Calling all Dealers/Traders......

[et0609]

I know I maybe being bit cheeky, but I was hoping someone could give me an honest valuation of my car. Im 3 weeks away from PX'ing it for a new car, but so far the valuations seem to me way low, but I may well just be hoping for too much. The part ex is...

C200CDI Classic
2005 05 Reg
62153 miles
Tax to 07/09 - MOT to 03/10
Iridium Silver
Black Cloth interior
FMBSH
COMAND
Phone Wiring
Ipod kit
Usual C200 options
Condition - about 12 stone chips on bonnet plus a 1/2" scratch on front bumber. Other wise, Mint. Interior - Mint all over.

Ive been given valuations based on a 2008 C320CDI Sport £30k. So far the best valuation ive had is £6800.

Can anyone give me their honest opinion as to what its worth.

Many Thanks
Mark

 

[Seamster15]

around 7k is about right

 

[Will]

If it's manual with a cloth interior/classic trim etc you might not get the most favourable offers as it's possibly a harder car to move on - most MB purchasers want auto transmission and leather. The W204 has also hit the values of W203s quite hard in the last year or so.

Might help to explain a bit if you feel the price is on the low side.

Will

 

[glojo]

You should aslo consider cheering the car up and making it look in mint condition. Any scratches will be 'sucking through teeth' time

 

[et0609]

Sorry, forgot to say its an auto. I guess I was just hoping for a bit more. The dealer I spoke with hasnt seen it, but when I asked what he woudl offer if everything was 100%, he said not much more because the mileage is the problem. But if thats whats its worth then thats fine, I just wanted a 2nd opinion. Thanks.

 

[Bill_33]

If you have a few weeks before your new car is available - and you have a firm "underwrite" from the dealer - stick it on AutoTrader at a fair price and see what happens - that is what we always advise customers to do - quite cheap for a two week posting.

I am sure the dealer would be happy if you walked in with no part exchange?

 

[jaymanek]

Glass price is £6800 but you will never get that for a car with no leather.. More like 6K.

 

[crockers]

Is £30k the asking price for his W204? If so I wonder what you could get it for with no p/x...Bottom line is cost to change not P/x price... yes I would therefore seperate the two deals....and put it on Autotrader for a few weeks...nothing much to lose