I've read this thread and no-one's mentioned scammers much. '419' refers to the clause in the Nigerian legislation which forbids computer fraud. 419 is very big business in Nigeria - theoretically forbidden but in practice, enabled.
The one I encountered was "I'd like to buy your car, sight unseen, payment via PayPal". There's updated and better scams now.
Have a cruise over scamwatch websites to ensure you're not caught out.
I used Drive.com (useless) and carsales (did eventually sell, car 1) but the most interest I got was from 'illegally parking' (car 2). Sold car 2 the day I got a ticket but I got more interest in that week than I did from the websites, scammers excepted.
Meeting at a supermarket carpark requires security precautions. One friend (who was ill with cancer and needed the money for treatment) got left standing there - the guy just snatched the keys and drove off, leaving him over 100km from home. Always get the licence details from any test-driver - worthwhile sitting in the back seat. A quick phone-photo of the licence and the driver sorts that out.
Car 2 - just 'un-parking it from the roadside' - I drove it around the block and then said, "there, you drive," and he said, "No need - I've felt the car and seen how you drive. Will you accept ($500 less than my sticker)?"
If I was selling my LR, particularly to an LR virgin, I'd drive it myself till the diesel warmed up and there's an embankment nearby that looks more intimidating than it is, just drive over that.
Buying a car, I look in the boot first (for rust) then under the bonnet (for repaired accident damage, painted rubber over wrinkled metal, etc). If your car passes these tests, you can reassure a buyer by sharing them. Service history is huge to an informed buyer.
Final tip - negotiations over ("as a private seller, no guarantees, but I think you'll like it") and their money in your bank, hand over those unique spares (useless to you, valuable to them) as a bonus; adds to the buyer feel-good.
Cheers.
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