Hi All,

I’m thinking about letting my 2012MY L320 5.0 HSE S/C go. What do you think the market is like at the moment? I’ve had it for nearly 10 years. WBAC offer is derisory. I see them up for sale on Autotrader but, never sure if they move for the asking price or close to.

It’s a great car that’s been really good to own. If it’s only worth what WBAC reckon, should I keep it or let it go? If there’s any interest here, I’ll post some pictures but, it’s nice, silver, full extended black leather 73K with full LRSH.

Any interest? Cheers,

Stuart.
RRS 2012 HSE 5.0 S/C Zermatt Silver.
RRS 2005 4.2 S/C First Edition Rimini Red- Gone but not forgotten
Defender 2005 TD5 XS Black - Gone
Freelander 2006 HSE Blue - Gone

There are plenty of them around (fewer 5.0, of course) and everyone knows they are unreliable heaps (youtube is awash with people who've never owned one saying as such so it must be true) that cost a fortune to maintain.

That's what you're up against trying to sell an L320 these days. Add in 12-13 years old and there are plenty around and you have a situation where they aren't worth much. a few grand and that's it. If someone wants a 5.0 then they can get a L494 for not much more and have a more modern vehicle. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

I'm in much the same predicament. While the 5.0 SC does hold a premium over the diesels, it's a very limited market

I toyed with with selling mine, but given the work it's had done, I'd rather keep it and use it occasionally than give it away for a fraction of what it's worth

There’s always a market for well loved vehicles especially if documented on specialist forums like this.
I’m looking at the exact same spec as yours for a future purchase…  * Current. 2024 D350 Defender 90. Too many modern gimmicks on it !
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
I use www.glenrands.co.uk Great independent
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

Just put my reg into WBAC. Price has dropped £5k since January

Looks like we’ll have to wait for the bad weather before the prices pickup. I’m convinced the L320’s are way better cars than L494’s. Much more practical, lower at the back and the seats fold flat. Cheers,

Stuart.
RRS 2012 HSE 5.0 S/C Zermatt Silver.
RRS 2005 4.2 S/C First Edition Rimini Red- Gone but not forgotten
Defender 2005 TD5 XS Black - Gone
Freelander 2006 HSE Blue - Gone

There is a market for well-cared for examples, Rob, but it generally doesn't value the cars much above the rest of the available stuff, and it's always less than the seller thinks their car is worth (some real classics/rarities excluded, of course).

Funny thing is that when one looks at the stuff online, the shiny "nice" examples often have cheap tyres on naff aftermarket wheels. And the "service history" is as water tight as a colander. Finding a good one is going to be harder the older these cars get. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Agreed 👍 * Current. 2024 D350 Defender 90. Too many modern gimmicks on it !
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
I use www.glenrands.co.uk Great independent
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

SuperC wrote:

I’m convinced the L320’s are way better cars than L494’s. Much more practical, lower at the back and the seats fold flat.