This is the exact same discussion that has been had on MB forums about foreign car markets.
The bottom line is, they are not relevant to local market prices. What drives price here is the local supply & demand.
Sure, it has less than 100K. I've also seen a lot of faked sub-100K resprayed and tarted up cars in my time too.
I'm not saying that is what this car is, but there is a tipping point. Asking 35K is all well and good. Ask yourself though, realistically, will you get that for a model that is not especially rare, or has a limited run - like the sherwood.
mileage is not everything - condition counts for more, and service history is not always worth the paper it's written on, unless you can verify that the 'servicing' carried out was meticulous.
And while some like log books with factory dealer stamps in monotonous routine, I find the attention to detail from independent specialists who actually care about the service they offer and the work they do (reputation) can count for a great deal more.
In this example, the price disparity is enough to warrant question. It's not a particularly rare model, or an unusual colour, nor does it have any unique or extraordinarily special options. All it has going for it is a log book with stamps, and a low speedo reading.
If it were an LSE or a Sherwood, with the same low mileage and service history that could be verified on inspection, then I would be more inclined to agree with the somewhat elevated asking price. But as it stands, I think he's about 12-15K off target.
I'd be thinking that if he wants his 35K, then he should send it to the UK, where the market forces are more aligned with the figure they are desiring.
Roads?.. Where we're going, we don't need roads...
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