J reg NOVA 1.6 GSI for sale (not mine)

[pitstop]

Hi all

First and probably only post for me on here.

I run an MOT station and someone has just brought the above car in for a MOT test as they have tried to sell it but I think they are asking too much! (?3K)!!

However, it needs to go to an enthusiast. It's got genuine 5800 miles from new and apart from a few chips on the edges of the doors where they have probably hit the garage when opening them, I would describe it as mint. It still has all the wax stuff on the engine/gearbox/inner wings. The tester has described it more of a PDI than an MOT test. I really would not be lying if I said you could touch up the door chips and win every concours competition you entered it it. I would snap it up like a shot if I was into them but I'm into old Fords myself. I really, truly have not seen a better example of a car since I left a Vauxhall dealership in the seventies and I was carrying out PDI checks. I'll get the customers number and take plenty of pictures before it leaves and I'll send them on to anyone interested. It's that good it just has to go to an enthusiast. The car is in East London. Again, I have no interest in this car other than seeing it go to someone who will appreciate it. Is ?3K too much for such a car? It wouldn't be for say, a MK1 Escort - that would be worth 3 times that!
Regards
Steve
pitstop.london@btconnect.com

[novacabrio]

Needs pictures, but Its value is getting on that way if it is as clean as you say, What colour is it?

[pitstop]

White. And BTW, it's just flew through the MOT.

[novacabrio]

Drivers seat wear? They shouldnt have a problem selling it here

[pitstop]

I really aint joking when I say MINT. Seats and interior - as the day it left the factory. I'm goint to take some pictures and post them up. You won't believe it.

[Will F]

Drivers seat wear? They shouldnt have a problem selling it here

After less that 6k? lol

Seriously though if its genuine, I would be interested in a gander, as I suspect quite a few on here would!

Where is the car/owner from?

[craig green]

Try & sell it to Vauxhall Heritage (museum)

[pitstop]

Oh I see I've got to make 15 posts before I can post a url to the phoptobox site with the pictures

[richmister]

pm me the link

[pitstop]

pm sent. (thats 11 posts).

[pitstop]

Where is the car/owner from?

That might be me! I'm seriously considering putting an offer in on it - This car is growing on me. Seriously!!

[pitstop]

Spare alloy wheel - brand new and never been on. All other tyres are the originals too!

[pitstop]

Two more posts and I can put the link up.

[pitstop]

Just one now.

[pitstop]

Here it is:
http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/7404848 (http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/7404848)

[pitstop]

So whaddaya think - what's it worth and what should I offer! I'm assuming that the GSI is the one to have? Are they rare? If I got it I would keep it boggo standard and perhaps show it. Comments?

[pitstop]

Only 217 miles since the cambelt change over 3 years ago!

[s14a]

pm replied

[NOV4_SPORT]

wow thats very minty indeed, so thats how a nova would have looked underneith !


iain

[ruddvalver]

pm'd

[Lee H]

Never thought anyone would find a GSi with this mileage and condition, looks amazing. Usually poverty spec models that turn up in this condition.

[Mint FRST]

Email sent

[pitstop]

replied

[novacabrio]

Excellent car, i'd buy it if I wasnt buying a house, wait till keith sees it

[s14a]

pm replied

[JonL]

That looks amazing! So clean! I'm in awe of the cleaness of it all!

[s14a]

pm again

[Mint FRST]

Emailed replied

[pitstop]

Get this, there's a service book inside showing Vauxhall service history:

29.7.92 - 0740mls
30.7.93 - 1285
29.7.04 - 1647
2.8.96 - 2016
4.8.97 - 2186
4.8.98 - 2449
2.8.99 - 3072
1.8.00 - 3681
4.8.03 - 5584

and then they started using it less. lol

[stephen30]

hi that car is in totaly amazing condition how much to buy it i have a wad of cash here want a gsi looked at loads all were sheds message me contact details i want that car

[hybridturbo]

Keith will be on the ferry as we speek lol

[Nick]

I have an interesting proposition for you.

I happen to have a minty mint Mk2 XR2 with 35k on the clocks. I noticed you are into your old fords, would you consider purchasing the GSi and taking my XR2 in part-x ?

Thats if Mk2 XR2's are your thing... long-shot but i'd fancy the swap ! Pictures can be seen, it's truely a stunning car too !

