VF 6.0ltr second hand values

[HemiMagic]

Hi all, wondering what everyone feels is a fair second hand value for stock standard V8 Commodore, Calais and Caprice. Or modified if you like. There is such a variety of prices, kilometers, conditions.

I am hearing car yards are trading them for below Redbook pricing and selling for above. Insurance seems to go on Redbook or other Valuation entities. In particular I am interested in Redline's of all shapes and Calais V. I have seen some low k Caprice with 6.0ltr 2015 for under $30K. A big drop from their $70k sale price.

I know we all want to sell high and buy low but that is not always the reality, (when selling privately).

Is anyone going through this at the moment as either a buyer or seller. I know a few of you have been selling Series ones for Series twos.

Any feed back is welcome

 

[Pablito]

Carsales is your friend.
That'll give you the best idea of whats out there and how much. Take a few grand off the listed prices and you're pretty close to what they're worth/selling for.
As you've said, there's a list of things that vary the price of a car. Location too. Where i live cars are a bit more expensive than Sydney prices, but they give you a higher trade too.
Tidy series 1 Redlines are in the mid 30's at the moment, Calais a bit cheaper. Caprices are always heaps cheaper. Harder sell i guess and they still look like a VE on the outside.

 

[dah_man_ben]

I sold my 2014 VFI SSVR with 120k on the clock a month ago for $31k mate, just for reference.

 

[ToeCutter21]

I just sold my 2014 Redline with 50k on the clock. Redbook indicated $36k. Had some interest around $33k but sketchy buyers who had finance issues and wanted me to drive it 600 kms for a test drive. Ended up selling it to a wholesaler for $31k. Big drop in price but was a very easy transaction and they sent a car transports to outback NSW to collect. I paid $43k for it 2 years ago as a novated lease so no GST and ex demo with 900 kms. Just picked up a 2017 VF2 Redline for $43k - fleet price (no GST) so I'm looking at it as a $12k changeover.

 

[HemiMagic]

I sold my 2014 VFI SSVR with 120k on the clock a month ago for $31k mate, just for reference.

Thanks Dah man ben

 

[HemiMagic]

I just sold my 2014 Redline with 50k on the clock. Redbook indicated $36k. Had some interest around $33k but sketchy buyers who had finance issues and wanted me to drive it 600 kms for a test drive. Ended up selling it to a wholesaler for $31k. Big drop in price but was a very easy transaction and they sent a car transports to outback NSW to collect. I paid $43k for it 2 years ago as a novated lease so no GST and ex demo with 900 kms. Just picked up a 2017 VF2 Redline for $43k - fleet price (no GST) so I'm looking at it as a $12k changeover.

That is very helpful ToeCutter21. Thanks for posting. It looks to me that you came out okay with that deal.

 

[NewbC4KE]

Hi all, wondering what everyone feels is a fair second hand value for stock standard V8 Commodore, Calais and Caprice. Or modified if you like. There is such a variety of prices, kilometers, conditions.

I am hearing car yards are trading them for below Redbook pricing and selling for above. Insurance seems to go on Redbook or other Valuation entities. In particular I am interested in Redline's of all shapes and Calais V. I have seen some low k Caprice with 6.0ltr 2015 for under $30K. A big drop from their $70k sale price.

I know we all want to sell high and buy low but that is not always the reality, (when selling privately).

Is anyone going through this at the moment as either a buyer or seller. I know a few of you have been selling Series ones for Series twos.

Any feed back is welcome

I think price and or value for any vehicle is driven by demand/people, commonsense right?? At present one can see that demand for Series 1 VF's in any guise has reduced which is reflected in their price generally. As more people trade up from VF1 to VF2, more VF1's are on the market and to try differentiate/attract new V8 entrants they are significantly cheaper (value). Car dealerships will always try acquire your vehicle for less than market value, just as we, as new car buyers negotiate a reduced purchase price. It goes hand in hand.

It comes down what you are willing to spend your money on and not think twice about the decision you make.

 

[KT11H]

Bought my previous 2015 VF1 SSV auto ute for $44,888 and traded it in at $28,500 for a new 2016 VF2 Redline auto ute at $55,000 in Jan 2017. That 63% retained value for 2 years. Don't really matter really as they are business vehicles, tax deductible.

 

[RockDAhouse]

i was looking at selling my 2014 vf ssv auto as well, if price is not that great I might as well keep that for another year.

 

[426Cuda]

My Son was looking at a locally owned manual VF Redline for $31k neat. 55kms. Had after market wheels tyres and exhaust. In good nick. Owner eas keen to sell as he'd bougt a Navara work ut and needed the cash. So may be atypical. Price started at $36k. Had been for sale four a couple of months.
Personally I wouldn't sell mine. Worth more to me than $30-$35k. Too good a car.