Any forums around for car SWAPS??

[Golden fleece]

As people lose so much money when selling their car and then buying another one, is there any forum that anyone knows about where cars are offered for SWAPS?

I'm looking to swap my Porsche 996 Carrera 4 tiptronic (1999 model, with 142k miles on the clock, full Porsche main dealer history) for a large BMW/AUDI/MERC saloon - big engine, automatic and full service history and must be in excellent condition, fully loaded. Trade value of my car approx £12k.

So, any ideas??

[Golden fleece]

Bump!! Serious enquiry!!

[V8mate]

I'll give you eight grand for it.

[MX7]

What difference does it make? If your car is now worth £X, you'll only be able to swap it with someone with a car of similar value.

[okgo]

No, you could put cash their way or vice versa.

I was thinking exactly the same the other day, and there are some sites but they seem poor. And only ask what you're looking for, as opposed to what you have that people are looking for.

As I want to swap my big 5 series for a hot hatch

[V8mate]

okgo said:

No, you could put cash their way or vice versa.

Brilliant idea!

And we could call it 'part-exchanging' or something.

You're on fire today, dude!

[okgo]

V8mate said:

okgo said:

No, you could put cash their way or vice versa.

Brilliant idea!

And we could call it 'part-exchanging' or something.

You're on fire today, dude!

Very funny clown

But I want to be able to search a list of people that want a E39. and then see what interesting stuff comes up.

Why doesn't that exist?

[MX7]

okgo said:

No, you could put cash their way or vice versa.

Are you seriously going to limit who buys your car, and the range of vehicles that you could buy, by wanting to swap it?!! Sell it, get the cash, add a bit if cash if needed, and buy another car.

It's a strange idea.

[okgo]

MX7 said:

okgo said:

No, you could put cash their way or vice versa.

Are you seriously going to limit who buys your car, and the range of vehicles that you could buy, by wanting to swap it?!! Sell it, get the cash, add a bit if cash if needed, and buy another car.

It's a strange idea.

Its not. Swapping is likely to be easier than selling it private and sorts two people out as opposed to one.

[MX7]

okgo said:

But I want to be able to search a list of people that want a E39. and then see what interesting stuff comes up.

Why doesn't that exist?

Ebay wantitnow?

[okgo]

MX7 said:

okgo said:

But I want to be able to search a list of people that want a E39. and then see what interesting stuff comes up.

Why doesn't that exist?

Ebay wantitnow?

So it does exist?

Awesome!

[MX7]

okgo said:

Its not. Swapping is likely to be easier than selling it private and sorts two people out as opposed to one.

What? So it's some exercise in philanthropy?!!!

If you can find someone who has the exact car that you want, and they want the exact car that you own, fair enough, but how often do you think that happens? That's why we have a currency....

[MX7]

okgo said:

So it does exist?

Yes.



Actually, no it doesn't. Ebay wantitnow just lists what you want to buy.

[okgo]

No, but I like the the idea of some suggestions.

People put "W.H.Y" in px box for a reason, they are open to suggestion.

[Torquey]

Ok - I have a 2005 focus 1.6 zetec in black. 45k miles, full MOT, 6 month Tax.

I want a 2004/2005 Honda civic sport 1.6 in black or blue, less than 40k miles. And peferably within 100 miles of Newcastle.

Anyone??

[jdw1234]

Torquey said:

Ok - I have a 2005 focus 1.6 zetec in black. 45k miles, full MOT, 6 month Tax.

I want a 2004/2005 Honda civic sport 1.6 in black or blue, less than 40k miles. And peferably within 100 miles of Newcastle.

Anyone??

Margret!

Margret!...

...Yes..

The gentleman here wants a 2004/2005 Honda civic sport 1.6 in black or blue, less than 40k miles. And peferably within 100 miles of Newcastle.

[M4rgaret]

jdw1234 said:

Torquey said:

Ok - I have a 2005 focus 1.6 zetec in black. 45k miles, full MOT, 6 month Tax.

I want a 2004/2005 Honda civic sport 1.6 in black or blue, less than 40k miles. And peferably within 100 miles of Newcastle.

Anyone??

Margret!

Margret!...

...Yes..

The gentleman here wants a 2004/2005 Honda civic sport 1.6 in black or blue, less than 40k miles. And peferably within 100 miles of Newcastle.

Oh.

We've got a 2004 Honda Civic Sport 1.6 in white with less than 40k miles.

Will that do?

[wrighty78]

okgo said:

As I want to swap my big 5 series for a hot hatch

Will you settle for a lukewarm hatch?

[okgo]

wrighty78 said:

okgo said:

As I want to swap my big 5 series for a hot hatch

Will you settle for a lukewarm hatch?

Who's asking?

[monthefish]

Golden fleece said:

As people lose so much money when selling their car and then buying another one, is there any forum that anyone knows about where cars are offered for SWAPS?

I'm looking to swap my Porsche 996 Carrera 4 tiptronic (1999 model, with 142k miles on the clock, full Porsche main dealer history) for a large BMW/AUDI/MERC saloon - big engine, automatic and full service history and must be in excellent condition, fully loaded. Trade value of my car approx £12k.

So, any ideas??

Yes - the PH swap wiki