I understand why people trade cars in...
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With the amount of time it takes to answer questions, take photos, meet with people and go on test drives I think I'm losing money on this deal...and it's not even sold yet! Selling a car is a PITA.
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Just be patient and try not to get too frustrated, te right one will come along:-)
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I guess I was just really lucky but my last car sold so fast it was crazy. It was gone in less than a week with very little haggling. I don't know if I would have the same luck next time but in the meantime I hope you get some of the same luck really soon.
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I feel your pain... I had to deal with the same hassle when I sold my Carrera 3.2. You will eventually find the right buyer.
Wish I was in the market for a 964. Good luck with the sale.
Wish I was in the market for a 964. Good luck with the sale.
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Thanks.
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I had a customer call me yesterday, had wanted to see my smart for several days, but I had been driving it. So I thought he was serious. Lives nearby so I offer to bring the car to him, we do a test drive, answer lots of questions about it, spent about 45 minutes with the guy. It's listed at 8995, he offers me 6 tax in, then is miffed when I suggest financing the balance. He left in a huff. What a *****!
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I had a customer call me yesterday, had wanted to see my smart for several days, but I had been driving it. So I thought he was serious. Lives nearby so I offer to bring the car to him, we do a test drive, answer lots of questions about it, spent about 45 minutes with the guy. It's listed at 8995, he offers me 6 tax in, then is miffed when I suggest financing the balance. He left in a huff. What a *****!
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It's a balance - put a price tag on how much time and frustration you want to avoid and then reduce that total from your asking price.
It's an awesome car, and priced well, but the right buyer will snap it up quickly when you get to that lower than desired price point.
When I sold Ruby last year, I got at least 3 calls per week for months on end from time wasters and low-ballers. But I was hell-bent on getting my asking price.
Then, I started to get pissed off and lowered the price by 20%. It sold in a couple of days to a really nice guy who was a pleasure to deal with.
It's an awesome car, and priced well, but the right buyer will snap it up quickly when you get to that lower than desired price point.
When I sold Ruby last year, I got at least 3 calls per week for months on end from time wasters and low-ballers. But I was hell-bent on getting my asking price.
Then, I started to get pissed off and lowered the price by 20%. It sold in a couple of days to a really nice guy who was a pleasure to deal with.
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Originally I priced it at about 7k (UK pounds) got a few bites then zip.
So as time was getting closed, really hacked the price, to about 4.5k
Now bearing in mind it was an ex-club officers car, a couple of minor things, and I REALLY MEAN minor, cmon for a 20 year old car.
HAS it ever had a respray, HAS it ever had a scratch... FFS !
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And still people where expectig it outta a showroom
wasted a lot of time, but eventually sold
worst decsion I ever made in my life !
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