Been approached by someone wanting to buy your car ?

EastPete · 12th December 2016, 09:52

Has anyone on here had this happen to them ? Parked outside the mother-in-law's in Bedfordshire on Saturday, as we were about to drive off, a neighbour walked over and quite brazenly said 'I want to buy that car'. I politely pointed out that it was not for sale - he then said 'it is probably worth about 2000 pounds'. I then pointed out that about 3-4,000 pounds was more like it (it is an 08 plate CDTi Classic with only 40,000 miles on the clock, one of the last registered), but he was insistent he wanted to buy it, and I have to give him first refusal when I come to sell it !

I suppose I should be flattered, but the car was not looking at its best after thrashing around East Anglia last week on filthy roads, and it is fairly 'poverty spec'.

I would be interested in any similar experiences forum members may have had.

Cheers

Pete

roverbarmy · 12th December 2016, 10:08

I've had several people who have said that they would love my car but probably couldn't afford it. I have told them that it is not for sale but have suggested that they join the forum and look around for a "good 'un" as they are not as expensive as they look!

Mike

Pete · 12th December 2016, 10:35

I've had several offers for my 75. Quite weirdly, 3 of them have been while the car was up on ramps - once on the drive while I was changing the front brakes and twice in a garage while it was being MoT'd.

coab · 12th December 2016, 10:44

No one has asked me recently.......

neilb740 · 12th December 2016, 11:04

Most people are astounded how little money they go for!

FLYING BANANA · 12th December 2016, 11:38

I have a list of names and phone numbers of people wanting to buy Banana. Some are forum members.

trikey · 12th December 2016, 11:46

Try parking up a biomorphic V8

Christopher Price · 12th December 2016, 11:51

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Originally Posted by trikey

Try parking up a biomorphic V8

Why, isn't the PDC working?

trikey · 12th December 2016, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher Price

Why, isn't the PDC working?

Cant hear it over the noise of the Zero's

roverbarmy · 12th December 2016, 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Try parking up a biomorphic V8

Lend me one for a month and I'll try to do my best!

12th December 2016, 09:52	#1
EastPete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Classic saloon, MGB GT, Skoda Yeti Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ramsey, Cambs Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 626 Thanked 635 Times in 430 Posts	Been approached by someone wanting to buy your car ? Has anyone on here had this happen to them ? Parked outside the mother-in-law's in Bedfordshire on Saturday, as we were about to drive off, a neighbour walked over and quite brazenly said 'I want to buy that car'. I politely pointed out that it was not for sale - he then said 'it is probably worth about 2000 pounds'. I then pointed out that about 3-4,000 pounds was more like it (it is an 08 plate CDTi Classic with only 40,000 miles on the clock, one of the last registered), but he was insistent he wanted to buy it, and I have to give him first refusal when I come to sell it ! I suppose I should be flattered, but the car was not looking at its best after thrashing around East Anglia last week on filthy roads, and it is fairly 'poverty spec'. I would be interested in any similar experiences forum members may have had. Cheers Pete Last edited by EastPete; 12th December 2016 at 09:53.. Reason: typo

12th December 2016, 10:08	#2
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	I've had several people who have said that they would love my car but probably couldn't afford it. I have told them that it is not for sale but have suggested that they join the forum and look around for a "good 'un" as they are not as expensive as they look! Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

12th December 2016, 10:35	#3
Pete Owners Club Director Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sherfield-on-Loddon Posts: 4,872 Thanks: 137 Thanked 996 Times in 444 Posts	I've had several offers for my 75. Quite weirdly, 3 of them have been while the car was up on ramps - once on the drive while I was changing the front brakes and twice in a garage while it was being MoT'd. __________________ Follow The Club On Twitter

12th December 2016, 11:38	#6
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,555 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	I have a list of names and phone numbers of people wanting to buy Banana. Some are forum members. __________________ 233,320. New rear tyres on order for BBB. onen hag oll

12th December 2016, 11:46	#7
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Try parking up a biomorphic V8 __________________ Lest we forget..

12th December 2016, 10:44	#4
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,137 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	No one has asked me recently.......

12th December 2016, 11:04	#5
neilb740 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 1.8 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 110 Thanked 362 Times in 237 Posts	Most people are astounded how little money they go for!