Advice on pricing our Alfa 147 for sale
Discussion
Well, we have had the Alfa 147 for almost 2 years, but we have moved to Singapore and there is no point storing it (like we have my 911) and watching it depreciate as we have no idea when we will come back to the UK but it will be at least 2-4 years.
We have an advert up on AT and here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2063842.htm
It was priced a bit speculatively, based on cars near her Mum's in Yorkshire (where it is on the drive) but since there has been no interest, it is clearly too much.
Yes, I am sure the advert could do with some more time spending on it, but I think the biggest issue is price and so I am wondering if you guys had some advice...?
We have an advert up on AT and here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2063842.htm
It was priced a bit speculatively, based on cars near her Mum's in Yorkshire (where it is on the drive) but since there has been no interest, it is clearly too much.
Yes, I am sure the advert could do with some more time spending on it, but I think the biggest issue is price and so I am wondering if you guys had some advice...?
Thanks for your input guys!
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/alfa_...
I would agree that the value that it is up for is strong, but this is a special edition, '08 plate with average miles, which would appear to be retailing at 8k+ if you do a countrywide search. Don't get me wrong, we are more than willing to drop the price but 6k looks mental, compared to the adverts on AT, so I am genuinely interested as to what you are comparing our car to and whether we are looking at the wrong thing!?
I would hope so... But, as above, I will wait and see unless we have something very wrong.
So, going on the other adverts, what would you guys hope to achieve (it doesn't have to be a super quick sale, just no point in leaving it there unused); something like advertise for 7.5k and hope to pocket 7k or 7,250? Is that unreasonable? A narrowed search says that you are paying 7-8k for an older car, with more miles, albeit from a dealer, though we still have some manufacturer warranty left, so does buying from a dealer give much more peace of mind?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/alfa_...
DamienB said:
The mere mention of 'moved to Singapore' would have me thinking 'scam' I'm afraid, never mind it being overpriced.
I know what you mean, but there isn't too much we can do about it and I don't think the AT advert makes any reference to it. The issue is that when they call the number, my brother-i-L or Mother-i-L will deal with it. I know it sounds a bit dodgy, but how else can we sell it? Getting one of them to drive it into a dealer for a bid, I guess?!mad4amanda said:
2 minutes on autotrader website vsays your way overpriced!
£7250 from a dealer in a stronger alfa colour ...... id say £6k max privately
I can't see any???£7250 from a dealer in a stronger alfa colour ...... id say £6k max privately
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/alfa_...
I would agree that the value that it is up for is strong, but this is a special edition, '08 plate with average miles, which would appear to be retailing at 8k+ if you do a countrywide search. Don't get me wrong, we are more than willing to drop the price but 6k looks mental, compared to the adverts on AT, so I am genuinely interested as to what you are comparing our car to and whether we are looking at the wrong thing!?
robsco said:
mad4amanda said:
id say £6k max privately
No, it warrants a higher price than that.So, going on the other adverts, what would you guys hope to achieve (it doesn't have to be a super quick sale, just no point in leaving it there unused); something like advertise for 7.5k and hope to pocket 7k or 7,250? Is that unreasonable? A narrowed search says that you are paying 7-8k for an older car, with more miles, albeit from a dealer, though we still have some manufacturer warranty left, so does buying from a dealer give much more peace of mind?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/alfa_...
Edited by dom9 on Friday 24th September 03:09
Any more views on pricing?
Received this today, scamtastic!
> Hello,
>
> How are you doing?
>
> Will want to Notify you that am interested in the purchase of your
> car.After going through the Details of the Car on the Advert On Auto
> Trader and Satisfied with the details will want to go ahead with
> purchase.
>
> Sorry will NOT able to come over to your location for the Viewing and
> Checking of the Car by Myself..i work more hours and a very busy Man.
> i work in the Oil Industries as a Field Engineer so most of time is
> full occupied.I believe all the Details of the Car where Right
> Details.
>
> Will want you to Reconfirm the Following Details Once Again.