[SRimon]

Damn...I've got the money too....

I'll have a serious think

[Riggy]

very nice :thumb:

if i was in a position to be able to spend 3k on a 3rd nova then this is the sort of car i would dream for , a real gem free bump

as for the above 2 posts , nicks xr2 is amazing aswell :thumb:

and si , you know you want to lol

[pitstop]

I have an interesting proposition for you.

I happen to have a minty mint Mk2 XR2 with 35k on the clocks. I noticed you are into your old fords, would you consider purchasing the GSi and taking my XR2 in part-x ?

Thats if Mk2 XR2's are your thing... long-shot but i'd fancy the swap ! Pictures can be seen, it's truely a stunning car too !

Thanks, but XR2's are not old Ford enough for me (or RWD)!:D

UPDATE

RIGHT, MY OFFER HAS BEEN PUT TO THE OWNER TO PASS ON TO HER FRIEND AND I'LL KNOW IN A DAY OR TWO, BUT DUE TO THE PHENOMINAL INTEREST, IF I GET IT, I WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY BE SELLING IT ON, MORE THAN LIKELY TO SOMEONE ON HERE WHO WILL APPRECIATE IT. :D

I'LL KEEP YOU ALL INFORMED

[Nick]

Oh well! It was worth a try, it's one of the best original XR2's you could get your hands on.

Good luck !

[Brodie_Sri]

stunning car that

[wilson_sri]

I really hope this goes to an enthusiast! Looks stunning, id be down with the cash tonight if i had any.

[Riggy]

lol pic whorein for nick

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/j829nick/IMG_8903.jpg

[peester]

goddamn..

[sulphur]

Wow, that's clean. Nearly as clean as Pepe, eh riggy?;)

Have to add, that xr2 looks bloody mint. Perfect for a zvh, sleeper style.

Free bump to both.:thumb:

[Nick]

lol pic whorein for nick

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/j829nick/IMG_8903.jpg

Thanks.. Go-on, you know you want to :)

[sulphur]

Bit off-topic, but how much you lookin' for it? Out of curiosity..

:)

[Paul]

where is this gsi? east london, but where abouts?

[pitstop]

Canning Town.

[Paul]

can i view? Im in stratford...

[pitstop]

Will let you know when I get it.

[kbnova]

private message send. nice car

[mattyb]

Mint car!!
Is this for sale then ?
Wud be interested

[glenn115]

pm sent !

[Nick]

Bit off-topic, but how much you lookin' for it? Out of curiosity..

:)

A similar price really.. despite having a few more miles !

[pitstop]

Just a small update.

No news from the owner yet - as soon as I hear I will post. Sorry if i've not replied to pms, theres been so many but no-one will be ignored. :thumb:

[7ova]

its like going back in time to 1991!!!!!!
mint

[s14a]

so lads spit it out who got this??

[mattyb]

This for sale then or wot???

[pitstop]

so lads spit it out who got this??

No-one yet. I'm still waiting to hear from the owner - she thinks its value has doubled because it passed the mot. :cuckoo:

I will keep everyone informed, even if it takes some time.

[Kev Turbo]

would be a great car to own but 3k is about its limit! good luck with sale though for a one off car!

[letvalva]

No-one yet. I'm still waiting to hear from the owner - she thinks its value has doubled because it passed the mot. :cuckoo:

I will keep everyone informed, even if it takes some time.

she been smoking crack or summat lol?

[Big_Chap]

book price is about ?500 at the end of the day!

[s14a]

i cant really believe the fact that a oul 1 thinks her 15 year old nova is worth that kind of money, only a enthusiast would know the real valu of that car, even with the milage....

just doesnt seam right

so she now thinks its worth 5ish?? i really find that hard to believe, either that or shes smokin some good ****, id still have no problem givin 3k for the car, even if some1 is makin a few pound on me...

[karl Rowntree]

PM sent, ive always wanted a white GSI and this looks like the one...

[Rickyb]

that is so mint if onli i could insure it. :thumb:

[SRimon]

anything ever come of this?

[krobinson]

Not that i'm aware of.

[Stoo]

nothing usually does

[s14a]

id say some1 on here found it and bought it on the sly lol

[karl Rowntree]

No reply for me... So ive gone and spent the money on a driving trip across route 66 lol

[wilson_sri]

No reply for me... So ive gone and spent the money on a driving trip across route 66 lol
That sounds awesome! What in?

