For Sale.... Am I Dreaming???

EL_futuraistic · 02-02-2005, 01:49 AM

Im looking to sell my EL once it gets back from the paint shop.

1998 EL Futura
4.0 6 Cylinder Automatic
Drivers Srs Airbag, ABS brakes
1600kg Tow pack
Tickford intake snorkel, k&n filter
Lwrd Pedders (30mm front, 45mm rear)
DBA slotted front rotors (performax pads)
Kenwood CD, 6" 4ways front, 6x9 3ways back
EL XR6 Leather s/wheel (genuine)
Autometer Oil psi and Volts guages
Clear guard repeater indicators
AU2 XR8 17" rims (1 month old)
12 mnths Rego, (vic RWC)

Immaculate Paintwork, roughly 185,000kms. NO oil leaks. Serviced every 8,000kms.

I am looking for around $11,000... am i dreaming???

needturbo6 · 02-02-2005, 01:53 AM

it does sound a bit much, a pic would be good though

whats ur reason for selling anyway? it sounds like its in perfect condition

InitialD · 02-02-2005, 02:00 AM

It being under 200,000 is a good selling point on a EL but $11,000 is a bit much for a lower spec car.

EL_futuraistic · 02-02-2005, 02:04 AM

Thanks guys, so how much should i realistically be looking for???

I will put up pics as soon as it gets back from the panel shop..... some woman b4 xmas decided i needed some paint work done, made my holiday.

XRated · 02-02-2005, 02:08 AM

Good luck getting much more than 8k.

b2tf · 02-02-2005, 02:24 AM

Yep $11k is too much. Shame, but E series values arent that great anymore....

Id be asking around $7-8k.

JADED6 · 02-02-2005, 03:52 AM

11k is almost EL I6 Ghia money @ 185,000kms.

Kryton · 02-02-2005, 10:45 AM

for 11k you could buy an AU futura with similar Ks on it. 7-8k is probably about it.
its a buyers market now, not a sellers.

Racecraft · 02-02-2005, 10:50 AM

Unfortunatley you'd be better returning it to factory spec and sell the goodies privately
You'll get 7/8k for a stocker and recoupe a few grand for the wheels,filter, discs and other gear..

Zedjay · 02-02-2005, 11:05 AM

i sold my EF11 futura 168000ks lowered 17in csa edge rims with new tyres 6mths rego $5700. i wanted 8k but that was the best offer i got.

Racecraft · 02-02-2005, 11:11 AM

But the EF is considered a bad egg on the used car market, nfi idea why, maybe between the engine mounts and coil packs people have the wrong impression.. Still $5700 was a bargin for someone

TheSneakiness · 02-02-2005, 12:10 PM

People up here are advertising EL Futuras for $11k through car yards. Privately, you are looking at about $8k max.

Interceptor'85 · 02-02-2005, 04:13 PM

I reckon you could get $9k for it! ;)

niko · 02-02-2005, 04:29 PM

if u had a manual in it, that would be a different story, youd be better of returning it stok
and selling items individually

AU"s look UGLY :P

Smoked · 02-02-2005, 05:23 PM

Stick $10500 on it and bracket your self for as low as $8000. If its in very reasonable condition, you will eventually get someone willing to part with their money for it.

EL_futuraistic · 02-02-2005, 06:04 PM

cool, thanks guys.... i will definately consider selling parts separate,

CHARGER · 02-02-2005, 09:08 PM

My brother bought his EL Futura 1998 with only 80000 on the clock absolutely spotless car really looks like a brand new one, tow pack stock as a rock with tint all immaculate private sale for 9k.

Below is the Quoted Redbook Figures

1998 FORD FALCON
EL Sedan Futura 4dr Auto 4sp 4.0i
average kms 120,000 - 150,000
Trade in price guide* $5,100 - $6,700 "Dealer"
National average price - private sale* $6,400 - $8,500
Price when new (RRP) $33,341
all prices quoted are GST inclusive

CHARGER · 02-02-2005, 09:15 PM

Heres Prices for the EF's, Check out the site very interesting and handy ive found, http://www.redbook.com.au/vehiclesearch/
1995 FORD FALCON
EF Sedan Futura 4dr Auto 4sp 4.0i
average kms 160,000 - 200,000
Trade in price guide* $2,900 - $4,100
National average price - private sale* $3,900 - $5,900
Price when new (RRP) $32,108
all prices quoted are GST inclusive

Walkinshaw · 02-02-2005, 10:23 PM

Yeah $7,000 is more like the real value.

$11k will get you low km Fairmonts (run 120k) and nice Ghia's.

EL_futuraistic · 02-02-2005, 11:00 PM

so basically my e-series is worth nothing. Thanks guys, I knew Aussie cars depreciated rediciously but i didnt think this much. Oh well, Looks like i will be driving it for a while longer.

Thanks for the feedback.

INJECTED_250 · 02-02-2005, 11:15 PM

blaim the au falcon for this

CHARGER · 02-02-2005, 11:55 PM

Yes very true, they are picked up for 9k relatively easy now, I nearly bought a red forte with 140000 on it for tad under 10k

Smoked · 03-02-2005, 02:40 AM

They depreciate something shocking in thier first few years, All aussie car are long term investments. And, as For REDBOOK, its crap, it shows very low prices on everything.

Dez · 03-02-2005, 11:43 PM

red book is a joke.

find a decent ef with low k's for $3k and ill kiss your ***.

red book is insulting.

JADED6 · 04-02-2005, 04:20 AM

With red book- take note of the first trade in price, that's be top dollar from tight *** dealers if you traded it.
On the private sale, ignore the 1st number. The HIGH price seems to be accurate, some less, most more but definitely ignore the 1st number.
Ppl always put down a lower price on the paper work when they sell the car so stamp duty is lower & that is one of the places they get their figures from.

Below is the Quoted Redbook Figures

1998 FORD FALCON
EL Sedan Futura 4dr Auto 4sp 4.0i
average kms 120,000 - 150,000
Trade in price guide* $5,100 - $6,700 "Dealer"
National average price - private sale* $6,400 - $8,500
Price when new (RRP) $33,341
all prices quoted are GST inclusive

JADED6 · 04-02-2005, 05:36 AM

bargain EF Ghia V8 on ebay. $4,000 or 5k buy it now
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....524100422&rd=1

Dez · 04-02-2005, 07:42 PM

SLIGHT BINGLE IN FRONT ALL REPAIRED NOW (VERY EXPENSIVE)

slight bingle, but VERY expensive? kind of contradicts himself there...but $5k, you could do some nice work on that.

JADED6 · 04-02-2005, 09:09 PM

Especially if you got it for 4k