> (A) MOT UPDATED
> (B)CAR SERVICE HISTORY
> (C) FINAL ASKING PRICE
> (D) MORE PICTURES OF THE ENGINE
>
>
>
> I am much Interested in your car, I will offer you additional £150
> more to your asking price, wish to be the next owner and please will
> want you to get the Advert of the Car Updated as SOLD so i can be rest
> assured about the purchase of the Car. I will be making payment via
> Banker's Draft.pick up of the Car will be Arrange after the Banker's
> Draft is Fully (100%) cleared.
>
> The car is being purchase for my first son who is schooling in the
> island of Malta.I will be including the shipment and General
> Maintenance fee on the Banker's Draft, so immediately you get the
> Banker's Draft you get it Deposited in your bank and after it has been
> fully cleared by your bank, you will deduct your money and the rest
> would be for transport agency so that all papers works(DVLA,V5) and
> other documentation for the shipment will be done to make the
> transaction complete.My private transporter will take of all necessary
> documentation and Registration that need to be done will be taken care
> by Him.
>
> I want you to get back to me with all the necessary information listed
> below in order to make out the Banker's Draft .
>
> Name : - {name on Banker's Draft}
> Address : - {physical address to send Banker's Draft }
> City: -
> Post Code : -
> State....
> Country...........
> Mobile Number : -
> Office Phone : - # if available
> Home Phone : - # if available
> Selling Price : - ? ..
>
> I will make sure the Banker's Draft get to you within 7 working days.
> Awaiting for your swift response and your payment Information
Received this today, scamtastic!
> Hello,
>
> How are you doing?
>
> Will want to Notify you that am interested in the purchase of your
> car.After going through the Details of the Car on the Advert On Auto
> Trader and Satisfied with the details will want to go ahead with
> purchase.
>
> Sorry will NOT able to come over to your location for the Viewing and
> Checking of the Car by Myself..i work more hours and a very busy Man.
> i work in the Oil Industries as a Field Engineer so most of time is
> full occupied.I believe all the Details of the Car where Right
> Details.
>
> Will want you to Reconfirm the Following Details Once Again.
> (A) MOT UPDATED
> (B)CAR SERVICE HISTORY
> (C) FINAL ASKING PRICE
> (D) MORE PICTURES OF THE ENGINE
>
>
>
> I am much Interested in your car, I will offer you additional £150
> more to your asking price, wish to be the next owner and please will
> want you to get the Advert of the Car Updated as SOLD so i can be rest
> assured about the purchase of the Car. I will be making payment via
> Banker's Draft.pick up of the Car will be Arrange after the Banker's
> Draft is Fully (100%) cleared.
>
> The car is being purchase for my first son who is schooling in the
> island of Malta.I will be including the shipment and General
> Maintenance fee on the Banker's Draft, so immediately you get the
> Banker's Draft you get it Deposited in your bank and after it has been
> fully cleared by your bank, you will deduct your money and the rest
> would be for transport agency so that all papers works(DVLA,V5) and
> other documentation for the shipment will be done to make the
> transaction complete.My private transporter will take of all necessary
> documentation and Registration that need to be done will be taken care
> by Him.
>
> I want you to get back to me with all the necessary information listed
> below in order to make out the Banker's Draft .
>
> Name : - {name on Banker's Draft}
> Address : - {physical address to send Banker's Draft }
> City: -
> Post Code : -
> State....
> Country...........
> Mobile Number : -
> Office Phone : - # if available
> Home Phone : - # if available
> Selling Price : - ? ..
>
> I will make sure the Banker's Draft get to you within 7 working days.
> Awaiting for your swift response and your payment Information
Had similar scamming when I advertised our Cooper S on Autotrader. I just fed them a load of *****. Surely there must be a way for Autotrader to filter emails to sellers - as some people must still be falling for these scams - otherwise why are the scammers still scamming?
Really does wind me up!
Mike
Really does wind me up!
Mike
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