Why is the V8 so expensive?.

Villa Villan · 20th July 2013, 23:10

A silly kind of question in a way however I will ask. We all love the thought of owning a V8 75/ZT but what is holding the price so high for say about 6k for a 2004 one so to speak with 60000 miles?. I am far from doubting that it's a wonderful car to drive but as fuel, tax and insurance is perhaps one of the main reasons to move them on how come they still cost mega pound notes yet we see great examples of other more sensible variant's and sometimes with a much better spec go for pennies so to speak?.

It puts me off having one for the silly money being asked IMHO.

Cheers
Tony

2Diesels · 20th July 2013, 23:13

There's cheaper ones out there if you look hard enough..................there's often a big difference between what people ask for them & what they actually get if they sell them at all

So that said I'll sell you mine for 8 milllllllllion pounds

generic_username · 21st July 2013, 00:22

I've pondered this and my observation is;

1) The depreciation brought upon on our cars (excluding the V8) for simply wearing their badges skews this question from the start. I was looking at E46 BMWs at the same time as ZTs and the equivalent E46 would have cost double the price of my ZT.

2) The V8 (in both guises) is special and those who favour the offbeat appear to know this hence the upper tier prices. I've said it several times and I'll say it again - The mere concept of these cars is a wonderful example of British motoring eccentricity.

Dare I say that despite being more expensive, the V8s are still lower priced than their equivalents.

FredSpencer · 21st July 2013, 07:27

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Originally Posted by 2Diesels

So that said I'll sell you mine for 8 milllllllllion pounds

Must be something wrong with it that you're not telling us about if you're letting it go that cheaply.

rovexCDTi · 21st July 2013, 07:30

It depends what you mean by 'equivalents'. Engine size? Yes they are cheaper than a large mercs, but performance, equipment, quality? Hell no.

There are plenty of much faster and more luxurious German cars of the same age for less money.

However they are quirky, different and desirable and the price reflects that. I do think some are silly money, they aren't worth 3x more than the diesels, but they are worth 5k to 7k for a mint monogram.

Athorpe · 21st July 2013, 07:47

Simple, supply and demand
There aren't as many cars as people wanting them

rovexCDTi · 21st July 2013, 07:55

To a point. I do know of a V8 that wont sell. The price asked is just too high, but the owner wont sell it for less because other V8s have been advertised for similar money or more. The fact is there isnt much data for how much they actually go for, only for what is asked. The 2 may not be the same.

Simon.h · 21st July 2013, 08:17

For me, then I get the cash together to buy a V8 (and I will) it would be used to get a Jaguar S type R which is a 4.2 supercharged with 400bhp as you get so much more of a car that the ZT 260.

rovexCDTi · 21st July 2013, 08:17

Yeah, but its hideous.

Simon.h · 21st July 2013, 08:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by rovexCDTi

Yeah, but its hideous.

Maybe to you!!

20th July 2013, 23:10	#1
Villa Villan I really should get out more....... ZT-T 160 1.8T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 2,664 Thanks: 46 Thanked 64 Times in 42 Posts	Why is the V8 so expensive?. A silly kind of question in a way however I will ask. We all love the thought of owning a V8 75/ZT but what is holding the price so high for say about 6k for a 2004 one so to speak with 60000 miles?. I am far from doubting that it's a wonderful car to drive but as fuel, tax and insurance is perhaps one of the main reasons to move them on how come they still cost mega pound notes yet we see great examples of other more sensible variant's and sometimes with a much better spec go for pennies so to speak?. It puts me off having one for the silly money being asked IMHO. Cheers Tony __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Villa Villan; 20th July 2013 at 23:13..

20th July 2013, 23:13	#2
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	There's cheaper ones out there if you look hard enough..................there's often a big difference between what people ask for them & what they actually get if they sell them at all So that said I'll sell you mine for 8 milllllllllion pounds Last edited by Dragrad; 20th July 2013 at 23:32.. Reason: Posts merged - Consecutive posts

21st July 2013, 00:22	#3
generic_username Loves to post ZT 190+ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Wales Posts: 366 Thanks: 22 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I've pondered this and my observation is; 1) The depreciation brought upon on our cars (excluding the V8) for simply wearing their badges skews this question from the start. I was looking at E46 BMWs at the same time as ZTs and the equivalent E46 would have cost double the price of my ZT. 2) The V8 (in both guises) is special and those who favour the offbeat appear to know this hence the upper tier prices. I've said it several times and I'll say it again - The mere concept of these cars is a wonderful example of British motoring eccentricity. Dare I say that despite being more expensive, the V8s are still lower priced than their equivalents. __________________ http://www.forum-signatures.com/wiza...dd490004cc.jpg My progress thread: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...46#post1278046 Last edited by generic_username; 21st July 2013 at 00:41..

21st July 2013, 07:30	#5
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	It depends what you mean by 'equivalents'. Engine size? Yes they are cheaper than a large mercs, but performance, equipment, quality? Hell no. There are plenty of much faster and more luxurious German cars of the same age for less money. However they are quirky, different and desirable and the price reflects that. I do think some are silly money, they aren't worth 3x more than the diesels, but they are worth 5k to 7k for a mint monogram. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

21st July 2013, 07:55	#7
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	To a point. I do know of a V8 that wont sell. The price asked is just too high, but the owner wont sell it for less because other V8s have been advertised for similar money or more. The fact is there isnt much data for how much they actually go for, only for what is asked. The 2 may not be the same. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

21st July 2013, 07:47	#6
Athorpe Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Gainsborough Posts: 580 Thanks: 31 Thanked 45 Times in 39 Posts	Simple, supply and demand There aren't as many cars as people wanting them

21st July 2013, 08:17	#8
Simon.h This is my second home Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Calne Posts: 4,531 Thanks: 8 Thanked 116 Times in 108 Posts	For me, then I get the cash together to buy a V8 (and I will) it would be used to get a Jaguar S type R which is a 4.2 supercharged with 400bhp as you get so much more of a car that the ZT 260. __________________ Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG ZT 190 2004 lpg

21st July 2013, 08:17	#9
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Yeah, but its hideous. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]