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Hello all,just an update on my search for a Diablo.Spoke to Monks (10 days ago)about buying there Diablo and agreed tp pay £79k but when i was about to set off i got a call from them telling me they had sold the car,yet only 10 minutes before it was for sale and both myself and saleman agred the £79k figure.
Yesterday on the classified ads on here the same car has appeared with a reduced price of £79,999(which was the original asking price before it shot up to £90k) so i gave them a call and disscused buying the car,but what got me was they want a deposit before we test drive,is that normal? My concern is its been sat there doing nothing for around 8 months! What are your thoughts?
Yesterday on the classified ads on here the same car has appeared with a reduced price of £79,999(which was the original asking price before it shot up to £90k) so i gave them a call and disscused buying the car,but what got me was they want a deposit before we test drive,is that normal? My concern is its been sat there doing nothing for around 8 months! What are your thoughts?
First thoughts are the dealer thinks you are a tyre kicker so wants proof before he lets you loose on a very nice car . Personally I'd buy it as a keeper , not a daily run around , used little but often will retain it's premium better . All depends what you want to do with it really . If it's a 2000 / 3000 miles a year car I'd go for it . There's not many around with this mileage and in this condition . It's been used little yes but previous owner had it serviced properly I believe . And SV's rear wheel drive are better imo .
Sesto said:
First thoughts are the dealer thinks you are a tyre kicker so wants proof before he lets you loose on a very nice car . Personally I'd buy it as a keeper , not a daily run around , used little but often will retain it's premium better . All depends what you want to do with it really . If it's a 2000 / 3000 miles a year car I'd go for it . There's not many around with this mileage and in this condition . It's been used little yes but previous owner had it serviced properly I believe . And SV's rear wheel drive are better imo .
They know i am not a tyre kicker as i spoke to my bank with the salesman present and was about to do the chaps transfer!
crostonian said:
If the dealer is on PH and recognises you I'm not surprised he's being evasive. From reading your posts on various cars over the last 6 months I wouldn't sell you a car, you sound like hassle.
So what you are saying if you see a car being sold for say £100k you would not offer £90k and say i will take it now,no finance need just need your bank details and i will transfer the money into your account and when the founds have cleared i will drive it away?I think the car has gone back to the owner and no longer in there showroom,and maybe thats why they are asking for a deposit.In the past two weeks they contacted me first offering me the car and then it was sold as i was about to buy it,and now back up for sale.
£80k today is allot of money and to try and negotiate a better deal is all i asked.And i am no hassle as there are members on here that i have bought from ie red 964 3.3t August 2010 £45k,just paid the man and drove away!
If fererring to the 6.0 VT in Holland that was clocked and i was not willing to pay 140000euro's,so is that hassle?
Most people just get on with their purchases, yes you do seem to have a bit of bad luck, but from my experience someone who takes so long to buy a car tends to be someone with unrealistic expectations. I don't read about anyone else on here going from one potential purchase to the next - you seem to be after a deal that isn't there, the right cars are there but you don't seem willing to spend the right money.
crostonian said:
Most people just get on with their purchases, yes you do seem to have a bit of bad luck, but from my experience someone who takes so long to buy a car tends to be someone with unrealistic expectations. I don't read about anyone else on here going from one potential purchase to the next - you seem to be after a deal that isn't there, the right cars are there but you don't seem willing to spend the right money.
I see your point,but what would you make of this, first its up for for £79k and i offered £75k,then it goes up in value to £86k there are no takers so they increase the price to £90k then its sold,only to reappear for sale for £79999! Your take on this? Me, I am just being cautious! Rocco1 said:
I see your point,but what would you make of this, first its up for for £79k and i offered £75k,then it goes up in value to £86k there are no takers so they increase the price to £90k then its sold,only to reappear for sale for £79999! Your take on this? Me, I am just being cautious!
Sounds very dubious. If this happened to me I'd vote with my feet.As for being picky, better to be cautious I'd ignore what others say.
