Thread: Defenders on "Car Sales."

Originally Posted by ATH

I've had mine on carsales for a month now at 44.5K with no serious inquiries. Yes it's done a few more than average kays but it's also had all servicing done at half intervals and the drive line fixed with axles, driven ends and output shaft replaced and generally well looked after. The cook loves it so I wasn't allowed to even give it the occasional kick.....
I took it off gumtree as that site seems infested with loonies....."Will you swap my Nissan for it"!!! Then there's always the blind ones who ask the price! It's in the adv. you idiot.
Selling anything is a real trial I find. Plus they object when I ask to see their license.
Do people really think they're going to be allowed to drive like maniacs (normal standard for most) with no ID just because it's a private sale? Car yards wouldn't let them and nor will I even if they say they're a copper as one did on a previous sale.
AlanH.

Yes, there are definitely some idiots about. I remember years ago when I was selling an HDT Commodore, some idiot rang me & told me that my car was currently burning on a local footy field!!! (At the time it was locked up in our garage).
If I'm selling a car privately, any potential buyer is not allowed a drive, until we have agreed on price, and a substantial cash deposit is in my possession.
I'm very particular about how I look after/present our cars, & ya know what, serious buyers seem happy to just have a good look at the car, they don't even ask for a drive. I sold an HSV GTO to a guy in Grafton, sight unseen (well He saw the pics on Carsales), He sent me a deposit, was going to come to Melb & drive it back,..I mentioned maybe not a good idea, stonechips etc, cost of flight, motel etc for him & wifey, best to put in an enclosed van & truck it up to him, which I did, at his cost. He was over the moon when He received it,..took it to his local Holden Dealer, He said half the staff came out to look at it! The last car we sold was a two year AMG Mercedes C63 which was IMMACULATE, done 24000ks. Ist buyer to look at it, bought it, not interested in a drive, He knew all about them, just said to me, "I know what they can do, I just want YOUR car"!
Pickles.

I'm not known for my lovable temperament and when I was flogging an ARB roof rack (I forget why) some years ago which cost something like 1250 bucks for 750 (immaculate condition) one weasel offered 250 as it was all he had. FFS who gives a turd how hard up you are? That ain't my fault.
Other offers were as nearly as bad..... so I cut it up and threw it out for the bulk rubbish collection.
Then there was the bloke (on this forum) who wanted me to send the 3rd row of seats to Melbourne (at my expence of course) so he could evaluate whether they were worth the 100 bucks I asked for them just to get rid of them. 15 months old and rarely used! A 2000 grand extra when vehicle new!
After this vehicle has gone I'm never ever selling another vehicle or anything at all privately..... it doesn't do my lovable character any good at all. And the Cook hates me for flogging it anyway and is refusing to cook for me......
I must have a cool drink and calm down.
AlanH.

Yep but if you are selling it's worth what people are willing to pay and not a cent more...

Cheers

Originally Posted by ozscott

Yep but if you are selling it's worth what people are willing to pay and not a cent more...

Cheers

Agreed but getting anyone to actually say what they feel it's worth is hopeless. Either they're flat broke or just aren't really interested, I don't know. If they want to bargain that's OK. I reckon all the silly stories of high prices are dreamed up by those who really haven't a clue...... and aren't in the market for another vehicle anyway.
Doesn't matter, I'm not giving it away but am willing to talk to anyone who knows Defenders and is interested in a well looked after vehicle.
AlanH.

Originally Posted by ATH

I'm not known for my lovable temperament and when I was flogging an ARB roof rack (I forget why) some years ago which cost something like 1250 bucks for 750 (immaculate condition) one weasel offered 250 as it was all he had. FFS who gives a turd how hard up you are? That ain't my fault.
Other offers were as nearly as bad..... so I cut it up and threw it out for the bulk rubbish collection.

Wow, talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face.

Why not take whatever you could get, or if not that, donating to some worthy recipient or cause? I can only imagine you've never been the recipient of a bargain or kind gesture...

I couldn't think of a charitable cause with a need for a 4 wheel drive vehicle roof rack. If they've got a 4by they don't need my help.

But why cut it up? Why not offer it for free? Just sounds spiteful to me. Plenty of people are happy to give things away on AULRO.

Anyway, you made your choice...

So I see some TD5 Defenders for sale, roughly the same vintage as mine, in the mid to high $20k's. Are they actually selling for that price? A couple of years ago the asking price for these would have been $15-20k.


Cheers
Sean