Isf Value Tracking...

Stuno1 · October 28, 2014

So, since i bought my 08 ISF last year at about this time I have noticed an increase in the equivelant model prices by almost 2k!

There are never more than 10 available on autotrader and with all the reviews coming out at the moment the image of the cars is on the up. Will they continue to increase to a point? Are they done and will habg around at current values for a while? Will they go down? I am actually enjoying keeping tabs on bvalues at the momwent. Never had a car increase in value before!

Stu

Corrado · October 28, 2014

Hope I haven't bought at the peak (July this year) ;) Generally everyone expects depreciation on a car but I did buy a Corrado VR6, ran it for nearly three years then sold it for a little more than I paid for it so if it starts being regarded as a 'classic and rare' car then firming of values or even appreciation may well happen. The rare requirement is already fulfilled.

Stuno1 · October 28, 2014

Indeed and there are so many positive reviews coming out at the moment. Real 'car people' seem to really appreciate them as a car.

Keith_W · October 28, 2014

I think they will broadly stay the same for a while at least. Speaking of appreciating cars, I used to own an NSX that is now worth 10k more than I sold it for!

Stuno1 · October 28, 2014

I think they will broadly stay the same for a while at least. Speaking of appreciating cars, I used to own an NSX that is now worth 10k more than I sold it for!

They are lovely motors.

Corrado · October 28, 2014

I think they will broadly stay the same for a while at least. Speaking of appreciating cars, I used to own an NSX that is now worth 10k more than I sold it for!

They are lovely motors.

Great cars. I believe the late great Ayrton Senna had some input during the development.

Keith_W · October 28, 2014

They are and indeed he did. Whilst they are great cars, the ISF is better in every way except for that awesome feeling you get driving a car that has the super car look.

lotusdave · October 29, 2014

how different my life may be if id got the nsx I so nearly purchased when I got my lotus... Loved the way it felt, the looks and the reputation. But the Elise ticked the track day use box better and that was that.

lotusdave · October 29, 2014

Stu. Can you do a table of current cars for sale. Age, miles and value. Maybe trade or private? I'll try and find the post I did yonks ago along these lines. Be nice if value is indeed stable despite the passing of time and extra miles. I'm doing 10,000 a year, probably high for the isf.

lotusdave · October 29, 2014

found the original table but can't copy and paste on my phone. Can't even paste a link to the page! Have mailed it to work and will paste asap. Grrrrr

Stuno1 · October 29, 2014

Once you upload yours I'll do the same format.

Stuno1 · January 15, 2015

Prices still seem to be on the up and the cross over of £/year seems to have disappeared as well.

Three 2008 cars on autotrader with the cheapest lists at 22k and the other both at 24k.

Will they stay at this value or continue to increase?

Stu

C A · January 15, 2015

All of which are retail priced, so that would put a private sale price for these models starting at just over 20k.

Trade price for an 08 model with average miles - circa 17500-18000.

Stuno1 · January 15, 2015

True but even trade adverts seem to be going up. Also, they are not main dealers so if sold with warranty and full service history I see no reason a private sale could not be very close to trade from an Indy.

Stu

C A · January 16, 2015

I guess what I am saying, StuNo1, is that the price you see these advertised for is not a true indication of the cars values.

Its a bit of a hollow way of looking at values.

Stuno1 · January 16, 2015

I guess what I am saying, StuNo1, is that the price you see these advertised for is not a true indication of the cars values.

Its a bit of a hollow way of looking at values.

Appreciate that, yes. But is better than no guide at all :)

lotusdave · January 16, 2015

FINALLY I found the time to extract the table I wrote way back when I purchased mine, which was the Targa car near the bottom.

Here's what available on autotrader at the moment [August 2013]:-

year reg colour miles £ seller
2011 11 slate 3660 35000 lexus twickwnham
2011 11 slate 8243 33975 lexus derby
2011 11 white 11425 32995 lexus glasgow
2011 60 blue 8736 30995 lexus edgware
2011 11 black 27000 30000 wokingham car centre
2008 58 silver 43500 21995 targa florida cars
2008 58 white 50000 20995 parkway birmingham
2008 58 grey 51000 20995 shamrock motors
2008 58 black 39000 20995 private

Stuno1 · January 16, 2015

Ok so n increase of 1k-4k for 08 models. I'll do something similar with what's on there now soon.

Stuno1 · January 16, 2015

FINALLY I found the time to extract the table I wrote way back when I purchased mine, which was the Targa car near the bottom.

Here's what available on autotrader at the moment [August 2013]:-

year reg colour miles £ seller

2011 11 slate 3660 35000 lexus twickwnham

2011 11 slate 8243 33975 lexus derby

2011 11 white 11425 32995 lexus glasgow

2011 60 blue 8736 30995 lexus edgware

2011 11 black 27000 30000 wokingham car centre

2008 58 silver 43500 21995 targa florida cars

2008 58 white 50000 20995 parkway birmingham

2008 58 grey 51000 20995 shamrock motors

2008 58 black 39000 20995 private

January 2014 as on autotrader.

Year Colour Miles Price

2008 Silver 48,500 21,494

2008 Red 56,021 24,860

2008 Grey 32,888 24,990

2010 Blue 64,000 23,995

2011 Blue 35,000 28,950

2011 Blue 27,000 30,950

2012 Blue 20,000 32,980

2012 Red 20,000 32,980

2012 Silver 13,467 35,500

2013 Black 18,000 36,495

2013 Blue 20,896 37,990

lotusdave · January 17, 2015

if the 08 cars are priced at nearly 25k then that's incredible. Of course one 08 at 22 but even so that would mean no depreciation in the 18m ive had it. Assuming you can sell it for that.

Stuno1 · January 17, 2015

Agreed, looks like little to no depreciation and appreciation for some.

lotusdave · January 17, 2015

my auto trader app says only two for sale at moment...almost makes me want to upgrade to the proper lsd version. Ps what are we doing up and on a forum at this time in the am?!

Stuno1 · January 17, 2015

my auto trader app says only two for sale at moment...almost makes me want to upgrade to the proper lsd version. Ps what are we doing up and on a forum at this time in the am?!

I have a 1 year old so 5:30 am is normal for me!

I know what you mean but not enough of an overall change for me and I don't drive the car in a way that would really benefit from the extra.

With only one nipper I am seriously looking at the evora s in 2 years. The 911's are just so common and without the aero pack look a bit dull. Evora is a compromise with less tech than isf, tough to get in and out of etc but I imagine handling, looks and overall experience make up for it. I'll find out eventually. It will only be a weekend car.

stevet · January 17, 2015

Be good if they could show actual sold prices like you can have with houses. Some of those have been on sale for over 6 months. One on now for £19500 private. The trade in price for an 08 has stayed at £13k for the last 7 months, so some stabilisation.

aviator888 · January 19, 2015

Also let us not forget the fact, that most cars are actually sold at lower prices than advertised. There's always room for good old haggling :) However there's no question, IS-F holds value very well.

I am russian by nationality, and i remember back in the Soviet Union days, brand new cars were lot CHEAPER than used ones :D

The reason being- you had to apply for special licence to buy a brand new car and not many people got accepted. So buying a used car was the only option lol.