Sadly selling due to crisis
Discussion
Jimmy Recard said:
Welshbeef said:
You mean buying it blind paying for it in full and leaving it for an unknown duration there until covid and lockdown permit you to collect it.
Another question will you deep clean it with gloves in case of virus
If no one has been in the car for a couple of weeks, there won't be any active virus in there, will there?Another question will you deep clean it with gloves in case of virus
At least that's how I understand it
The only touchpoint would be the keys - easy to have the seller drop those in to a bag for disinfection with gloves on - or leave them without touching them.
Deep Thought said:
It would be worth checking for exact figures, but i think the virus can only survive for something like 30 minutes outside of a host, so leave the car sitting there for a day or so before getting in to it would see it well clear.
The only touchpoint would be the keys - easy to have the seller drop those in to a bag for disinfection with gloves on - or leave them without touching them.
Up to 17 days on some surfaces according to the CDC's investigation on the Diamond Princess.The only touchpoint would be the keys - easy to have the seller drop those in to a bag for disinfection with gloves on - or leave them without touching them.
GroundZero said:
Aren't Aston's generally cheap to buy for a reason?
Running costs/maintenance being the big hit for ownership?
They are not that bad, I bought a V8 Roadster 4 years old in 2015 and kept it until late last year. Less than £15k depreciation, £6k servicing and tyres but did spend £9k on extended warranty but was only needed for about £3k of repairs.Running costs/maintenance being the big hit for ownership?
LimaDelta said:
Deep Thought said:
It would be worth checking for exact figures, but i think the virus can only survive for something like 30 minutes outside of a host, so leave the car sitting there for a day or so before getting in to it would see it well clear.
The only touchpoint would be the keys - easy to have the seller drop those in to a bag for disinfection with gloves on - or leave them without touching them.
Up to 17 days on some surfaces according to the CDC's investigation on the Diamond Princess.The only touchpoint would be the keys - easy to have the seller drop those in to a bag for disinfection with gloves on - or leave them without touching them.
South tdf said:
GroundZero said:
Aren't Aston's generally cheap to buy for a reason?
Running costs/maintenance being the big hit for ownership?
They are not that bad, I bought a V8 Roadster 4 years old in 2015 and kept it until late last year. Less than £15k depreciation, £6k servicing and tyres but did spend £9k on extended warranty but was only needed for about £3k of repairs.Running costs/maintenance being the big hit for ownership?
gpfanuk said:
Although not on the scale of the supercar buyers on here I have just paid the deposit for a much needed family wagon, and e91 325i. Now unable to collect until restrictions are relaxed. On the plus side its not like I have anywhere to go to.
Very nice. Loving my e90 330i. Not that it gets driven currently. 
Deep Thought said:
LimaDelta said:
Deep Thought said:
It would be worth checking for exact figures, but i think the virus can only survive for something like 30 minutes outside of a host, so leave the car sitting there for a day or so before getting in to it would see it well clear.
The only touchpoint would be the keys - easy to have the seller drop those in to a bag for disinfection with gloves on - or leave them without touching them.
Up to 17 days on some surfaces according to the CDC's investigation on the Diamond Princess.The only touchpoint would be the keys - easy to have the seller drop those in to a bag for disinfection with gloves on - or leave them without touching them.
The waste management guidelines are to treat potentially contaminated waste as contaminated (handle with gloves and coveralls, put in a rubbish bag, then that in another bag, then securely store for 72hrs before putting it in with the general waste.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/governmen...
Rick-fgpe0 said:
Deep Thought said:
LimaDelta said:
Deep Thought said:
It would be worth checking for exact figures, but i think the virus can only survive for something like 30 minutes outside of a host, so leave the car sitting there for a day or so before getting in to it would see it well clear.
The only touchpoint would be the keys - easy to have the seller drop those in to a bag for disinfection with gloves on - or leave them without touching them.
Up to 17 days on some surfaces according to the CDC's investigation on the Diamond Princess.The only touchpoint would be the keys - easy to have the seller drop those in to a bag for disinfection with gloves on - or leave them without touching them.
