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SirRustalot · 25th November 2014, 11:36

Okay, I'll throw in the desk lamp and the briefcase

(Monty Python gag)

SirRustalot · 26th November 2014, 07:27

Seriously? No interest?

LeRich · 26th November 2014, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirRustalot

Seriously? No interest?

Very surprising she's not sold yet. Part-ex for a ZT CDTi auto?

SirRustalot · 28th November 2014, 08:28

I'm more interested in clearing my drive than taking on other cars. Thanks anyway.

Still might keep the ZT-T 190, though. Unless persuaded otherwise.

SirRustalot · 28th November 2014, 23:08

My wife's car is not meeting current requirements and even though it's only a 57' plate car (Ford Ka) with only 27k miles on it and one previous owner (her mother) it's worth tuppence as trade-in. Thus, I am talking to a local dealer about taking in both my 75 and ZT-T there for trade-in over the weekend as my wife's got her eye on a Baby Blue FIAT 500. It'll be a Rover/MG convoy but be interesting to see what he'll give me for them. He liked the pics very much, especially the ZT-T.

Anyway, the point being that although I'd have liked my cars to go to forum members, it ain't happening any time soon and I'm sick of tripping over a driveful of cars to get my garage door open and operating a large-scale version of car Solitaire to get near my conservatory doors. Yeah, I know, I can smell the smell of a burning martyr too but I'm just being practical and more economical as there are two fine cars sitting there that could be used as some form of capital.

If all goes according to plan, my wife will look like every other lady motorist in Edinburgh and be driving a FIAT 500, plus I will have my front drive back.

The Ka will probably be donated to a family member. Or dumped in the canal. Whichever comes first.

A19_Graham · 28th November 2014, 23:10

Sad news,

I'd be interested to see what is offered trade value.

Usually laughable.

Good luck with the trade.

markm1741 · 29th November 2014, 10:37

yes me also don't do the deal as im interested in con se estate at a good cash price but also wish to know trade in value if you wish you car squeeze ka in boot as well

rgds
mark

sjc · 29th November 2014, 12:56

Is the ZT-T for sale as well then?
If so what's the spec and price please?

SirRustalot · 29th November 2014, 23:12

Interesting day.

The dealer absolutely loved both cars. Especially the ZT-T. He (and I say this via suspicion mixed with complete pride and agreement) thought they were the best examples he'd seen for a long time. Consequently, he offered me my asking price for the 75 Seafrost and more than I expected for the ZT-T, which he thought was 'amazing'. Frankly, I was slightly embarrassed by his enthusiasm and suspicious of his praise. Having said that, he was honest enough with me in the end and informed me that he already had a customer for the red ZT-T and may use the 75 as a personal runabout in the meantime. He even told me what he'd stick them on the forecourt for price-wise for general sale, which we thought was a bit foolhardy but yet enlightening. Seemed confident enough that the 75 would go in no time ( the spec and colour were 'correct') and, as he said, he already had a customer lined up for the ZT-T. (who is, apparently, 'gagging' to see it in the flesh).

The only fly in the ointment is that he based these prices against a finance deal which I'm not going to entertain since we owe nowt' to nobody and his assumption, consequently, skewed his estimates.

We're sitting on it for the time being. We could do all this tomorrow but we're the kind of people that only buy if we can afford it and this does not include taking on finance. I addressed the knackered Macbook gig (see original post) the other week and just took a further dip into our savings and now our needs are different, but we suspect that any finance deal offered today will take into account the trade-in value and we'll be paying *him* to take the cars in the long run.

He called this evening (twice) wanting to know if we're further forward with a decision so I know he's wanting the cars (or finance package). So, I'm currently working my way through a bottle of Aberlour in the hope that I can arrive at some kind of conclusion this evening/early morning.

Avulon · 30th November 2014, 00:30

If he (the dealer) seems so sure of selling at some highly inflated price, then if you believe him, I'd say go all out with blanket advertising both in the local press (whatever you have up there) and online, hit up on all the main car websites with some good photo's if you haven't already. Of course he might've been full of horse muck and doing exactly as you suspect, i.e. loading the deal in his favour by making back any losses on the finance deal - Just send the rover and ztt to auction as soon as the deal is done.

25th November 2014, 11:36	#61
SirRustalot Gets stuck in Box of ales and some cheap sunglasses Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 670 Thanks: 323 Thanked 174 Times in 92 Posts	Okay, I'll throw in the desk lamp and the briefcase (Monty Python gag) __________________ Chocolate digestives - now there's a biscuit you can trust.

26th November 2014, 07:27	#62
SirRustalot Gets stuck in Box of ales and some cheap sunglasses Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 670 Thanks: 323 Thanked 174 Times in 92 Posts	Seriously? No interest? __________________ Chocolate digestives - now there's a biscuit you can trust.

28th November 2014, 08:28	#64
SirRustalot Gets stuck in Box of ales and some cheap sunglasses Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 670 Thanks: 323 Thanked 174 Times in 92 Posts	I'm more interested in clearing my drive than taking on other cars. Thanks anyway. Still might keep the ZT-T 190, though. Unless persuaded otherwise. __________________ Chocolate digestives - now there's a biscuit you can trust.

28th November 2014, 23:08	#65
SirRustalot Gets stuck in Box of ales and some cheap sunglasses Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 670 Thanks: 323 Thanked 174 Times in 92 Posts	My wife's car is not meeting current requirements and even though it's only a 57' plate car (Ford Ka) with only 27k miles on it and one previous owner (her mother) it's worth tuppence as trade-in. Thus, I am talking to a local dealer about taking in both my 75 and ZT-T there for trade-in over the weekend as my wife's got her eye on a Baby Blue FIAT 500. It'll be a Rover/MG convoy but be interesting to see what he'll give me for them. He liked the pics very much, especially the ZT-T. Anyway, the point being that although I'd have liked my cars to go to forum members, it ain't happening any time soon and I'm sick of tripping over a driveful of cars to get my garage door open and operating a large-scale version of car Solitaire to get near my conservatory doors. Yeah, I know, I can smell the smell of a burning martyr too but I'm just being practical and more economical as there are two fine cars sitting there that could be used as some form of capital. If all goes according to plan, my wife will look like every other lady motorist in Edinburgh and be driving a FIAT 500, plus I will have my front drive back. The Ka will probably be donated to a family member. Or dumped in the canal. Whichever comes first. __________________ Chocolate digestives - now there's a biscuit you can trust.

29th November 2014, 10:37	#67
markm1741 Banned rover 75 v6 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: denton, manchester Posts: 449 Thanks: 235 Thanked 110 Times in 75 Posts	re trade in's yes me also don't do the deal as im interested in con se estate at a good cash price but also wish to know trade in value if you wish you car squeeze ka in boot as well rgds mark

28th November 2014, 23:10	#66
A19_Graham I really should get out more....... Land Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 3,124 Thanked 722 Times in 482 Posts	Sad news, I'd be interested to see what is offered trade value. Usually laughable. Good luck with the trade.

29th November 2014, 12:56	#68
sjc Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 180 Sports +, 2007 completely restored XJ 4.2 LWB Sovereign,Noble M400,LR Discovery 3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Little Baddow Posts: 1,315 Thanks: 65 Thanked 148 Times in 70 Posts	Is the ZT-T for sale as well then? If so what's the spec and price please? __________________ The 75... " It's lovely isn't it ? Makes you wonder why people are obsessed with modern rubbish". Tiff Needell

29th November 2014, 23:12	#69
SirRustalot Gets stuck in Box of ales and some cheap sunglasses Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 670 Thanks: 323 Thanked 174 Times in 92 Posts	Interesting day. The dealer absolutely loved both cars. Especially the ZT-T. He (and I say this via suspicion mixed with complete pride and agreement) thought they were the best examples he'd seen for a long time. Consequently, he offered me my asking price for the 75 Seafrost and more than I expected for the ZT-T, which he thought was 'amazing'. Frankly, I was slightly embarrassed by his enthusiasm and suspicious of his praise. Having said that, he was honest enough with me in the end and informed me that he already had a customer for the red ZT-T and may use the 75 as a personal runabout in the meantime. He even told me what he'd stick them on the forecourt for price-wise for general sale, which we thought was a bit foolhardy but yet enlightening. Seemed confident enough that the 75 would go in no time ( the spec and colour were 'correct') and, as he said, he already had a customer lined up for the ZT-T. (who is, apparently, 'gagging' to see it in the flesh). The only fly in the ointment is that he based these prices against a finance deal which I'm not going to entertain since we owe nowt' to nobody and his assumption, consequently, skewed his estimates. We're sitting on it for the time being. We could do all this tomorrow but we're the kind of people that only buy if we can afford it and this does not include taking on finance. I addressed the knackered Macbook gig (see original post) the other week and just took a further dip into our savings and now our needs are different, but we suspect that any finance deal offered today will take into account the trade-in value and we'll be paying him to take the cars in the long run. He called this evening (twice) wanting to know if we're further forward with a decision so I know he's wanting the cars (or finance package). So, I'm currently working my way through a bottle of Aberlour in the hope that I can arrive at some kind of conclusion this evening/early morning. __________________ Chocolate digestives - now there's a biscuit you can trust. Last edited by SirRustalot; 29th November 2014 at 23:18..

30th November 2014, 00:30	#70
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	If he (the dealer) seems so sure of selling at some highly inflated price, then if you believe him, I'd say go all out with blanket advertising both in the local press (whatever you have up there) and online, hit up on all the main car websites with some good photo's if you haven't already. Of course he might've been full of horse muck and doing exactly as you suspect, i.e. loading the deal in his favour by making back any losses on the finance deal - Just send the rover and ztt to auction as soon as the deal is done. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button