sentiment for you and money is more important than finding a good home for it at a realistic price , scrap it and get your 2k. __________________ Stay away from negative people they have a problem for every solution. Ruby-red pearl 854 GLT 2.5 20v 62k.....Andy

Aug 10th, 2009, 17:49	#5
leabby New Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2010 11:34 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire	No More I have had my wrist slapped as I have this on two threads. Please ignore this one and go to 440 sales. Thanks

Aug 10th, 2009, 14:25	#2
stanmat New Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2019 15:23 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Blackpool	Sorry, no, the best 400s can barely make a grand and the LPG won't make much diference. Best to sell it if you don't want it to someone who'll use it, then haggle at least £2000 off a new car, which shouldn't be a problem, especially the ones dealers can't get rid of like ex demonstrators which aren't covered under the scrappage. Also if the V5 hasn't been in your name for 12 months you'll be unable to use the crappage scheme anyway. Or of course, the best option will be to keep it and enjoy it yourself, why spend thousands on a new car that'll depreciate quicker then a brick out of a window when the volvo will do everything as well if not better ? Then spend the thousands on something more worthwhile.

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