[rik2300]

come on, someone own up.
where is it now or has the old dear still got it?

[karl Rowntree]

At a guess no one, i sent a pm saying i was very intrested and didnt receive a reply..

Wilson, doing old route 66 in a dodge charger, one of my 'things to do in life', plus i am turning 30 so thought it would be a good thing to do

[craig green]

Trouble is Karl, the seller registered on here purely to show us the car. You'd be better off emailing or calling if any details are left on page 1.

[wilson_sri]

At a guess no one, i sent a pm saying i was very intrested and didnt receive a reply..

Wilson, doing old route 66 in a dodge charger, one of my 'things to do in life', plus i am turning 30 so thought it would be a good thing to do
That sounds awesome mate :cool: Would love to do something like that, cant be cheap thought!
Make sure to take some pics and post them up:thumb: -

[Will]

i want this what happened

[hybridturbo]

Pitstop never owned the car he ownes are works in a MOT station that the car was MOTed in last month.

The owner said he would sell for around 3k but when pitstop got back in touch he wanted more money lol

[SRimon]

Its not really worth a great deal over 3k, maybe touching 4k i guess with the mileage and lack of use lol.

[Stoo]

is it really wort that sort of money though!

thats ridiculous money!

[Mike]

is it really wort that sort of money though!

thats ridiculous money!

Agreed :thumb: id be looking towards Japan is i was in the market for a ?3k+ car. You get a shedload more for your money that way...

[SRimon]

^^^

Anymore than 1k is out of value for a nova if your talking in terms of the open market...

Enthusiast prices will make them higher, annoys me when a lot of people don't see that. Similar to people paying 15k + for cossies etc, again probably better faster cars for the money but people pay the money cos they love the cars...

[Stoo]

i see that simon

it all boils down to someone wanting a car so bad that they will pay that extra premium for a car thet really isnt worth it

and Mike! Agreed! EARLY DC2 for ?3k ish

[Will F]

i see that simon

it all boils down to someone wanting a car so bad that they will pay that extra premium for a car thet really isnt worth it

and Mike! Agreed! EARLY DC2 for ?3k ish

But who are you to say its not worth it.

Thats the whole point. If you really wanted it, it would be worth as much as you could afford....

[Stoo]

i am me to say its not worth it will, dont get all arsy about it!

its not worth that money
end of

if soemone is stupid enough to pay it, more fool them!

its a clean example, yes i will agree, but its idiots that pay silly money like that, that overinflates the prices!

[Mike]

i am me to say its not worth it will, dont get all arsy about it!

its not worth that money
end of

if soemone is stupid enough to pay it, more fool them!

its a clean example, yes i will agree, but its idiots that pay silly money like that, that overinflates the prices!

Nail, Head!

Open your eyes, theres plenty more car on the market for similiar if not less money!

Yes, that bold statement may sound biased, being as i own a Nova, but its fcuking true!

[Stoo]

i rest my case!

[Martin]

At a guess no one, i sent a pm saying i was very intrested and didnt receive a reply..

Wilson, doing old route 66 in a dodge charger, one of my 'things to do in life', plus i am turning 30 so thought it would be a good thing to do


Sounds great..


i didnt think you was nearly 30 lol



good points stoo/mike...


whats the deal pitstop?

[Mike]

good points stoo/mike...

Non chav image for a start, un-burstable range of engines, better equipped, safer, import parts are cheap from the US etc etc etc etc oh and some Honda panels come already painted from the dealer (Civic bumpers do, under ?100 incl vat for a front or rear, already painted)

[SRimon]

But who wants to drive a Civic?

TBH, this is the same as comparing my Dad spending 20k+ on a Austin Healey, 20k+ could have had him an E46 M3 BMW (plenty more car for the money)

Im not comparing a Nova to the Healey by any means, but its the same scenario.

Car buyers that price cars for ? to ? can't really be an enthusiast for that exact model IMO.

What about K95VHD for ?4k? G904 YNB for alomst ?7k no-one seems to look at those as that overpriced, ?3k is not overpriced, ?5k is.

[Big_Chap]

But who wants to drive a Civic?

