nictry Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) Having looked at the MOT mileage over the last 3 years of ownership and realising I am averaging less than 1k miles per year as its only summer use and yet it's treated like one of my children I am wondering whether my 06 (94k) gunmetal/orange interior 350 convertible needs a new home? I also have to weigh up what I have spent on her since taking ownership which includes a brand new roof, banana arms, full servicing, tidied up the interior with carbon dipped arm rests, resprayed front bumper, Pioneer head unit, new OEM gear knob etc and a new milltek exhaust, essentially I would like to think one of the nicest 'standard' 350 roadsters around (in my opinion of course I really have lost track of potential values as it seems the 350 is even more desirable now than it used to be so would really appreciate any suggestions to give me a chance to decide whether to keep her for another year or let some lucky person take ownership? Couple of pictures below to show how she looked, now clear reflectors and black handles but otherwise standard inside/out. Edited August 7, 2016 by nictry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) so, why is it only summer use? what else are you driving? Edited to add, no, you shouldnt sell it, you should drive it more! Edited August 7, 2016 by brillomaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 When the weather is like this!! Get out and drive it!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Only you can answer really whether you want to let it go or need to. If you're asking price wise then it's probably something like £6-£6.5K minimum I'd say and up for yours privately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nictry Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) so, why is it only summer use? what else are you driving? Edited to add, no, you shouldnt sell it, you should drive it more! It's not overly practical for family use if you know what I mean so when not ferrying the kids about as a taxi service or doing 250 motorway mile round trips to work in mine or my wife's main cars it comes out for a run is weekends and sunny days when the kids are off out only = not often! Edited August 7, 2016 by nictry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nictry Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 When the weather is like this!! Get out and drive it!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I do, and did today! Just not frequently enough if I consider the potential depreciation whilst sat on the drive, the tax, insurance and service costs which make me ask the question about keep or sell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I don't see depreciation being a problem anytime soon. Mine's worth more now than what it was when I bought it three year ago.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I think the depreciation will get better as you aren't driving it that much. The miles will eventually be lower than other cars similar age if you get what i mean? It's not particularly low miles at the moment, my 06 is on 65k and have used it every day for 5 years. There are plenty lower out there too. It does look like a nice clean car though so will sell easily 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashurik Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Same here! Lots of money invested in the car! And in 3.5 years of ownership only driven 8k miles..Weekend toy! Sometimes it's just collecting dust! I guess it's same with almost every sport car,you drive it only accasionaly to give you some buzz! Depreciation wize think there is no problem! They loozing very little these days! If you can keep it and use it accasionaly for adrenalin! But if funds tight then sell it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modo Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Get out and enjoy it, visit/meet up with other Zedders and get some inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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