Is now a good time to buy a V8 - Page 3

MrDoodles · 28th November 2013, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_T

If I dont sell it then i suspect that its just not going to be used for at least 12 months :/

And what do you think that will do to it's value?

Paul_T · 28th November 2013, 16:52

If nobody wants it then nobody wants it. I can't force somebody to buy it if they dont want it so if it doesn't sell then its going to be SORN'd, insurance removed and parked up somewhere.

VMax1000 · 28th November 2013, 17:32

As to the OP, you have the Parkers guide and the prices in the classifieds.
There is really no point in arguing either of these.

The main question is what is it worth to you as you'll be forking out the cash for it. Mr.D has valuations that may look low to some owners. Owners have a price in mind that may be higher than the value put on it.

The fact is there are not many made and even less on the road. That is something you can't always capture in a valuation.

Best thing is to set yourself a limit, go look for the car, and if you find one that fits the bill, buy it.
It may be 20% over-priced to the general public but could be a bargain in your eyes.

Advice in these discussions is just what it is......................advice.
It's up to you to decide.

Good luck in your quest

Greeners · 28th November 2013, 18:21

Just remember, your buying a ZTV8 of which less then 1000 were made( and probably as few as 500 remaining !), as opposed to a mass produced car with production runs of 100's of thousands.

It makes pricing / valuing individual cars very hard, of course buyers want as much as possible, and sellers want to pay as little as possible, couple that with time of year and fuel costs it certainly is a very murky pool to peer in.

However, if you have a budget in mind, and you find the car that ticks all the boxes, then hey that's what it's worth

AS for Paul with 881, I feel for him as I was in a similar position with my first V8. It's a cracking car in a good strong colour and as importantly only 3 from the end of the production run.

You only have to look at 30 year old sporty Fords to see where the prices of these cars will go (Probably

) after all who'd pay £10K for a MKIII Escort

190SETOURING · 28th November 2013, 19:34

Well i paid £5800 for my biomorphic ZT V8 2005 only 10k FSH and mint. Im very happy with it

MrDoodles · 28th November 2013, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by 190SETOURING

Well i paid £5800 for my biomorphic ZT V8 2005 only 10k FSH and mint. Im very happy with it

I'm not surprised!

kaiser · 30th November 2013, 05:22

To be quite honest, and as usual, quite frank, and in no way trying to offend you, but this must be about the most stupid question I have seen in a long time.

This is not a seasonal fruit, so there is no good or bad time. This is not an investment, where you can expect a certain return, so it should not be considered a such.

This is something that you say you would like, so it would be a case of, yes I have the money, or no I don't. And what the hell has Parker's valuations got to do with it? They most likely have a couple of prices, and then a standard way of deriving other prices for cars in different conditions.
That might work if they are selling VW in the thousands, but surely it has little meaning because there are only normally a few V8s on the market at the time.

So step out in the wide world, and make a ****** decision, if you can and want, buy one and enjoy, if you can't or won't, don't and don't.

I have just lost a friend, wrote himself and his Healey 100/4 off. Life is sometimes just too short.

monty 48 · 30th November 2013, 09:46

As Kaiser points out if you want and can have then is the price a issue? I know when I bought my 260 I paid a lot more than the price's mentioned in this thread
True I have a supercharged version so may be a bit different from the standard car but after all it's your hard earned your parting with so go and give it a go - you wont regret it !!

Andrew

yakohairy · 30th November 2013, 17:15

Just buy one. Or don't. I paid lots of my HARD earned money and got one. I will never regret it! The ztv8 is the car the zt should always should of been. Until you own or drive one you just WONT understand. End of story!!!

Jealousy is that what all the whining is about???

(Herman. Spelling and grammar check please lol)

VMax1000 · 30th November 2013, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by yakohairy

Just buy one. Or don't. I paid lots of my HARD earned money and got one. I will never regret it! The ztv8 is the car the zt should always should of {have}been. Until you own or drive one you just WONT {won't} understand. End of story!!!

