Odd message from trader ad
Discussion
DSLiverpool said:
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
Can you confirm your address. Deleted your last msg 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
loskie said:
for a newish car like this would an interested buyer not phone instead of a very short text?
OP have you bought a new UK Mustang and speculating on turning a quick profit?
I ordered it Jan 2015 as a perfect 4 seat ragtop to replace a E500 convertible it was a no brainer at the price but it's dark and cramped in the back and in all honesty the cheapness shows through (it is cheap in the uk) and that grates on me a bit.OP have you bought a new UK Mustang and speculating on turning a quick profit?
i wouldn't have a 2 year service pack if I was flipping it
t. Unless his car is the only one of its type in the world I'd give it a miss, he sounds like a nightmare to deal with. If money is sent by faster payments it's pretty much instant, you can check this by calling the bank or by moving it from one account to another.
Just curious, those who say they wouldn't let the car go for a few days to ensure payment is cleared if a dealer wanted you to pay 3 days in advance before you could collect it would you agree to it ?
Just curious, those who say they wouldn't let the car go for a few days to ensure payment is cleared if a dealer wanted you to pay 3 days in advance before you could collect it would you agree to it ?
hora said:
"Saturday..take it on the day".if this was me I'd say NO, you take it when payment clears or full cash. After reading of dealers folding, not getting payment, etc I would never allow any car of mine out of sight until it's paid for.
Paranoid much? He means he'll pay for it first, not drive off & then contact the seller later in the week with offers of bits of cash every other week.
DSLiverpool said:
It was a classic time wasting contact and I haven't heard from him since. I am genuinely surprised anyone thinks it could be anything other than a time waster.
Tend to agree with DSL here , if I was interested in buying his car I'd be on the phone asking any questions verbally not sending a question by text, if happy with the answers I'd then arrange to view it at a mutually convenient time , rather that than start a text ping pong conversation.He'll not buy it.
Buster73 said:
Tend to agree with DSL here , if I was interested in buying his car I'd be on the phone asking any questions verbally not sending a question by text, if happy with the answers I'd then arrange to view it at a mutually convenient time , rather that than start a text ping pong conversation.
He'll not buy it.
Emailing or texting is perfectly normal for buying a car. Every website that sells cars offers this as a method of contact for a reason. He'll not buy it.
Some people are useless to speak to on the phone. They don't have the details at hand and often make errors.
Sending an email or text it gives the person time to collect the information you've asked for before replying.
It also mean you've got in writing the description and they can't backtrack later when they claim "I didn't say that".
I much prefer text or email.
Agreed, the last few cars i've sold privately have all started with emails from the person interested asking questions.
I actually find I get a higher volume of timewasters via the telephone with people ringing up at stupid times asking "Will you take £Xk cash mate if I come now" etc.
I actually find I get a higher volume of timewasters via the telephone with people ringing up at stupid times asking "Will you take £Xk cash mate if I come now" etc.
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