I'm all for 5GTT prices being "on the up..."

[Big Steve - Raider]

But £13,495 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-5-GT-Turbo-/120943926038?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c28d1db16) for a 17K mile car?? :scratch: :eek: :scared: :rolleyes: :p :mad: :o :coffee:

BTW, couldn't care is this is a :repost:I just had to get that off my chest....

[Mattv6]

Is this not SAms car that was at the French car show on mikes stand?

[Big Steve - Raider]

According to THIS (http://safalra.com/other/historical-uk-inflation-price-conversion/) website, £13,495 in 2012 is worth £6,800 which isn't far off what the thing cost brand new schmoo back in the day.

Those guys at 4Star Classics are taking the P1$$ I think!! :coffee:

[GTphil]

Someone obviously paid a pretty sum for the black one that was up for 15k, most definatly not that price but my guess is not far off.

So if people are willing to part with that much hard earned (or not in some cases;)) then there's a market for them to take advantage of.

fair play to them I say, but I would never pay that much for what is quite frankly a 20+ year old French slice of money sponging metal!

[Alex]

Nice though isn't it! :D

[Mattv6]

They certainly clean the cars advertised up well and give them an excellent ad. As gt turbos have hit/are hitting classic status now I guess the prices are starting to be set high for good examples such as this one. The classic car price guide this year lists the phase 2 turbo in it and prompts people to grab a standard one whilst they can.

[Phoenix Autosport]

i find myself asking how much is down to the car being worth more or how much is down to the pound being worth less (or is that worthless) :dearme:

[Haz]

to make matters worse it will probably be bought and put in a bubble and never used, not what owning an iconic hot hatch it about, imo. what enjoyment can a turbo'd car be when you cant drive it for fear of it gaining miles, damage or even worse, stolen??
very nice motor tho.

[Phoenix Autosport]

not what owning an iconic hot hatch it about, imo. what enjoyment can a turbo'd car be when you cant drive it for fear of it gaining miles, damage or even worse, stolen??
my thoughts exactly, if you want something to look at take a photo, cars are for driving :burnrubber:

[Haz]

yup lol, besides that i personally dont really see the appeal for std cars, looks yes but not power/handling, 14k for 120bhp that struggles past 100mph . . more like a common modern 1.4 not so hot hatch.

[5alldaway]

makes me wonder where they are digging these cars up from, do they buy them in good condition and give them a bit of an overhaul?????

still thats amazing condition and im sure it will sell for that price too

[SAM'S O.E R5]

Hi yes this is my r5 and I have loved her very much :cry:
4 star have detailed the car for the photo shoot which it dose say in the advert.
Also i like to say this car is worth every penny of £13495, I should now it was mine I've had over the years more than 10 gt turbos going back to 1996 and have never come across one like this ever, the car is a real investment to whoever buys her which is why I had to sell her because I could not stop driving her I loved driving the gt it just felt so new and perfect and not constantly breaking down like most ;)
Also i would like to say in there defence the are really nice guys at 4 star and can assure u they are not taking the piss they are very careful and selective about what vehicles they buy and sell and take great care in looking after there customers not like most new car dealers as they have a excellent reputation to protect. 4 star are fab really now there stuff and I'm sure who ever dose buy this little gem will be more than happy with the car and service that 4 star provide

Some mix reviews from everyone but let's see what u think in another 10 years time when u be lucky to see one still in one piece :D

[SAM'S O.E R5]

Ps to those who want real power buy somethings that not gona break every time you put yor foot down lol :)

[Mattv6]

yup lol, besides that i personally dont really see the appeal for std cars, looks yes but not power/handling, 14k for 120bhp that struggles past 100mph . . more like a common modern 1.4 not so hot hatch.

I've got power in other cars I have - the appeal of a standard gt turbo is the fact it drives like it came out of the factory. 120 is fun in something that weighs less than a bag of sugar.

[Mart]

If anyone can trouser £13k for their GTT, then fair play I say.

About time the GTT gained an 'official' classic status too :)

[Mattv6]

If anyone can trouser £13k for their GTT, then fair play I say.

About time the GTT gained an 'official' classic status too :)

True - its going to work in our favour if cars like this sell for high prices and push values up.

[Mattv6]

Are we heading for the likes of the escort mk1 prices now? Hope so.....

[phase i 16 v turbo]

Is this not SAms car that was at the French car show on mikes stand?

