Looking to buy Fabia vrs but unsure

[atoh42]

Hi already got some useful information off some previous posts but just looking for some upto date information regarding the market for these cars.

I have been in the market for a new 06 plate polo but seen this car and was really taken back at how good it looks and the good reviews it gets so Im away to see a 05 plate fabia VRS tommorow (40k, FSH, Black). It looks really nice and clean but im a bit confused about the current pricing of these cars. Its priced at £7000 as is the only other one within 50 miles but almost all the car pricing websites glasses/parkers/wisebuyers etc give a current excellent value of around £5800.

I guess im just looking for advice on what peoples recent experience has been with buying and selling as i would easy pay £5800 - 6k for a clean model like this but i think if the guy is expecting around 7k then i may look a bit of a fool going in trying to et it for 5800 ish.

cheers

sorry if i have posted in the wrong area

[Boots]

I paid £7500 for an 56 reg black vrs with 20,000 miles a week or so ago.

Hope this helps.

[warwick hunt]

that seems very cheap

[Littlebull]

Bit pricey, theres modded ones at (250BHP) on a 05 plate going for £7500.

[stuno1]

Personally i would get a modded one...i did. Make sure has a re-map atleast as is 300 odd and guarantee you will want one if you get a fab without it done.

Personally i travel for the right car. Waited and ended up going 400mile round trip for my rx8.

[atoh42]

thanks for the advice guys.

7500 seems a decent price as it is top book value for a 56 plate private sale. Been using glasses consumers guide prices, wisebuyers, parkers and what car etc.

Went to see the car today and was impressed although the paintwork was not too great, few deep scratches and a lot of swirling but as its black its more noticable. Altho the guy wasnt moving more than 6800 on the price so looks like its back to the drawing board still gonna be looking and hopefully finding one soon but i appreciate the feedback

[mooragerx7]

just bought a 54plate VRS in back with 38500 mils for £5995 the wise buys guide price of it was £6100 got £3100 trade in for the other halfs clio 54plate trade price for that is £2800 so im smilling:D:D:D

[Tony_Vrs]

I paid £9400 for an 06 plate with 16000 miles in silver FSH and a few extra's (CD changer etc) Not a mark on it and in excellent condition.

Have I paid too much though?

[nilobilo]

I paid £9400 for an 06 plate with 16000 miles in silver FSH and a few extra's (CD changer etc) Not a mark on it and in excellent condition.

Have I paid too much though?

Where did you buy from? Sounds like a minter. Has it got cruise too? Seems about right if you purchsed from a dealer.

Mine, (56 plate, 15,600 on the clock), was £9,890 from a dealer so have a years warranty. But doesn't seem like it was worth it now due to the warranty issues I'm having!

[Boots]

I paid £9400 for an 06 plate with 16000 miles in silver FSH and a few extra's (CD changer etc) Not a mark on it and in excellent condition.

Have I paid too much though?

I don't think its as easy as saying paid too much etc, its what you're willing and able to pay that counts. If you're happy then thats all that counts. Price books cannot take account of condition so well so its hard to say I guess, I wouldn't worry too much to be honest!

[skodadan]

I just bought mine last week from a skoda main dealer, 54 plate, 1 owner, 1 year warranty 27000 miles. Paid £7995. Thinkin I paid too much now. :-(

[Tony_Vrs]

My budget was £8500. There was a black one that had 35000 miles on clock, 56 plate and no extra's for £8500 That was the one I tested first. When I asked about my silver one, it worked out only £900 more for a car 6 months newer, 20000 miles less airbag switch, cd changer and mudflaps all round on so it seemed daft not too take, plus silver was the colour I wanted. I take that as comfort

[TheWifesVRS]

paid £4600 for a FSH 70k black 54 plate from autotrader car was in manchester, originally from colne skoda down south..one owner couple of stonechips, drives like new..factory xenons.

i saw a few. cars from enthusiasts seem to be advertised for a lot more money.. just you average punter cars seem well priced.

[ashmozza]

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[OnTheJazz]

it seems that prices vary alot, i paid £5100 for my 55 plate Black VRS with 18k on the clock two weeks ago in a private sale : )

[Jonny5ive]

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And you should also be a Freedom Member to advertise your car for sale :nono:

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[jasc1988]

the prices now compared to last year depress me :(

I got a cracking deal 1 year ago at £7,300 for an 04 with 37k and a few extra's from a dealer!! This was an amazing price then, now look at the market :(

[farky77]

it seems that prices vary alot, i paid £5100 for my 55 plate Black VRS with 18k on the clock two weeks ago in a private sale : )

Jammy barsteward!!

[vRS Dovit]

I paid about 8k for a good condition standard 55 reg with 15k on the clock just over a year ago. It aint standard anymore

[geordie_21]

5 months ago I paid 5300 for a 54 plate Black vRS, 65k on clock - good condition, brand new tyres and usual mods - Eibachs, Jabba RARB, Sachs Clutch, Revo Map

[OnTheJazz]

Jammy barsteward!!

Yeah, went from an A4 Avant to the fabia & i love the nimbleness of it, reminds me of my old mk2 golf