Stupid For Sale prices!

[Markic]

Good Williams in France costs between 7-15000€. In Italy between 8-12000€... So about 10000+ pounds for a clean example. Williams clio is seriously underpriced in UK. Not that I mind though...

Exactly. But all cars in the UK are cheap as chips.
MOT is quite expensive, so I guess that's the reason.
You will pay from 6 - 10k€ in EU for r5 gt turbo for example, and in the UK, you will buy it for 3 - 4k sterlings. You guys are bleesed with really great car prices, you just don't realize it, because you're used to it.

Like someone wrote before, I was in a dub world too, couple of years ago, and prices that people were asking, and getting for mk2 golf is just ridicolus.

And in my book, clean oem MK1 Williams (gold plated) is much more worth and is faster, better handling and everything (except build quality) than mk2 G60 golf where people put BBS RM's and ask 6 - 7 quid for them. It's really funny lol.

[djtlane]

I don't think prices reflect how good these cars are, I paid top-dollar for mine but it was still alot less than the receipts that came with it. I took an '89 Intergrale out this week, it was quick, but it rattled and coughed - glad to get back in the Clio. Think of the Clio as a car like the old Escort Mexico's, they rusted and were worth nothing - now it's a classic. I am going to look after and enjoy mine - it's just a superb drivers car.

[Markic]

I don't think prices reflect how good these cars are, I paid top-dollar for mine but it was still alot less than the receipts that came with it. I took an '89 Intergrale out this week, it was quick, but it rattled and coughed - glad to get back in the Clio. Think of the Clio as a car like the old Escort Mexico's, they rusted and were worth nothing - now it's a classic. I am going to look after and enjoy mine - it's just a superb drivers car.

I'll second that...

[bass_direct]

People wanting £3k+ for a car that is over 15 years old!

I wish ALL cars over 15 years old were £3k :P

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1589431.htm

[volymmannen]

Good Williams in France costs between 7-15000€. In Italy between 8-12000€... So about 10000+ pounds for a clean example. Williams clio is seriously underpriced in UK. Not that I mind though...

that's because the steering wheel is on the wrong side :D

[walters300]

jesus fkin thats a crazy price! About 150-250 clios!

[Candy Piper]

You sold your supercharged st for peanuts because people dont want to pay top dollar for chavved up boy racer crapola.

[Imperial_16v]

You sold your supercharged st for peanuts because people dont want to pay top dollar for chavved up boy racer crapola.

Oh dear.

[talkingfish]

As most people know on here, I own a fully restored concours winning Williams 1 that has had thousands spend on it to reach that standard. Now, you might argue I'm mad to spend that money if you think ultimately that car is only worth £3k maximum!

Now, to those that have a love of this car (of which there are many) they fully understand and appreciate the time, effort and money that has gone into the restoration. The insurers must agree to because it has and agreed value at the £6k you originally mention.

Yes, you can buy much more modern machinery that are safer, more roomy and faster. (we own a 197 whose value is getting dangerously close to that of the Williams!) But how many of those cars have that magic special ingredient that you get every time you take a Williams on a special drive?

The car is already a borderline classic and there is no doubt it will be a future classic. As with all things in life, something is only worth what someone is prepared to pay for it. For fully restored or genuine low mileage examples figures in excess of £6k are totally realistic, even in this market.

[MatrixGuy]

As most people know on here, I own a fully restored concours winning Williams 1 that has had thousands spend on it to reach that standard. Now, you might argue I'm mad to spend that money if you think ultimately that car is only worth £3k maximum!

Now, to those that have a love of this car (of which there are many) they fully understand and appreciate the time, effort and money that has gone into the restoration. The insurers must agree to because it has and agreed value at the £6k you originally mention.

Yes, you can buy much more modern machinery that are safer, more roomy and faster. (we own a 197 whose value is getting dangerously close to that of the Williams!) But how many of those cars have that magic special ingredient that you get every time you take a Williams on a special drive?

The car is already a borderline classic and there is no doubt it will be a future classic. As with all things in life, something is only worth what someone is prepared to pay for it. For fully restored or genuine low mileage examples figures in excess of £6k are totally realistic, even in this market.

Amen