Im gutted - Rant

[5teve]

Well we went to look at a nice defender 110 yesterday.. made an offer told we had a deal. was going to drop a deposit of today of a reasonable 10% after work. Deal was we would let him keep it as long as he needed it. Also that we would get a mechanical check done just as peice of mind. but unless it was anything major we would of definitly bought it.

well just got a call and he has sold it to someone else. I'm Gutted as we were planning on using it over xmas and thought we had things sorted. These things dont come up very often over here.

Make me lose faith in humanity some times..

So if anyone knows of a defender 110 for sale PLEASE let me know... ASAP.

A very very unhappy

Steve

[Cap]

Thats just not right, a deal is a deal! When I sold vehicles in the past i always kept my word. If others were interested in the vehicle, then I would put them in line if the original buyer pulled out.

Unfortunately thats the world we live in now.

On a seprate but similar not, last night a bunch of young imbeciles walked past our street and once again snapped the mirror of some other vehicle (not mine this time!!) I got up and went outside (it was 12:30am) but they were a block away.

[stevo68]

Did you sign a contract to buy it?

Regards

Stevo

[5teve]

nah was a private sale... but was going to pay the deposit tonight and get something in writing.. im not saying what was done was wrong... just venting as i am so gutted.. almost every defender i have looked at has been a nail... and this one was loved and used but seemed tidy... it was what we wanted...

im also pleading for anyone to contact me if they know of one for sale!

Thanks

Steve

[stevo68]

Yeah its a tough one...but at the end of the day money talks.....can't blame the bloke. I've had people all keen and then not heard cooee when I have sold my own cars in the past. Good luck with the search,

Regards

Stevo

[5teve]

thats the whole point tho... we looked at it last night.. the earliest we could get the money was today.. we were taking it round today... we werent staying quiet for a week or so... we were going to buy it... i'd of even dropped it around this morning if i could...

searching doesnt help if there arent any... :(

Thanks for the good luck tho... :)

Steve

[nice1guv]

im also pleading for anyone to contact me if they know of one for sale!


What years and engine are you looking for and how much do you want to spend?

I'm always on the look so will keep an eye out.

[5teve]

ideally 99 onwards... with a td5 (yes im mad as we have a td5 in the family already!) budget is flexible but not extreme...

will consider older tho... all down to condition etc..

Thanks for that...

Steve

[nice1guv]

I assume you have seen this one on carsales: 2001 LAND ROVER DEFENDER X-TREME 110 02MY Private Cars For Sale in WA - carsales.com.au (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7921195&__sid=124D93668CEC&__Qpb=true&Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_D ecimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Mod el_String%7c0&keywords=&__N=1216%201282%204294965541%204294964692%20904&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=1&silo=1011)

[5teve]

see you found the one i thought i had bought :D

that is the one... now see why im gutted..

Steve

[Blknight.aus]

how quickly do you want it?

does colour matter?

[5teve]

why what ya got? :p i dont mind waiting if i can get a good un...

i seem to remember you being linked to a rather nice one in WA.. but my memory isnt that good!

Steve

[nice1guv]

Ahhh..I see!! :mad:

Haven't seen a decent private Defender for sale in Perth for quite a long time now! :(

Is it definitley sold?
Get someone else to try calling, you never know, maybe the buyer has finance problems!

[5teve]

well he said it was sold... we were paying cash as was the guy that has bought it... thats the way it goes really.... im sure if it doesnt he will be back in touch...

Steve

[ShedClutter]

I hope this is OK to post here. I assume I will find out.

[5teve]

thanks Shed.. but its a bit out of my area... i should of put WA...

why dont you chuck it in the markets.. sounds like a good buy... there are plenty of people snapping them up!

Steve

edit sorry noticed you said it would go on here! :)

[isuzurover]

well he said it was sold... we were paying cash as was the guy that has bought it... thats the way it goes really.... im sure if it doesnt he will be back in touch...

Steve

Maybe think of buying interstate if you can get someone you trust to check it out. Should only be ~$1500 or less and 1-3 weeks to get it here.

[5teve]

someone i trust... that cant be anyone on here... we are all mad and own landrovers :D

its a thought... and one i will probably need to look at...

thanks for the info...

Steve

[isuzurover]

someone i trust... that cant be anyone on here... we are all mad and own landrovers :D

its a thought... and one i will probably need to look at...

thanks for the info...

Steve

e.g. a reputable independant landie mechanic...