The waste management guidelines are to treat potentially contaminated waste as contaminated (handle with gloves and coveralls, put in a rubbish bag, then that in another bag, then securely store for 72hrs before putting it in with the general waste.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/governmen...
Centre for Disease Control link
I sold my car (admittedly a civic, not a super car) to we buy any car on Monday. £540 online was reduced to £232 when I got there, which was somewhat expected as it was in poor condition, I accepted even though I wanted £300. The guy told me they have 12,000 cars in a field now and can't sell them because auctions closed and they have to rent more fields to take in more cars, so are only giving stupid offers in an effort to not have to rent extra fields for all these cars.
Selling privately at a loss is the way to sell now. Things should peak up again after the virus does one, but there will be a backlog of cars to sell, and probably much less buyers than usual too as everyone will have funds/salary depleted.
Selling privately at a loss is the way to sell now. Things should peak up again after the virus does one, but there will be a backlog of cars to sell, and probably much less buyers than usual too as everyone will have funds/salary depleted.
Xaero said:
I sold my car (admittedly a civic, not a super car) to we buy any car on Monday. £540 online was reduced to £232 when I got there, which was somewhat expected as it was in poor condition, I accepted even though I wanted £300. The guy told me they have 12,000 cars in a field now and can't sell them because auctions closed and they have to rent more fields to take in more cars, so are only giving stupid offers in an effort to not have to rent extra fields for all these cars.
Selling privately at a loss is the way to sell now. Things should peak up again after the virus does one, but there will be a backlog of cars to sell, and probably much less buyers than usual too as everyone will have funds/salary depleted.
There will be A LOT of nearly new cars out there soon in the prestige end of the market, which the drivers could no longer afford the finance due to coronavirus.Selling privately at a loss is the way to sell now. Things should peak up again after the virus does one, but there will be a backlog of cars to sell, and probably much less buyers than usual too as everyone will have funds/salary depleted.
My fiance tried WBAC with her BMW 235i convertible recently. In January she had a value of around £12,500 and was looking to sell because shes now pregnant. She was waiting for something else to go through so she could sell it and add a couple grand to pay of remaining finance to close the deal. Getting rid would save almost £500 a month due to cost of car, petrol, insurance etc.
She looked this week and it was down to about £7,700. Value has gone through the floor!
She looked this week and it was down to about £7,700. Value has gone through the floor!
Xaero said:
I sold my car (admittedly a civic, not a super car) to we buy any car on Monday. £540 online was reduced to £232 when I got there, which was somewhat expected as it was in poor condition, I accepted even though I wanted £300. The guy told me they have 12,000 cars in a field now and can't sell them because auctions closed and they have to rent more fields to take in more cars, so are only giving stupid offers in an effort to not have to rent extra fields for all these cars.
Selling privately at a loss is the way to sell now. Things should peak up again after the virus does one, but there will be a backlog of cars to sell, and probably much less buyers than usual too as everyone will have funds/salary depleted.
What kind of Civic? What was wrong with it?Selling privately at a loss is the way to sell now. Things should peak up again after the virus does one, but there will be a backlog of cars to sell, and probably much less buyers than usual too as everyone will have funds/salary depleted.
LimaDelta said:
Thanks for this. Shame it doesn’t list the surface material. I wonder what the concentration found was like. I manage engineers working in critical environments and am putting together guidance notes so this is interesting. Thanks again. Jimmy Recard said:
What kind of Civic? What was wrong with it?
5 door 2005 1.6 petrol one delivered to them with exactly 99,999 miles (as they drop values at 100k miles even more). The body work had dints all over it which is why it was knocked down. They didn't even drive it, but the gearbox whines as a bearing has gone (common fault) and the heater usually doesn't work either. Doesn't bother me taking over 50% off their offer as it's only a couple hundred, but taking 50% off anything other than a shed is going to hurt a lot of people.
I'm selling my Maserati Ghibli 410hp as I've also lost some business and, on the flip side, my partner's gained a company car that I can regularly use with free fuel....
It's a tough market to sell in and I'm reluctant to move on price, so I'm including 12 toilet rolls in the boot to double the value.
It's a tough market to sell in and I'm reluctant to move on price, so I'm including 12 toilet rolls in the boot to double the value.
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