I'm looking to upgrade my mk1 octavia Vrs estate. I've looked at a newer one and only been offered 800 on trade in, I'm struggling to find a comparison so wondered what you guys thought.

 I bought it from a club member 5 years ago who had it from new, it's in black and covered 140000. mechanically well looked after but was going to do a cam belt if not sold. Everything works bar the drivers door on the fob. Great condition inside and under but average outside. A little help on value would be much appreciated, thanks

Colour affects price

 

5 hours ago, fwdnewbie said:

Colour affects price

 

 But then I read it again and you said its black! 

 

Reading between the lines it needs a cambelt doing (20k overdue is it does) and this will plumet your price.

 

Generally the estates are going for a bit more as there are fewer of them 

 

Good points:

1 previous owner 

Estate

Black

Not high mileage

 

Bad points

Not low mileage

Needs service?

Body needs some love?

 

I reckon £1200 (imo) 

Trade in price sounds about right really.

 

Keep it, get the cambelt done and it should get you to 200k 

Private sale might get you £1100-£1200 if your lucky. Trade is usually around £600-£800. If you can sell it privately and go in with the cash as a deposit to possibly get more off the new car. 

Thanks for the replies. Managed to get another £500 knocked off, happy with that! Bit of a change to a transit sport, happy camping!