Part ex How did you sell your previous car? - Page 2

jme1978 · 19th May 2007, 10:09

Anyone who's used ebay - any tips?? - got mine on there now

J

lippy · 20th May 2007, 18:28

Part exchanged my RAV4 for the civvie but didn't get the price I wanted, but got round this by saying no to a new EX and ES cos the price difference was greater than I wanted. When dealer saw I was ready to walk away they offered me the car I have now - a demo - with 2700 on the clock, carpets, spoiler, mudflaps and accord wheels, at a price I was happy with.

Also part ex'd my focus for the RAV and had to fight to get a reasonale price.

Normally part ex as it's more convenient.

Topcat · 20th May 2007, 18:34

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Originally Posted by jme1978

Anyone who's used ebay - any tips?? - got mine on there now

J

I know two people that sold their cars on ebay, one had to advertise it twice before it sold.

Rejpal · 1st June 2007, 13:42

I've just let go a notice that I'm selling a car (Ford Fiest 1.4 16v Zetec, red with sand colored interior, 3 years, only 17.000km) and some of my coworkers deliberately took care of the rest. Sold the car like a week after the initial "rumour" - didn't even got a chance to try the internet

HAMMY7387 · 1st June 2007, 14:18

PX but lost alot of money on my car but its so much easier than any others as you dont have to wait for a buyer

ben hinkley · 1st June 2007, 18:31

I had mine stolen, and had to wait for the insurance company to stop fartin about.

cb550 · 1st June 2007, 20:16

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Originally Posted by Topcat

I know two people that sold their cars on ebay, one had to advertise it twice before it sold.

Hi
If you have patience,get the best part exchange price against your new choice-try more than one dealer to make sure.Also remember,when they come back with a better offer,check if that is actually a discount off their vehicle.If so,that dicount should apply with no p/x.

The offer price from the dealer really,is the measure you can allow your car to sell privatley for obviously with some on top for your 'profit'.I would put it on ebay with a buy it now price to allow the buyer to negotiate but you still come away with the above figure.

Assuming no one comes in with the buy it now price (5 day listing),wait a few days if someone comes with an offer.Thats quite likely and you won't pay seller's fees as you will have removed it from e bay,If no joy,try once again
Cheers Steve

Charles_Harding · 2nd June 2007, 17:31

The reason that I part exchanged my old style Civic for the new one was that my stealer offered me a great price for it when he did not know even when the new one would arrive.

Through that I was able to know right from the start how much I had to nick out of Lady H's handbag to complete the purchase.

"Real ale enthusiasts are just like trainspotters really, but drunk!"

Charles H.

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19th May 2007, 10:09	#21 (permalink)
jme1978 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 29th April 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 211 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Anyone who's used ebay - any tips?? - got mine on there now J

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lippy Bournemouth Belle Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 10th January 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 506 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts iTrader: (0)	Part exchanged my RAV4 for the civvie but didn't get the price I wanted, but got round this by saying no to a new EX and ES cos the price difference was greater than I wanted. When dealer saw I was ready to walk away they offered me the car I have now - a demo - with 2700 on the clock, carpets, spoiler, mudflaps and accord wheels, at a price I was happy with. Also part ex'd my focus for the RAV and had to fight to get a reasonale price. Normally part ex as it's more convenient.

1st June 2007, 13:42	#24 (permalink)
Rejpal Valve Cap Join Date: 21st May 2007 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've just let go a notice that I'm selling a car (Ford Fiest 1.4 16v Zetec, red with sand colored interior, 3 years, only 17.000km) and some of my coworkers deliberately took care of the rest. Sold the car like a week after the initial "rumour" - didn't even got a chance to try the internet

1st June 2007, 14:18	#25 (permalink)
HAMMY7387 Civic owner soon Wheelnut Join Date: 28th May 2007 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	PX but lost alot of money on my car but its so much easier than any others as you dont have to wait for a buyer

1st June 2007, 18:31	#26 (permalink)
ben hinkley Wheelnut Join Date: 26th January 2007 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I had mine stolen, and had to wait for the insurance company to stop fartin about.

2nd June 2007, 17:31	#28 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,298 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	The reason that I part exchanged my old style Civic for the new one was that my stealer offered me a great price for it when he did not know even when the new one would arrive. Through that I was able to know right from the start how much I had to nick out of Lady H's handbag to complete the purchase. *"Real ale enthusiasts are just like trainspotters really, but drunk!"* Charles H.