Seller's Regret

[TamFB]

Is this a thing?

I have just put my V8 up for sale (two minutes ago, https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/... ) and am already feeling a bit lovesick.

Tam

[johnnyBv8]

Need to sell it by tomorrow?!

[Buster73]

"Needs a wash and a service "

No close up photos of the car just a few from a road trip .

Not exactly highlighting the good points are you ?

Good luck with the sale , I think you'll need it.

[incognito]

All very confusing. Must sell by the 20th, due to a baby, or if not you’ll put it into storage, or perhaps sell and buy back in 5 years?

Surely you had some notice of the baby’s arrival? I’m sure you could still use the car occasionally should you not need to sell it, rather than just storing it?

[TamFB]

johnnyBv8 said:

Need to sell it by tomorrow?!

Yes, it's all a bit ridiculous. Working in Denmark and only home this weekend so thought I'd stick it on before I head back in case anyone is shopping this weekend. Poor planning and slim chances - but on the plus side if it doesn't sell I get to keep it

[David87]

Nice car, but that is one weird advert, complete with weird pictures. Is the classic Ferrari included in the sale?

[johnnyBv8]

TamFB said:

johnnyBv8 said:

Need to sell it by tomorrow?!

Yes, it's all a bit ridiculous. Working in Denmark and only home this weekend so thought I'd stick it on before I head back in case anyone is shopping this weekend. Poor planning and slim chances - but on the plus side if it doesn't sell I get to keep it

I think to sell in 24 hours you’d need to make the price irresistible!

[Jon39]

incognito said:

Surely you had some notice of the baby’s arrival?

[phib]

I’m looking for one similar but 60k needs a service, and need to sell in 2 days, red interior .. priced at £34k

With the greatest respect I think your probably looking at more like £25-£26k

Dealers fully serviced cars of less mileage can be had for £29k with a warranty with a black interior

Phib

[niggtv]

phib said:

I’m looking for one similar but 60k needs a service, and need to sell in 2 days, red interior .. priced at £34k

With the greatest respect I think your probably looking at more like £25-£26k

Dealers fully serviced cars of less mileage can be had for £29k with a warranty with a black interior

Phib

Weren't you just considering paying £27k a couple of days ago for a 90k mile early model with cream leather and pre-facelift from auction, unseen/tested, and with previous paintwork/repairs? Agreed that for a quick sale he would need to move a bit from £34k, but 'with the greatest respect' it's not a £25-26k car. Nothing wrong with a very opportunistic low offer, but don't pad it out with public forum BS!

Edited by niggtv on Friday 19th January 23:14

[chatty1234]

I like the ad. Good sense of humour imho.

[phib]

I was considering it but as I said at the time that one was too expensive relatively.

The cost of that car was £24.5 k ( it went for £23.3k) + fees and then £2k to put it right.

This car with 60k on my the clock at £26k + service + whatever else it probably needs would probably be £28k all in.

As other pointed out to me previously you can get a good sub 50k car with FSH in a good colour combination with a recent service and warranty / comeback from an independent for £30.

Hence why I didn’t buy the first car and why I think if your desperate to sell a car in 48 hours that needs a service the price is going to have to be cheaper

Phib

niggtv said:

Weren't you just considering paying £27k a couple of days ago for a 90k mile early model with cream leather and pre-facelift from auction, unseen/tested, and with previous paintwork/repairs? Agreed that for a quick sale he would need to move a bit from £34k, but 'with the greatest respect' it's not a £25-26k car. Nothing wrong with a very opportunistic low offer, but don't pad it out with public forum BS!

Edited by niggtv on Friday 19th January 23:14

[johnnyBv8]

phib said:

I was suggesting that £30k could on the face of it at least bag you a circa 60-65k miles dealer car (by exception - most are £33-36k). I think if your budget is £25-26k plus initial spend then you’re going to be restricted to very high mileage and Cat D write-offs. Entry level to Vantages is usually around £30k, and they’ve not moved in depreciation terms for years.

Edited by johnnyBv8 on Saturday 20th January 06:26

[Mansfield]

Have you tried a dealer to see if they will buy the car from you?

Another option could be to leave with a friend/family member whilst up for sale as this time of year you are not going to get the best price/interrest.

[phib]

johnnyBv8 said:

I was suggesting that £30k could on the face of it at least bag you a circa 60-65k miles dealer car (by exception - most are £33-36k). I think if your budget is £25-26k plus initial spend then you’re going to be restricted to very high mileage and Cat D write-offs. Entry level to Vantages is usually around £30k, and they’ve not moved in depreciation terms for years.

Edited by johnnyBv8 on Saturday 20th January 06:26

This the one I was thinking of for £28k

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

i do take all your points and I wasn't trying to be rude re the ad but f your trying to sell something really really fast it has to be super cheap and £33k didn't seem to be

Just imho

Phib

Re my budget I’m looking up to £40k, not white and something I can sell again easily ( so either good value for money, or something slightly different in a good way ie facelift car)

Without loosing lots of money, basically not sure if it will be a keeper for me so want to try a cheap one first

If that makes any sense with my man maths !!

Edited by phib on Saturday 20th January 08:36

[davek_964]

phib said:

This the one I was thinking of for £28k

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

i do take all your points and I wasn't trying to be rude re the ad but f your trying to sell something really really fast it has to be super cheap and £33k didn't seem to be

Just imho

Phib

Re my budget I’m looking up to £40k, not white and something I can sell again easily ( so either good value for money, or something slightly different in a good way ie facelift car)

Without loosing lots of money, basically not sure if it will be a keeper for me so want to try a cheap one first

If that makes any sense with my man maths !!

Edited by phib on Saturday 20th January 08:36

But it's not £28k. It's £30,495.

Unless prices have crashed - which I doubt - good examples are still low 30s. From an independent, that price seems low - could be a bargain but my guess would be that it doesn't entirely live up to the ad in real life.

[TR4man]

I suppose this thread has got you a little more publicity to promote your advert...

[TR4man]

David87 said:

Is the classic Ferrari included in the sale?

Contain your excitement, I think that is one of those BMW Z3 based kit cars.

[South tdf]

phib said:

BCA car sold for £24,100 plus charges which seemed high for a car that had no proof of service history for the last 3 years and needed repainting (or wrapping) on the bonnet and near side.

[M5MarkM]

Always sad to a loved car go... my guess is that sub consciously you don't want to sell it otherwise you might have made more effort with the ad?

When I sold my DB9 I was VERY sad to see it go, especially watching it drive away down the road!