Have I priced it wrong?
Have I priced it wrong?
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RichyBoy

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3,749 posts

248 months

Thursday 21st June 2007
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Have I priced my car wrong?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/188960.htm

Recently put my car for sale and have been getting a lot of calls and emails asking why it is so cheap. I need a quick sale so I can get an elise to enjoy the summer with but I'm thinking perhaps I should have put it up for more.

Beachbum

2,610 posts

262 months

Thursday 21st June 2007
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Why sell it, surely just having the soft top conversion would be a cheaper option

SelocMole

89 posts

233 months

Thursday 21st June 2007
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I don't think it's too cheap. You're not a main dealer / trade after all. As for people calling phone that's a good thing isn't it? Gives you the chance to talk the car through with them. The difference as I see it, is that you probably won't negotiate on the price much whilst other sellers might.

Skyman

1,660 posts

255 months

Thursday 21st June 2007
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Not too cheap IMHO. Sold my Exige S with a very similar spec for £30,000 about a month/6 weeks before you bought this one (not sure what you paid but i suspect less than £29k), since which time trade prices are down £450-500 pm. If anything, you are a bit on the high side for a modified car (which may not be everyone's cup of tea). BTW - nice car though.

Andy T

468 posts

259 months

Thursday 21st June 2007
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If I were looking to but that car I would be asking questions about why you spent so much money on a car you now want to get rid of quickly after only 2 months. i.e did you buy a faulty car and now need to offload it.

Thats my cynical mind working but it might be what others might be thinking?

My 2ps worth for what its worth (1.5p).

RichyBoy

Original Poster:

3,749 posts

248 months

Thursday 21st June 2007
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Andy T said:
If I were looking to but that car I would be asking questions about why you spent so much money on a car you now want to get rid of quickly after only 2 months. i.e did you buy a faulty car and now need to offload it.

Thats my cynical mind working but it might be what others might be thinking?

My 2ps worth for what its worth (1.5p).
I paid £29,800 for it. The last owner spent money on the upgrades and then decided on a honda conversion on his other exige. Now I have changed my mind and want an elise, simple as that.

I have thought about softtop conversion, but after seeing one in B&C I didn't think it looked that good to be honest. Its also insured as a hard top car, therefore driving it around as a soft top would invalidate the insurance.

Andy T

468 posts

259 months

Thursday 21st June 2007
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RichyBoy said:
Andy T said:
If I were looking to but that car I would be asking questions about why you spent so much money on a car you now want to get rid of quickly after only 2 months. i.e did you buy a faulty car and now need to offload it.

Thats my cynical mind working but it might be what others might be thinking?

My 2ps worth for what its worth (1.5p).
I paid £29,800 for it. The last owner spent money on the upgrades and then decided on a honda conversion on his other exige. Now I have changed my mind and want an elise, simple as that.

I have thought about softtop conversion, but after seeing one in B&C I didn't think it looked that good to be honest. Its also insured as a hard top car, therefore driving it around as a soft top would invalidate the insurance.
Yep, a perfectly reasonable thing to do mate! Just that from the perspective of someone who is looking to spend a LOT of money on a private car, they might think twice if they know you've only had it for 2 months thats all. I know I would. but like I said before I'm very cynical when it comes to buying second hand cars! smile

tricky 100

954 posts

273 months

Thursday 21st June 2007
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Blimey you got fed up with that quick , and i thought i was bad . Looks a bit cheap to me £29995 would look better .

jamwill79

231 posts

249 months

Thursday 21st June 2007
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Rich,
I can't believe you are selling up already. It sounds a bit cheap to me because I thought I sold it to you pretty cheap considering what I spent on it. You are also including the standard Bilsteins.

You just have to remember that it will only appeal to people who want these extras, like you did, and can see what they would cost if they did it themselves and what their advantages are.

As the previous owner of this car I can vouch for the fact that it left my hands in perfect condition. I thought I sold it cheap but this is an absolute bargain!!!!

Bing o

15,184 posts

250 months

Thursday 21st June 2007
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If I had the cash I'd buy that off you tomorrow!!





but I don't - sob

_TC

1,938 posts

280 months

Thursday 21st June 2007
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RichyBoy said:
Have I priced my car wrong?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/188960.htm

Recently put my car for sale and have been getting a lot of calls and emails asking why it is so cheap. I need a quick sale so I can get an elise to enjoy the summer with but I'm thinking perhaps I should have put it up for more.
YHM Richyboy.thumbup

tanman

505 posts

266 months

Thursday 21st June 2007
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_TC said:
RichyBoy said:
Have I priced my car wrong?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/188960.htm

Recently put my car for sale and have been getting a lot of calls and emails asking why it is so cheap. I need a quick sale so I can get an elise to enjoy the summer with but I'm thinking perhaps I should have put it up for more.
YHM Richyboy.thumbup
Thinking of joining us again Ed? wink

S Works

10,166 posts

281 months

Friday 22nd June 2007
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For a start, I think Jamie sold it too cheap, and now I think you're positively giving it away. Great car. Someone who has their head screwed on tight will buy it. You're mental for selling it. Just get a softtop conversion.

Gfun

620 posts

280 months

Friday 22nd June 2007
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Though advertising was limited to the classifieds?

_TC

1,938 posts

280 months

Friday 22nd June 2007
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Does anyone know Richyboy? I cant get hold of him; email, text, phone, u2u etc.
If anyone can give him a nudge that would be great.wink

_TC

1,938 posts

280 months

Friday 22nd June 2007
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Dont worry, i just spoke to him.

_TC

1,938 posts

280 months

Friday 22nd June 2007
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tanman said:
_TC said:
RichyBoy said:
Have I priced my car wrong?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/188960.htm

Recently put my car for sale and have been getting a lot of calls and emails asking why it is so cheap. I need a quick sale so I can get an elise to enjoy the summer with but I'm thinking perhaps I should have put it up for more.
YHM Richyboy.thumbup
Thinking of joining us again Ed? wink
Might be????wink
Off to goodwood, see you when i get back.

mrdemon

21,146 posts

296 months

Friday 22nd June 2007
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thats a great car with a great spec

I cannot even wonder why you would want to sell it on.

its taken you 7 months to find a nice car and now you have one you want to sell it lol.

_TC

1,938 posts

280 months

Friday 22nd June 2007
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mrdemon said:
thats a great car with a great spec

I cannot even wonder why you would want to sell it on.

its taken you 7 months to find a nice car and now you have one you want to sell it lol.
Correction, sold it on.wink

Looks fantastic spec and cant wait to get it home. He really wants an elise and you know us pistonheads, when we get an idea in our heads it just has to happen.biggrin

tanman

505 posts

266 months

Friday 22nd June 2007
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_TC said:
mrdemon said:
thats a great car with a great spec

I cannot even wonder why you would want to sell it on.

its taken you 7 months to find a nice car and now you have one you want to sell it lol.
Correction, sold it on.wink

Looks fantastic spec and cant wait to get it home. He really wants an elise and you know us pistonheads, when we get an idea in our heads it just has to happen.biggrin
Nice nice nice. When you bringing it back then? Must stroll over and have a lookclap