IRC Autotrans charged $1100 to bring my 110 over from brisbane. Offender90 has shipped a 2 landies over - so he may have more info.

[5teve]

it was meant tongue in cheek.... :D

yep its certainly an option... and to be honest the way that things are landy wise this side... it may be necessary... what about pits? for registration they dont like oil leaks do they? and it is a landrover... hehe

Thanks

Steve

[ShedClutter]

Steve,

Sorry. I shoulddn't have posted an advert and tried to cash in on your grief.

I wil post it locally this week when I get around to it.
Good luck in your search.

A good Defender is worth its (substantial) weight in gold).
I am only sorry I dont get an excuse with the better half to drive across the nullabour.

Cheers... Shedclutter

[5teve]

Dont apologise to me... if it gets yours sold and someone happy then thats fine by me! i didnt read your post very well... so was just being helpful :p

Thanks

Steve

[isuzurover]

it was meant tongue in cheek.... :D

yep its certainly an option... and to be honest the way that things are landy wise this side... it may be necessary... what about pits? for registration they dont like oil leaks do they? and it is a landrover... hehe

Thanks

Steve

For one as new as you are looking at it should have no issues - especially if you buy from a state where annual RWCs are needed.

Taking an interstate vehicle over the pits is fairly easy. Nobody told me about the immobiliser requirement, and the inspector didn't like the (factory) exhaust exit point (insisted it had to face down... :rolleyes: ) - but apart from that no big deal.

[jerryd]

Have you thought about flying over to this side, buying vehicle and driving back ??

I remember when I was looking for a dual cab and going round to see all that was available, there was a chap who was always in front of me :eek: looking at the same vehicles.
I eventually found the right vehicle only to be told by the same man he'd just purchased it three minutes previously :twisted: As it turned out he'd flown over from Perth to find the right vehicle and was taking a week to drive back. He said the same thing, nothing available locally !!

[LandyAndy]

Hi Steve
I know of a pristine Extreme that WAS up for sale.I last spoke to the owner a few years ago whilst they were in town.It seems they still have it as I got an email from them a couple of weeks ago.
They are a retired couple,the fender is dark blue and Im pretty sure they are from up your bit of Perth.
If its up for sale still its well worth a look.
I will PM you their Email addy,you can ask if its still up for sale.
It will cost you a Dhu Fish excursion if you get it;););)
GOODLUCK

[5teve]

For one as new as you are looking at it should have no issues - especially if you buy from a state where annual RWCs are needed.

Taking an interstate vehicle over the pits is fairly easy. Nobody told me about the immobiliser requirement, and the inspector didn't like the (factory) exhaust exit point (insisted it had to face down... :rolleyes: ) - but apart from that no big deal.

Thanks for the info again there.. its appreciated and now something we would look to do.. i get with a RWC the pits becomes a bit easier maybe..


Have you thought about flying over to this side, buying vehicle and driving back ??

I remember when I was looking for a dual cab and going round to see all that was available, there was a chap who was always in front of me :eek: looking at the same vehicles.
I eventually found the right vehicle only to be told by the same man he'd just purchased it three minutes previously :twisted: As it turned out he'd flown over from Perth to find the right vehicle and was taking a week to drive back. He said the same thing, nothing available locally !!

Yep had a brief look and as long as we could take the time off, it wouldnt be an issue.. they seem to turn up in fits and spurts here.. but most we have seen have been as rough as!


Hi Steve
I know of a pristine Extreme that WAS up for sale.I last spoke to the owner a few years ago whilst they were in town.It seems they still have it as I got an email from them a couple of weeks ago.
They are a retired couple,the fender is dark blue and Im pretty sure they are from up your bit of Perth.
If its up for sale still its well worth a look.
I will PM you their Email addy,you can ask if its still up for sale.
It will cost you a Dhu Fish excursion if you get it;););)
GOODLUCK

Thanks Andy.. IF and its a big IF i'll make sure i'll take you fishing... but i cant promise Dhu Fish... now if you want rays or wrasse... then im your man ;)

Thanks guys

Steve

[stevo68]

Ummm.....errrrr.....you realise that Fender was listed here on AULRO.... Message - AULRO Classifieds (http://www.aulro.com/apc/showproduct.php/product/1905/cat/4) :o,

Regards

Stevo

[5teve]

Yep thats where i got the details from and we were the first to see..... looked here first and then found it listed elswhere...

Regardless its gone now :(

i'll carry on looking and listening!

