JFReturns Mark 1 MX5 Project
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Hmmm, I don't have the standard exhaust any more. Besides, the stainless steel one looks so much better that I'm sure most people would prefer it to the rusty old peashooter. The rollbar is staying too.
She is all cleaned and freshly waxed, and I've got a massive pang of regret
Really do not want to sell, even tempted to get rid of the S2000 instead!
I've tried taking some pictures today but it is a bit overcast so will try again tomorrow. I'm still amazed by how good the paintwork is, truly is better than most cars that are a third of her age!
She is all cleaned and freshly waxed, and I've got a massive pang of regret
Really do not want to sell, even tempted to get rid of the S2000 instead!I've tried taking some pictures today but it is a bit overcast so will try again tomorrow. I'm still amazed by how good the paintwork is, truly is better than most cars that are a third of her age!
I've put her up for £1700 and will see how we get on. I know I can't link directly to my advert, but I would appreciate it if you chaps could click the link in my profile to check it, in case I have missed something or if it is just crap?
Wish I could keep both
On a more positive note, the sun came out so you can really see how good the paint looks in the piccies:
Wish I could keep both
On a more positive note, the sun came out so you can really see how good the paint looks in the piccies:
JFReturns said:
Can I get a bumpty bump your opinion of the ad please chaps? I know it has only been up for a short while but I thought I would get a rush of interest at the start....
Honesty shines through, good pics and priced keenly - I'm surprised you've not heard anything!(dunno if it's just the market in general but last year I sold a Pug 205 in a week, and this year my Jimny took nearly a month before I had any calls - it was agonising!)
Good luck!
JFReturns said:
Can I get a bumpty bump your opinion of the ad please chaps? I know it has only been up for a short while but I thought I would get a rush of interest at the start....
I think it looks great to be honest. And am actually quite interested myself. Do you still have the original pop up light cover without the vent in it?Rocketman105 said:
Honesty shines through, good pics and priced keenly - I'm surprised you've not heard anything!
(dunno if it's just the market in general but last year I sold a Pug 205 in a week, and this year my Jimny took nearly a month before I had any calls - it was agonising!)
Good luck!
Thanks mate (dunno if it's just the market in general but last year I sold a Pug 205 in a week, and this year my Jimny took nearly a month before I had any calls - it was agonising!)
Good luck!
Urgent question chaps!
Someone from France wants to come and buy my '5 on Sunday. Immediately I was suspicious as the email was obviously translated online, and why would someone want a RHD '5 in France? He is in North France about 200km from Kent.
He is asking for my name and address, registration number and copy of my V5 for insurance purposes. Does anyone know if this sounds right?
He doesn't speak English but has got a friend to call me twice, and has sent me an image of the cash and a copy of his ID!
Should I send him my details? Am I being overly paranoid?
Someone from France wants to come and buy my '5 on Sunday. Immediately I was suspicious as the email was obviously translated online, and why would someone want a RHD '5 in France? He is in North France about 200km from Kent.
He is asking for my name and address, registration number and copy of my V5 for insurance purposes. Does anyone know if this sounds right?
He doesn't speak English but has got a friend to call me twice, and has sent me an image of the cash and a copy of his ID!
Should I send him my details? Am I being overly paranoid?
Sounds dodgy but might be fine, hard to tell for certain. The image of his ID means nothing, you have no idea who's ID that is. Don't send him any more detail than you think he needs. He might need the reg no for insurance but not the reg docs.
If he really does come over to buy make sure it's a full cash payment only. Don't accept a penny less than the full payment in cash and don't accept any other form of payment.
If he really does come over to buy make sure it's a full cash payment only. Don't accept a penny less than the full payment in cash and don't accept any other form of payment.
Hmmmm. I normally do too, but if this guy happened to be in England I wouldn't hesitate to send my address.
They have called a few times too and sent several emails with pictures of the cash next to the French ID. He is asking for my address (fair enough if he needs to get here) and a copy of the V5 for French insurance purposes.
I'm trying to figure out what harm it could do to send these details...?
(Thanks for the replies both).
They have called a few times too and sent several emails with pictures of the cash next to the French ID. He is asking for my address (fair enough if he needs to get here) and a copy of the V5 for French insurance purposes.
I'm trying to figure out what harm it could do to send these details...?
(Thanks for the replies both).
Another phone call, he sure is persistent. He has agreed to pay a £100 deposit via PayPal to prove he is a genuine buyer. If I receive this, then I will let him have my address and copy of V5.
I think this is the best way forward
EDIT: Deposit has been received....
I think this is the best way forward
EDIT: Deposit has been received....
Edited by JFReturns on Friday 3rd June 12:34
He doesn't need a copy of the V5. All he needs is to know the exact model & year of the car and the reg no. That's all you need in UK anyway and I'm sure French insurance can't be that different.
Again, only accept cash. Make sure the PayPal funds have cleared to your bank account before you send him anything at all!
As for a reason to buy - there are a lot of very good tracks in northern France
ETA: Give your own insurance company a call and ask them exactly what he would need. They will know. Even better, if you have AA or RAC membership then ask them. They might be able to give you more advice to protect yourself.
Again, only accept cash. Make sure the PayPal funds have cleared to your bank account before you send him anything at all!
As for a reason to buy - there are a lot of very good tracks in northern France
ETA: Give your own insurance company a call and ask them exactly what he would need. They will know. Even better, if you have AA or RAC membership then ask them. They might be able to give you more advice to protect yourself.
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