Freelander part-ex value!

[thermidorthelobster]

Not technical discussion but I thought it was interesting...

Some friends have a Freebie about 2yo, 38,000 miles, TD4.  They paid £20K or so when they bought it.

They're looking to change it for a VW Eos.  They want to part-ex it.  And they've been quoted 4 GRAND for it!

I've told them on no circumstances should they sell it for 4K unless it's to me.

I wonder how many people just take this at face value and lose thousands of pounds on their motor?

[Doobreydog]

A lot depends on condition model  etc but should be looking at at least 8k trade in and 10k private....they have dropped quite a lot with FL2 coming out but I think someone is taking the p155. 8)

[barmiebrumie]

4 grand :shock: , i'll take it cash here & ready,
or take it in part-ex for a D11 :lol:

John.

[Thrasher]

We got 4.5k for our 2001 V6 ... told you all some months ago the Freelander market was broken and it would get worse.

[Terminus]

A lot depends on condition model  etc but should be looking at at least 8k trade in and 10k private....they have dropped quite a lot with FL2 coming out but I think someone is taking the p155. 8)

Yep I'm with doobreydog on that one - 4k????? tell them to go back to the garage and ask the salesman to put on a red nose some face paint and big shoes just so they can get the full effect of the offer  :lol:

Check parkers guide for good ideas of value for any car considering year mileage etc - You'll be surprised they are usually sopt on and most garages / showrooms use the Parkers or Glass books to get a figure.

The newer style hippo's will drop a little in price due to the iminent release of the LR2 but I get the feeling (and this is just a hunch) the LR2 isn't going to be such a hot seller - nothing to do with the fact I think it's butt ugly  :lol:  If I wanted X-trail I'd have bought one lol and this new look is closer to that than anything else

[thermidorthelobster]

I'm still hoping they'll sell it to me for 4K actually...

[landroverkeith]

:shock:  we were offered 4k on linda`s freelander recently at dealer in wellingborough and its a bog standard 1.8 petrol (cringe) on a s plate i shoulda ripped his hand off judgeing by the models u guys were trying/have part ex`d

[bezzabsa]

well read this with interest as my friend has a 2005 diesel hse freelander (paid 24k ) looked on fleabay and autotrader and they are now 8-12k with less miles than his (31k -as its used for business).. may help me as im looking at freeloaders as we speak ;)

[barmiebrumie]

well read this with interest as my friend has a 2005 diesel hse freelander (paid 24k ) looked on fleabay and autotrader and they are now 8-12k with less miles than his (31k -as its used for business).. may help me as im looking at freeloaders as we speak ;)

Me too, swmbo wants to stay with landriver but we are selling the disco2 to save on fuel cost's so if you see two at the right money let me know,


John.

[bezzabsa]

little update , seen a nice R plater 5 door - petrol tho :( around the £2500 mark, may gom and enquire.
ps did anyone see the £600 freelander on fleabay...quote "needs engine work - and interior work"....hmmmmm

[gords]

Regarding the petrol model - this makes cheery reading http://www.freelanderheadgasket.co.uk/  :shock:

[bezzabsa]

Regarding the petrol model - this makes cheery reading http://www.freelanderheadgasket.co.uk/  :shock:

what engine is it? ie can i rip one out of a scrap rover rather than pay for a LR recon unit??? or does anyone make a conversion kit to fit other engines??