Thinking of selling this summer - a few questions!

[Trophy#110]

I have a lovely Trophy that is SORN'd and garaged which, unfortunately, I am struggling to justify keeping. My other car is a 300bhp Impreza Turbo and I just can't see me going back to regularly using the Trophy at any point. I could also do with releasing the funds to run the Scoob! Spec of Trophy is:


-48k miles
-lovely condition (not seen a winter in my 5 year ownership)
-Front Sachs refurbed at 42k in 2012.
-Eibach Sportlines fitted c.4k ago
-Koni Yellow Adjustable rear shocks fitted 1.5k ago along with full geo check
-Brembo HC discs and Ferodo DS2500 pads on front and OE spec rear discs/pads fitted 6k ago
-Front tyres are PS3s with around 7k miles on them
-Rear tyres are PE2s which are nearing the legal limit IIRC
-Oil changed every year in my ownership


Bad points:

-exhaust hanger is broken and system is hanging off at an angle
-Will need a big timing belt etc service this year
-Front NS alloy has one small kerb mark


My questions:
-Is it worth buying a new exhaust and getting the service done or should I just bodge an exhaust repair and (honestly) sell as-is?
-What is the general consensus on where the market is/where it's going for low mileage Trophys in good condition?
-Is £5.5-6k feasible with the above work done? £4.5-5k without maybe?

Input would be much appreciated, thanks!

 

[PeterGinger]

Hi,

I'd say your values are about right. The market seems to be on the rise atm, but it is a slow rise. How long that will continue for is anyone's guess. But I do think that there is ultimately a limit to how much someone will pay for a clio. The exhaust hanger is a cheap fix, assuming the exhaust itself is fine. The standard mount is rubbish and i replaced mine every service as exhaust heat perishes the rubber. I've now got a VAG one, which came with the Pure Motorsport exhaust. it's a lot more robust and I'd recommend to anyone. If you search back to my post you will find it.

 

[Claude]

Whereabouts in the country are you and who is your local RenaultSport specialist?

 

[MarcB]

Knock £2k off the price due to the mud flaps

 

[Trophy#110]

Whereabouts in the country are you and who is your local RenaultSport specialist?

Aberdeenshire. As far as I'm aware I don't have a local Specialist!

 

[Claude]

Hmmm. In that case I wonder if it's worth taking a hit on the sale price and leave it to the new buyer to select a specialist of their choosing.

It would be much better if they were done but better done by a specialist than a generic local garage, in my opinion.

Good luck, whichever way you choose to go.

 

[Karltrophy]

Closest specialist could be DTM in Newcastle?