Maybe buying a G280, or it could be for sale

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dick
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Hello most informative and useful website.
I am in the slightly odd situation of either buying a neighbour's G280LWB or, if the price is too high, selling it. The thing is, I have no idea what it's worth. I am keen to get the best price for my neighbour and you folk seem to know more than most about how much they change hands for.
I could, of course, simply tell her that I asked and everyone said it was worth two hundred quid and she'd probably believe me, but I can't quite bring myself to be so rotten despite rather liking the car.
Obviously it's not straightforward because this car will fail its next MoT thanks to a blowing exhaust and leaking seam on the petrol tank, plus whatever else crops up on a 1989 car. I would guess, having looked at posts, that an exhaust costs about £400 and the tank can be sealed for about £60 plus a fixing kit, whatever that costs.
If I describe the vehicle could someone give me a ballpark figure? I have no pictures but you people seem to know what they look like.
It's a metallic red/burgundy 280LWB auto, 1989, pretty basic spec. Body seems to be in very good condition with little rust. Needs two new tyres. Serviced at Lancasters all its life until three years ago, since when it's basically sat off the road and been serviced and MoTed annually. 117,000 miles, driver's seat a bit worn, odd ding on the bumpers, does about 15mpg, more comfortable than a Discovery, towbar, light protectors, front and rear diff locks but don't they all have those? er, that's it.
I've used it a bit and do like the car, and have persuaded my wife that it's a great idea. So tell me it's worth £200 and I'm laughing.

S B Varney
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Dont know if this will help or not but i've not long bought a 280 GE 1984 for £900 with a new MOT, it is by no means perfect but is a very good runner, i think i bought a bargain but who knows, your neighbours one must be worth at least a similar amount given that it is much later but it has no MOT.
Hopefully a regular will be able to agree or disagree & add their inside knowledge to your question.

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Hi Dick
I live in Peterborough and would be happy to look at it with you. There's another guy who lives in Sawtry who might be persuaded to give it a look too. W/e would be best for me.

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yep I live in Sawtry, I can have a look for you and give you an idea of cost for repairs and what its worth.

dick
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Thank you for the offers. I'll speak to Judy and see when is a good time to get the car - Sunday is best for me. I live a few miles west of Peterborough near Oundle.

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peter imperfect wrote:
yep I live in Sawtry, I can have a look for you and give you an idea of cost for repairs and what its worth.

Roly Poly wrote:

Hi Dick
I live in Peterborough and would be happy to look at it with you. There's another guy who lives in Sawtry who might be persuaded to give it a look too. W/e would be best for me.

Dick,

For all the free, timely, genuine and knowledgeable information that you are getting from various club members the most decent thing for you to do is to join the GWOA as soon as possible.

Good luck with the neighbour.

Cheers

dick
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If I get one then I certainly shall join.

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dick wrote:
If I get one then I certainly shall join.

Blimey!

What a salesman I have become!

dick
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I can't find my neighbour. Her house and the car are there, but she isn't. Will let you know when I have a suitable time.

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And.....? Well, what happened next....? We're all waiting for the next gripping episode....
Does he get the prize?
Does he do the honourable thing and give her more than it's worth?
Does somebody else buy it out from under their noses?

...........why are we waiting, tra la la........... :lol:

Come on, don't keep us in suspenders.......

Q

dick
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Right, I'm back and in possession of keys. I'm also around over the bank holiday weekend so if someone wants to take a look I'll be about Sat from 12 noon onwards and Sunday. I'm not sure how one makes arrangements to meet without the world seeing addresses etc. Please advise if a) anyone is still up for viewing etc and b) what the form is for passing on address info etc

Many thanks

peter perfect
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call me on 07838 100931 and I'll come over sat afternoon to look.

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I'm going away for a week so won't be able to look. Peter will give you good advice

dick
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Cheers all. Will call Peter.