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dan_m1les
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28th Sep 13 at 18:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My car has been on auto trader just over a week now and have received one phone call who was a complete tyre kicker!

Any ideas or advice on the ad or why I might not be selling? The car is nearly mint bar the bonnet which isn't that bad but just trying be honest.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201309198858731
Jed D
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28th Sep 13 at 18:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Why won't my car sell?

A. because you haven't put a cheeky add in general chat
Doug
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28th Sep 13 at 18:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Want to swap it for a 350z?
Colin
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28th Sep 13 at 18:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
There's only 2 reasons why it won't sell, either it's not been on the Market long enough or it's too expensive!
Lee_fr200
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28th Sep 13 at 18:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Or option c they're crap
Kyle T
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28th Sep 13 at 18:45   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Couldn't sell my FN2 for 5-6 weeks, ended up selling back to Honda.

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John
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Parkers says it's worth less than 7 grand so I'd say that's probably the reason.

A week is nothing though. Had mine on ebay, pistonheads, then 3 weeks on autotrader before it sold.
dan_m1les
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28th Sep 13 at 18:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Sorry, I'm not trying to sell it through posting in GC.

I suppose I'll have to keep my fingers crossed!
dan_m1les
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28th Sep 13 at 18:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Lee_fr200
Or option c they're crap


I like it and have enjoyed tbh! Wouldn't say it was crap by any means at all!
Colin
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How much is the cheapest 08 type r within 100 miles of you!?

Low miles makes it more attractive but not necessarily worth more. Not lots more anyway, few hundred tops!
dan_m1les
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Colin
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Then I suggest it hasn't been for sale long enough for someone who specifically wants a ctr to see it.
VegasPhil
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28th Sep 13 at 19:59   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Price. Lower it. It's the only thing people care about.

What tyres did you put on it? Is it HPI clear? Delete the sentence about the stone chips. Picture of the history receipts and spare keys is a nice touch on Hondas - do they still come with a master key?

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T21SVJ
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quote:
Originally posted by VegasPhil
Price. Lower it. It's the only thing people care about.

What tyres did you put on it? Is it HPI clear? Delete the sentence about the stone chips. Picture of the history receipts and spare keys is a nice touch on Hondas - do they still come with a master key?


This...

We take a photo of the service history/bills and the spare key with every car we sell.

Also not many people have 8k in cash/cheque to come buying from a private buyer as well.
Matt L
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29th Sep 13 at 14:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
time of year probably isn't helping, people will be looking towards Christmas now and not really looking for a new car imo.

ps how much for the wind deflectors?

[Edited on 29-09-2013 by Matt L]
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29th Sep 13 at 14:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Kyle T
Couldn't sell my FN2 for 5-6 weeks, ended up selling back to Honda.


Dont know why ot wont sell but just noticed your profile picture has got my car in it!
daymoon
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29th Sep 13 at 15:07   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cant sell audi A4 TDi . not evem a time waster!
MatthewR
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Pictures of the engine bay are massive positive for me. It would make or break me going to view a 2nd car for me, shows u have nothing to hide imo

[Edited on 29-09-2013 by MatthewR]
Baskey
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29th Sep 13 at 16:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Get it on pistonheads if its not already.

I sold my older type r on pistonheads a few weeks back for very strong money. Autotrader isn't the first place most people will think to look for a type r nowadays
dan_m1les
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6th Oct 13 at 13:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Sold via auto trader for £8100!

Not to find a replacement
Ben G
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6th Oct 13 at 17:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
nice one. The key is being patient. It's a bit of a niche car at a time when the majority of people are buying smaller engined eco cars.

What are you going for next?
Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by MatthewR
Pictures of the engine bay are massive positive for me. It would make or break me going to view a 2nd car for me, shows u have nothing to hide imo

[Edited on 29-09-2013 by MatthewR]


Would you rather a dirty/dusty engine bay or a clean one?

my focus engine bay was very clean and the buyer said that was a big plus as a previous one they looked at had a very dirty engine bay.

But i've also heard people saying they'd rather buy a dirty one as a clean one could be an indication of the buyer trying to cover up problems such as oil leaks.
John
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If the overall car is clean and it looks like they might clean the engine bay, that's fine.

If the door shuts are filthy but the engine bay is gleaming, probably a big leak that they're trying to hide.
Dave
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6th Oct 13 at 17:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by dan_m1les
Sold via auto trader for £8100!

Not to find a replacement
dan_m1les
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6th Oct 13 at 18:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
nice one. The key is being patient. It's a bit of a niche car at a time when the majority of people are buying smaller engined eco cars.

What are you going for next?


I have no idea??? Looking at all sorts, not a huge problem as have access to another car but I just don't have any idea!

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