What to pay?

Ross · Post by **Ross** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 10:00 pm

What sort of price is good for a MK3 Coupe? I'm looking at getting something tidy, 1300cc, 5 speed, but I've seen them priced from everywhere between Â£100 and Â£1500

I don't know where to begin.

metz · Post by **metz** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 10:09 pm

I was looking around the Â£1000 mark thinking i would get a really good en for that price but most i looked at were not that nice, i dropped on mine for Â£550.

robz · Post by **robz** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 10:54 pm

its hard to put an exact price on it.

it depends on if you are looking for a 1300 Cl or a GT, the Gt wood be more xpensive id imagine. Milage shoodnt be too much of a problem as most mk3s have between 90&110K on them (i think, dont quote me!)

As a rough guide id say betwen Â£750-Â£1000 for a good 1, only way you shood be paying more is for a G40

hope that helps

Cheers Robz
(metz youve got a pm)

Ross · Post by **Ross** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 11:43 pm

Yeah I'll be after a 1300 CL.

Karl_CLCoupe · Post by **Karl_CLCoupe** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 8:41 am

For something like a late CL, its probably around the 650 to 800 mark. They regularly go for those kind of prices here.

Thanks.

Karl.

DanW · Post by **DanW** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 2:14 pm

I got mine for Â£350, but was originaly in sale for Â£450, it's gota few rust patches so thats what probably put it down in price TBH, but I've seen Genesis models (which have a few extras which u wish u had after u haven't got them) go for a bit more money (say Â£100).

deadcat · Post by **deadcat** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 2:53 pm

picked my CL Coupe up for Â£500.
Not muc wrong with it. 1 dent on the back arch and a couple of scratches.

Tahrey1043 · Post by **Tahrey1043** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 3:11 pm

i went out looking for a "grand or less" car and got the 1000, 4 speed, hatch first-of-the-mk3s for 650, two years ago, and that was haggling a fair bit below guidebook price. Â£800ish for a tidy but toy-less 1300 (CL) 5sp coupe now, with say a K plate?

thats brummie private seller prices mind!

(may have gone upto the grand myself on a 1300 had insurance not been an issue - there was more than Â£100 difference between groups 4 and 6 with the cheapest agent!)

robz · Post by **robz** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 8:41 pm

the prices i quoted were jst rough, i dnt no for sure. My 1st polo a '91 squareback was Â£250, '92 Fox coupe was bout Â£300 & got my GT for Â£600 (haggled down from Â£800 cos some bits n bobs needed done 2 it although the bodywork was fine)

all depends who you buy from & how much they no about cars....

Ross · Post by **Ross** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 9:32 pm

So I guess I'm just going to have to get out there and see whats about? Oh and by the way, what makes a Genesis so good anyway?

GroovyCarrot · Post by **GroovyCarrot** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 10:26 pm

Genesis is the top of the range before you get to the sporty ones (GT/G40). Basically it has all the stuff like rev counter, tinted windows etc.

dowdie-mk3 · Post by **dowdie-mk3** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 3:01 pm

Here matey im selling mine

POLO MK3 COUPE 1991 1.3CL

I have owned this since Jan 04 since my dad gave it to me on passing my test. I have spent 1000s restoring and modifying this car. The car comes with two months tax and three months mot. Its a great runner and has never given any problems, serviced regulary well maintained. Genuine low mileage on the car. Below are a list of specs of the car.

Engine

1297 cc injection

Superchipped ECU

K&N Performance Filter

Straight through stainless steel exhaust system

Custom-made Stainless Steel Piper Upswept Oval Backbox

Painted engine bay colour keyed

Exterior

Tornado Red

Colour coded mirrors & handles

Colour coded spoiler

Professional Window Tints (to legal requirements)

Rubbing Strips Removed

Clear Indicators all round

Black VW badge on grill with silver gt badge embedded

Flushed Boot with handle

Chassis

15" TSW Venoms 195/45/15 good condition

Lowered 15mm all round

Sports anti roll bar

G40 Brake Discs and Pads

Interior

Colour coded instrument panels

D-Shaped Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Complete With Boss

Polo Emblem on dash

Red and black seat covers

Momo Carbon & Aluminum Pedals

Momo Carbon & Aluminum Gear Knob

Red Leather Gear Gaitor

Aluminum Affect Mat

I.C.E

JVC Silver CD Player Stereo

Front Pro Plus 2" Speakers

Rear Pro Plus 6x9" Speakers

JBL 400w Active Twin Bass Tube

1000w Amp Wiring Kit

Stereo Switch On Dash

Security

Fitted Alarm Insurance Approved

Immobliser factory Fitted

This car is not for the faint hearted as of any car of its age it has a minor stone chips. The car has had a recent cambelt, brake discs and pads, gaskets the engine also been flushed to de-coke. This car is a dream to drive estimated 90bhp which is a lot for a small car. Very sad to see it go a very reluctant sale. The car i think is a group for with all mofiications. The car is up for sale due to i want a bigger car know.

Im open to offers guys want to get a g40 found out i can finally get insured an i seen one up for sale round my way so wanna get rid of mine an get a beast.

(more pics available via email)

email [email protected]

mob 07708 507003

GroovyCarrot · Post by **GroovyCarrot** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 5:49 pm

Blimey, you passed your test january this year and you're able to get insurance on a G40? How are you managing that? (I also passed january this year, and that sounds rather nice to me

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Ross · Post by **Ross** » Sun Jul 04, 2004 6:38 pm

I think that ones a little out of my range insurance wise.

dowdie-mk3 · Post by **dowdie-mk3** » Mon Jul 05, 2004 11:44 am

mate i pay 1200 with all mods which is goodun at first. bout 700 now though. so not really out of your range offers appreciated

i found out i got one yrs no claim from bike so insurance went down then they said they'll carry everythin over add it together giving me two years no claims in a couple of weeks yeah its gonna be bout 1150 or summit but hey whos arsed its a g.