Do people not sell cars privately anymore?
Discussion
BigLion said:
I'm talking on a like-for-like basis. Take the 997.2, why would I buy one from you if I can get the same condition super well prepped, with a 6 month bumper to bumper warranty from someone like RPM Technik?
It doesn't always work indeed !!But cars are never like-for-like, thank god, otherwise I probably wouldn't have managed to sell for more than the trade. I find the level of prep from "reputable" dealers often poor compared to the condition I sell (and occasionally buy) my cars privately. I'd happily buy a 997.2 privately with a Porsche warranty. I'd pay more than with a RPM warranty. And I would get to meet the previous owner, which if he has owned it for a while, means a lot to me on such a car. Each to their own though, no axe to grind.
Recent experience.....Had a Fiat Grande Punto (7 years old, 75k) and were looking to get new car. Priced on WBAC just to get idea, horrified to see £1050, (this was Oct). Forward to Nov, and enquired at dealer about new car and asked for idea of trade in (this was over 'phone), was told £950-1100, and not pleased. Looked on Autotrader and dealers trying to sell similar at £1550, private trying at £1300. Decided to look at new car anyway and (ok I'd done a full clean inc engine bay by hand) dealer said £1100, and also we got £400 off new car (and others weren't advertising as much off new) - so decided to cut our losses and go for it. 5 weeks later and old car isn't taxed, so I guess it's still sitting on a forecourt somewhere?
I was looking at Jags and Mercs recently, and nearly all were advertised by traders.
Nearly all of them were over priced and did not have the spec I wanted.
Eventually I found a Merc at a dealer that I liked and PX'd my old Merc as it had a few minor faults, that I would not be comfortable with selling privately.
Nearly all of them were over priced and did not have the spec I wanted.
Eventually I found a Merc at a dealer that I liked and PX'd my old Merc as it had a few minor faults, that I would not be comfortable with selling privately.
I have always sold privately as well. As for buying, I see a few private sellers are pricing their cars at trade level or more.
Problem is that if 80% of the cars are trade sales, these people think theirs should be at the same price point when in reality between trade and retail.
It's going to be a long, long search unless I am more open on make and model.
Problem is that if 80% of the cars are trade sales, these people think theirs should be at the same price point when in reality between trade and retail.
It's going to be a long, long search unless I am more open on make and model.
Fastpedeller said:
Recent experience.....Had a Fiat Grande Punto (7 years old, 75k) and were looking to get new car. Priced on WBAC just to get idea, horrified to see £1050, (this was Oct). Forward to Nov, and enquired at dealer about new car and asked for idea of trade in (this was over 'phone), was told £950-1100, and not pleased. Looked on Autotrader and dealers trying to sell similar at £1550, private trying at £1300. Decided to look at new car anyway and (ok I'd done a full clean inc engine bay by hand) dealer said £1100, and also we got £400 off new car (and others weren't advertising as much off new) - so decided to cut our losses and go for it. 5 weeks later and old car isn't taxed, so I guess it's still sitting on a forecourt somewhere?
If traders are asking £1500 for them, why were you surprised of trade bids of around £1000-£1100?lbc said:
I was looking at Jags and Mercs recently, and nearly all were advertised by traders.
Nearly all of them were over priced and did not have the spec I wanted.
Eventually I found a Merc at a dealer that I liked and PX'd my old Merc as it had a few minor faults, that I would not be comfortable with selling privately.
Did the dealer knock much off for the faults?Nearly all of them were over priced and did not have the spec I wanted.
Eventually I found a Merc at a dealer that I liked and PX'd my old Merc as it had a few minor faults, that I would not be comfortable with selling privately.
daemon said:
lbc said:
I was looking at Jags and Mercs recently, and nearly all were advertised by traders.
Nearly all of them were over priced and did not have the spec I wanted.
Eventually I found a Merc at a dealer that I liked and PX'd my old Merc as it had a few minor faults, that I would not be comfortable with selling privately.
Did the dealer knock much off for the faults?Nearly all of them were over priced and did not have the spec I wanted.
