Trophy Valuation Help

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All the bushes and rubber parts, which just age out. in fairness I upgraded the suspension to adjustable as it was in bits and powder coated the suspension arms etc. which was choice over necessity. However I also replaced the brake pads and deglazed the discs due to being stationary, replaced brake and clutch and fuel lines, due to corrosive nature of fluids and age.

 

[Luke335]

Pardon my ignorance... but when would it require a damper refurbishment? If it ain't broke, don't fix it?

Who knows. I agree I would wait and see what happens but we all know they could go at any time even on low mileage cars. I'd imagine they would need to be rebuilt within a few months as the seals are 10 years old and it hasn't moved for 5. It would be sensible to factor that into the purchase price.

 

[TonkaTruck]

I totally agree to factor in the price. However I feel it might be a little over cautious?
How do you think any suspension maker/car dealer or motor factors work with storing parts?
They can have items sitting on a shelf for days/weeks/months and in some cases years.

Mine has been dry stored for well over 6 years and the Sachs are showing no sign of requiring a refurbishment.



The car could have been started and allowed to run up to temperature weekly?
To be truthful we are all clutching at straws.
Without knowing history / condition of the car, can we really value it or say if a higher mileage car is better?

 

[jlpower]

Great discussion and info, thanks everyone. Should be taking a closer look at it next week.

 

[Luke335]

This was not dry stored from new though. It was 5 years old and 35k before storage. I think we agree in general. I'm just trying to steer the OP on the side of caution as I think some people may be underestimating the possible costs and over valuing the car. The dampers may be fine but they may have scored Pistons and need a £900 refurb. I think it would be sensible to assume they might cost half that and allow £450.