Not having much luck selling
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I'm getting nothing.
Except of course for the email I had saying that he wanted to buy the car without viewing, at full asking price, and have it shipped to Ireland. All he wanted was my bank details so that he could transfer the money. I didn't hear from him again when I said I was a little worried about that!
Except of course for the email I had saying that he wanted to buy the car without viewing, at full asking price, and have it shipped to Ireland. All he wanted was my bank details so that he could transfer the money. I didn't hear from him again when I said I was a little worried about that!
Mr E,look at my post on the thread,selling cars to Holland for a couple of simple though not fool proof tests for a prospective 'IRISH' buyer.we have a large population of immigrants from a certain west African country who have of course brought 'the scam' in all sense of the word with them.if all else fails mail me,i travel the country most weeks and am happy to check an address/identity.best of luck selling the car.
GMS 500 said:
Definitely seems to be a buyers market at the moment. I regard myself as lucky that I don't need to sell...
I've been getting lots of interest in my blue 98 500 (advertised at 10K). But no-ones made any realistic offers!
To me that sounds a reasonable price. I'd rather keep it than let the bargain vultures in at a stupid price.I've been getting lots of interest in my blue 98 500 (advertised at 10K). But no-ones made any realistic offers!
It seems to be the same with many other Sports cars. I've been looking at an S2000 and seen some great cars going for very little, or sellers with very good cars disappointed.
At the price of some of the Chims are going for I almost considered getting one as a runaround!
Or possibly an S?
At the price of some of the Chims are going for I almost considered getting one as a runaround!
Or possibly an S?
Wildfire said:
It seems to be the same with many other Sports cars. I've been looking at an S2000 and seen some great cars going for very little, or sellers with very good cars disappointed.
At the price of some of the Chims are going for I almost considered getting one as a runaround!
Or possibly an S?
I'm going to trade the Chimaera for an S2000. Can't face any more big bills.At the price of some of the Chims are going for I almost considered getting one as a runaround!
Or possibly an S?
nobody important said:
Wildfire said:
It seems to be the same with many other Sports cars. I've been looking at an S2000 and seen some great cars going for very little, or sellers with very good cars disappointed.
At the price of some of the Chims are going for I almost considered getting one as a runaround!
Or possibly an S?
I'm going to trade the Chimaera for an S2000. Can't face any more big bills.At the price of some of the Chims are going for I almost considered getting one as a runaround!
Or possibly an S?
all about that screaming four pot motor though 
works best with lead clogs on your plates 
still prefer the Chim though 
agree with the running costs though.Edited by That Daddy on Saturday 23 August 09:30
It's a struggle to sell any type of car at the moment, regardless of engine size, mpg, age etc.
I used to be in the trade, but gave up eventually because I just couldn't get the custom anymore. Two years ago, cars were selling like hot cakes, but last September things just took a down turn. Auctions are suffering, some really good deals (privately bought a 2004 Volvo S40 2.0Turbo sports lux with all the trimmings, 95k miles - £1,500 plus fees), but many vendors (Blackhorse, Lex, Snows etc) are putting on high reserves now.
I eventually rented out all my stock and make money that way, will not give the cars away.
Best advice I can offer is, unless you really desperately have to sell your TVR, don't. Just wait a while and it will recover.
Anyone want any advice, just PM me.
I used to be in the trade, but gave up eventually because I just couldn't get the custom anymore. Two years ago, cars were selling like hot cakes, but last September things just took a down turn. Auctions are suffering, some really good deals (privately bought a 2004 Volvo S40 2.0Turbo sports lux with all the trimmings, 95k miles - £1,500 plus fees), but many vendors (Blackhorse, Lex, Snows etc) are putting on high reserves now.
I eventually rented out all my stock and make money that way, will not give the cars away.
Best advice I can offer is, unless you really desperately have to sell your TVR, don't. Just wait a while and it will recover.
Anyone want any advice, just PM me.
MrE said:
Will prices recover though?
I don't see things getting that much better for people with cars like ours.
Fuel will always be expensive from now on, it's just a question of how much.
Performance cars such as TVR are in a different league, so yes, I think they will pick up. The main reason why they aren't getting the price they are worth is because on the one hand the people who can afford to buy one are holding back just to see what happens with their own financial situation (TVR's really are a luxury toy rather than a typical family/daily drive), and on the other hand their are those out there who think that because the market is crap at the moment, they might be able to get a bargain.I don't see things getting that much better for people with cars like ours.
Fuel will always be expensive from now on, it's just a question of how much.
If you lost your job tomorrow, perhaps the first thing that would go is your TVR, because it may well pay the mortgage/bills for a few months, but as you would need it now, you would probably accept less rather than wait 3 months or so. I suspect many who are letting theirs go for silly money are in need of cash asap?
I would believe in your own cars worth and just hold on for a little while. Truth is, this current finacial situation has been ongoing for almost a year, but takes that long for the problems to appear in the public sector.
That's my opinion anyway based on my own experience. Others may disagree?
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