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mingblus3
15-07-2013, 23:24
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-PHASE-ONE-ELECTRIC-BLUE-RENAULT-5-GT-TURBO-/290946270505?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43bdbfc529#ht_558wt_1255

This looks really nice.

TopCat
15-07-2013, 23:32
Is nice. Phase 2 interior will de value it though

Bigfoot
15-07-2013, 23:34
http://www.rtoc.org/boards/member.php?u=175

Trevhib
16-07-2013, 11:46
Is nice. Phase 2 interior will de value it though

Not by much if the body is sound!

GTphil
16-07-2013, 13:37
:agree: Love leccy blue phase 1's, it would still cost a lot to restore fully, but maybe not as much as some, a really honest advert and it must be a pisser for Jim, hope it gets a genuine buyer who will do it the justice it deserves.:)

Rob1980
16-07-2013, 18:13
I'm seriously tempted to get back on the GT Turbo seen with this! It's just a shame it's so far away from me. I wonder if it would take a 250 mile journey back??

Out of interest, where could you even get phase 1 seats now a days and how much would they cost?

Trevhib
16-07-2013, 18:18
Rob, other than when Mike or CGB has them in, it's impossible to answer either of those questions.

r5_scotty
16-07-2013, 18:22
I sold 2 sets of ph1 seats and covers last year at £240 a set and now I think there £140for a passenger seat and £160 a drivers!!! ouch . im sure mike will do a deal on a full set:agree:

JRP
16-07-2013, 18:35
That would be an ace project hmmmmmm

r5_scotty
16-07-2013, 18:37
That would be an ace project hmmmmmm


you already have a project !!! finish that one lol

Rob1980
16-07-2013, 18:43
Rob, other than when Mike or CGB has them in, it's impossible to answer either of those questions.

I thought something like that may be the case, I have not seen them for sale anywhere for a while. Still patience is a virtue...

JRP
16-07-2013, 18:43
you already have a project !!! finish that one lol

Yes sir... But that enthusiasm is sparking ;)

Trevhib
16-07-2013, 18:52
I thought something like that may be the case, I have not seen them for sale anywhere for a while. Still patience is a virtue...

Yep, it's just a matter of keeping an eye out everywhere. Who knows what the next seller maybe asking in terms of price though. :agree:

Brigsy
16-07-2013, 20:58
Looks sweet, i feel like getting rid of my tungy for a nice ph1.

£300 for seats is cheap compared to some cars lol. I would personally pay that amount to finish off a restore.

Rob1980
21-07-2013, 17:21
Is anyone on here bidding for this? Please pm me if you are because if your max price is higher than mine, I do not want to force you to pay more than you need too. Vice versa of course.

scratcher
21-07-2013, 18:26
I wish mine was that good!

I didn't realize phase 1 seats were so expensive now.

Rob1980
22-07-2013, 19:21
Ok then, who won it?? I got outbid :-(

casper
22-07-2013, 21:04
Ok then, who won it?? I got outbid :-(

No one.:agree:

Rob1980
22-07-2013, 21:08
Eh? It says winning bid £2250...

Rob@Backyardracing
23-07-2013, 13:05
Looking at the prices of these ph1s I'm tempted sell mine to help fund a new house... Been sat in my garage for the last 3 years..!!

scratcher
23-07-2013, 20:08
^^^^^ Same... or some of the seats I'm hoarding. My cars probably only worth a quid :laugh:

andybond
23-07-2013, 20:49
Looking at the prices of these ph1s I'm tempted sell mine to help fund a new house... Been sat in my garage for the last 3 years..!!

ohhhhhhhhhhh. I work near old trafford and stay in the quays. Can I have a look at your car mister?

casper
23-07-2013, 21:22
Are people really holding on to these because they think one day they will be worth a lot more?Never going to happen.Even the parts that people are sat on will go to waste.

Adey aka Ewok
23-07-2013, 21:28
10 years ago i was picking up gtt's all over the shop for 400 or less. look how much they are now. wait another 10 years and they will be worth alot more

andybond
23-07-2013, 21:33
Are people really holding on to these because they think one day they will be worth a lot more?Never going to happen.Even the parts that people are sat on will go to waste.

I think they will go up a bit yet.

When the economy gets back on its feet then they will plateau. People are looking to invest in something as the banks are giving peanuts. People see cars and some commodoties as money makers.

gtmatt
23-07-2013, 21:44
Are people really holding on to these because they think one day they will be worth a lot more?Never going to happen.Even the parts that people are sat on will go to waste.

What a load of bull , of course they will look at turbo 2s and there parts. They are going up slowly and always will .

casper
23-07-2013, 21:55
What a load of bull , of course they will look at turbo 2s and there parts. They are going up slowly and always will .

The car that bood bought 12 month ago was up for £3495 its now up for sale at the same price and hasnt sold.:agree:

casper
23-07-2013, 21:58
What a load of bull , of course they will look at turbo 2s and there parts. They are going up slowly and always will .

And a turbo 2 is a little different to a 5gtt.:crap:

The new Bill J
23-07-2013, 22:04
10 years ago i was picking up gtt's all over the shop for 400 or less. look how much they are now.

