Escort Cosworth - Seller to avoid!
#82
Originally Posted by foreigneRS
by the sounds of it you were a bit rude to him, so he was rude back
to all those that say it's worth the asking price - why hasn't it sold then?
to all those that say it's worth the asking price - why hasn't it sold then?
look if ford have fields full of cars not sold
me having this isn't bad,its just waiting for the right punter.
i said it nicely and calmed the bloke down,
i would of made a joke about it and said yeah you can have it for 12k
but i'm taking the engine out first
#83
Originally Posted by Burned_Alive
Haha, well maybe it was a bit cheeky, but it hasnt shifted in a while, so why not! Still i thought it was a harsh reply!
Im still not convinced it's worth that, like i say, maybe a few years ago but the market seems to have dropped a bit recently!
Im still not convinced it's worth that, like i say, maybe a few years ago but the market seems to have dropped a bit recently!
It wasnt cheeky it was just taking the piss out of the bloke and his reply was justfied.
He's certainly not a seller to avoid, but you are definitely a buyer to avoid.
Obviously another £100 millionaire...
#84
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Originally Posted by neilm
Originally Posted by Burned_Alive
Haha, well maybe it was a bit cheeky, but it hasnt shifted in a while, so why not! Still i thought it was a harsh reply!
Im still not convinced it's worth that, like i say, maybe a few years ago but the market seems to have dropped a bit recently!
Im still not convinced it's worth that, like i say, maybe a few years ago but the market seems to have dropped a bit recently!
It wasnt cheeky it was just taking the piss out of the bloke and his reply was justfied.
He's certainly not a seller to avoid, but you are definitely a buyer to avoid.
he says SERIOUS buyers only...
If you want to show a cheeky bid you do it like this...
'Nice car mate, sadly I can only afford £12k at the moment. I know its up for £16k and don't want to waste your time but if you need a quick sale or just want rid then I have £12k waiting here. Good luck with the sale'
YOU however just tried to mug him off by telling LYING TO HIM what his car is worth....
#85
When he's still got the car for sale in a couple months time contact him again from a different email address, don't mention price.
Then go and see it with the dough in your pocket, without upsetting him
offer him the 12 and let him see you have it on you, when/if he turns you down leave your phone no and walk away
99 times out of a hundred he will call with 2 weeks.
And if he doesn't don't worry 12 grand buys an AWFUL lot of second hand car
at the moment.
Just remember basic economics. Anything is only 'worth' what someone
is prepared to pay.
Then go and see it with the dough in your pocket, without upsetting him
offer him the 12 and let him see you have it on you, when/if he turns you down leave your phone no and walk away
99 times out of a hundred he will call with 2 weeks.
And if he doesn't don't worry 12 grand buys an AWFUL lot of second hand car
at the moment.
Just remember basic economics. Anything is only 'worth' what someone
is prepared to pay.
#90
Re: Escort Cosworth - Seller to avoid!
Originally Posted by Burned_Alive
Im currently looking for an Escort and sent this seller an email:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/155330.htm
"Id be interested if you re-consider you price, might have got £16k a
few years ago, but in todays market its only worth about £12k if it all
checks out"
Now, it might be a bit cheeky but i genuinely dont think that car is worth £16k so made an offer. I could afford £16k, but would only spend that if the car was very very special.
The reply:
"i tell you what why dont you go and f*** yourself you f***ing retard and go buy something you can afford these cars are worth every penny and if you look at millage you will see all with low millage demand these prices now f*** off and die!"
Maybe a seller to avoid!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/155330.htm
"Id be interested if you re-consider you price, might have got £16k a
few years ago, but in todays market its only worth about £12k if it all
checks out"
Now, it might be a bit cheeky but i genuinely dont think that car is worth £16k so made an offer. I could afford £16k, but would only spend that if the car was very very special.
The reply:
"i tell you what why dont you go and f*** yourself you f***ing retard and go buy something you can afford these cars are worth every penny and if you look at millage you will see all with low millage demand these prices now f*** off and die!"
Maybe a seller to avoid!
In my opinon a mint sub 40K Imperial Blue Escort Cosworth with leather and FSH will do £18K all day long. Your offer wasn't just cheeky, it was daylight robbery and you really didn't go about it in the right way as Porkie states above.
If you're looking for an Escort Cosworth and your maximum budget is £12K, you're not going to be buying a good, low mileage example.
#98
Originally Posted by charlie luciano
It don't matter what colour it is escorts are pap imo someone who pays 18k for a car over a decade old needs their fucking head tested
Luciano
Luciano
Even worse than that is when you buy one and very rarely drive it...like me!
