What's it worth - but not the usual...

[BOF]

The car is a 2003 manual Aero estate, genuine 57K miles, FSH to 30K. I've serviced it ever since. I've had it since October 2008. It runs fine, accelerates, tracks and brakes straight, tyres wear evenly, so the running gear is all fine. Full leather, climate control (blows cold), usual electrical toys. AS2 audio. Double Evo alloys, good tyres, new MoT, tax to next March.

So far so good. BUT: it was a Cat C write-off at just over 30K miles... The bodging git that rebuilt it used a second-hand bumper, and not enough plasticiser in the paint, so the front bumper is a real mess; not cracked or damaged, but badly stone-chipped, and it looks S**T. Minor wheelarch scuffs to both rears, but they ARE minor. Some peeling lacquer, but (front bumper apart) it looks quite presentable, and the interior is fine.

It has to go (supplanted by an old E-class Merc). The Cat C will obviously depress the value, and I really have no idea what to ask for it. Gentlemen, over to you for your opinions; any and all gratefully received.

BOF3

[BOF]

Oh S**t. Forgot to say. Doh!! Yes, it's a 9-5.

[Audax]

I'd say about £2000 asking price but be prepared to take less, depends how bad that front bumper is, if it's a real state then be prepared to take £1500. Thel ow mileage is good but without stamps in the book it doesn't help that much. That it was Cat C is bad as is the bumper in a mess and body work being a bit below spec.

[BOF]

I'm not even looking for £1500....   I paid £3K for the car nearly five years ago, so I don't think it owes me much.

[Audax]

If you just want rid then ask for £1200 and take £1k cash.