Yes, real nice example. Not many left like this. Good to see you last night Sam.:agree:

[phase i 16 v turbo]

Just noticed in one of the pictures something that is missing!!! Very small detail. I have one in stock. :D

[rs250nut]

Nice motor, lot of cash but it looks like a proper minter, I know in the ford world genuine un restored cars like this go for big money, maybe a few more of you guys should hike the price up and start something.

[SAM'S O.E R5]

Yes, real nice example. Not many left like this. Good to see you last night Sam.:agree:

Good to see u too last night will let you and the boys know what we're doing next week end and how can u tell that little bit is missing from the pics lol
And like to give mike a big shout and big thanks for all your help and advice and suppling me every part I could possible want when I've needed it you really are a great guy and am so glad to have met u at ace cafe that night your really are a great guy to know not just for r5 parts.
Ps to all r5 owners if you need bits for your car don't faff around call mike I can assure u that u won't be diss appointed and he has all parts in stock 99.9% of the time :)

[Big Steve - Raider]

I just hope you got the thick end of £12K for it when you sold it Sam?

[Spax]

It states VAT included? I thought VAT wasn't applicable to 2nd hand cars as it's been paid for when new?

[SAM'S O.E R5]

I just hope you got the thick end of £12K for it when you sold it Sam?

I wish I did get the thick end of 12k but wanted to buy the rs4 so I let it go little bit cheaper but I'm still happy made a good profit and still room for 4 star to make there's cant be fairer than that

[SAM'S O.E R5]

It states VAT included? I thought VAT wasn't applicable to 2nd hand cars as it's been paid for when new?

Depends if the company is vat registered

[Big Steve - Raider]

I wish I did get the thick end of 12k but wanted to buy the rs4 so I let it go little bit cheaper but I'm still happy made a good profit and still room for 4 star to make there's cant be fairer than that

That's exactly the nub that boils my p1$$ Sam. I hear what you said earlier on in this thread about them being nice guys etc, but at the end of the day they're just looking to make a profit out of your car & don't care for it or the marque

[Jonny5]

but at the end of the day they're just looking to make a profit out of your car & don't care for it or the marque

Totally agree :agree: Would of made a nice raffle car ;)
Kept the car in the club too.

[SAM'S O.E R5]

Nothing's free guys unfortunately :)

[rs250nut]

That's exactly the nub that boils my p1$$ Sam. I hear what you said earlier on in this thread about them being nice guys etc, but at the end of the day they're just looking to make a profit out of your car & don't care for it or the marque

Pretty much like 99% of car traders then Steve, you always have your pants pulled down.

[SAM'S O.E R5]

I don't know why your so p155 about it ?

[SAM'S O.E R5]

[QUOTE=Big Steve - Raider;278919]That's exactly the nub that boils my p1$$ Sam. I hear what you said earlier on in this thread about them being nice guys etc, but at the end of the day they're just looking to make a profit out of your car & don't care for it or the marque[/QUOTE

anyone paying 13k is defo going to care for it And treasure it for years to come and when I'm a old fart I may get a chance to see it again

[old skool turbo power]

to make matters worse it will probably be bought and put in a bubble and never used, not what owning an iconic hot hatch it about, imo. what enjoyment can a turbo'd car be when you cant drive it for fear of it gaining miles, damage or even worse, stolen??
very nice motor tho.


:agree: :(a true point you say about a nice car

[Tony Walker]

:agree: :(a true point you say about a nice car


:D but in 20 years when someone opens the bubble they can nail the arse off it like most new owners did from factory :D :agree:

[SAM'S O.E R5]

:agree::)

[SAM'S O.E R5]

R5 sold to someone in jersey :)

[Hoolio]

Show's what good marketing can achieve.

[Alan]

Where is this seller finding these cars from. He sold the one on eBay with 11thousdand miles too, I think that one went for 15k

[SAM'S O.E R5]

To be honest I found the seller rather than the seller finding me

[SAM'S O.E R5]

Show's what good marketing can achieve.

Agree joe blogs could never sell there car for that money without getting professionals involved :)

[Alan]

To be honest I found the seller rather than the seller finding me

Good on you, looks a great car.

[SAM'S O.E R5]

Thank you I'm going to miss her so much :cry:

Looking for another one soon to keep this time :)

[benj88]

To be fair, if I had the money I'd of bought it :agree:

Hope clean 5s do start creeping up in value. Iv noticed a few clean ones around the 4k mark but no ones buying them. Must be the notorious "unreliable" reputation they still have ha.

[SAM'S O.E R5]

Cheers mate :)
I hope they do start going up in value there may not be the best built but they are so much fun :laugh: