Reluctant sales

MSS · 14th August 2019, 22:20

I see a lot of cars fall in the category of "reluctant sale" these days. Any ideas as to what is causing this?

It's just that when I am reluctant to do something, it doesn't happen.

I would say that if you are selling your car, do it willingly and with visibly unbounded enthusiasm!

Dawn · 15th August 2019, 06:06

Well my Contemporary was a reluctant sale - cracking car, but I had to let it go to be able to take on my brother's ZT. I knew I wanted to spend serious money on that and couldn't look after both that way on my wages. Money or lack of is probably most cases. Or ill health?

gazcaz · 17th August 2019, 15:29

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Originally Posted by Dawn

Well my Contemporary was a reluctant sale - cracking car, but I had to let it go to be able to take on my brother's ZT. I knew I wanted to spend serious money on that and couldn't look after both that way on my wages. Money or lack of is probably most cases. Or ill health?

How is it coming along Dawn ?

Terrorfex · 25th September 2019, 21:53

If we're offering up tired cliches in For Sale adverts, can I throw in variations of "Condition commensurate with age ..."

Outside of statistics, probability and some niche industries I don't think the word commensurate is ever used other than to indicate the car is tired.

Comfortably Numb · 25th September 2019, 22:42

"Good condition for age" is a popular one. Any of our cars with an MoT must classify in this category, as most cars don't last 15 years!

coab · 26th September 2019, 06:16

Sold hundreds of cars over the years and the sellers of cars are as bad as the public buyers. I had a very tired Golf diesel for sale for £495 with 185k miles on it. I had people asking...
1. Are there any marks on it at all.
2. Has it got comprehensive VW history.
3. Has it got 2 keys and has the cam belt been done recently.
4. Would you take a p/x swap no cash either way.
6. Will you put 6 months tax on it.
7. Will you deliver it to London.
8. etc etc Its £500 not £1500 or £5000!

macafee2 · 15th August 2019, 06:26

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Originally Posted by mss

I see a lot of cars fall in the category of "reluctant sale" these days. Any ideas as to what is causing this?

It's just that when I am reluctant to do something, it doesn't happen.

I would say that if you are selling your car, do it willingly and with visibly unbounded enthusiasm!

unemployment, space, financial constraints, moving house all reasons why a sale could be reluctant. They don't want to sell but have/need to.

I'm not convinced that not doing something is reluctant. Perhaps I'll get corrected but I think you still do something even though you are reluctant to do it.

macafee2

Darcydog · 15th August 2019, 07:25

Reluctant is too milder word for how I felt when selling my Range Rover and then a decade later my Discovery. Both V8’s on LPG - awesome vehicles I did not want to sell but circumstances dictated that there really was little option.

Both were practical beasts that towed our twin axle caravan and horse box (not at the same time.....) with consummate ease.

The burble from the engines was a classic sound and I remember distinctly how both new owners enjoyed a slightly heavy right foot as they drove away. Lovely sound - and as I heard it for the last time - it left very mixed emotions.

The worst “Reluctant sale” tho’ was my GT6 - about 35 years ago - had to sell because SWMBO was pregnant with our first child and she got trapped in the car with a braxton hicks contraction such that the “bump” was under the steering wheel.

Now that really was a very sad sale of a much loved car.

“Reluctant” really doesn’t come close.

BigAde · 15th August 2019, 07:37

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Originally Posted by Darcydog

Reluctant is too milder word for how I felt when selling my Range Rover and then a decade later my Discovery. Both V8’s on LPG - awesome vehicles I did not want to sell but circumstances dictated that there really was little option.

Both were practical beasts that towed our twin axle caravan and horse box (not at the same time.....) with consummate ease.

The burble from the engines was a classic sound and I remember distinctly how both new owners enjoyed a slightly heavy right foot as they drove away. Lovely sound - and as I heard it for the last time - it left very mixed emotions.

The worst “Reluctant sale” tho’ was my GT6 - about 35 years ago - had to sell because SWMBO was pregnant with our first child and she got trapped in the car with a braxton hicks contraction such that the “bump” was under the steering wheel.

Now that really was a very sad sale of a much loved car.

“Reluctant” really doesn’t come close.

Oh my word, I feel your pain there.
Having to sell a GT6 must classify as something akin to torture.
One of the all time classic designs and such a beautiful car. I can wish.

Darcydog · 15th August 2019, 08:11

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Originally Posted by BigAde

Oh my word, I feel your pain there.
Having to sell a GT6 must classify as something akin to torture.
One of the all time classic designs and such a beautiful car. I can wish.

Thanks.....

Mk 3 - totally renovated - she was Emerald Green.........

With overdrive on 3rd and 4th.......

Twin Stromborgs as I recall.

God I loved that car........

14th August 2019, 22:20	#1
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15th August 2019, 06:06	#2
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Well my Contemporary was a reluctant sale - cracking car, but I had to let it go to be able to take on my brother's ZT. I knew I wanted to spend serious money on that and couldn't look after both that way on my wages. Money or lack of is probably most cases. Or ill health? Last edited by Dawn; 15th August 2019 at 06:07.. Reason: Typo

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Darcydog This is my second home Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,428 Thanks: 3,123 Thanked 3,170 Times in 2,096 Posts	Reluctant is too milder word for how I felt when selling my Range Rover and then a decade later my Discovery. Both V8’s on LPG - awesome vehicles I did not want to sell but circumstances dictated that there really was little option. Both were practical beasts that towed our twin axle caravan and horse box (not at the same time.....) with consummate ease. The burble from the engines was a classic sound and I remember distinctly how both new owners enjoyed a slightly heavy right foot as they drove away. Lovely sound - and as I heard it for the last time - it left very mixed emotions. The worst “Reluctant sale” tho’ was my GT6 - about 35 years ago - had to sell because SWMBO was pregnant with our first child and she got trapped in the car with a braxton hicks contraction such that the “bump” was under the steering wheel. Now that really was a very sad sale of a much loved car. “Reluctant” really doesn’t come close. Last edited by Darcydog; 15th August 2019 at 07:28..

25th September 2019, 21:53	#4
Terrorfex Gets stuck in Kia Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hitchin, Bedfordshire Posts: 749 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	If we're offering up tired cliches in For Sale adverts, can I throw in variations of "Condition commensurate with age ..." Outside of statistics, probability and some niche industries I don't think the word commensurate is ever used other than to indicate the car is tired.

25th September 2019, 22:42	#5
Comfortably Numb Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 165 Thanked 303 Times in 241 Posts	"Good condition for age" is a popular one. Any of our cars with an MoT must classify in this category, as most cars don't last 15 years!

26th September 2019, 06:16	#6
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,138 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Sold hundreds of cars over the years and the sellers of cars are as bad as the public buyers. I had a very tired Golf diesel for sale for £495 with 185k miles on it. I had people asking... 1. Are there any marks on it at all. 2. Has it got comprehensive VW history. 3. Has it got 2 keys and has the cam belt been done recently. 4. Would you take a p/x swap no cash either way. 6. Will you put 6 months tax on it. 7. Will you deliver it to London. 8. etc etc Its £500 not £1500 or £5000!