XR6 Prices

Coogs289 · 29-01-2011, 04:48 PM

I'm currently looking at getting some sort of XR6. I have about $8,000 to spend and am quite keen on one at the moment ('02 VCT).
So I just thought I'd see what people reckon that they're worth, as they seem to vary quite a bit in price. Also, if the one I am looking at is reasonably priced.
So if anyone can give me a general idea of what they're going for, that would be great!

Cheers, Anthony

Mr Hardware · 29-01-2011, 05:08 PM

simply put - look on carsales and have a guess. Get one with under 200k on the clock that looks like it hasn't been abused and you'll be laughing.

Coogs289 · 29-01-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

simply put - look on carsales and have a guess. Get one with under 200k on the clock that looks like it hasn't been abused and you'll be laughing.

Well most of the ones I've been looking at (Series 3) have been around the $10k. I'm been on carsales etc. constantly lately,
I just thought I'd check with others to see how realistic these prices really are.

Cheers, Anthony

Mr Hardware · 29-01-2011, 05:16 PM

having a second look at it - $8k is really pushing it for an AU3 with VCT. You're either going to get an abused one or you need to do one of three things: older model, HP motor or more dosh.

oh and carsales.com.au is pretty much the litmus test for prices. what is 'realistic'? i mean if they're all about the $15k mark, then thats what people will pay. or if they're all around the $7k mark, then thats what people will pay. they aren't gtho's, price isn't speculation.

i never really worry about the purchase price of a car - its the condition and running costs and likelihood of longevity that interest me.

Coogs289 · 29-01-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

having a second look at it - $8k is really pushing it for an AU3 with VCT. You're either going to get an abused one or you need to do one of three things: older model, HP motor or more dosh.

oh and carsales.com.au is pretty much the litmus test for prices. what is 'realistic'? i mean if they're all about the $15k mark, then thats what people will pay.

i never really worry about the purchase price of a car - its the condition and running costs and likelihood of longevity that interest me..

I take it that the one I'm currently looking at (assuming that there's nothing wrong with it) is a pretty good price then.
It's a 2002 VCT in meteorite. It's done 130,000kms, has momo, 6 stacker/premo sound, rebel kit, towbar and 18" BA XR8 rims. Worth the $8,000 then? You're quite right about the condition and running costs too.

doktoravalanche · 29-01-2011, 05:21 PM

BAII"s with leather & premium sound and less than 100,00kms are going to trade at $10k......so shop around........

Mr Hardware · 29-01-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by velocity_avisGT

I take it that the one I'm currently looking at (assuming that there's nothing wrong with it) is a pretty good price then.
It's a 2002 VCT in meteorite. It's done 130,000kms, has momo, 6 stacker/premo sound, rebel kit, towbar and 18" BA XR8 rims. Worth the $8,000 then? You're quite right about the condition and running costs too.

Well comparing with your best source of real-world info, carsales, yes. It also sounds like you could turn around and sell it for $10k.

**DJM83** · 29-01-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by doktoravalanche

BAII"s with leather & premium sound and less than 100,00kms are going to trade at $10k......so shop around........

Going to trade and sale price are 2 different things.

And he wants an AU

Coogs289 · 29-01-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

Well comparing with your best source of real-world info, carsales, yes. It also sounds like you could turn around and sell it for $10k.

Seems I've found a good thing then. Hopefully there's nothing wrong with it then.

And Dallas- definitely want an AU! :P

Falconxr68 · 29-01-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by velocity_avisGT

I take it that the one I'm currently looking at (assuming that there's nothing wrong with it) is a pretty good price then.
It's a 2002 VCT in meteorite. It's done 130,000kms, has momo, 6 stacker/premo sound, rebel kit, towbar and 18" BA XR8 rims. Worth the $8,000 then? You're quite right about the condition and running costs too.

Hmm I had a look on carsales but couldn't see a car matching your description. Is it advertised elsewhere? I've got mine (not VCT) for sale in the 'Cars for Sale' section if you havn't already had a look.

Regards

Coogs289 · 29-01-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Falconxr68

Hmm I had a look on carsales but couldn't see a car matching your description. Is it advertised elsewhere? I've got mine (not VCT) for sale in the 'Cars for Sale' section if you havn't already had a look.

Regards

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Kryton · 29-01-2011, 11:08 PM

AU XR6's have started to become worth more than XR8's solely due to P plate laws.
XR6's and SV6's are the car of choice for most P platers these days.
If you want better resale value down the track, buy either of these.

Day-mow · 30-01-2011, 10:34 AM

im going to sell my AU3 VCT manual its got 170 k on it and a few mods and i was thining $11K-ish so this thread has been quite helpful to make me think im not dreaming

if you want HP auto you can find them pretty cheap tho.

**DJM83** · 30-01-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by davway

AU XR6's have started to become worth more than XR8's solely due to P plate laws.
XR6's and SV6's are the car of choice for most P platers these days.
If you want better resale value down the track, buy either of these.

Not to mention they look way better then later model XR's *cough* BA/F *cough*

Day-mow · 30-01-2011, 12:40 PM

also worth adding. there are differences for buying a AU XR vs a BA XR.
BA's are like trim and wheels and interior but the same car in every way.

urbancowboy · 31-01-2011, 12:17 AM

davway
i wouldn't say a XR6 is worth more than a XR8, although i see your point, i'd say that a XR6 is worth almost the same amount of money. No offense but by your reasoning a RS Impreza would be worth more than a WRX!

