RE: Black Book

["Ian J Haseltine" <Jim_Haseltine@msn.com>]

You wrote:
>I managed to get my hands on a copy of the "Black Book" a couple of >weeks 
>ago. The current price quoted for an MB Engine Quattro is 9145 uklbs.
>RR Model was something like 13k... gulp.

>Now is that value what a trader would stick the car on his forecourt at, 
>or the value you should expect on a "trade in"?

Judging by the traders adverts that I've seen in the last few months its 
probably the traders selling margin..... seriously, its the recommended 
forecourt price of a class 'A' car.  That is, a car in good condition, mileage 
of 10k per annum, service history, near perfect bodywork etc. Often used as a 
base for inflation, watch for phrases like 'fully blown', 'fast appreciating 
classic'
each one adds about 500GBP to the price.

Trade in? About half that, 'No call for a car like this, insurance is too 
high' 'Parts are too expensive' etc etc.


Jim Haseltine
88 Ur quattro