I have a speed red '99 20vt. Just over a week ago the clutch started to go. Girlfriend was using as day to day transport but she's now bought another car ( VW not Italian ). I'm looking to sell without getting the clutch replaced.

Basically how much is she worth?

History: -

Registered Jan 1999
Owned by myself since 2002.
79k Miles
Speed Red
Most work carried out by L&M
June '08 (@ 70k) had new manifold, front wishbones, shock absorbers, top mounts.
Cambelt done at around 58k about 4.5 years ago (I think).

Due to small dent in offside wing and bonnet just had new bonnet, wing and front end resprayed (a couple of months ago).

Usual small car park dings, as normal for age + a couple of small scrapes.

Think I would get the clutch done before thinking about selling.
Tax....MOT ?

Probably not as much as you want I'm afraid to say; the cam belt is coming up for renewal again, based on age not miles. Even with the new paint and the suspension refresh, these two big jobs needing done will put people off and affect the value considerably...

Cheers for the reply.

To be honest I just want to get shot asap. It'll be off the road and uninsured in a week and I don't want it sat around for too long. I'm not expecting big bucks, just like to get some money in and see someone keep her on the road.

Taxed till end of July. I think MOT was done in October, need to check with the missus.

Forgot to mention, it's got a spare refurbished alloy and two new tyres on the front and also a strut brace.

as it is i would say £500-£750 even on ebay...

theres a 99 t-reg 20vt on now for £400 with no t&t & needs a gear linkage ....

I would suggest you're looking at 1650 - 1950 when the jobs are done, so take those off the price

£400 clutch
£400 Cambelt
£200 bodywork

So around £700 - £900 by that equation, although pictures would help

Thanks very much for the replies, your help is very much appreciated. To be honest, I'm very torn between getting the clutch done and keeping it and selling it as is. The heart says keep it the head says sell.

I've taken some pics today, I'll try and post tomorrow.

I still say get the clutch done.....at least it will be a decent enough drive then

try johnny bravo at midlands car servicing if its about money he does cambelt and clutch at real good rates and if he is already doing one job he will do you a little less on the other as he will not have so much work to do his number is in the traders section

and your still with her ? I would get her to pay to fix the clutch then dump her.

That will teach her

My Mrs. has a tendency to stretch 2nd and 3rd gear....I have to point out,all the time....there ARE 5 gears on this car love

Thanks again for the comments. New clutch requested from missus met with hard stare which I took to mean no She did point out that she'd already put a new battery in it just before the clutch started to go though

For those interested, here a few pics ....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/93983639@N00/sets/72157623601351765/

So how much do you want for it then? I may be interested, depending on price?

you'll have as many as Joe at this rate mate!!

I know mate, I need to calm down! Joe, of course will be happy as larry, as my cars always go to him and this one needs a cambelt and a clutch!

I might turn this one into a Plus

Minus the plus wheels obviously!

Cheers all for the advice and interest.

I've thought long and hard and the heart has ruled the head. I'm going to get the clutch done, sort the body work out and keep it. I'm probably going to regret it financially but I can't see the back of her. I'm particularly liking the idea of turning it into a plus if I can find a decent interior.

Thanks again.
Steve.

Good choice.