Is it a bad time to sell?
Discussion
GJOB said:
The ad is here: 
Am I missing something?
Just a few quick thoughts, GJOB. Please remember this is my personal opinion...!Am I missing something?
You state TLC pack included - TLC pack only runs to 50,000 miles, so is it the TLC XL pack? You should state so?
You state Private Plate not included - has the it already been removed? This is a stumbling block when selling a car with a Cherished registration - and may put buyers off, as they know it's at least an additional 2 weeks before they can collect (especially if they were hoping to view/pay/collect on one day, if their journey has been 150-200 miles?).
WBAC are offering just over 5.5k for your vehicle, and whilst I appreciate that you say it is the cheapest 2008 Cooper around (there are 5 similar or cheaper on AutoTrader (albeit with differing mileages). Get it on AutoTrader!!
Thanks rfn, they are good points.
We have started the process for removing the reg; and yes, we used the last TLC token so it will now be XL, I'll fix that.
I bought and sold on PH a few times so thought it might sell quickly, should really put it on AT;)
We still have the option of P/X which is higher than WBAC valuation, was just trying to eek out an extra few quid.
We have started the process for removing the reg; and yes, we used the last TLC token so it will now be XL, I'll fix that.
I bought and sold on PH a few times so thought it might sell quickly, should really put it on AT;)
We still have the option of P/X which is higher than WBAC valuation, was just trying to eek out an extra few quid.
rfn said:
Just a few quick thoughts, GJOB. Please remember this is my personal opinion...!
You state TLC pack included - TLC pack only runs to 50,000 miles, so is it the TLC XL pack? You should state so?
You state Private Plate not included - has the it already been removed? This is a stumbling block when selling a car with a Cherished registration - and may put buyers off, as they know it's at least an additional 2 weeks before they can collect (especially if they were hoping to view/pay/collect on one day, if their journey has been 150-200 miles?).
WBAC are offering just over 5.5k for your vehicle, and whilst I appreciate that you say it is the cheapest 2008 Cooper around (there are 5 similar or cheaper on AutoTrader (albeit with differing mileages). Get it on AutoTrader!!
You state TLC pack included - TLC pack only runs to 50,000 miles, so is it the TLC XL pack? You should state so?
You state Private Plate not included - has the it already been removed? This is a stumbling block when selling a car with a Cherished registration - and may put buyers off, as they know it's at least an additional 2 weeks before they can collect (especially if they were hoping to view/pay/collect on one day, if their journey has been 150-200 miles?).
WBAC are offering just over 5.5k for your vehicle, and whilst I appreciate that you say it is the cheapest 2008 Cooper around (there are 5 similar or cheaper on AutoTrader (albeit with differing mileages). Get it on AutoTrader!!
Personally I think people are beginning to feel the pinch (again). A friend has his house up for sale in a very sought after estate, usually the houses sell within days (often hours), his is well priced, well decorated but has only has 3 viewings in 4 weeks.
Someone else I know runs a Nissan dealership, apparently the end of last year and the start of this year were manic and they struggled to keep up with demand but things have slowed dramatically in the last month on the new cars, used cars are not moving at all.
I tried to sell my Barchetta at the end of last year and didn't get a single call, I was not that fussed so put it back under its cover and left it there. I will be putting it back up for sale in the next few weeks but am not hopeful, the same few Barchettas that were on the market when I tried to sell last year still seem to be there now!!
Someone else I know runs a Nissan dealership, apparently the end of last year and the start of this year were manic and they struggled to keep up with demand but things have slowed dramatically in the last month on the new cars, used cars are not moving at all.
I tried to sell my Barchetta at the end of last year and didn't get a single call, I was not that fussed so put it back under its cover and left it there. I will be putting it back up for sale in the next few weeks but am not hopeful, the same few Barchettas that were on the market when I tried to sell last year still seem to be there now!!
One of the dealers was saying that prices are rock bottom and if cars don't sell after 3 months (yes 3 months!!) then it's off to the auction house/chop shop etc...
We had loads of gimmicks thrown in - Picnic Hamper, M&S Vouchers, Goodwood tickets - but no discount...
Times must be tough
We had loads of gimmicks thrown in - Picnic Hamper, M&S Vouchers, Goodwood tickets - but no discount...
Times must be tough
Don't get het up on detail or keep dropping the price (unless you absolutely must sell). I just sold my E46 m3, it was an absolutely immaculate example with zero faults and yet it was the most painful experience of my life. From buyers who test drove it and then couldn't afford it to stupid traders trying to tell me I should sell it for £1000 less than the cheapest one on the market.
I eventually let it go for WAY cheaper than I knew it was worth just to be rid of the pain and suffering of people phoning me at 12.10am asking me 'what's the lowest price you'll take for it' - without even having seen the car and its condition.
It is a plain awful time to have to sell a car. Any car.
I eventually let it go for WAY cheaper than I knew it was worth just to be rid of the pain and suffering of people phoning me at 12.10am asking me 'what's the lowest price you'll take for it' - without even having seen the car and its condition.
It is a plain awful time to have to sell a car. Any car.
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