Viewed a car today, after a few phone calls...
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Three calls to the seller asking after condition, rust etc and all answers sounded good. The car wasn't the cheapest but it was low mileage and looked good. I went with negotiation in mind, but as a serious buyer. I even called ahead to confirm the car was still available.
Anyway, the chap told me that the only issue was a rust bubble on the door.....
Rust was on every panel
Water was leaking (considerably) into the boot and sat in the wells
The interior was like a kennel, and was very doggy
The seatbelts were wet when pulled out, so water was in there somewhere too
The car had already been warmed up when I arrived
He drove the car, no invite to me. Was that to drive around a fault?
Outside I asked about MOTs and had it received any advisories, no was the reply. When he invited me inside, all MOTs shown that an advisory note had been issued every time.
What a waste of time, even after all the chats on the phone. It was an old car (yes it was a Merc) but priced at a level where you expect more. Shame really.
Oh, and it wasn't advertised on PH before anyone asks
Anyway, the chap told me that the only issue was a rust bubble on the door.....
Rust was on every panel
Water was leaking (considerably) into the boot and sat in the wells
The interior was like a kennel, and was very doggy
The seatbelts were wet when pulled out, so water was in there somewhere too
The car had already been warmed up when I arrived
He drove the car, no invite to me. Was that to drive around a fault?
Outside I asked about MOTs and had it received any advisories, no was the reply. When he invited me inside, all MOTs shown that an advisory note had been issued every time.
What a waste of time, even after all the chats on the phone. It was an old car (yes it was a Merc) but priced at a level where you expect more. Shame really.
Oh, and it wasn't advertised on PH before anyone asks
Garlick said:
Three calls to the seller asking after condition, rust etc and all answers sounded good. The car wasn't the cheapest but it was low mileage and looked good. I went with negotiation in mind, but as a serious buyer, I even called ahead to confirm the car was still available.
Anyway, the chap told me that the only issue was a rust bubble on the door.....
Rust was on every panel
Water was leaking (considerably) into the boot and sat in the wells
The interior was like a kennel, and was very doggy
The seatbelts were wet when pulled out, so water was in there somewhere too
The car had already been warmed up when I arrived
He drove the car, no invite to me. Was that to drive around a fault?
Outside I asked about MOTs and had it received any advisories, no was the reply. All MOTs shown that an advisory note had been issued
What a waste of time, even after all the chats on the phone. It was an old car (yes it was a Merc) but priced at a level where you expect more. Shame really.
Oh, and it wasn't advertised on PH before anyone asks
The question is, should you whistle the Dallas theme tune when you drive the next one?Anyway, the chap told me that the only issue was a rust bubble on the door.....
Rust was on every panel
Water was leaking (considerably) into the boot and sat in the wells
The interior was like a kennel, and was very doggy
The seatbelts were wet when pulled out, so water was in there somewhere too
The car had already been warmed up when I arrived
He drove the car, no invite to me. Was that to drive around a fault?
Outside I asked about MOTs and had it received any advisories, no was the reply. All MOTs shown that an advisory note had been issued
What a waste of time, even after all the chats on the phone. It was an old car (yes it was a Merc) but priced at a level where you expect more. Shame really.
Oh, and it wasn't advertised on PH before anyone asks
B'stard Child said:
This surprised you?
Do you know what, it did. I'm no stranger to buying cars, and have not experienced this before as usually the seller comes clean on the phone. I guess I've just been lucky, but was a little miffed after dragging the Mrs along on a Sunday afternoon and an hour and a half each way.
I didnt buy it
Mikey_W said:
Garlick said:
Fun Bus said:
Out of interest what model was it? Linkey to the advert or is that too cheeky?
It was a big old bus of a Merc. No naming and shaming on PH remember, if he sells it to some mug then fair play to him.
Seriosly, its very annoying when that happens. They dont seem to realise that ou weill just walk away, and its better to be straight on the phone
williamp said:
Mikey_W said:
Garlick said:
Fun Bus said:
Out of interest what model was it? Linkey to the advert or is that too cheeky?
It was a big old bus of a Merc. No naming and shaming on PH remember, if he sells it to some mug then fair play to him.hour and a half each way? Sounds lucky to me.
I was 4 hours each way, to find a dog of an S class, with wheel bolts missing, odd tyres (including one wheel), unpainted parking sensor, service history that consisted of one service (he argued that was a history!) and a odometer that was not believable. On the phone the car was immaculate.
I was 4 hours each way, to find a dog of an S class, with wheel bolts missing, odd tyres (including one wheel), unpainted parking sensor, service history that consisted of one service (he argued that was a history!) and a odometer that was not believable. On the phone the car was immaculate.
On the other side; earlier my OH had a text conversation with a guy about the car she's selling. Sounded interested so despite a stinking cold she got up, cleaned it top to tyres, it looks brilliant.
Half an hour after they said they'd turn up, a silver Mazda2 drove slowly past the end of the driveway, reversed back, two passengers craned their heads but didn't even get out of the car. Why would you bother?
Half an hour after they said they'd turn up, a silver Mazda2 drove slowly past the end of the driveway, reversed back, two passengers craned their heads but didn't even get out of the car. Why would you bother?
Gizmo! said:
On the other side; earlier my OH had a text conversation with a guy about the car she's selling. Sounded interested so despite a stinking cold she got up, cleaned it top to tyres, it looks brilliant.
Half an hour after they said they'd turn up, a silver Mazda2 drove slowly past the end of the driveway, reversed back, two passengers craned their heads but didn't even get out of the car. Why would you bother?
Ive had this in the past and it really pisses me offHalf an hour after they said they'd turn up, a silver Mazda2 drove slowly past the end of the driveway, reversed back, two passengers craned their heads but didn't even get out of the car. Why would you bother?
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