Is this a good swap?

[rallyfever]

Hi Guys and Gals,

As some of you may know I have been trying to get back into a Subaru for some time - without much success I have to say so far!!! I have put my Audi A6 Avant for sale, or for a part ex and have had one guy come back to me with a straight swap deal. I think altough it's a wee bit cheaper than mine I am thinking it's not too bad a deal.

Can you all have a little look and tell me your thoughts.

My Car

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1848425.htm

The potential new car

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2110812.htm

Cheers

Gary

Rallyfever

Edited November 6, 2010 by rallyfever

[Spaceman]

one thing to rember is though its registered on a 05 its an 04 model year car Gary with the old style centre console and the normal dccd not auto of the 05 model with the rear arch extensions that said looks a clean car with a good millage.

i nearly talked guy from work that has rs grants old spec G into trading with you he fancys an audi but prob next year.

oh aye and its jdm with a twin scroll and they go like stink.

Edited November 6, 2010 by Spaceman

[rallyfever]

one thing to rember is though its registered on a 05 its an 04 model year car Gary with the old style centre console and the normal dccd not auto of the 05 model with the rear arch extensions that said looks a clean car with a good millage.

i nearly talked guy from work that has rs grants old spec G into trading with you he fancys an audi but prob next year.

oh aye and its jdm with a twin scroll and they go like stink.

Cheers for the hints fella, I am torn between keeping the Audi as the wife is pregnant and due in April - but so want to get back into a Scoob, after 10 years of ownership, the last year or so has been a tough 42mpg - I don't need that kind of luxury anymore.

I can't remember what rs grants was like - any pics???

Cheers

Gary

[sparky_sj04]

I don't think it's a good swap at all. That car is not worth 10 grand.

Mentions a few mods (including de-cat and induction kit) but no mention of mapping?

Why new clutch at 35k? Why timing belt at 35k?

As has been mentioned it's the old style centre console/heater controls e.t.c.

Registered as Type-UK?? I've never had a JDM so not sure how the registration goes down, but that seems strange. If it's registered as a Type-UK then does it endure expensive road tax, whereas JDM wouldn't?

Even by his own admission "MINOR DINTS AND SCRATCHES"

I could be wrong of course, but seems like an unknown quantity and I think there are better for cheaper. A lot cheaper.

Cheers.

[scooby222]

depends how long you want to keep it,id say its probably a good deal with a grand your way

as said its not an 05 model year which does have better features but it does look pretty clean and it is low mileage - timing belt is because its 5 years old, clutch, remap and why its registered as a type uk are concerns though

[ANDYJDMSTI]

normal dccd not auto of the 05 model

My old late 2003 JDM had manual AND auto DCCD, comes as standard.

Personally i would not go for a straight swap on that car.

[terzo neil]

The enquiry is complete

The vehicle details for GK05 VDM are:

Date of Liability 01 03 2011

Date of First Registration 31 03 2005

Year of Manufacture 2005

Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1994CC

CO2 Emissions 265g/Km

Fuel Type Petrol

Export Marker Not Applicable

Vehicle Status Licence Not Due

Vehicle Colour BLUE

Vehicle Type Approval M1

This vehicle can be licensed at a DVLA Local Office without the V5C Registration Certificate

Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle

6 Months Rate £134.75

12 Months Rate £245.00

[dipsy]

Like every body else thats a earlier version Jdm Sti not 05 and its first reg march 05???.The first reg for mine is march 05 and its a 05 Jdm with the flared rear wheel arches and how's that car classed as a uk DVLA made a mistake.

[Spaceman]

road tax is strange thought if it was jdm import it would be plg road tax £190 a year?

[rallyfever]

Hi All,

I have a funny feeling I know where this one is going - nowhere fast!!!! If anyone knows anyone with a decent car, that would like a part ex or swap deal please let them know my situation and send them my way.

Cheers

Gary

[dipsy]

road tax is strange thought if it was jdm import it would be plg road tax £190 a year?

£245 for mine

[scoobywho]

Import Car tax is a minefield my Skyline R33 imported in 2006 tax is 420 a year and renewal has no 6 months box

[Richie Cross]

Noel is selling his MY07 Spec D in the for sale section.

Maybe get in touch with him?

[zeolite]

There is a goat grazing in your inbox!

Edited November 8, 2010 by zeolite

[thewelsho]

I wouldn't do a straight swap for that. My car was a newer Hawkeye with way more mods and more power and it went for a fair bit under the price he's asking. Love the look of your car, its a stunner.

[Gumball]

Mapping, low mileage, your high mileage, mods, DCCD, blah aside.............

Whats the book price for a low milage 2005 JDM?

Whats the book price for a higher milage 2006 Audi?

Why dont you sell yours for a ford fiesta/focus baby carrier + buy a classic off pistonheads?

I know what i would do- just swap it and enjoy the new car lol

[thewelsho]

I know what i would do- just swap it and enjoy the new car lol

That's the sort of reckless abandon that caused me to spend/lose fortunes on my car; I LIKE it! lol!

Edited November 9, 2010 by TheWelsho

[Gumball]

LOL

Since 2008 I must have burnt about 15k in negative equity over different cars

its part of the journey and if i could straight swap a car i dont owe finance on, for a new Impreza, I would probably do it.

The worst that can happen? you dont like it and sell it on

[camcq]

Import Car tax is a minefield my Skyline R33 imported in 2006 tax is 420 a year and renewal has no 6 months box

Vehicle tax

Vehicle tax will be payable in line with the vehicle’s first registration date in the UK. If the vehicle has been previously registered abroad, the date it's first registered in the UK will determine the amount of vehicle tax that’s payable. DVLA will also allocate a vehicle registration number appropriate to the vehicle’s first registration abroad.

taken from

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSellingAVehicle/ImportingAndExportingAVehicle/DG_4022583

[scoobywho]

I know of a couple of import rx7s with 99 quid a year tax