Have you asked them why they want a deposit ? my presumption is they have been jerked around by timewasters. Just tell them you are happy to place a deposit of £500 cash and confirm that it is refundable after the test drive should you decide not to buy the vehicle, if it's not refundable then walk away.
Rocco1 said:
Sesto said:
First thoughts are the dealer thinks you are a tyre kicker so wants proof before he lets you loose on a very nice car . Personally I'd buy it as a keeper , not a daily run around , used little but often will retain it's premium better . All depends what you want to do with it really . If it's a 2000 / 3000 miles a year car I'd go for it . There's not many around with this mileage and in this condition . It's been used little yes but previous owner had it serviced properly I believe . And SV's rear wheel drive are better imo .
They know i am not a tyre kicker as i spoke to my bank with the salesman present and was about to do the chaps transfer!Doesn't stack up to me I'm afraid.
Ignore the negative people on PH. If a dealer agreed to sell the car to you and then effectively reneged just walk away - they sound like a bunch of cowboys. Instead, talk to Dion at Elms Collection - he will discuss your budget and then source you a car that will be top notch and stand by it. It might take a little while but you won't have the problems you are experiencing.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Boshly said:
So you agreed to buy the car after agreeing a price and were on your way to the dealership when they told you it had sold, but you were on the phone to your bank with the Salesman "about to do the chaps transfer" (before or after?) and now the same car is back available you want a test drive?
Doesn't stack up to me I'm afraid.
Sorry i did not explain properly.On my second visit to see the car six months ago i sat down with the salesman rang the bank in his presence so the sales man knew i was not wasting his time,at that point all was goood and i offered to pay £75k on the spot and at the time asking price was £79k.My offer was declined as the director shouted out "it going to HK or the far east, if you want it it has to be £79k" which i was not willing to pay.Doesn't stack up to me I'm afraid.
The car has done nothing apart from being displayed in the showroom,six months later its still sat there and i get a call from the sellers asking if i was intrested.This time as before i said i will buy for £75k to which thay said can we meet in the middle,so i said yes! Three days later i called them to arrange to buy the car and the price went back to £79k! By this time i thought *uck it i will buy it,and agreed to pay £79k.I then called the bank to let them know i will need to do a chaps transfer only to get a call from them to tell me that the car has been sold.
Also one member on here says the right cars are available at the right price,if that was the case why have they not sold the car? This car is still on its originall tyres which must be now 14 years old,so they will need changing,car also will need a service as its been 12 months sice it was last serviced.The annoying thing is that they know i want to buy the car and i suppose thay have the final say.
As i said my originall budget is and still is upto £130k for the right car ie 6.0 VT in orange and RHD with low miles.
melvster said:
Funny you say they said the Diablo sold, i popped in about 2 months ago wanting to take some pics of the Ford GT, it was not in and they said it had sold, funny that it is still for sale.
From what i understand the Ford GT belongs to the same owner as the SV and both cars have been retuned to him as the company selling them dont have the floor space to hold on to stock that is way over priced.However they will keep the cars advertised as it looks good on the website and also they may even get a sale!http://www.elmscollection.com/view.php?id=13010909...
Is the above your perfect car?
Might be worth talking to Elms and see if they still have the contact details of the owner, see if he was willing to sell for the right price.
Is the above your perfect car?
Might be worth talking to Elms and see if they still have the contact details of the owner, see if he was willing to sell for the right price.
Mr XXXX said:
http://www.elmscollection.com/view.php?id=13010909...
Is the above your perfect car?
Might be worth talking to Elms and see if they still have the contact details of the owner, see if he was willing to sell for the right price.
I think i have spoken to the owner and its not for sale,but will be calling Elms in the morning.Was planning to buy one from Holland 3 weeks ago unitl i found it has been clocked,and yes that is perfect,if only i could get my hands on her!Is the above your perfect car?
Might be worth talking to Elms and see if they still have the contact details of the owner, see if he was willing to sell for the right price.
Rocco1 said:
I think i have spoken to the owner and its not for sale,but will be calling Elms in the morning.Was planning to buy one from Holland 3 weeks ago unitl i found it has been clocked,and yes that is perfect,if only i could get my hands on her!
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