They say profit is not a dirty word ! - Page 2

stocktake · 25th September 2019, 14:30

Seller on ebay deleted picture/s, including the dodgy brake pipe one.
That definitely makes it buyer beware...

Bogbrush82 · 25th September 2019, 14:41

Could buy a much nicer car than that for far less money.

This for example.

dentricrio · 25th September 2019, 16:04

It is his car, He can sell it for what he wants? I didn't want to invest the money in fixing it doesn't mean its not worth the money.

A car is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. At the end of the day it is up to the buyer to choose what its worth.

Arctic · 25th September 2019, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogbrush82

Could buy a much nicer car than that for far less money.

This for example.

What about this one

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-Rove....c100005.m1851

Arctic · 25th September 2019, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by stocktake

Seller on ebay deleted picture/s, including the dodgy brake pipe one.
That definitely makes it buyer beware...

The photo with the swollen intercooler turbo boost hose is still on there, along with the air duct bolt missing, you would need to go over this car with a fine tooth combe, if you were interested.

trikey · 25th September 2019, 20:02

I have no issue with anyone making a profit, even a large profit. What I don't like is sellers who don't describe things properly.

marinabrian · 25th September 2019, 21:00

I don't have any issue with what the car is being sold for, however if you are going to sell a car for £2400 more than you paid for it, then it should be sorted out properly.

And by that what I mean is

Not covering rusted out brake pipes with coppaslip

Stating it has new shocks fitted, along with a now deleted picture of a front shock which is rusted.

Stating it is in "excellent condition" where in reality despite the blurb, nothing has been done to this car which is unusual for any other 75 or ZT with 130,000 miles on the clock.

I've met the seller before, no problem, John is a nice enough bloke, who lives in an affluent suburb to the north west of Newcastle.

However if asking a premium price for a car bought for pennies, then the work needs to be carried out to a good standard, and it's evident it has been tarted up nothing more.

However does anyone see a pattern in who started this thread, the subject matter, and the object of the post

Nope? take a look HERE

I still wouldn't buy it by the way........I hate silver cars, nor would I buy from a forum "lurker" who posts so infrequently, but constantly scans the cars for sale section while online..........doesn't exactly shout "enthusiast" to me

Brian

Sonic ZS · 27th September 2019, 18:26

If the car was advertised on here, then all members had the chance to buy it at £100.

But obviously some wouldn't want the bother of travelling to collect a car with clutch problems, they may not have the facilities to remove the gearbox (assuming initially that the clutch or slave was at fault), or simply no time to fix it.

But someone WAS prepared to get out of his armchair, buy it, collect it, do the repairs, clean it and now put it up for sale.

So there's really no point in complaining some weeks down the line, when you chose not to take a chance on it when you had the opportunity.....and someone else is hoping to make a profit

And regarding the other possible faults which have been subsequently mentioned, as I've said many times on here, you can't expect a 14 year old car to be perfect and 'as new' when you're paying mountain bike money for it

25th September 2019, 14:30	#11
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Seller on ebay deleted picture/s, including the dodgy brake pipe one. That definitely makes it buyer beware... __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

25th September 2019, 14:41	#12
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	Could buy a much nicer car than that for far less money. This for example. __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

25th September 2019, 16:04	#13
dentricrio Loves to post Mk1 R75 Saloon 1.8 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Tyneside Posts: 403 Thanks: 35 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts	It is his car, He can sell it for what he wants? I didn't want to invest the money in fixing it doesn't mean its not worth the money. A car is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. At the end of the day it is up to the buyer to choose what its worth. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by dentricrio; 25th September 2019 at 16:07..

25th September 2019, 20:02	#16
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,771 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I have no issue with anyone making a profit, even a large profit. What I don't like is sellers who don't describe things properly. __________________ Lest we forget..

27th September 2019, 18:26	#18
Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,986 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	If the car was advertised on here, then all members had the chance to buy it at £100. But obviously some wouldn't want the bother of travelling to collect a car with clutch problems, they may not have the facilities to remove the gearbox (assuming initially that the clutch or slave was at fault), or simply no time to fix it. But someone WAS prepared to get out of his armchair, buy it, collect it, do the repairs, clean it and now put it up for sale. So there's really no point in complaining some weeks down the line, when you chose not to take a chance on it when you had the opportunity.....and someone else is hoping to make a profit And regarding the other possible faults which have been subsequently mentioned, as I've said many times on here, you can't expect a 14 year old car to be perfect and 'as new' when you're paying mountain bike money for it __________________

25th September 2019, 21:00	#17
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	I don't have any issue with what the car is being sold for, however if you are going to sell a car for £2400 more than you paid for it, then it should be sorted out properly. And by that what I mean is Not covering rusted out brake pipes with coppaslip Stating it has new shocks fitted, along with a now deleted picture of a front shock which is rusted. Stating it is in "excellent condition" where in reality despite the blurb, nothing has been done to this car which is unusual for any other 75 or ZT with 130,000 miles on the clock. I've met the seller before, no problem, John is a nice enough bloke, who lives in an affluent suburb to the north west of Newcastle. However if asking a premium price for a car bought for pennies, then the work needs to be carried out to a good standard, and it's evident it has been tarted up nothing more. However does anyone see a pattern in who started this thread, the subject matter, and the object of the post Nope? take a look HERE I still wouldn't buy it by the way........I hate silver cars, nor would I buy from a forum "lurker" who posts so infrequently, but constantly scans the cars for sale section while online..........doesn't exactly shout "enthusiast" to me Brian