#99
Originally Posted by charlie luciano
It don't matter what colour it is escorts are pap imo someone who pays 18k for a car over a decade old needs their fucking head tested
Luciano
Luciano
I hereby submit my offer of 17,999 for your Bugatti Royale
cos thats all it's worth
Yours
Etc etc
#100
Originally Posted by ivorbiggun
Originally Posted by charlie luciano
It don't matter what colour it is escorts are pap imo someone who pays 18k for a car over a decade old needs their fucking head tested
Luciano
Luciano
I hereby submit my offer of 17,999 for your Bugatti Royale
cos thats all it's worth
Yours
Etc etc
Have I missed something we are talking cossies here go and put the kettle on
Luciano
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Originally Posted by ivorbiggun
Originally Posted by charlie luciano
It don't matter what colour it is escorts are pap imo someone who pays 18k for a car over a decade old needs their fucking head tested
Luciano
Luciano
I hereby submit my offer of 17,999 for your Bugatti Royale
cos thats all it's worth
Yours
Etc etc
#102
Originally Posted by Porkie
Originally Posted by ivorbiggun
Originally Posted by charlie luciano
It don't matter what colour it is escorts are pap imo someone who pays 18k for a car over a decade old needs their fucking head tested
Luciano
Luciano
I hereby submit my offer of 17,999 for your Bugatti Royale
cos thats all it's worth
Yours
Etc etc
I'm just being pedantic Charlie
#103
ha thanks guys i own the car and have had one before and get idiots asking stupid questions all the time but this guy has no brain offering me that much for it as he obviasly knows nothing about escort cosworths or prices and is trying to tell me what its worth ha! and yes it may have been harsh but im fed up with thick people asking stupid questions and the worst thing is they think they are doing nothing wrong so i am not in a hurry to sell as i may just keep it yet as i was getting an r34 gtr but might just buy a bigger house instead but thanks for your support as he is still trying to tell me he is right by email but now i have been shown this and told him i have seen this i think i will not hear anymore
#104
Originally Posted by Rturner
ha thanks guys i own the car and have had one before and get idiots asking stupid questions all the time but this guy has no brain offering me that much for it as he obviasly knows nothing about escort cosworths or prices and is trying to tell me what its worth ha! and yes it may have been harsh but im fed up with thick people asking stupid questions and the worst thing is they think they are doing nothing wrong so i am not in a hurry to sell as i may just keep it yet as i was getting an r34 gtr but might just buy a bigger house instead but thanks for your support as he is still trying to tell me he is right by email but now i have been shown this and told him i have seen this i think i will not here anymore
#105
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Haha, i do admit i may have worded it a bit poorly reading it back, still i thought the reply was a bit twattish in any circumstance!
Live and learn
And for all the doubters, i said i was looking for one "perfect in my eyes" not just a perfect example, obviously i know thats not gonna happen!
My max budget is £15k for reference.
Live and learn
And for all the doubters, i said i was looking for one "perfect in my eyes" not just a perfect example, obviously i know thats not gonna happen!
My max budget is £15k for reference.
#110
Originally Posted by Burned_Alive
Haha, i do admit i may have worded it a bit poorly reading it back, still i thought the reply was a bit twattish in any circumstance!
No it was not twattish.... the only person being twattish was YOU.... ye twat !!
Now just take it on the chin, half the forum thinks you are a knob and you'll have a nightmare trying to buy a car because everyone will think you are a piss taking cnut......
Now put the gun down and go and get that foot seen to
#111
12k is an insult i dont blame him for the reply. Its like when i was selling my first focus rs it was up for 13,500-14k i had people ringing up saying it says in parkers its only worth10 so i'll offer u 10. They recieved similar replies to what you got! I sold it in the end in a hurry for just over 13,500 and even then it was one of the cheapest around at spec and mileage.
''If you ask a silly question u get a silly reply'' remember that!
Crowds.
''If you ask a silly question u get a silly reply'' remember that!
Crowds.
#113
Originally Posted by M7 COS
This thread has backfired spectacularly on the originator!
Sorry guys i can't see how
telling someone to fuck-off and die in a mail is clever it just shows lack of maturity tbh..
M8 of mine had a row in a pub a few years back and told someone to fuck off and die and the next day we found out that guy had terminal cancer,
best reply would be to tell people to look at it before discussing price.
And i sold mine see below for a hell of a lot less than 16k
but i wanted shot of the money pit
#114
M8 of mine had a row in a pub a few years back and told someone to fuck off and die and the next day we found out that guy had terminal cancer
#115
Originally Posted by Burned_Alive
Haha, well maybe it was a bit cheeky, but it hasnt shifted in a while, so why not! Still i thought it was a harsh reply!
Im still not convinced it's worth that, like i say, maybe a few years ago but the market seems to have dropped a bit recently!
Im still not convinced it's worth that, like i say, maybe a few years ago but the market seems to have dropped a bit recently!
#117
Originally Posted by Burned_Alive
Haha, i do admit i may have worded it a bit poorly reading it back, still i thought the reply was a bit twattish in any circumstance!
Live and learn
And for all the doubters, i said i was looking for one "perfect in my eyes" not just a perfect example, obviously i know thats not gonna happen!
My max budget is £15k for reference.
Live and learn
And for all the doubters, i said i was looking for one "perfect in my eyes" not just a perfect example, obviously i know thats not gonna happen!
My max budget is £15k for reference.
In your eyes of coarse
#119
Originally Posted by Chris Honeywell
Originally Posted by M7 COS
This thread has backfired spectacularly on the originator!
telling someone to fuck-off and die in a mail is clever it just shows lack of maturity tbh..
M8 of mine had a row in a pub a few years back and told someone to fuck off and die and the next day we found out that guy had terminal cancer,
best reply would be to tell people to look at it before discussing price.
I didn't say it was right for the seller to say what the he said, I was just pointing out that this thread hadn't gone quite as the originator had expected.