Jealousy is that what all the whining is about???

(Herman. Spelling and grammar check please lol)

Done, two found

28th November 2013, 18:21	#24
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Just remember, your buying a ZTV8 of which less then 1000 were made( and probably as few as 500 remaining !), as opposed to a mass produced car with production runs of 100's of thousands. It makes pricing / valuing individual cars very hard, of course buyers want as much as possible, and sellers want to pay as little as possible, couple that with time of year and fuel costs it certainly is a very murky pool to peer in. However, if you have a budget in mind, and you find the car that ticks all the boxes, then hey that's what it's worth AS for Paul with 881, I feel for him as I was in a similar position with my first V8. It's a cracking car in a good strong colour and as importantly only 3 from the end of the production run. You only have to look at 30 year old sporty Fords to see where the prices of these cars will go (Probably ) after all who'd pay £10K for a MKIII Escort __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

30th November 2013, 17:15	#29
yakohairy Avid contributor zt 260se Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: notts Posts: 167 Thanks: 23 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	Just buy one. Or don't. I paid lots of my HARD earned money and got one. I will never regret it! The ztv8 is the car the zt should always should of been. Until you own or drive one you just WONT understand. End of story!!! Jealousy is that what all the whining is about??? (Herman. Spelling and grammar check please lol) __________________ Sideways is the new forwards. Marcus

28th November 2013, 16:52	#22
Paul_T Regular poster MG ZT 260 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Southport Posts: 72 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	If nobody wants it then nobody wants it. I can't force somebody to buy it if they dont want it so if it doesn't sell then its going to be SORN'd, insurance removed and parked up somewhere.

28th November 2013, 17:32	#23
VMax1000 Passed Away MG ZT260 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Swindon Posts: 2,805 Thanks: 62 Thanked 325 Times in 249 Posts	As to the OP, you have the Parkers guide and the prices in the classifieds. There is really no point in arguing either of these. The main question is what is it worth to you as you'll be forking out the cash for it. Mr.D has valuations that may look low to some owners. Owners have a price in mind that may be higher than the value put on it. The fact is there are not many made and even less on the road. That is something you can't always capture in a valuation. Best thing is to set yourself a limit, go look for the car, and if you find one that fits the bill, buy it. It may be 20% over-priced to the general public but could be a bargain in your eyes. Advice in these discussions is just what it is......................advice. It's up to you to decide. Good luck in your quest

28th November 2013, 19:34	#25
190SETOURING Posted a thing or two MG ZTT 180se,MG ZT 260se Monogram Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntingdon Posts: 1,413 Thanks: 215 Thanked 263 Times in 169 Posts	Well i paid £5800 for my biomorphic ZT V8 2005 only 10k FSH and mint. Im very happy with it

30th November 2013, 05:22	#27
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	To be quite honest, and as usual, quite frank, and in no way trying to offend you, but this must be about the most stupid question I have seen in a long time. This is not a seasonal fruit, so there is no good or bad time. This is not an investment, where you can expect a certain return, so it should not be considered a such. This is something that you say you would like, so it would be a case of, yes I have the money, or no I don't. And what the hell has Parker's valuations got to do with it? They most likely have a couple of prices, and then a standard way of deriving other prices for cars in different conditions. That might work if they are selling VW in the thousands, but surely it has little meaning because there are only normally a few V8s on the market at the time. So step out in the wide world, and make a ****** decision, if you can and want, buy one and enjoy, if you can't or won't, don't and don't. I have just lost a friend, wrote himself and his Healey 100/4 off. Life is sometimes just too short.

30th November 2013, 09:46	#28
monty 48 Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Plymouth Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As Kaiser points out if you want and can have then is the price a issue? I know when I bought my 260 I paid a lot more than the price's mentioned in this thread True I have a supercharged version so may be a bit different from the standard car but after all it's your hard earned your parting with so go and give it a go - you wont regret it !! Andrew