how much does ripped seat affect value on a 205 gti?

how much does ripped seat affect value on a 205 gti?

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C2996

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313 posts

221 months

Thursday 25th March 2010
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I going to be selling my 1.6 gti soon, it's in really good condition, mechanically sound and apart from a bit of rust on the passenger sill the bodywork is in good nick.
it's done about 125,000 miles.

however th e drivers seat is badli ripped on the side bolster and the leg bolster has collapsed and ripped, the rear seat have also got a couple of rip in it.

how much do you think this affects the value? i could probably get some half decent ones off ebay for about £150 and a re-trim would be around the £400-500 mark, is it worth doing though?

sleep envy

62,260 posts

255 months

Thursday 25th March 2010
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it'll be the first thing someone sees when they open the door

would make me think what else is wrong with the car...

C2996

Original Poster:

313 posts

221 months

Thursday 25th March 2010
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that's the annoying thing, there's nothing.

sleep envy

62,260 posts

255 months

Thursday 25th March 2010
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egay...

C2996

Original Poster:

313 posts

221 months

Thursday 25th March 2010
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i have tried, missed out on some the other day, they went for 130 in the end, but then it's waiting for some that aren't ripped in the same place and also naerby, if i have to drive 300 miles to get them, that's another 70 quid.

and of course the longer it takes the less tax and mot the car has left.

r1ch

2,911 posts

202 months

Thursday 25th March 2010
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The cloth seats in the 1.6 often rip. 150 is an awful lot for cloth 205 seats, keep looking on ebay. Failing that, get a nice seat cover as it'd look more presentable for selling.

BazT

319 posts

195 months

Monday 29th March 2010
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£150 IMo isn't that much for a good set of cloth seats, as they are that rare!

You can pick up half/leathers fairly cheap though, in fact i have a spare set!

jord294

238 posts

180 months

Monday 29th March 2010
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i know of an exceptional set of cloth seats in black with red check

i can try and get pics, but won't be till thursday now

if interested let me know. would you want to collect or arrange a courier?