PH Classified Ads that set your alarm bells ringing

[anonymous-user]

Decided to remove link and content as it really isn't fair. Mods can delete if they see this.

Edited by MSTRBKR on Sunday 21st August 00:16

[poing]

It's all typed in CAPS.

Oh and "only selling because I've lost my licence"

[Emubiker]

I think that this could be a good thread if people were to keep posting up Ads they have found which set their alrms going, and not just people listing what could make their alrms go off...I think that makes sense.

[Negative Creep]

Wing mirrors could be down to vandalism? Quick sale because he needs the driveway clear or requires cash for other things? Could be sitting on the drive because, in the same way the car I'm selling is, he has another car therefore no need to drive it?

Warning lights could be a problem though, unless they come on with the ignition and go out when the engine starts?

[anonymous-user]

Emubiker said:

I think that this could be a good thread if people were to keep posting up Ads they have found which set their alrms going, and not just people listing what could make their alrms go off...I think that makes sense.

That's what I was intending

Negative Creep said:

Warning lights could be a problem though, unless they come on with the ignition and go out when the engine starts?

They do come on with the ignition but along with every other light on the dash too. That photo was taken with the engine running I think, you can see the rev counter sitting at 800. Actually it is possible to catch them just before they go out just after you turn the key, massively unlikely he'd turn the engine on and get a picture in in that time though.

[SMcP114]

If I'm not interested in buying the car, and even if I was, I don't think I would post it up on the forum speculating what might 'possibly' be wrong with it. Far too many people on this forum with too much time on their hands.

[Negative Creep]

MSTRBKR said:

They do come on with the ignition but along with every other light on the dash too. That photo was taken with the engine running I think, you can see the rev counter sitting at 800.

Fair point

[anonymous-user]

SMcP114 said:

If I'm not interested in buying the car, and even if I was, I don't think I would post it up on the forum speculating what might 'possibly' be wrong with it. Far too many people on this forum with too much time on their hands.

Far too many cocks on this forum as well.

[obob]

FFS let people sell their car in peace.

[SMcP114]

MSTRBKR said:

SMcP114 said:

If I'm not interested in buying the car, and even if I was, I don't think I would post it up on the forum speculating what might 'possibly' be wrong with it. Far too many people on this forum with too much time on their hands.

Far too many cocks on this forum as well.

Well you've certainly proved your own point there.

[anonymous-user]

SMcP114 said:

Well you've certainly proved your own point there.

Clever you. Why have you even bothered to post? Seeing as you have so little time on your hands?

I've tried to contribute to the site, but you've come in here to belittle somebody for doing so. My first post says I'm not sure if it's a thread that will go anywhere. If you don't like it don't post.

[Turbo-Tastic]

I'm not a fan of people slating cars they haven't seen, not cricket IMO.

You dont know what the sellers situation is, and by "contributing" to the site like this, you're certainly not helping.

[SMcP114]

MSTRBKR said:

SMcP114 said:

Well you've certainly proved your own point there.

Clever you. Why have you even bothered to post? Seeing as you have so little time on your hands?

I've tried to contribute to the site, but you've come in here to belittle somebody for doing so. My first post says I'm not sure if it's a thread that will go anywhere. If you don't like it don't post.

If you think belittling a man's car is contributing to the site then I suggest that you are deluded, and you'd be better off on BarryBoys.

Ignoring your childish nonsense, let me explain why I have bothered to post...

The fella is trying to sell his car, not an easy task in the current climate. Along you come, with absolutely no interest in buying it, and post it on the forum listing what might, just might, possibly be wrong with it. And absolutely no proof to back any of what you're saying up. Can you not see anything wrong with that? I'd understand 'slightly' if you were interested in buying it, but you're not.

Now, the car's retail value ranges from £1400 to £2000 maximum. So explain to me, in all your wisdom, how £1500 is too cheap?

[anonymous-user]

SMcP114 said:

The fella is trying to sell his car, not an easy task in the current climate. Along you come, with absolutely no interest in buying it, and post it on the forum listing what might, just might, possibly be wrong with it. And absolutely no proof to back any of what you're saying up. Can you not see anything wrong with that? I'd understand 'slightly' if you were interested in buying it, but you're not.

Now, the car's retail value ranges from £1400 to £2000 maximum. So explain to me, in all your wisdom, how £1500 is too cheap?

Sorry you're right, that's actually a fair point when put like that. I wasn't sure about making the thread, should have thought some more. Link removed and I will prune out the rest in just a second.

R.e the price, some do go for more than £2000. I've never seen one go for £1400, and other cars are selling for a lot more.

ETA: With your first reply I really thought you were just calling me sad for taking the time to make the thread. Though you probably do think that to be fair.

Edited by MSTRBKR on Sunday 21st August 00:18

[PJ S]

In a slightly related manner - it always pays to keep your eyes peeled when doing multiple listing checking.
Point in case....compare the prices!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2977700.htm
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/2002...

It looks like the PH ad is priced for what it thinks the captive audience will let them get away with asking, so a call to the landline number will be made, to see if the name offered in the second link exists there.

Edited by PJ S on Sunday 21st August 01:26

[jonnydm]

There is a tool on every page in the classifieds enabling one to report any advert. HTH

[SMcP114]

MSTRBKR said:

SMcP114 said:

The fella is trying to sell his car, not an easy task in the current climate. Along you come, with absolutely no interest in buying it, and post it on the forum listing what might, just might, possibly be wrong with it. And absolutely no proof to back any of what you're saying up. Can you not see anything wrong with that? I'd understand 'slightly' if you were interested in buying it, but you're not.

Now, the car's retail value ranges from £1400 to £2000 maximum. So explain to me, in all your wisdom, how £1500 is too cheap?

Sorry you're right, that's actually a fair point when put like that. I wasn't sure about making the thread, should have thought some more. Link removed and I will prune out the rest in just a second.

R.e the price, some do go for more than £2000. I've never seen one go for £1400, and other cars are selling for a lot more.

ETA: With your first reply I really thought you were just calling me sad for taking the time to make the thread. Though you probably do think that to be fair.

Edited by MSTRBKR on Sunday 21st August 00:18

Original Price £14,595
Independent Dealer £2,465
Private Good £2,040
Private Poor £1,400
Part Exchange £1,595

To be fair they're a good car for that sort of money.

[frosted]

Link Removed

Its a 2004 VW touareg v10 with 65k

5.0 litre deisel. MOT till May 2012, tax till end November (£245 per year tax bracket) Usual extras, sat nav, self leveling air suspension with various settings, push button start, electric heated memory seats, electric steering column, parking sensors front and rear, upgrade 19" alloy wheels, dual climate control, privacy glass, xenon lights, leather interior. Excellent condition. I have had the car for 10 months, payed £12,000 for it with genuine traceable receipt to prove - previous owner had the vehicle from 2005. HPI clear, no previous accident damage. Business commitments force sale. Private reg transfer is complete, log book, handbook, 2 keys, current - previous MOT, and service book available. Car is located 10 minutes from Glasgow city centre. Any inspection welcome. FIRST OFFER SECURES, will only negotiate below this price if you have cash in your pocket.

Would you even attempt to view it ?

Edited by frosted on Monday 22 August 22:21