Thread: Defenders on "Car Sales."

I counted 18 in the $70k plus range. All the way to $95k.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I had a laugh at the bloke asking $83,000 for a 2012 Defender.

We've taken a wrong turn

I think what's even funnier is how long they are sitting..

A guy in QLD has a black 110 2010 with 180,000kms on the clock for $45,000.. it's been for sale for easily 6 months if not more at the same price the entire time. I offered him 37,000 which he declined.. so I just told him I'd try again in another 6 months which he got pretty ****ed off and butthurt about... If no one had offered you what you were asking after 6 months surely you'd have to consider that you are not meeting the market price?

I find his arrogance even more rich too considering he probably paid less than $45,000 for it. Some of the people selling are really just trying to cash in on the hype.

Originally Posted by Jake93

I think what's even funnier is how long they are sitting..

A guy in QLD has a black 110 2010 with 180,000kms on the clock for $45,000.. it's been for sale for easily 6 months if not more at the same price the entire time. I offered him 37,000 which he declined.. so I just told him I'd try again in another 6 months which he got pretty ****ed off and butthurt about... If no one had offered you what you were asking after 6 months surely you'd have to consider that you are not meeting the market price?

I find his arrogance even more rich too considering he probably paid less than $45,000 for it. Some of the people selling are really just trying to cash in on the hype.

Then again, he will be buying in the same market (assuming he is upgrading). I had a similar experience with my swapping over. Got a reasonable price for mine(paid lot less 2 years ago) and paid a premium for the new one. Both being 2012 110 BTW.

I think the hype following the end of production of Defenders went long ago. I've had mine for sale for a good 6 months on and off, I remove it when we're travelling and have had some interest but nothing positive yet.
Not over priced at 35K with much preventative maintenance done and 175K on the clock. It does lack the gallons of amorall dealers pour over the vehicles in their yards though....
But had 3 calls recently, 2 from dealers wanting to have it on consignment ("We'll put a little bit on the price for us") but I'll wait for a genuine private buyer to come along as I don't like smarmy caryard types..... and don't trust them.
AlanH.

Originally Posted by Jake93

I find his arrogance even more rich too considering he probably paid less than $45,000 for it. Some of the people selling are really just trying to cash in on the hype.

To be fair, it's his car and if he's decided that $45k the number he can live with to let it go then he has every right to stick to that figure. The market for Defenders is small so it isn't unusual for cars to sit around for months, even when the price is right.

It's always a good idea to check your attitude at the door when going into private sales negotiations too. You're much more likely to find a seller willing to lower their price if they feel their pride and joy is going to a good home.

Perhaps it was more a case he didn’t appreciate some 25yr old smart arse making cheap remarks when they were told the seller wasn’t willing to drop 18% off their listed price!

You offered an insulting price based on the listed SP and when you didn’t get your own way you threw a snarky remark about 6 months time.

Guess what, at that exact moment - I wouldn’t have sold it to you if you offered to pay the full price..

I’ve done exactly that before, I’m not in any rush...

Originally Posted by Tombie

Perhaps it was more a case he didn’t appreciate some 25yr old smart arse making cheap remarks when they were told the seller wasn’t willing to drop 18% off their listed price!

You offered an insulting price based on the listed SP and when you didn’t get your own way you threw a snarky remark about 6 months time.

Guess what, at that exact moment - I wouldn’t have sold it to you if you offered to pay the full price..

I’ve done exactly that before, I’m not in any rush...

No skin off my nose.. I'm not overpaying for something that I don't believe is worth it so we can agree to disagree on that one.

A 2011 black 110 with 88,000kms in Sydney that was in absolute mint condition was listed today at about 5PM for $42,000 as I got a notification from my saved search on Carsales. At 7PM it was sold.. literally 2-3 hours on the market, before I even had a chance to call the bloke! so you're going to tell me that one thats been sitting for 6 months is the right price? riiiiiiight.

Multitude of factors...

Time, location all come into it..
Like they say right place, right time...

Lara (My Tombraider 110) sold in the time it took to make a coffee..