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[tunnie]

accident damaged cars will affect value hugely

In my case it certainly did 

A 2000 Plate Facelift 3.0 Elite Omega is barley worth a grand at the best of times, i personally don't see the point.....

If it was something like a cheap BMW M5, then yes, but something thats worth a tenner on a good day  :-/ 

[Selseybill]

But would you buy a mk6 escort with a front end off a mk2.
These post are not really about damaged cars but why would someone make a car worth less by fitting a older models panels

[Broomies Mate]

I understand what you are saying Tunnie..... for me, I dont have a lot of money and do very little miles in my car (I have a company van, and a very economical 2.0 8v Cavalier Diplomat also).

I wanted a big, 'luxury' saloon for weekend trips to the south coast, or cruising up to see family in Glasgow.  Thats why I got the Omega.  I dont have £1000 to spend on one, I dont even have £500 to spend on one.

I spent half that and have got a reasonable car.  Regardless of what the car is 'worth'..... in relative terms, accident damage can be used as a bargaining tool.  If to get £200 of a cheap motor or £2,000 off an expensive one.  It's all relative.

[Selseybill]

My migs for sale and it got the right panels fitted but i was thinking of fitting a bumper off a roller on it and a set of furry dice.

[Broomies Mate]

But would you buy a mk6 escort with a front end off a mk2.
These post are not really about damaged cars but why would someone make a car worth less by fitting a older models panels

If it was cheap enough, then of course I would.  Then use the 'spare' cash to put it back to its correct way.

[tunnie]

I understand what you are saying Tunnie..... for me, I dont have a lot of money and do very little miles in my car (I have a company van, and a very economical 2.0 8v Cavalier Diplomat also).

I wanted a big, 'luxury' saloon for weekend trips to the south coast, or cruising up to see family in Glasgow.  Thats why I got the Omega.  I dont have £1000 to spend on one, I dont even have £500 to spend on one.

I spent half that and have got a reasonable car.  Regardless of what the car is 'worth'..... in relative terms, accident damage can be used as a bargaining tool.  If to get £200 of a cheap motor or £2,000 off an expensive one.  It's all relative.

£250 sounds a bargin, if its not listed as a Cat write off, crash it and make a profit 

[alunonhisown]

£250 sounds a bargin, if its not listed as a Cat write off, crash it and make a profit   


I am PMSL

[Selseybill]

I understand what you are saying Tunnie..... for me, I dont have a lot of money and do very little miles in my car (I have a company van, and a very economical 2.0 8v Cavalier Diplomat also).

I wanted a big, 'luxury' saloon for weekend trips to the south coast, or cruising up to see family in Glasgow.  Thats why I got the Omega.  I dont have £1000 to spend on one, I dont even have £500 to spend on one.

I spent half that and have got a reasonable car.  Regardless of what the car is 'worth'..... in relative terms, accident damage can be used as a bargaining tool.  If to get £200 of a cheap motor or £2,000 off an expensive one.  It's all relative.

I don't think Tunnie's saying damaged cars are worthless and i agree with you,there are some bargain damage cars out there.But when you fix them you make sure you fit the right panels and because of this the car for sale is not worth much.

[Broomies Mate]

I understand what you are saying Tunnie..... for me, I dont have a lot of money and do very little miles in my car (I have a company van, and a very economical 2.0 8v Cavalier Diplomat also).

I wanted a big, 'luxury' saloon for weekend trips to the south coast, or cruising up to see family in Glasgow.  Thats why I got the Omega.  I dont have £1000 to spend on one, I dont even have £500 to spend on one.

I spent half that and have got a reasonable car.  Regardless of what the car is 'worth'..... in relative terms, accident damage can be used as a bargaining tool.  If to get £200 of a cheap motor or £2,000 off an expensive one.  It's all relative.

£250 sounds a bargin, if its not listed as a Cat write off, crash it and make a profit 

Dont tempt me 

Seriously though, apart from a broken Solenoid to control the switchover inlet thingies on the Multi-Ram jobbies, and of course the obligatory door check-straps, I *think* I have a bargain.

[Entwood]

The important thing is the "why" .. once that is known a decision can be made ... at the moment it is just "odd" .. and potentaly "dangerous odd" - cut & shut, "risky odd" - Accident damage ....

Personally .. I'd be looking elsewhere ... 

[Selseybill]

But would you buy a mk6 escort with a front end off a mk2.
These post are not really about damaged cars but why would someone make a car worth less by fitting a older models panels

If it was cheap enough, then of course I would.  Then use the 'spare' cash to put it back to its correct way.

Must be something in the water in ristol

[webby23]

That is probably the ugliest Omega I think I have ever seen......!!!

Definately an untold story behind it and I would steer well clear......


 

[Broomies Mate]

But would you buy a mk6 escort with a front end off a mk2.
These post are not really about damaged cars but why would someone make a car worth less by fitting a older models panels

If it was cheap enough, then of course I would.  Then use the 'spare' cash to put it back to its correct way.

Must be something in the water in ristol

This is not intended to be argumentative, I can assure you.

But, what value would you put on that Omega in its original condition? = A

Now think about the price you'd pay for the car in its current condition = X

Then total the amount to put it back to its original condition. = B



If A = > X+B    then you are a winner, right?

[Selseybill]

I think you taking it wrong.If that Omega had the right panels fitted it may be worth the £400 that someone has bid but with the wrong panels fitted you would have to fork out for the right panels and paint to make it right.Also as the front end has been modified even with genuine Vx parts it would put the insurance premiums up.
There is nothing wrong with buying a damaged car as long as it's fixed properly.the question is why would want you fit a previous models panels to a newer car in the first place.the right panels probably cost the about same to buy and paint. 

[Broomies Mate]

I think you taking it wrong.If that Omega had the right panels fitted it may be worth the £400 that someone has bid but with the wrong panels fitted you would have to fork out for the right panels and paint to make it right.Also as the front end has been modified even with genuine Vx parts it would put the insurance premiums up.
There is nothing wrong with buying a damaged car as long as it's fixed properly.the question is why would want you fit a previous models panels to a newer car in the first place.the right panels probably cost the about same to buy and paint. 

I get what you are saying, but that car in the 'right' condition is worth almost treble the current £400 bid.

A Bumper would be around £40, a bonnet about £50.  A couple of headlamps £60.  Paint, £150.

If that car was to go for say £750 I think someone has got a bargain!

How on earth would those modifications increase the insurance premium?