Nicest Maloo I've seen in a long time

[ArnieVXR]

And oh so tempting...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/h...

Please sell it soon, cause my wife will kill me

[ARAF]

ArnieVXR said:

And oh so tempting...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/h...

Please sell it soon, cause my wife will kill me

It sold last weekend, IIRC. You're safe.

[ArnieVXR]

Phew!

[GaryNoGrip]

Didn't think that would hang round, a few utes for sale at the mo but that was far and above the rest!

[raving]

That was all the money for a 5.7 auto , swum the channel with that

[ARAF]

raving said:

That was all the money for a 5.7 auto , swum the channel with that

Not sure I'd agree with that. It's the higher output 5.7 that we had in the big boot VXR here, it has v low miles, and is in excellent condition from what I've been told. I think your last VE SSV Ute went for £20k + so in comparison I think the pricing was right.

Any Tom, Dick, or Jimmy can put their cars up at silly prices and convince themselves that they have valued the vehicle correctly, but the proof is in the selling. Your SSV sold, and Preciousmetal's Maloo sold. The pricing for both must have been right for the market at the time.

[raving]

ARAF said:

Not sure I'd agree with that. It's the higher output 5.7 that we had in the big boot VXR here, it has v low miles, and is in excellent condition from what I've been told. I think your last VE SSV Ute went for £20k + so in comparison I think the pricing was right.

Any Tom, Dick, or Jimmy can put their cars up at silly prices and convince themselves that they have valued the vehicle correctly, but the proof is in the selling. Your SSV sold, and Preciousmetal's Maloo sold. The pricing for both must have been right for the market at the time.

I think theres a bit of a diff with a Ve SSv & did it sell for 20+? , he must be popping back with the other 3 then

[GaryNoGrip]

The thing is there is no competition on maloos, you can almost name your price it seems, but it sold real quick so there still must be a market for them, except the crew cab lol, that's almost double what it should be but you just never know with these

[raving]

GaryNoGrip said:

The thing is there is no competition on maloos, you can almost name your price it seems, but it sold real quick so there still must be a market for them, except the crew cab lol, that's almost double what it should be but you just never know with these

It makes that silver Vz LS2 Maloo at 15+vat (18k) seem good value then but the majority said it was to much money .
Amazes me

[preciousmetal]

To be honest I agree with most of this. Yes it seemed top money but was a top Ute. Sold within 7 days. Even I wasnt sure - only reservation I had was auto box. But it seemed to suit the high output LS1.

But it had the looks, the spec, therarity and the stunning condition.

To be fair I have probably missed buying a few where I have under valued them. Apart from red crewcabs

[GaryNoGrip]

raving said:

GaryNoGrip said:

The thing is there is no competition on maloos, you can almost name your price it seems, but it sold real quick so there still must be a market for them, except the crew cab lol, that's almost double what it should be but you just never know with these

It makes that silver Vz LS2 Maloo at 15+vat (18k) seem good value then but the majority said it was to much money .
Amazes me

I think in the real world it's too much, but if your a bit of a fruit cake like me it's good value lol!

[MyM8V8]

preciousmetal said:

To be honest I agree with most of this. Yes it seemed top money but was a top Ute. Sold within 7 days. Even I wasnt sure - only reservation I had was auto box. But it seemed to suit the high output LS1.

But it had the looks, the spec, therarity and the stunning condition.

To be fair I have probably missed buying a few where I have under valued them. Apart from red crewcabs

Anyone who has driven the "high output" 285kW 5.7 motor against the LS2 6.oL 297kW will know that the difference in driving performance is night and day.

New owner will like the truck anyway, and they are difficult to value properly over here. TBH I can't understand why the last owner would want to sell it to a dealer for lower money than he could have got privately on something that rare???

[preciousmetal]

MyM8V8 said:

preciousmetal said:

To be honest I agree with most of this. Yes it seemed top money but was a top Ute. Sold within 7 days. Even I wasnt sure - only reservation I had was auto box. But it seemed to suit the high output LS1.

But it had the looks, the spec, therarity and the stunning condition.

To be fair I have probably missed buying a few where I have under valued them. Apart from red crewcabs

Anyone who has driven the "high output" 285kW 5.7 motor against the LS2 6.oL 297kW will know that the difference in driving performance is night and day.

New owner will like the truck anyway, and they are difficult to value properly over here. TBH I can't understand why the last owner would want to sell it to a dealer for lower money than he could have got privately on something that rare???

The guy I knew said he couldn't be doing with tyre kickers and messers and wanted an easy quick sale ro release funds and gain some car space.

also all the enquiries I had wanted either PX, warranty or finance so I probably sold it alot quicker than a private sale

[raving]

Warranties = Toilet Paper

[preciousmetal]

raving said:

Warranties = Toilet Paper

but good quality paper

[raving]

preciousmetal said:

but good quality paper

Its like the stuff your finger goes through

[Tattooboy]

raving said:

preciousmetal said:

but good quality paper

Its like the stuff your finger goes through

Sounds like you need to step away from the value brands, or, invest in some gloves !

[preciousmetal]

Not had any complaints about Elite toilet paper. Its quilted you know

[paul450]

preciousmetal said:

Not had any complaints about Elite toilet paper. Its quilted you know

you even starred in an advert to show how good your paper is compared to others.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX6jxduNHyQ

by the looks of it top quality stuff

[ARAF]

Soft, soft, soft.

If you can convince people that warranties are rubbish, then you can convince people that you don't need to offer one. A dealer that has researched, and offers a good, comprehensive warranty is a caring dealer.

I've not had any problems with the warranties that I have had in the past - manufacturers, and the one aftermarket that I've had previously.