Help valuing our 960 24v after accident

2V8s · Jul 14th, 2011, 22:27

Hi,

We have a 960 24v estate on a J plate that we have had since new in the family.

Unfortunately September last year we had a prang (well, someone drove into the rear right) though its not too bad and still useable.

Anyway, although the other side admited liability for some reason its taken until now for their assessor to come take a look today.

The quote for repairs I got was £1500 back in Oct last year

The assessor said this exceeds the value, which I accept, and so they are looking to make a cash offer in liue of a write off so we can keep the car.

The problem is, its been valued very low in my opinion by them, according to a glasses guide but I cant find anywhere or any guide to check for myself that covers these cars at this age!

I know their pretty rare - Its in decent condition, everything works, it has 115,000 miles, in metallic charcaol grey.

What would be a fair going rate for one of these in good condition, with MOT and tax and service history etc, one owner?

Thanks in advance

ps - either way we will be keeping the car, as it's part of the family! we just want a fair sum from them to get repairs done as best we can

pookie · Jul 14th, 2011, 22:53

If the car is being written off, the insurance company should pay out sufficient money for you to buy another similar model. Check the forums, car sales sites , Auto Trader etc. See what these cars are being sold for- that what you want! Go and buy another- or repair the one you've got.

Salut!

Pookie

brodgar · Jul 14th, 2011, 23:13

1st== parkers priceguide

2nd== compare with ebayprices

3rd== immaculately serviced/invoices???

so what do they offer?
currently a 940 on ebay 110.000 miles buy it now 595

940Graeme · Jul 14th, 2011, 23:17

As above, but I can't recall seeing one on these actually sell, (as opposed to the asking price), for more than £2,000. I know it's mad, but actual selling prices are still around the £1500-£1750 mark - tops. Very often nearer to £1000.

Best of luck
Graeme

2V8s · Jul 15th, 2011, 10:51

thanks.

I had suggested a guestimated value of £1000-£1500. But he has come up with an offer of £480 which I thought sounded too low, and he seems to be basing off Glass's guide. But we would also keep the car. Not keeping the car is not an opton so we're not looking to replace it or find another. We only want this specific car.

But Glass's website doesnt have this car in it as they dont go back past 1994 and also their own website states they cant be used for insurance valuations especially where for example there's so few being sold/bought that you cant get an accurate price.

regarding the 940 on ebay, Im not sure if what a 940 goes for is comparable as its a 960 24v estate? Whilst possibly similar, this is the top of the range model with all bells and whistles. But maybe that could even count against it these days?

Just wanted to guage really whether he's right and the £500 mark is what we should expect, or whether its more laong the lines of what we thought which was nearer to £1500? I assumed they may be fairly sought after being the top of the line models and quite rare, as I read somewhere they may be future classics. But on the other hand, being 3 litres and not the most economical, maybe people avoid them these days? Got to be realistic.

RealEstate · Jul 16th, 2011, 11:20

Value will depend on car's condition - have you servicing receipts etc? Do all the bells & whistles work?

Jul 14th, 2011, 22:27	#1
2V8s New Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2023 18:33 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Epsom	Help valuing our 960 24v after accident Hi, We have a 960 24v estate on a J plate that we have had since new in the family. Unfortunately September last year we had a prang (well, someone drove into the rear right) though its not too bad and still useable. Anyway, although the other side admited liability for some reason its taken until now for their assessor to come take a look today. The quote for repairs I got was £1500 back in Oct last year The assessor said this exceeds the value, which I accept, and so they are looking to make a cash offer in liue of a write off so we can keep the car. The problem is, its been valued very low in my opinion by them, according to a glasses guide but I cant find anywhere or any guide to check for myself that covers these cars at this age! I know their pretty rare - Its in decent condition, everything works, it has 115,000 miles, in metallic charcaol grey. What would be a fair going rate for one of these in good condition, with MOT and tax and service history etc, one owner? Thanks in advance ps - either way we will be keeping the car, as it's part of the family! we just want a fair sum from them to get repairs done as best we can Last edited by 2V8s; Jul 14th, 2011 at 22:35. Reason: title error

Jul 14th, 2011, 22:53	#2
pookie Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2021 21:13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockport	If the car is being written off, the insurance company should pay out sufficient money for you to buy another similar model. Check the forums, car sales sites , Auto Trader etc. See what these cars are being sold for- that what you want! Go and buy another- or repair the one you've got. Salut! Pookie __________________ Growing old disgracefully

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brodgar I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 27th, 2012 10:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forest Row	1st== parkers priceguide 2nd== compare with ebayprices 3rd== immaculately serviced/invoices??? so what do they offer? currently a 940 on ebay 110.000 miles buy it now 595 Last edited by CTCNetwork; Jul 15th, 2011 at 16:48. Reason: Try to resist the urge to click Submit before you've said all you want to say.

Jul 15th, 2011, 10:51	#5
2V8s New Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2023 18:33 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Epsom	thanks. I had suggested a guestimated value of £1000-£1500. But he has come up with an offer of £480 which I thought sounded too low, and he seems to be basing off Glass's guide. But we would also keep the car. Not keeping the car is not an opton so we're not looking to replace it or find another. We only want this specific car. But Glass's website doesnt have this car in it as they dont go back past 1994 and also their own website states they cant be used for insurance valuations especially where for example there's so few being sold/bought that you cant get an accurate price. regarding the 940 on ebay, Im not sure if what a 940 goes for is comparable as its a 960 24v estate? Whilst possibly similar, this is the top of the range model with all bells and whistles. But maybe that could even count against it these days? Just wanted to guage really whether he's right and the £500 mark is what we should expect, or whether its more laong the lines of what we thought which was nearer to £1500? I assumed they may be fairly sought after being the top of the line models and quite rare, as I read somewhere they may be future classics. But on the other hand, being 3 litres and not the most economical, maybe people avoid them these days? Got to be realistic. Last edited by 2V8s; Jul 15th, 2011 at 10:54.

Jul 14th, 2011, 23:17	#4
940Graeme Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Silloth near Carlisle, Cumbria	As above, but I can't recall seeing one on these actually sell, (as opposed to the asking price), for more than £2,000. I know it's mad, but actual selling prices are still around the £1500-£1750 mark - tops. Very often nearer to £1000. Best of luck Graeme

Jul 16th, 2011, 11:20	#6
RealEstate Master Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2018 16:06 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Berkshire & N Wales View Photos By: RealEstate	Value will depend on car's condition - have you servicing receipts etc? Do all the bells & whistles work?

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