TBH, this is the same as comparing my Dad spending 20k+ on a Austin Healey, 20k+ could have had him an E46 M3 BMW (plenty more car for the money)

Im not comparing a Nova to the Healey by any means, but its the same scenario.

Car buyers that price cars for ? to ? can't really be an enthusiast for that exact model IMO.

What about K95VHD for ?4k? G904 YNB for alomst ?7k no-one seems to look at those as that overpriced, ?3k is not overpriced, ?5k is.
i hear what your saying but this car & 1k in the hand or k95vhd? i'll take k95 every time!

[Stoo]

G904??

Nics old one?

[Lee H]

G904??

Nics old one?

Yes.

[Stoo]

?7k! LMFAO

[meritlover]

of course he wants it to go to an enthusiast as thats the only buyer that will spend stupid money for it. as book price is only a few hundred pounds.
at the end of the day. its just a nova.

[Will F]

Stoo.. not getting ****y at all... I dont really care tbh..

But what I am saying is that your opinion wont matter one tiny bit if Mr 'X' is wanting to buy a MINT/Low miler and will pay ?XXX to get it!

Your opinion is that 'its only a nova..blah blah' which is fine. What I am saying is that if you had the money and wanted a rare Gsi with no miles on it, you would buy this. End of.

So what I am saying is that you are missing the point.... Its probably one of teh only Gsi's in Europe with less than 10k on it. Its impossible to put a price on it.

ITS WORTH WHAT SOMEONE IS WILLING TO PAY!

;)

[novacabrio]

with SRIMON and Will F on this, its worth what someone is willing to pay, I hate jap cars, can't see why someone would spend the money on them, for what I have sat in value in Novas I could probably buy a new Corsa VXR with my staff discount at work but I don't want one, just as I don't want some crap that is no longer good enough for some jap idiot who has driven the car to with in an inch of its life. Jap sh*t is every where you look, Novas are rarer and going up in value maybe not on mk1 escort scale but its definitley happening. What I paid for G904 or what K95 went for is probably getting on to the highest prices will go but they are worth every penny if you compare them to what they'd cost to build and people don't think (including Stoo when he built his Nova) about spending ?4k to restore a GSI or ?7k to build a xe Nova to a good spec but winge when it comes to shelling it out in one go.

If you've got the money and want the car, what others think isn't relevent and this whole argument is pointless as someone will spend ?3k with out hesitation to get this car, its probably the most original GSI left. If it was a sport and unrestored with 6k on would it be worth ?3k? Probably as they do ?1-2k when tatty!!

[CoolTiger]

i think close this topic obviously he doesnt come on here anymore and its just causing disbutes(sp) :)

[novacabrio]

I've tracked the guy down, didn't take much work, have rang him to find out if it is for sale and he is going to ring me back hopefully

[JSeymour]

never thought id be saying this but, buy it and stick it in a carcoon for a few years.

[karl Rowntree]

Young at heart me and dont look a day over 18 Martinlol

A car is worth what someone is willing to pay, and when it comes to cars we all know that can mean silly money;) Supply and demand... If people pay big money for cars it pushes the market up, for example when i bought my Evo the VI was the one to have so they demanded more money, were they worth it? no, but i wanted one so i had to pay it. Same with the air cooled VW, early Ford etc.

Ive just payed ?8000 for a splitscreen bodyshell, work that one out! I wanted one so i had to pay, sums the discussion up really me thinks:thumb: At the end of the day they are only cars and we all have to spend our money on something...

Back to the thread lol, is it for sale Mr Pitstop?

Karl

[Martin]

Young at heart me and dont look a day over 18 Martinlol



could be pushing ya look there mate :p

[SRimon]

of course he wants it to go to an enthusiast as thats the only buyer that will spend stupid money for it. as book price is only a few hundred pounds.

Right

and what will the book price of a civic be worth in the same amount of time period, about the same I would imagine.

Those who are comparing this to a 3k jap car are wrong, compare a Nova GSi to a XR2i, 205 GTi, Golf GTi all of which fetch excellent money if like this very low mileage and as new! I saw a 8000 mile 1.6 205 GTi fetch ?6k the other day. Worth it? No, not when you can get a gazillion BHP scooby for the same money :tard: :roll:

[novacabrio]

jap imports don't book so they are worthless if book is any thing to go by,

[kevster]

i would pay good money if i want something !!!!