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Exemplar
Exemplar Posts: 1,612 Forumite
Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
Guys,

Having to sell my beautiful, lovely, bestest ever car to buy something bigger (expanding family)...

So I either trade or sell.

I'ts a 2000 X Passat TDi SE (red Di) Saloon, Auto (DSG? It's the tiptronic).

Condition Vs age = 8 out of 10. Immaculate inside, 2 tiny trolley dents outside. Dark metallic blue and Charcoal interior. FULL VW service history, 185K.

Ta

Alex
'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.

I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.
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  • scheming_gypsy
    scheming_gypsy Posts: 18,410 Forumite
    if you want to see what it's worth Glass' guide will only really tell you what it 'should' be worth. For a realistic valuation, have a look on eBay at completed listings and you'll see what people are willing to pay for them
  • Hammyman
    Hammyman Posts: 9,913 Forumite
    alcot33uk wrote: »
    Guys,

    Having to sell my beautiful, lovely, bestest ever car to buy something bigger (expanding family)...

    So I either trade or sell.

    I'ts a 2000 X Passat TDi SE (red Di) Saloon, Auto (DSG? It's the tiptronic).

    Condition Vs age = 8 out of 10. Immaculate inside, 2 tiny trolley dents outside. Dark metallic blue and Charcoal interior. FULL VW service history, 185K.

    Ta

    Alex

    If you want to sell it, around £600-£700.
  • s_b
    s_b Posts: 4,464 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    worth at least a grand all day long in autotrader if eastern europeans can get to you reasonably
    i would £1295 with a spiffing advert and 9 photos

    newark is easy to get to so sell privately
  • Flyboy152
    Flyboy152 Posts: 17,118 Forumite
    alcot33uk wrote: »
    Guys,

    Having to sell my beautiful, lovely, bestest ever car to buy something bigger (expanding family)...

    So I either trade or sell.

    I'ts a 2000 X Passat TDi SE (red Di) Saloon, Auto (DSG? It's the tiptronic).

    Condition Vs age = 8 out of 10. Immaculate inside, 2 tiny trolley dents outside. Dark metallic blue and Charcoal interior. FULL VW service history, 185K.

    Ta

    Alex

    The book doesn't go that far back.
    The greater danger, for most of us, lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark
  • Exemplar
    Exemplar Posts: 1,612 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Ha Ha Flyboy!!
    'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.

    I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.
  • getmore4less
    getmore4less Posts: 46,882 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper I've helped Parliament
    edited 23 July 2011 at 7:45AM
    you can still do the free lookups

    a few potential options 2 of them below
    not enough info looks like model change is where the value is not the 4/5 speed.


    Volkswagen Passat SE
    1.9TD Diesel 4-door Saloon
    4 Speed Automatic Front Wheel Drive
    Year: 2000 X
    Mileage: 185,000
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    Part-exchange Price:
    Excellent condition:
    £180
    Average condition:
    £155
    Below average condition:
    £125
    Please note:
    Unfortunately, we don't have a valuation for the requested mileage. However, we can value this car at 150,000 miles.


    Volkswagen Passat SE
    1.9TD Diesel 4-door Saloon
    5 Speed Automatic Front Wheel Drive
    Year: 2000 X
    Mileage: 185,000
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    hdr_estimatedValue.gif
    dot.png
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    Part-exchange Price:
    Excellent condition:
    £955
    Average condition:
    £810
    Below average condition:
    £660
    Please note:
    Unfortunately, we don't have a valuation for the requested mileage. However, we can value this car at 150,000 miles.
  • Flyboy152
    Flyboy152 Posts: 17,118 Forumite
    alcot33uk wrote: »
    Ha Ha Flyboy!!
    :huh:




    ...........................
    The greater danger, for most of us, lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark
  • rodenal
    rodenal Posts: 831 Forumite
    Don't think the op realises the guides only tend to go back ten years - thought you were joking (....or have i missed the point, twice? :o)
  • Flyboy152
    Flyboy152 Posts: 17,118 Forumite
    Last time I looked the book only goes back seven years. You can go back further online.
    The greater danger, for most of us, lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark
  • Exemplar
    Exemplar Posts: 1,612 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I wasn't being sar-caustic Flyboy just laughed at it matey!
    'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.

    I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.
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