The xmas effect on selling a motor.
Discussion
So the Accord is getting sold - still 50/50 on an M135i so have put it up for sale privately while I debate whether to pull the trigger and chuck it in as p/x.
Put it on for what I thought was a very competitive price on a sound car on Monday but so far not a sniff of a phonecall - not even the dodgy ones want it!
So is this down to the xmas spending everyone is doing or is a 2.0 petrol japmobile just not popular anymore? Not sure if I can link to my advert on Autotrader?
Sorry but not allowed.
Put it on for what I thought was a very competitive price on a sound car on Monday but so far not a sniff of a phonecall - not even the dodgy ones want it!
So is this down to the xmas spending everyone is doing or is a 2.0 petrol japmobile just not popular anymore? Not sure if I can link to my advert on Autotrader?
Sorry but not allowed.Edited by Big Al. on Wednesday 27th November 13:39
As above, clear it out, hoover it out, clean it, polish it and then take some better (and more) pictures of it.
If you can't do that take it round to the nearest hand car wash and pay them to clean it for you.
Even if I was on the look out for a cheap car I wouldn't even pick up the phone with pictures like that.
HTH
If you can't do that take it round to the nearest hand car wash and pay them to clean it for you.
Even if I was on the look out for a cheap car I wouldn't even pick up the phone with pictures like that.
HTH
All I'd like to know is how this thread is still going when my attempt to offer on my MG ZT before I px'ed was immediately removed by the mods as it was deemed I was advertising.
I didn't even have it for sale with an attached autotrader advert!
Anyways, if we're going down that route, I've a good MG ZT, with 163K miles going for £600 if anyone wants it before it gets px'd against a Boxster (assuming the garage ever get the airbag light sorted)!
I didn't even have it for sale with an attached autotrader advert!
Anyways, if we're going down that route, I've a good MG ZT, with 163K miles going for £600 if anyone wants it before it gets px'd against a Boxster (assuming the garage ever get the airbag light sorted)!
dave_s13 said:
J4CKO said:
For gods sake clear it out, it looks minging, crap in the boot and grubby carpets.
This..Photos are crap and the car is dirty in and out, doesn't inspire confidence.
Get it on Gumtree too, I sold my Toyota Corolla on there no bother.
Take it somewhere bright too and if you have any sunny pictures it will help much more at this time of year. But yeah car sales are much slower in winter as no-one wants to view in the cold and dark.
hornetrider said:
Is that what they go for I take it? So many more cars I'd have for that outlay.
Also it's a terrible advert, car looks unloved.
Ironically the car is in superb condition - I was just in a bit of a rush and have made revisions (waiting for them to go live). Couple of leaves in the footwell and yes a golf trolley - should have removed that.Also it's a terrible advert, car looks unloved.
Thing is this isn't a car for PH. We'd all rather spend 4k on a 330ci I am sure but this is for John and Jane Smith on AT.
People buying second hand still want a slice of that new car feel, I like to see those lines you get in the pile of the carpet when it has been hoovered, the paper mats, no evidence of being pre-enjoyed, needs to look ready to go. If you went in a hotel room and the bed was all ruffled and there was other peoples stuff there would you want to stay in it ?
Price wise it is ok but there is no shortage, to sell quickly it will have to be cheaper, the Accord is a decent car but it isnt a diesel and it isnt on the radar for a lot of punters, I would say they are a cut above the Fords and Vauxhalls but not up with the BMWs etc, for it to fly away I would say £2999, under that three grand barrier but thats a big drop, I tend to drop a hundred a week if something isnt shifting, depending on interest.
Better photos are key, the background counts as much as the car, I was looking at an M3 a few weeks back and it looked nice, but the fact it was plonked on a litter strewn grass verge put me off, would moving the Coke can and and KFC box be that much of an effort, I wouldnt buy a car off someone who thought that was aceeptable, sorry but when I spend ten grand I get to be a bit choosy who I give it to.
Price wise it is ok but there is no shortage, to sell quickly it will have to be cheaper, the Accord is a decent car but it isnt a diesel and it isnt on the radar for a lot of punters, I would say they are a cut above the Fords and Vauxhalls but not up with the BMWs etc, for it to fly away I would say £2999, under that three grand barrier but thats a big drop, I tend to drop a hundred a week if something isnt shifting, depending on interest.
Better photos are key, the background counts as much as the car, I was looking at an M3 a few weeks back and it looked nice, but the fact it was plonked on a litter strewn grass verge put me off, would moving the Coke can and and KFC box be that much of an effort, I wouldnt buy a car off someone who thought that was aceeptable, sorry but when I spend ten grand I get to be a bit choosy who I give it to.
Andy ap said:
This.
Take it somewhere bright too and if you have any sunny pictures it will help much more at this time of year. But yeah car sales are much slower in winter as no-one wants to view in the cold and dark.
That was really what I was asking - does the weather affect it? Normally I would put much more effort in and obv need to!Take it somewhere bright too and if you have any sunny pictures it will help much more at this time of year. But yeah car sales are much slower in winter as no-one wants to view in the cold and dark.
Wasn't sure about advertising. Can remove the link etc if needed.
apart from the pics id personally say it was about £500 too expensive, last year i bought a 2005 civic type s, with 75k for £2800. i wouldnt have considered yours based on price when i was looking for similar.
im also trying to flog the mrs ford ka and not getting any responses. its is disheartening. but they will sell..... eventually.
im also trying to flog the mrs ford ka and not getting any responses. its is disheartening. but they will sell..... eventually.
J4CKO said:
People buying second hand still want a slice of that new car feel, I like to see those lines you get in the pile of the carpet when it has been hoovered, the paper mats, no evidence of being pre-enjoyed, needs to look ready to go. If you went in a hotel room and the bed was all ruffled and there was other peoples stuff there would you want to stay in it ?
Price wise it is ok but there is no shortage, to sell quickly it will have to be cheaper, the Accord is a decent car but it isnt a diesel and it isnt on the radar for a lot of punters, I would say they are a cut above the Fords and Vauxhalls but not up with the BMWs etc, for it to fly away I would say £2999, under that three grand barrier but thats a big drop, I tend to drop a hundred a week if something isnt shifting, depending on interest.
Better photos are key, the background counts as much as the car, I was looking at an M3 a few weeks back and it looked nice, but the fact it was plonked on a litter strewn grass verge put me off, would moving the Coke can and and KFC box be that much of an effort, I wouldnt buy a car off someone who thought that was aceeptable, sorry but when I spend ten grand I get to be a bit choosy who I give it to.
Good points all round. It's a lovely car and has served me well, I did think the 2.0 petrol would be an issue, shame as the Vtec is a great engine and Britain is diesel-obsessed.Price wise it is ok but there is no shortage, to sell quickly it will have to be cheaper, the Accord is a decent car but it isnt a diesel and it isnt on the radar for a lot of punters, I would say they are a cut above the Fords and Vauxhalls but not up with the BMWs etc, for it to fly away I would say £2999, under that three grand barrier but thats a big drop, I tend to drop a hundred a week if something isnt shifting, depending on interest.
Better photos are key, the background counts as much as the car, I was looking at an M3 a few weeks back and it looked nice, but the fact it was plonked on a litter strewn grass verge put me off, would moving the Coke can and and KFC box be that much of an effort, I wouldnt buy a car off someone who thought that was aceeptable, sorry but when I spend ten grand I get to be a bit choosy who I give it to.
Happy to close the thread - I know what needs doing, thanks all
ps if I get a 135 the pics for that on here will be MUCH better lol.
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