Thanks

Steve

[LandyAndy]

Hey Steve.
Are you interested in a 130 dual cab???? 98 TDi with LPG fumigation.In very good nick.
There is one in town that MAY be forsale,Im told the owner is wanting to catch up with me to find out about D2 TD5s.
If they come around on the weekend I will ask if they are still selling it.
Andrew

[Captain_Rightfoot]

I wonder if the other party offered more money :o

[5teve]

even if they did i would of like first refusal to up my offer!

Im chasing other ones now... got the bug too badly....

Steve

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Sorry, I don't mean to defend them.

I can just see the situation though... you leave and then a guy turns up with a couple of big ones as a a deposit and offers more. That would be a hard one.

[5teve]

:) i didnt realise that you were... dont worry!

nah i understand if a few thousand changed his mind... as i did knock him downa bit.. but a call to say.. i've been offered this.. would you reconsider your offer.. may of been nice.. still never mind.. thats how some things go...

Steve

[LOVEMYRANGIE]

Ummm.....errrrr.....you realise that Fender was listed here on AULRO.... Message - AULRO Classifieds (http://www.aulro.com/apc/showproduct.php/product/1905/cat/4) :o,

Regards

Stevo

Thats because I listed it for him. I was actually going to buy it, but after driving it, got back in my Rangie and it just didnt have the same appeal to me.
He called me to say it had been sold and i asked him if was someone from this ad.
Then i found a PM from Steve....

Personally, I think it was a bit low to do what he did and I did mention it to him, but the guy paid the asking price and had 2K cash on him deposit.
I have missed out on a few things this way by going out and not having the deposit with me. Even $100 and a receipt is enough to secure a sale. Just make sure both parties sign the paper.

Would have like to see it go to an AULRO member.

Keep looking Steve, I'm on the hunt for a TD5 D2 atm, I know how much of an arse it can be!

Cheers

Andrew

[longreach]

Yeah its a tough one...but at the end of the day money talks.....can't blame the bloke. I've had people all keen and then not heard cooee when I have sold my own cars in the past. Good luck with the search,

Regards

Stevo
I agree with you Stevo,a sale not done till money changes hands,I had a roof rack on sale in the market place on the AULRO site this guy told me he realy wanted it,so I told him I wouId hold it for him,I have never heard for him again,I tried emails him,but he never reply to my emails ,I have since sold it......never hold up a sale till money changes hands.........keith

[5teve]

Thats because I listed it for him. I was actually going to buy it, but after driving it, got back in my Rangie and it just didnt have the same appeal to me.
He called me to say it had been sold and i asked him if was someone from this ad.
Then i found a PM from Steve....

Personally, I think it was a bit low to do what he did and I did mention it to him, but the guy paid the asking price and had 2K cash on him deposit.
I have missed out on a few things this way by going out and not having the deposit with me. Even $100 and a receipt is enough to secure a sale. Just make sure both parties sign the paper.

Would have like to see it go to an AULRO member.

Keep looking Steve, I'm on the hunt for a TD5 D2 atm, I know how much of an arse it can be!

Cheers

Andrew

Yeah it was a bugger... but hey ho thats how it goes... we had no cash on us and had only contacted him that day.. so we came back home called him did the deal and we were going to go after work to drop a 10% deposit off.. so we were good for the money, and i'd asked for a receipt to be done. like i say tho... one of those things... and we are off to see another this weekend... May have a td5 disco for sale soon if Rach gets her own way :(


I agree with you Stevo,a sale not done till money changes hands,I had a roof rack on sale in the market place on the AULRO site this guy told me he realy wanted it,so I told him I wouId hold it for him,I have never heard for him again,I tried emails him,but he never reply to my emails ,I have since sold it......never hold up a sale till money changes hands.........keith

wouldnt dispute that.. but i could only get the money so quick... i had actually spoke to him 4 times in the few hours so its not like i he was waiting for ages...

Never mind... these things happen... just hope i find one soon! :)

Steve

[LOVEMYRANGIE]

May have a td5 disco for sale soon if Rach gets her own way

Hmmm... a TD5 D2 for sale you say.......


I'm on the hunt for a TD5 D2 atm

Listen to Rach, she knows......... My God, did I actually say that??????? :wasntme: :p

[HangOver]

I recently bought a replacement car for the missus.
While shopping around I phoned a bloke and he said the car was sold and the buyer was coming with the rest of the money the next day, but how much was I going to offer and could I get the cash tonight.
I said no and put the phone down.
Some people have no scruples.

