mycerbera Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) Been on the hunt for a nice black 350Z and I'd planned to go see a one advertised this weekend... a nice black one owner UK GT car on a 55 plate with 59k on the clock being sold by a private chap for the reasonable sum of £6,195 on the Autotrader, so I ring the guy up to find I'd just been beaten to it... Then what happens today... it pops up on eBay for £8,250!!! Ok so it now has some RAYS alloys added to it but otherwise it is the same car. So yet again another person misses out on a nice genuine well priced private example. RANT over! Edited June 21, 2013 by mycerbera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 not sure what to think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Been on the hunt for a nice black 350Z and I'd planned to go see a one advertised this weekend... a nice black one owner UK GT car on a 55 plate with 59k on the clock being sold by a private chap for the reasonable sum of £6,195 on the Autotrader, so I ring the guy up to find I'd just been beaten to it... Then what happens today... it pops up on eBay from a certain dealer who seems to have lots of 350Z's for sale, and it is now up for £8,250!!! Ok so it now has some RAYS alloys added to it (which he prob had knocking about from another tired 350Z he had in stock...), but otherwise it is the same car that he prob gave £6k for... or even less! So yet again another person misses out on a nice genuine well priced private example to a greedy trader!! Gutted... Sorry is it just me who feels like this!? RANT over! That's how the motor industry works. Nothing wrong with it in my opinion. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Had similar when i was looking. Missed out on a nice blue one only to find it up for sale a day later for 2k more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Isn't this just business? Don't like it? Pick up the phone quicker.................... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah 350z Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 You need to remember that's how that guy makes his money and if the car is worth every penny then fair enough. Annoying for you yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2orry Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Its a bit to expensive at over 8grand probly drop it soon.dealers always try and get as much as they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Hmmm someone sources something cheap and sells it at a profit.... I am sure that kind of thing doesn't go on in any other industry whatsoever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techinstaller Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 In the motor trade good stock can sometimes be found in the private classified add at better price than auctions ,especially more specialised cars like 350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 For 6.2k it was a bargain so its understandable tbh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycerbera Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 I was just think making £300 - £400 profits and keeping the cars at sensible real world prices would be fairer to all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebags Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Fair and business is not always used in the same sentence, the dealer will understandably try and make as much as possible. £6200 does sound very good pricing due to the mileage and year can see why you are annoyed, so would I. I paid just under that for a 53 plate with 72,000 on the clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Who was the Dealer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg tl Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 It will sell on my website for 8250 no problem. Nothing wrong with what I am doing. I provide: Warranty P3 service by JAPEX. Full detail/valet Freshly refurbished Rays alloys (on this car) Finance Credit/debit card facilities A fully lit indoor showroom And knowledgable (I believe) customer care with obligation or hard sell. I devote all my work time, and more, sourcing these cars in good condition in the specs people want. Retail price for this car is 8250 and its worth every penny. GREG - TRADELINK 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg tl Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Did you need to ask Will!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 customer care with obligation or hard sell. Customer care complete with hard sell??? Thats a new one on me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I knew it had to be,,,!! :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus01 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Surely this will help keep prices good for others selling there z. Generally I would expect to buy a car of this value around £1200 cheaper privately than purchasing from a dealer. Dealers will price the car for the going rate. May I suggest you will have many inquiries if you started a used car business that is only adding £300 - £400 added to private sale prices. Purchase the car arrange pick up valet polish check mechanically add 3 months warranty advertise all for £300 - £400 Not the best business plan I have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg tl Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 customer care with obligation or hard sell. Customer care complete with hard sell??? Thats a new one on me Ha there's a NO missing in there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg tl Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I also forgot to add that our business operates on the vat margin scheme... 20% vat payable on all profits... And that's on top of the usual income tax we pay. Business is business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 :hypocrite: :hypocrite: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Whats will's problems with tradelink? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WhackyWill Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 None ..I only asked who the dealer was..and up popped Tradelink . :scare: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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