Chris Wilson Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Sorry this is dragging on, but probate often takes months, and in some cases years if there's any contention. Hopefully a speedy wrapping up of your late brother's affairs can be reached, it's a sad indictment of UK solicitors that they can make these matters so long drawn out (and very lucrative to themselves). Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Hello Everyone, The solicitors are dragging their feet with my brother's estate, this is out of my control, Probate on my father-in-laws estate lasted almost 9 months. His car had to receive independent valuations which for your family is great news. I used webuyanycar and submitted that for probate. Now the last time I checked on that site with my Supra the valuation was £600 so you should be able to get away with that for the probate and anything else on top when sold will effectively be free of death duties. the solicitor agreed to release the car once the value for probate had been defined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbiemercman Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Many thanks Chris and Rider, the car is circa 20 years old, so i guess a few more weeks will not really matter, i keep thinking who will sort my Supra out when i pass over. Herbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbiemercman Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Hi Everyone, I feel i should let you all know that my brother's daughter decided to sell the car herself on "Autotrader", she would not take my advice, all be it she is struggling with other matters in my late brother's estate. The advert is not too detailed, quite poor in my opinion, the car reg is L994 SJN, 37,000 miles and she is asking £19950, good luck to her. Link below. Herbie. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710240596921?radius=1500&price-to=20000&model=SUPRA&onesearchad=Used&sort=sponsored&advertising-location=at_cars&make=TOYOTA&postcode=pr67jt&page=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortacus Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Hi Everyone, I feel i should let you all know that my brother's daughter decided to sell the car herself on "Autotrader", she would not take my advice, all be it she is struggling with other matters in my late brother's estate. The advert is not too detailed, quite poor in my opinion, the car reg is L994 SJN, 37,000 miles and she is asking £19950, good luck to her. Link below. Herbie. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710240596921?radius=1500&price-to=20000&model=SUPRA&onesearchad=Used&sort=sponsored&advertising-location=at_cars&make=TOYOTA&postcode=pr67jt&page=1 Hi Herbie , I have been looking for a TT Auto at the moment. At £19950 its far out of my price bracket - to me that would get me my dream TT6 and not have to settle for an auto. I've sent a message through auto trader with an offer that tied in with the prices discussed in this thread. After reading the thread I hope you and the family are well and got everything sorted out and if i dont get the car then someone who will look after it will. All the best . R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 That has to be the highest private ad price asked since 1999 for an auto Supra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 not worth half that. IMO. Shame she didnt listen to your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I think in these times it definitely is worth over half that but I can't see anyone parting with anywhere close to the asking price even with the decent provenance and mileage verification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Silly low miles and if in top genuine condition its got to be worth more than £10k Needs a better advert for sure, a shame its not 100% original but thats fixed fairly easily if you can get an OE exhaust and 17" wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbiemercman Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 I agree with Dunk and may be a customer who is not familiar with this breed of car will go for it, all be it a "long shot" IMO.Not sure how Autotrader advise sellers? you think they would have suggested circa £15K max. Herbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Dont think Autotrader give any advice as far as i'm aware, they don't value imports or cars older than 15 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbiemercman Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 I can close the book on this now my other brother just let me know that the car has been sold by Autotrader to an Architect my deceast brother met 20 years back and gave him a ride in the car, he was mega impressed at the time, he never knew then that one day he would own the car, apparently he was looking on Autotrader and saw the car, he made an offer close to the asking price, so this is a great example of the seller and the buyer who knew nothing about these cars being quite happy with the deal, may be the £6K on top of what we thought the right asking price was is ok., "ignorance is bliss". Herbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Nice result, its up to a buyer to do their homework regarding values etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I am glad for you, your family and your late brother's sake it has gone to a good and connected home. And that it fetched a remarkably good price of course! All the best to you and yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Excellent result, hope the new owner makes good use of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbiemercman Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Thankyou all for your support and kind comments. Herbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2ck_p Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I know the new owner of this, was only showing him my Supra the other week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Cool stayed in lancs then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2ck_p Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Cool stayed in lancs then? Indeed it did, I believe he has got gear box issues with it though, doesn't go in to certain gears, so pointed him in the direction of a few possible people that could offer a gearbox rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbiemercman Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Thanks Chris you are a gentleman despite what you did to your earlier girlfriends which was close to my early activities, have a great new year. My car is at it's best but if it gets "poorly" i know where it will be going for help. Herbie.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbiemercman Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Hi r2ck-p, Chris Wilson cured this very problem when my brother had the car, it was a software issue if i remember rightly, sort of comes on from age and lack of use, Chris will fix it, better than a box rebuild, which most of the uninitiated go for, as in fairness, they do not know any better.! Herbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japone Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Don't use mine to often, but never had any gearbox issues because of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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