Eventually I found a Merc at a dealer that I liked and PX'd my old Merc as it had a few minor faults, that I would not be comfortable with selling privately.
daemon said:
Fastpedeller said:
Recent experience.....Had a Fiat Grande Punto (7 years old, 75k) and were looking to get new car. Priced on WBAC just to get idea, horrified to see £1050, (this was Oct). Forward to Nov, and enquired at dealer about new car and asked for idea of trade in (this was over 'phone), was told £950-1100, and not pleased. Looked on Autotrader and dealers trying to sell similar at £1550, private trying at £1300. Decided to look at new car anyway and (ok I'd done a full clean inc engine bay by hand) dealer said £1100, and also we got £400 off new car (and others weren't advertising as much off new) - so decided to cut our losses and go for it. 5 weeks later and old car isn't taxed, so I guess it's still sitting on a forecourt somewhere?
If traders are asking £1500 for them, why were you surprised of trade bids of around £1000-£1100?spreadsheet monkey said:
Learn2MergeInTurn said:
Maybe I'm trying to sell the wrong type of car
Still, next car sales will be wbac or dealer.
There's a whole load of factors that influence it - where you live, what kind of car you're selling, where the car is advertised, as well as luck!Still, next car sales will be wbac or dealer.
Maybe I just got lucky with my last two sales and I'm due a whole bunch of timewasters next time I try to sell a car...
I shouldn't be due a timewaster for a few years now then
I've sold all my cars on eBay. I think it helps that they're normally cars someone will really want. Never had any issue.
Sold my mums Corsa too, again no issue really. Few emails offering £1500 less but you just ignore them.
If the car and price is right and you do a good advert it will sell.
Sold my mums Corsa too, again no issue really. Few emails offering £1500 less but you just ignore them.
If the car and price is right and you do a good advert it will sell.
SidewaysSi said:
I have always sold privately as well. As for buying, I see a few private sellers are pricing their cars at trade level or more.
Problem is that if 80% of the cars are trade sales, these people think theirs should be at the same price point when in reality between trade and retail.
It's going to be a long, long search unless I am more open on make and model.
I'm seeing a lot of cars priced far too highly. Like you say, some are virtually the same as dealer prices.Problem is that if 80% of the cars are trade sales, these people think theirs should be at the same price point when in reality between trade and retail.
It's going to be a long, long search unless I am more open on make and model.
Fastpedeller said:
daemon said:
Fastpedeller said:
Recent experience.....Had a Fiat Grande Punto (7 years old, 75k) and were looking to get new car. Priced on WBAC just to get idea, horrified to see £1050, (this was Oct). Forward to Nov, and enquired at dealer about new car and asked for idea of trade in (this was over 'phone), was told £950-1100, and not pleased. Looked on Autotrader and dealers trying to sell similar at £1550, private trying at £1300. Decided to look at new car anyway and (ok I'd done a full clean inc engine bay by hand) dealer said £1100, and also we got £400 off new car (and others weren't advertising as much off new) - so decided to cut our losses and go for it. 5 weeks later and old car isn't taxed, so I guess it's still sitting on a forecourt somewhere?
If traders are asking £1500 for them, why were you surprised of trade bids of around £1000-£1100?Bloody hell, I'm losing the will to live with some posters!!!
BigLion said:
Fastpedeller said:
daemon said:
Fastpedeller said:
Recent experience.....Had a Fiat Grande Punto (7 years old, 75k) and were looking to get new car. Priced on WBAC just to get idea, horrified to see £1050, (this was Oct). Forward to Nov, and enquired at dealer about new car and asked for idea of trade in (this was over 'phone), was told £950-1100, and not pleased. Looked on Autotrader and dealers trying to sell similar at £1550, private trying at £1300. Decided to look at new car anyway and (ok I'd done a full clean inc engine bay by hand) dealer said £1100, and also we got £400 off new car (and others weren't advertising as much off new) - so decided to cut our losses and go for it. 5 weeks later and old car isn't taxed, so I guess it's still sitting on a forecourt somewhere?
If traders are asking £1500 for them, why were you surprised of trade bids of around £1000-£1100?Bloody hell, I'm losing the will to live with some posters!!!
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