Hi,
I have an opportunity to buy a Land Rover Discovery, 2000 model, with very low mileage, less than 10,000 miles on the clock. I know its history, mileage is genuine and there is a good reason why its so low - the vehicle has not been on the road since early 2001.
The model is an XS, TD5 2.5L diesel, 7 seater, good internally and in only fair condition externally, has not been properly stored and the paint is a bit scratched etc.
My dilemma is this - I have a chance to buy this vehicle at a 'fair' price from the current owner. I want to pay a realistic figure and am not out to get a bargain at the expense of the seller. I am resident in Australia and would be exporting the vehicle there, so long as the price paid made sense compared with the local price - it will cost me about 2500 pounds to ship it and put it on the road here.
Questions are :
1) Anyone care to estimate what a fair price is for that vehicle? Any suggestions how best to find this out?2) If the current owner sells at auction, what is the current going commission rate they would be charged by one of the major UK auction companies?
3) Any recommendations for a good vehicle shipping company? Preferably north west of england based but I guess I can get the vehicle transported anywhere in UK fairly easily. I thought about putting it in a container but I guess that will be more expensive than roll-on roll-off, anyone know?4) If the vehicle has been off the road without being prepared properly for storage, what maintenance items should I specifically have checked out? I always reckon cars fare better if they're used regularly or is that just a myth?
Any help appreciated!
Thanks, Neil.