douglasr Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I have a March 2005 GT Coupe with 23500 miles and FNSH. My wife has a 30% chance of getting made redundant, so it may be time to sell ( ). I was at my local dealer getting a suspension clunk looked at (Could not find anything wrong but agreed its probably the sway bars ends - £260 to replace) and I asked the dealer what it was worth. "£11300 book" he said, "but I'll give you £12000 as I can sell these easily at this age and mileage". Mmm. tempting. WeBuyAnyCar offered £10700 (not surprised) and a Glass's online valuation values it at £13000 private sale in excellent condition (£11050 trade in). I reckon the car is between average and excellent as it has the usual stone chips and a couple of scratches on the back bumper. There is also slight corrosion on the alloys (plus a minor scuff on one). Considering this and the clunk I reckon the offer is reasonable - what do you think ?? Quote
rtbiscuit Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 personally i'd sell it privately, if the dealer says its so easy to shift one of that age and low mileage then it shouldn't be a difficult private sell. put it on at £13499 and see if anyone bites. Quote
brummybird Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 A dealer in Derby had an 05 black gt with sat nav. It was in really good condition and wanted 14500 for it. When we wanted some money off he wasn't prepared to budge. I would try selling private as you might get more for it than the dealer. Quote
Digsy Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Of course it will never be the same price as a private sale but that's a reasonable offer from the garage if you need speed or want to reduce the hassle. Quote
douglasr Posted July 23, 2009 Author Posted July 23, 2009 Of course it will never be the same price as a private sale but that's a reasonable offer from the garage if you need speed or want to reduce the hassle. I'm kind of leaning that way. I've had hassle selling quick cars before with no-shows and test pilots. There there is also the issue that the suspension clunk may be the sway bars or worse, suspension control arm(s) - more expensive. The dealer does not appear to be sure and I dont want to spend money chasing a problem on a car I am selling. It is noticable on broken surfaces and if I was buying it I would want it fixed. Quote
nixy Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 I agree with Digsy. I think thats a very fair offer from a garage in order for them to make a profit but i would ALWAYS try to sell privately first - but then I always do! Quote
Maccaman Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 I agree with Digsy. I think thats a very fair offer from a garage in order for them to make a profit but i would ALWAYS try to sell privately first - but then I always do! Yeah but that's so you can check out the men Quote
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