Dom400 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) Hi, for sale one crash damaged manta (not complete) been told by insurance company today that to keep my damaged shell will cost 3800. Would love to keep this one from the scrap yard in the sky but don't wanna be out of pocket! Let me know if interested asap as I need to tell insurance company decision soon! As it is now! Edited August 21, 2017 by Dom400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantadoc Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 They want £3800 for the salvage buy back? Nice car but salvage is normally 10% - 20%. I don't see them paying you £19,000 - £38,000 for a manta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I have just bought my daily car back from insurance at 10% of the payout I received I was told that was the norm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom400 Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Yeah I was shocked too! Has anyone got anything evidence wise I can use to argue with the insurance company? I have agreed to a payout of 9500 but not agreed anything regarding keeping the car! Many help appreciated! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 no evidence just what I was told and what happened to me a few weeks ago when I asked they said its normally 10% as that is the amount they receive if the insurance dispose of the vehicle themselves to the salvage company perhaps you need to speak to them again or the insurance omnibus is the car still in your possession don't let it go until your happy the salvage companies would not exist if they paid a large % as am sure they won't be paying £3,800 they took the money out of my payout as I agreed with the settlement for my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantadoc Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 10% -20% has been the norm for decades. You do see some higher these days, normally because they figured out that stolen recovered with keys and no damage at all they were basically giving away, but not normally old bent cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Something odd is going on for such a large charge for the salvage certainly, or some new rule they have. But even with that buy back cost deducted off the payout you should be able to get the car repaired for that amount without much trouble. Admittedly from those photo's you can't see the full extent of the damage to chassis rails etc, but judging from what i have seen in the past that wouldn't be a hard repair at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom400 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 I'm gonna call them again and see if I can get a better price, but without evidence from other claims just hearsay I don't think they will lower the price. Mainly because I think there pissed I'm getting nearly all that I insured it for! 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantadoc Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) Remember that if they have the car in storage arguing costs them money as storage charges build. However, if you already settled without saying it was conditional on buying back salvage then it may well be their car already and you would have no leverage. Also for most of us that haven't done the maths to prove the earth goes around the sun, that too is hearsay. Edited August 20, 2017 by mantadoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom400 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Ok called the insurance muppets today and to keep this car will be 30% of the total value @ £2850! Was given a incorrect number previously, so if someone would like to help me keep one of the best mantas from the crusher pls let me know immediately! Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantadoc Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 That's more like it. Sounds like an emotional attachment tax is being applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom400 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 No tax applied! Lol Been looking after this one for 10+ years would hate to see it go to the crushers, but I have found a replacement and I need the cash fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantadoc Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I don't mean you I mean the insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 My Brother and I trying to do a deal on it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 What's the latest news on this then?. I hope you got a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom400 Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 Car has gone to Ireland to be fixed! Has gone to a club member, who will hopefully love it as much as I did! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Right I'm going to be pretty f***king blunt here. To see prices such as this for a smashed up car with all the good bits taken, gives exactly how much incentive to people that have time, skills, and cash to buy a Manta? I'm actively looking for a good project to put my mark on, and seeing stupid over inflated prices for vehicles such as this is sheer nonsense. Can we all get a reality check please,,,,, It doesn't matter how good it "Once was" it simply isn't no longer. And as for "It could be made to look like this (where some clown attaches a photo) well of course it could if you have thousands to spend on a car. and finally may well not be worth the cash you pour into it. With spares prices what they are and so scarce I would hazard a guess that someone with no personal ability to weld, prep, paint and do mechanics would be looking at £15k + to attain a £6k+ vehicle.... So when vehicles like this crop up just short of £3k it simply does not equate. Not intending to cause offence but to me and quite possibly many others this is actually the reality, can the owners of scrap vehicles get their heads out of where they shouldn't be and can us potential buyers stop standing for this nonsense. Rant over.......... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 The market sets the price Clive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 If people are paying the prices Clive then its obviously a good price. Times have dramatically changed over the past 3-5 years with what i would say is a 100% rise in prices across all Mantas. Rotten breaker 6 years ago - £300-£600 and now that car would be £1000-£1200 Mint Exclusive 6 years ago - £4500-£6000 and now that car would be £10,000 - £13,000 (a lot are changing hands under the radar for mega money) people are paying the prices, the demand is greater than ever - hence your parts being requested more and more Clive. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zublet Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I bought my first one in 2012 I believe, even in the space of 5 years the prices have gone mad. I honestly didn't think id be able to get back into one but got lucky with my 1800S. I'd say.. there are still some bargains out there to be had. You don't have to spend 6k+ but the chances of getting a good one for a bargain are getting very slim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 4 hours ago, zublet said: I bought my first one in 2012 I believe, even in the space of 5 years the prices have gone mad. I honestly didn't think id be able to get back into one but got lucky with my 1800S. I'd say.. there are still some bargains out there to be had. You don't have to spend 6k+ but the chances of getting a good one for a bargain are getting very slim. prices have risen considerably in the last 5 years & that is a good thing because it means more are now being saved as its worth doing. The most economical way into Manta ownership at the moment is to buy a 1.8 hatch, check out this hatch which given its history is a bargain imo http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263252932272?clk_rvr_id=1340438820868&rmvSB=true 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie077366 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I guess prices will keep going up. My manta had a rover v8 put in 20 years ago and that would of probably of added a lot of value to it at the time. Now it's having a partial restoration it'd make more sense putting back to original spec as this is were the money is. As it is il keep the v8 as i won't be selling but manta's are definitely worth spending money on now and keeping original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Not sure A series are seeing the same price rises. Prices seem a bit static from what I've seen going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Gte exclusive, 1 owner from new, 89 thou on the clock restoration project, all interior there and clean, mainly welding needed £1000. Now MINE! What else do I need to say? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie077366 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 27 minutes ago, opel2000 said: Gte exclusive, 1 owner from new, 89 thou on the clock restoration project, all interior there and clean, mainly welding needed £1000. Now MINE! What else do I need to say? Find me one too 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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