How / when to sell a 355 spider ?

[phib]

Finally think I have decided that this year will be the year to sell my beloved 355, had it for 4 years and its been pure heaven, I looked at 22 red and cream spiders before buying this one as there was just so much rubbish out there.

The question is how to sell it ? I am in no rush at all and have no reason to sell it other than the fact that I hardly use it mainly due to work commitments, other toys and other activities.

Initially I had thought sor would be a good idea but given the recent event I have seriously gone off that idea, I bought it through Pistonheads and am thinking that that probably selling privately is the best idea unless anyone else has any good ideas without being shafted ?

Whatever the options I guess there is still a slight uplift in the early summer months ? is that still the case ?

Thanks
Phib

ETA

Best not make the post look like an advert or it will get deleted.

Edited by Big Al. on Monday 23 January 18:37

[Davel]

Not the same but my Morgan is on S.O.R at Lifes Motors Southport, despite the recent bad happenings mentioned on here.

Otherwise, I'd still put it in the classifieds here.

[AL001]

1. The classifieds.

2. By the back door on PH with a "how do I sell my car post?" with a colour photo and brief description about how great condition it is.

[phib]

AL001 said:

1. The classifieds.

2. By the back door on PH with a "how do I sell my car post?" with a colour photo and brief description about how great condition it is.

It wasnt meant to be an ad, if the mods feel free plaease take it down, I can obviously put it up for sale on Pistonheads, been on here for over 10 years now and have both bought and sold on here.

Not overly comfortable with having the world and his wife asking "wots best price for cash", random test drives etc etc and dont feel comfortable with sor.

Was simply asking if there was a better or other way.

If there isnt then thats fair enough

Phib

[Soovy]

AL001 said:

1. The classifieds.

2. By the back door on PH with a "how do I sell my car post?" with a colour photo and brief description about how great condition it is.

LOL@2

[ferdi p]

phib said:

AL001 said:

1. The classifieds.

2. By the back door on PH with a "how do I sell my car post?" with a colour photo and brief description about how great condition it is.

It wasnt meant to be an ad, if the mods feel free plaease take it down, I can obviously put it up for sale on Pistonheads, been on here for over 10 years now and have both bought and sold on here.

Not overly comfortable with having the world and his wife asking "wots best price for cash", random test drives etc etc and dont feel comfortable with sor.

Was simply asking if there was a better or other way.

If there isnt then thats fair enough

Phib

Only other way is to sell to the trade, price will be poor IMO...
Wait til spring & put up for sale & weed out the idiots/dreamers on the phone...
I sold a 355/360/430/Gallardo/GTR & More! all privately with no problems at all...

[3200gt]

"wots best price for cash", can I have a random test drive etc etc?

On a serious note, where in the country are you? PM the details of the car if you prefer

[Cactussed]

Pity. I know a guy looking for a GTB.

[willy wombat]

I sold my 355 Spider 6 years ago through Bob Houghton sor. No problem and got a better price than Maranello were offering as a trade in against the replacement 430 Spider.

[jonamv8]

PM me details oof the car? I purchase cars, not SOR but to sell on. If you're not comfortable with the selling process then you need to sell in to trade really.

[phib]

Thanks for the offers and advice, I think I will wait until spring and then advertise, in no rush.

Not the end of the world selling privately just need to find the right audience I guess, sold my 2.7rs lightweight privately last year so its not impossible and probably worth it.

Thanks

Phib

[burriana]

Also drop Tim a line at Walker Motorsport. He has a good reputation and may know someone who is looking.

[jdw1234]

burriana said:

Also drop Tim a line at Walker Motorsport. He has a good reputation and may know someone who is looking.

I would SOR through him.

I refuse to sell cars privately now. Completely pain in the bum.

I can see why Jefri of Brunei had his old cars thrown into the sea - probably too many texts and weekends ruined due to timewasters.

The spread on SOR is less then a service.