Used How much is 16,000 miles worth?

SimpleSimon · 19th September 2008, 07:55

OK,

I`ve found two 2.2 Civic Sports, both 2007 cars on `07 plates,

1, Milano red with 21,000 miles, just under £11,000 (at a Mazda dealer)
2, Blueish silver with 5,000 miles, just under £12,000 (at a Honda dealer)

Disregarding colour, is the lower mileage car worth a grand more? I`m looking at them this weekend so would value any thoughts.

Many thanks.......

Pottsy · 19th September 2008, 08:13

The used value of a car is actually set by you, the buyer. If the price is too low, a car would sell over and over again, if it's too high it just sits on the forecourt.

So which would you buy?

If they were the same colour and it was a popular one (like red) then I'd pay the extra and have the low miles.

Personally though, I'd avoid the pale blue and keep looking.

illegalhunter · 19th September 2008, 08:50

Wait another 8 weeks till the facelift model comes out ,and the price will go down again.

alanwalne · 19th September 2008, 09:22

IMO 5000 miles is suspiciously low for a 07 CTDi..... 21000 appears more like an expected mileage for a car that is upto 18 months old now.

mrh339 · 19th September 2008, 09:32

Honda Civic Sport
2.2TD Diesel 5-door Hatchback
6 Speed Manual Front Wheel Drive
Year: 2007 07
Mileage: 21,000

Part-exchange Price:
Excellent condition:
£10700
Average condition:
£9640
Below average condition:
£8580

Honda Civic Sport
2.2TD Diesel 5-door Hatchback
6 Speed Manual Front Wheel Drive
Year: 2007 07
Mileage: 5,000

Part-exchange Price:
Excellent condition:
£11250
Average condition:
£10150
Below average condition:
£9020

alanwalne · 19th September 2008, 09:38

MRH - and the cheaper one is red

mrh339 · 19th September 2008, 09:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwalne

MRH - and the cheaper one is red

And everyone knows Milano is the best colour.

alanwalne · 19th September 2008, 10:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh339

And everyone knows Milano is the best colour.

I agree... There just was not a suitable one available when I got mine.

SimpleSimon · 19th September 2008, 18:41

Both are now sold!

I didn`t even view them, they`d gone by lunch-time.

Many thanks for the replies........the search continues1

HappyMan · 19th September 2008, 18:49

Oh dear

Good luck in looking

Dimplyred · 19th September 2008, 18:51

The search is all part of the fun anyway.

Good luck.

19th September 2008, 07:55	#1 (permalink)
SimpleSimon Join Date: 12th August 2008 Location: Salisbury Posts: 69 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	How much is 16,000 miles worth? OK, I`ve found two 2.2 Civic Sports, both 2007 cars on `07 plates, 1, Milano red with 21,000 miles, just under £11,000 (at a Mazda dealer) 2, Blueish silver with 5,000 miles, just under £12,000 (at a Honda dealer) Disregarding colour, is the lower mileage car worth a grand more? I`m looking at them this weekend so would value any thoughts. Many thanks.......

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