Odd message from trader ad
Discussion
DSLiverpool said:
Anyone who thinks that is a normal message is way out of touch with how private buyers get in touch to buy fairly expensive cars, I would expect more questioning about reason for sale and if the service pack can be transferred, also I have hidden the reg so I would be asking for the reg to HPI it - this is either a knob, a kid or a round robin from a dealer.
If the car is up on Autotrader, traders can see the details of your car even if you've hidden the plate. I've never found much reason for asking what the reason for sale is. The owner isn't exactly going to tell a potential buyer if the car is a bit of a lemon. You'll always get "I love the car and it's the best car I've ever owned"- then a tame excuse why they have to let it go.
It is a vague email, but how much questions is there to ask about a 900 mile old car if the advert is well written?
If someone didn't advertise a service pack on their advert, I'd assume it didn't have one.
Driver101 said:
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Can they, how?
You require to give the registration plate to raise an advert. It's not visible to private users, but trade accounts can see the details of your car.Can they, how?
22 said:
Sold a car for my step-father which was up for 30k (for quite an old car). Buyer was a bell-end and not might type of guy, but his opening salvo was pretty much the same. I didn't need to like the guy, I just needed to take his money.
Exactly. You're not wanting to form a lifetime bond, just sell a car. If a car meets my requirements when I view it I'll buy it which what the message said, " if condition is as expected then we could probably take it on the day." The message is a little brief for a high value purchase. But everyone is different and some people communicate like that.
I'd treat it with the same caution I would any other buyer. Maybe ask a few questions in return to flush out if it was a simple circular or not.
Obviously the funds would have to be fully cleared (not PayPal or some other 3rd party). I've bought my last two cars with same day direct bank transfers and it's been no problem (it's cost me £30 or so to make an instant transfer - no prob though)
I'd treat it with the same caution I would any other buyer. Maybe ask a few questions in return to flush out if it was a simple circular or not.
Obviously the funds would have to be fully cleared (not PayPal or some other 3rd party). I've bought my last two cars with same day direct bank transfers and it's been no problem (it's cost me £30 or so to make an instant transfer - no prob though)
"I love your car. I love this model since I first see. I am happy to pay full asking price. How is paint? Is room in back for things? I visit you at your home but flights from Nigeria booked today. You take transfer? Congratulations on lovely vehicle. I be proud own such thing."
I got this one. Does it sound kosha to you guys? My gut says no...
I got this one. Does it sound kosha to you guys? My gut says no...
There are some miserable old farts in here, worried about it being a generic message.
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Seems like a fair message. Why are you getting worried? Just show them the car and see what happens.
If they like it, take money (cash) and let them be on their merry way.
If your worried, then go an sell it to WBAC.
.Seems like a fair message. Why are you getting worried? Just show them the car and see what happens.
If they like it, take money (cash) and let them be on their merry way.
If your worried, then go an sell it to WBAC.
Dave Hedgehog said:
Rawwr said:
I must be missing something. Am I completely bonkers or did that message just seem totally and entirely normal?
Me as well, he sounds keen if he is willing to pay on satisfactory inspection, probably just wants to make sure the mileage is not down to it being smashed up and sitting around for ages waiting for a repair. It's pretty much the first question I ask.
A polite answer was sent within 20 minutes saying it had no defects, was unmolested (no stripes or cat backs or even decats) and they can come on Saturday but we need an idea of time.
I already know (from experience) an enquiry like that is from a time waster experience tells me a private buyer would ask more and a trader generally calls if genuinely interested.
If this guy turns up - £100 to charity
I already know (from experience) an enquiry like that is from a time waster experience tells me a private buyer would ask more and a trader generally calls if genuinely interested.
If this guy turns up - £100 to charity
It's a Mustang
May have a buyer lined up.
I bet he turns up, then hits you in the b
k5 with two grand off the price.
Sounds to me like he's putting it to you he's a no nonsense buyer, and if it is, as it is stated, it's a done deal.
He's mentioned he'll take it on the day, but mentioned nothing about price.
Hell hope you see it as sold, and will take the low ball.
Decide what you want, let him test drive it, see what he says.
As I said, I reckon he's got a place for it straightaway.
My guess is he's miles from you.
Every extra £ he gets off, is extra profit.
May have a buyer lined up.
I bet he turns up, then hits you in the b
k5 with two grand off the price.Sounds to me like he's putting it to you he's a no nonsense buyer, and if it is, as it is stated, it's a done deal.
He's mentioned he'll take it on the day, but mentioned nothing about price.
Hell hope you see it as sold, and will take the low ball.
Decide what you want, let him test drive it, see what he says.
As I said, I reckon he's got a place for it straightaway.
My guess is he's miles from you.
Every extra £ he gets off, is extra profit.
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