2002au · 31-01-2011, 10:18 AM

well if this helps, for an 02 model au xr6, series 3, manual, great condition and with only about 112,000 kms. i paid $8990

Day-mow · 31-01-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 2002au

well if this helps, for an 02 model au xr6, series 3, manual, great condition and with only about 112,000 kms. i paid $8990

your in Tas tho things cars from the main land have more value :P

JaguarDave · 31-01-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

oh and carsales.com.au is pretty much the litmus test for prices. what is 'realistic'? i mean if they're all about the $15k mark, then thats what people will pay. or if they're all around the $7k mark, then thats what people will pay.

that's an intersting take on things but I personally take asking prices on carsales.com with a grain of salt.

There is no mechanism on that site for viewing actual confirmed sale prices, just the initial asking ones. I'm not speaking about XR6's specifically but I know from watching carsales.com for over a year that there are an awful lot of decent Fords of various types for sale there that have been on offer for a very long time so the general level of asking prices may not always be generating interest that converts to sales.

**Polyal** · 31-01-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Day-mow

your in Tas tho things cars from the main land have more value :P

I know your probably taking the **** but id pay more for a Tassie car, less k's, less traffic etc.

You should be able to find an AU3 XR6 for $8k, you can even pick up decent XR8's for $10k

Kryton · 31-01-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by urbancowboy

davway
i wouldn't say a XR6 is worth more than a XR8, although i see your point, i'd say that a XR6 is worth almost the same amount of money. No offense but by your reasoning a RS Impreza would be worth more than a WRX!

AU XR6's are generally worth more than XR8's and that soley IS because of the P plate laws.
Most people coming off their P's arent going to be looking at a 10 year old XR8.
That makes the AU XR8 market very limited - usually to enthusiasts or people that dont want a big car loan (or debt).

Dont know why you think Subaru has anything at all to do with AU's and comparing them is just silly anyway - different markets for different people.

Day-mow · 31-01-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

I know your probably taking the **** but id pay more for a Tassie car, less k's, less traffic etc.

sure was. but that makes sense

**Papa Smurf** · 31-01-2011, 08:45 PM

At least and AUII or III, better brakes.

Donny · 31-01-2011, 09:36 PM

Id say between 8 and 10k is a fair call for a decent, clean AU2 or 3 XR6..

As most know, I paid 10k for my manual, rebel body kitted AU3 XR8, 110k klms with RWC and 6 mths reg.. Owner was asking 12k for the car.
The white one in Bris I looked at buying was also available to me for 10k with RWC and 6 mths reg.. Asking 11k, but had shagged clutch, so thats why I passed on it.

I know Im talkin XR8's, but I found while I was initially looking around at what to replace the GT-P with (and then again 6 odd months later after the GT-P had sold), asking prices were pretty much on par XR6 vs XR8. That was ultimatly a big reason why I chose the XR8 as a daily.. Apart from the better sound of the 8 and the better torque etc, there was virtually no diff in prices with I6 vs V8.

urbancowboy · 31-01-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by davway

Dont know why you think Subaru has anything at all to do with AU's and comparing them is just silly anyway - different markets for different people.

Silly? no i don't think so,

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Originally Posted by davway

AU XR6's are generally worth more than XR8's and that soley IS because of the P plate laws.

I was merely comparing the P-Plate law scenario to another type of car so again i ask. How is this any different from a Impreza RS (P-Plate legal) and Impreza WRX (Not P-Plate legal!) Sure they are apples and pears, but both have model variant's on both sides of the P-Plate law.

But another situation is that Apprentice mechanics are allowed to drive/own V8's and Turbo's on their P's because driving them is part of their job.

Kryton · 01-02-2011, 12:30 AM

WRX's are desirable to people off their P plates - AU XR8s arent, hence AU XRs being worth more.
Like the WRX, there is a bigger market for the AU XR6.
So, yes, your theory is silly.
The more desirable the car - the more it will be worth.
Supply and demand - plain and simple.

urbancowboy · 02-02-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by davway

WRX's are desirable to people off their P plates - AU XR8s arent, hence AU XRs being worth more.
Like the WRX, there is a bigger market for the AU XR6.
So, yes, your theory is silly.
The more desirable the car - the more it will be worth.
Supply and demand - plain and simple.

What ever!

JaguarDave · 02-02-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by davway

WRX's are desirable to people off their P plates - AU XR8s arent, .

I've read some stuff about XR8's in the past but this is news to me.

I haven't had P plates for about thirty five years but I sure find XR8's desireable (much more so than any XR6 or WRX) and a number of my friends who also being in their fifties are "off their P plates" and desire AU XR8's enough that they've actually gone out and bought them.

Actually what you stated is not news to me cos I don't actually believe you. What evidence do you have to back up your statement?

Day-mow · 02-02-2011, 01:30 PM

WRX's are appealing. thats why im selling my XR6. to buy a WRX. anyone wanna buy mine?

**Polyal** · 02-02-2011, 01:33 PM

pop goes the rex gbox pop pop pop..sorry it had to be said.