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Adventures of buying from a private car seller
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I viewd a car and decided not to buy it, saying i wanted to have a look at another car.
At this point things got argumentative.
Anyone else had this negative experience? I think I'll stick to trade sellers  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think it's common. It's tough trying to buy and sell private.
He probably had a lot of messers look at his car before you came along. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"depends how much you are spending, a cheap banger then yes private, more than a coulpe of grand then dealer all the way, more protection for the buyer"
It waz £3000, but he hadn't looked after it regarding servicing etc. , plus had some defects.
He was getting a bit shirty about it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I would never argue .. I’d just say not for me .. I once was looking at a bike and it was way overpriced by the seller .. wasn’t as described either as it was a grey import .. I looked around it and said to the guy what I thought the value was and a couple of reasons why .. and that it wasn’t for me and just walked away |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Why did things get argumentative OP ? Couldn't you just say no thanks and walk away ?"
I did say that but he wouldn't let it drop, asking why etc.. It had faults but didn't mention them, just said i was looking at another and would let him know |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Why did things get argumentative OP ? Couldn't you just say no thanks and walk away ?
I did say that but he wouldn't let it drop, asking why etc.. It had faults but didn't mention them, just said i was looking at another and would let him know"
Sounds like a few guys on here that can’t take no for an answer  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Some people are under the impression that you have to buy if you look."
Yea,  Put me right off. , will see what bojo announces then trade dealer visits in a months time |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I ask questions on first call re any known defects and service history. I know they can lie on the former, but if it doesn't have a full service history I won't even look at it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I viewd a car and decided not to buy it, saying i wanted to have a look at another car.
At this point things got argumentative.
Anyone else had this negative experience? I think I'll stick to trade sellers "
Usually the other way around. I seem to get all the idiots when trying to sell cars. |
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"I ask questions on first call re any known defects and service history. I know they can lie on the former, but if it doesn't have a full service history I won't even look at it."
Yea that was one thing, plus a leaky gasket, throaty exhaust, |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I viewd a car and decided not to buy it, saying i wanted to have a look at another car.
At this point things got argumentative.
Anyone else had this negative experience? I think I'll stick to trade sellers Usually the other way around. I seem to get all the idiots when trying to sell cars. "
What do they do? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I viewd a car and decided not to buy it, saying i wanted to have a look at another car.
At this point things got argumentative.
Anyone else had this negative experience? I think I'll stick to trade sellers Usually the other way around. I seem to get all the idiots when trying to sell cars.
What do they do? "
Just nit pick over ridiculous issues. |
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"I viewd a car and decided not to buy it, saying i wanted to have a look at another car.
At this point things got argumentative.
Anyone else had this negative experience? I think I'll stick to trade sellers Usually the other way around. I seem to get all the idiots when trying to sell cars.
What do they do? Just nit pick over ridiculous issues."
I have always directed people like that to the main dealer, they have a showroom full of perfect cars, priced accordingly.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I viewd a car and decided not to buy it, saying i wanted to have a look at another car.
At this point things got argumentative.
Anyone else had this negative experience? I think I'll stick to trade sellers Usually the other way around. I seem to get all the idiots when trying to sell cars.
What do they do? Just nit pick over ridiculous issues.
I have always directed people like that to the main dealer, they have a showroom full of perfect cars, priced accordingly.
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Indeed. A lot of people seem to be looking for a flawless car at a bargain basement price. I have had people telling me my 10 year old car with 70k on the clock is rather high !! |
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