Do people still buy the 225bhp Cupra R's?

[b_wain]

In the pricey times that we now live in with petrol and insurance prices through the roof do people still look at buying performance cars like the Cupra R? The reason why I ask is Ive had mine for sale now for 2 - 3 weeks with very little intrest. I have had loads of scams wanting to pay for it via paypal and a shipping company collect it......yea rite!

I was wondering if any of you guys can give me some selling tips, am I rite in selling on Auto trader or should I look at other sites? Also where you guys have bought or sold your cars from in the past? Ive even reduced the price by £500 as the insurance is up at the end of the month . Ive got a new job and with it comes a shiney new super slow car (serious about 50bhp lol) I am reluctant to get rid but cant really afford to keep it as a weekend car.

Any ideas or advice would be great!

 

[seatcupramad23]

looks tidy but sadly , i've simuilar spec and mi;eage sell for arounf 3700 mark don't mean to be harsh , cause i'm in the same boat alot of interest in my car people coming down to drive it and excuses like didn't check the insurance of can you wait 2 months for the money crap like that

 

[richybigman]

Pistonheads is your best bet for selling i reckon.

 

[andy_lang]

thats insanely cheap!! I cant believe how low these prices are now piston heads, flea bay - but like most thing, if the markets not there then :'(

 

[b_wain]

thats insanely cheap!! I cant believe how low these prices are now piston heads, flea bay - but like most thing, if the markets not there then :'(

Only cheap as insurance runs out end of this month . Wanted more for it but thats life eh! Just my look I get a company car when the markets on its arse lol.

Just listed it on the for sale section on here awaiting moderation approval.

 

[tony323ci]

why not get the company to supply you with a new FR or a Cupra if it'll stretch to that soooo much nicer than an insignia or an Avensis

 

[Molehill_Mike]

Pistonheads is your best bet for selling i reckon.

+1 (for cars like this ie enthusiastic)

 

[b_wain]

why not get the company to supply you with a new FR or a Cupra if it'll stretch to that soooo much nicer than an insignia or an Avensis

I got a 1.9D Passat.....boring!!! I like your thinking though

 

[tony323ci]

Oh dear and I bet a new FR comes in cheaper than the Passat too Ah well maybe next time

good luck selling the Cupra though

 

[andy_lang]

Keep the cupra!!!!
I have a daily drive and my Cupra for the weekends. Just keep it - sell it when the markets right and youl be SO bored in a 50bhp car! Mines just 70 lame & weak stallions but always have an insane smile on my face when I jump in the cupra.
Yes your insurance is due, but spread out the costs - youl be saving a packet using the company car anyways.

 

[b_wain]

You come explain that to my Wife who wants to use the money for the new kitchen! Trust me ive tried to convince her with no success. Ive had it for 4 years now with 2 small children arrived after the car so its her perfect chance to make me get rid after years of moaning haha

 

[andy_lang]

Get a new wife? LOL!!!!

Im blessed that my better half likes my striped out 2 seater cupra - and even asked if id like a bucket seat for xmas! score!! on the flip side I do drive her about in the little daily - but that just sips along on fuel rather than taking massive gulps of V power, gargling and then farting it out! LOL!

still, tell your wife, I could sell it now for £4k, or wait a few months and sell it for £7k and get that even better grantie topped kitchen with the slide out built in wine cooler too. then thatll buy you a few more months to come up with a better plan

 

[steve carter]

If i had the money i`d have it. Still worth trying to persuade the Mrs to let you keep it.

 

[marksnoop]

i brought one saturday its only money at end of the day an may as well spend it on car.

 

[RickyC]

Recently bought mine via piston heads. Insurance is 760 fully comp 26 yrs old 4 years no claims.
Which I was happy about that's declaring suspension remap and exhaust aswell.
The person I bought it off did mention very little interest over the 2 months he had it up.
Good luck selling yours though.

 

[b_wain]

Cheers for all your advice gents! Ill see how it goes over the next few weeks, if it doesnt sell then maybe the kitchen is going on Finance and the car get kept hehe!

 

[gaterpotata]

i would try piston heads ebay auto trader even the loot i think it is free to advertise their at least so give it a try and good luck i think people are still interested as i have had mine only since april so im sure you will sell as i say good luck with it.

 

[Alexis27]

You're going to find it harder to sell in the general marketplace because it isn't stock.

Boost gauges, induction kits and square number plates make Joe Public walk away.

 

[tony323ci]

Autotrader was crap when I sold my Astra Twintop just got a load of scam emails you know "I want to buy car for my brother I'll send money by Paypal as I work in the Arabian Gulf and someone will pick up car" yeah right !!
In the end sold it on desperate seller was really good and I got the price I wanted

 

[b_wain]

You're going to find it harder to sell in the general marketplace because it isn't stock.

Boost gauges, induction kits and square number plates make Joe Public walk away.

Would you advise I take all the Mods off?