[LandyAndy]

A little birdie tells me Im in for a Dhufish excursion:cool::cool::cool::cool:
Andrew

[5teve]

well Andy is right... We will (hopefully) be picking up the new defender on tuesday... so i guess i do owe a trip :) just need the weather now Andy! been crappy lately for anything...

As for the disco... well... rach has agreed that we keep it for the time being how long that is.... well we'll see. We do have a daewoo lanos for sale tho :) seem to be plenty of disco's around tho... keep your eye on the auctions too as they come up regularly there.... Try pickles, manheim fowles (they do a buy it now) and aberdeen auto auctions, call them tho.. as they have trade auctions but will sell to public by buying off themselves and selling it to you!

so you guys NOR look out for a showroom condition blue defender soon!

Thanks

Steve

[5teve]

I recently bought a replacement car for the missus.
While shopping around I phoned a bloke and he said the car was sold and the buyer was coming with the rest of the money the next day, but how much was I going to offer and could I get the cash tonight.
I said no and put the phone down.
Some people have no scruples.

Bad really isnt it? oh well.. people are people and we cant change that... good on you for turning them down tho!

still you can give me a wave when you see us driving around now :) i have instructed rach that we have to wave to all landrovers now... the wave from the disco just gets you a strange look!

Thanks

Steve

[LandyAndy]

PICS PICS PICS!!!!!
Its a real nice Fender!!!!
Andrew

[5teve]

cant get pics until tomorrow.. then it will be dark by the time we get back... so wont be until the weekend im guessing :)

I'll be ashamed to put pics on here... i'll be cast aside forever... its just so... so .... shiny and clean...

im so sorry.... :)

Steve

[LOVEMYRANGIE]

I had three new Fenders go past my window on Kewdale Rd today on the back of a transporter!

[5teve]

im assuming on the way to the dealers then? not broken down :)

i still think im mad... 2 td5's has to be too many for one small family of 2 people! :D oh and as Rach has just lost her job (very careless! :D )

still it gives us something to stick her Aulro sticker on..

Thanks

Steve

[lardy]

it was meant tongue in cheek.... :D

yep its certainly an option... and to be honest the way that things are landy wise this side... it may be necessary... what about pits? for registration they dont like oil leaks do they? and it is a landrover... hehe

Thanks

Steve

in my opinion the pits in perth are literally that !!!
my 130 came via S.A. they are jobsworth idiots imho..enjoy the experience and don't let my personal experience put you off ...just steer clear of warwick test centre

[Scallops]

5teve - very happy for you after reading this entire saga - I hope you enjoy your new Fender. :)

[5teve]

in my opinion the pits in perth are literally that !!!
my 130 came via S.A. they are jobsworth idiots imho..enjoy the experience and don't let my personal experience put you off ...just steer clear of warwick test centre

strange as i had completely a different experience there... i took a patrol with sealed brakes over.. and they were very friendly and interested in the vehicle etc.. still i guess everyone has a bad day.. maybe he was just a landy hater :)


5teve - very happy for you after reading this entire saga - I hope you enjoy your new Fender. :)

I'm sure i will... thanks! i promise pics will be posted soon!

Steve

[lardy]

[QUOTE=5teve;1126727]strange as i had completely a different experience there... i took a patrol with sealed brakes over.. and they were very friendly and interested in the vehicle etc.. still i guess everyone has a bad day.. maybe he was just a landy hater :)



I went back 6 times and the bloke was a real arsehole IMHO i even helped him source some door tops for his kids series, he was going on about that the land rover smoked that i needed to cut the bull-bar side steps and brush guards off, he just had it in for me the ****** may his hair turn into drumsticks and bash him to death :o:p

[5teve]

i guess you just cant help some people can you? oh well.. sounds like a jobsworth to me!

Anyway... i have to say im very dissapointed with the defender..

1, its not real noisey and doesnt really have rattles. Its got a bit of tyre / gearbox / diff whine at 100k's+ but thats all... im assuming thats normal? i cant hear anything to do with the car with the stereo on.

2, its comfy even tho i'm 6'1 and over 100kg.. bit tight on right arm space.. but not too bad.

3, Its staying shiney, but thats cause im not using it much!

4, its not slow, and its not chipped yet!

so much for all the stereotype defenders!

hopefully give it a go at towing tomorrow.. over 200k round trip with the boat on. i'll let you know.. and maybe even get some pics on.. :)

Steve