:agree:

As for parts, look at gearknobs. I bought one from Renault for £11 - Look what they go for now! Several have sold for well over ten times that!

casper
23-07-2013, 22:12
A cars only worth what someone is willing to pay.How can the prices go up anymore when no one wants them.Im talking about the good cars here,the ones up for about 3-5k.Theres too many cars for sale and no one to buy them.I hope they do go up,then i will get the 5k i want for mine.

Trevhib
24-07-2013, 09:41
When you add in any kind of inflation factor, you'll realise a few things about whether prices for second hand GTTs are truly going up or down.

Cars are relatively cheaper to buy than they were. They are also built to a higher standard and the specification is in another world in comparison.

What a GTT would have cost you new in 1988 will now bag you this BWM 114i SE, brand new (not that you would have one of these over a GTT of course). This is the affect over just 25yrs:

http://www.bimmertoday.de/wp-content/uploads/BMW-1er-Dreituerer-F21-AMI-Leipzig-2012-114i-07.jpg

Big Steve - Raider
24-07-2013, 10:36
A random choice Trev :scratch: but I see your point :)

Adey aka Ewok
24-07-2013, 11:12
At the time though the gtt was top of the line, that BMW isn't? Or am I getting the wrong end of the stick?

Trevhib
24-07-2013, 14:30
Yeah, I didn't explain very well that I was making two different points.

1. Inflationary affects on money mean that the exact same GTT on the market at £3000 8yrs ago (for example), is now better value for money if it is sold at that same price today. That is to say, if the price of second hand GTT's does not go up by more than the cost of inflation each year, then they are effectively becoming cheaper to buy.

2. Cars have become better value for money in general terms. Look at the construction quality, safety and equipment specification you can purchase now for the exact same monetary outlay, in comparison to 1988. (hence the BMW pic).

The comparison of top of the line in 1988 vs top of the line in 2013 is difficult to measure precisely due the affects of point 2. It wouldn't be a like for like comparison.

casper
24-07-2013, 15:11
Yeah, I didn't explain very well that I was making two different points.

1. Inflationary affects on money mean that the exact same GTT on the market at £3000 8yrs ago (for example), is now better value for money if it is sold at that same price today. That is to say, if the price of second hand GTT's does not go up by more than the cost of inflation each year, then they are effectively becoming cheaper to buy.

2. Cars have become better value for money in general terms. Look at the construction quality, safety and equipment specification you can purchase now for the exact same monetary outlay, in comparison to 1988. (hence the BMW pic).

The comparison of top of the line in 1988 vs top of the line in 2013 is difficult to measure precisely due the affects of point 2. It wouldn't be a like for like comparison.

So what you saying Trev?lol

Trevhib
24-07-2013, 16:45
Lol.

I'm saying that the value of complete GTTs is unlikely to increase significantly above inflation (so agreeing with you that it's not worth sitting on them for years, trying to realise a profit).

I'm also saying however that the value of parts (that are no longer manufactured), may possibly increase significantly above inflation in some cases (as shown by Bill). So disagreeing with you on that score.

Edit - of course some of this depends on just how sought and 'cult classic' the GTT becomes (and at the point where demand exceeds supply).

casper
24-07-2013, 17:05
Lol.

I'm saying that the value of complete GTTs is unlikely to increase significantly above inflation (so agreeing with you that it's not worth sitting on them for years, trying to realise a profit).

I'm also saying however that the value of parts (that are no longer manufactured), may possibly increase significantly above inflation in some cases (as shown by Bill). So disagreeing with you on that score.

Edit - of course some of this depends on just how sought and 'cult classic' the GTT becomes (and at the point where demand exceeds supply).

:agree:

GTphil
24-07-2013, 17:33
I have sat on mine for 9 years now, probably still worth what is was up for back in 2004 when I bought it:laugh:

gtmatt
24-07-2013, 20:45
And a turbo 2 is a little different to a 5gtt.:crap:

Each to there own but that was an example ,parts have gone mád prices for sure and rare also ,and people will pay what they want like u said

Trevhib
25-07-2013, 09:56
The prices haven't gone mad for all parts. It depends on various things.

Supply:
- is the part still being manufactured
- is the part still available from Renault
- is the part still available from resellers
- is the part available as a pattern or after-market part
- is the part readily available second hand

Demand:
- is the OE part in high demand
- what is the market's perception of the quality of the pattern/after-market part variants

So there are a lot of parts that will be comparatively cheaper to replace now than they were 10 years ago because they are still widely available and the value of them has not outstripped inflation over time.

On the other side of the coin, IIRC, a clutch for a Turbo 2 is a real problem and prices are variably high. Whilst demand for these is not great, supply is still at a premium. That said, it would be interesting to see what the cost was for a T2 clutch in the late 80's, find one on the market now and see just how much more expensive it is when adjusted for inflation. :agree:

Scoff
25-07-2013, 20:08
Good god, I look for an electric blue phase 1 for 2 years and then have a week off from forums, ebay, etc, and look what pops up. I've got my eye on a very nice Mk1 Golf GTI too. Thats another itch that needs scratching :)

markg
25-07-2013, 21:28
Good god, I look for an electric blue phase 1 for 2 years and then have a week off from forums, ebay, etc, and look what pops up. I've got my eye on a very nice Mk1 Golf GTI too. Thats another itch that needs scratching :)

Seems like it has been relisted - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-PHASE-ONE-ELECTRIC-BLUE-RENAULT-5-GT-TURBO-/290951361888?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43be0d7560