Used car prices - Page 5

fiestaz · 14-08-2020, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Spammy

The owner is not the one buying it.

Has the owner made comment about your offer? Have you put your offer forward at all?

SumoDog68 · 14-08-2020, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Spammy

I'm fully aware of the the different specifications and I believe that amount of discount is achievable. I'm offering $23k for a car that is worth way way less than the advertised prices.

Just because someone advertises a car at a certain price, it in no way means that is the true worth.

Definition of "true worth" would be interesting . As there are many ways to value a car. Personally, i would not advertise a car for $30 k (i price my cars realistically) and accept $23k but your mileage may vary.

Jack91 · 14-08-2020, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Spammy

I'm fully aware of the the different specifications and I believe that amount of discount is achievable. I'm offering $23k for a car that is worth way way less than the advertised prices.

Just because someone advertises a car at a certain price, it in no way means that is the true worth.

Please send that to seller and screenshot and post replies in this thread.
You are forgetting that he's not ringing you trying to sell it, you're ringing him trying to buy it.

I get where you're coming from but unless the cars got damage or youve got something to pin him on its not happening mate, waste of time.

Jack91 · 14-08-2020, 10:58 PM

And if you want to talk about what cars are "worth" thats a whole different discussion. Its worth what the market dictates its worth.

ford71V8 · 14-08-2020, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by roKWiz

Nah, don't get me wrong I agree anyone should spend the way they see fit, I just really wanted to know why parents did that.
i went straight from school to work within 4 days and never was given the opportunity, they had this thing called a bus when i was young.

Spammy hope you find the car your after, mate.

Went from school to an apprenticeship. The catch was training was 55ks away from home...spent the time between ending school and starting work obtaining license with borrowed money to buy just a single lesson to know how I was going and to pay for the test. Then borrowed more for a cheap 4cyl Dato to start said apprenticeship. Now making money, so debt repaid at monthly fee.
I needed a car before I had the chance to make the money I needed to buy it.
I can see why it happens.
I also know why you made your point because I've watched many parents hand over cars while I decided to help my kids only when they help themselves first if you get me....each to their own I guess

Crazy Dazz · 15-08-2020, 01:14 AM

There's a lot of posters jumping on their high-horses in this thread, and there's no call for it. But the mentality does demonstrate why a lot of us can't be bothered dealing with Gumtree Whackos.

A seller naturally wants to get the best price possible. Nothing wrong with that.
So too, the buyer, and again nothing wrong with that.
A person offering less than the asking price is not "lowballing scum" nor in the wrong in any way. No more than the seller is in the wrong for his asking price.

A car is worth exactly what somebody is prepared to pay, and not a cent more. A car that does not sell over a period of time is, by definition, overpriced, at least for that period. If a car sits there, price unchanged for several months, before finally selling, that doesn't mean it wasn't originally overpriced, it just means that the market eventually moved.

Furthermore there are different buyers out there with different motivations. One may be prepared to pay top dollar to get the car they favour, whilst another may be driven more by price. Neither is in the wrong, that's just personal preference.

And I just cannot understand people who get so upset by low offers. If you have already rejected a higher offer, then just say so, and move on. Otherwise be grateful that you at least got an offer. And there's no magical formula to determine the reasonableness of an offer. It really depends on the rest of the market. An offer $10k below the asking price may STILL be the best offer received.

I see a lot of delusional advertising. Would I be justified insulting and abusing the seller because their price is too high?? No? Then why do you feel justified abusing buyers and calling them names?

Swordie · 15-08-2020, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

And I just cannot understand people who get so upset by low offers

Having sold a very popular late model car for a family member 2yrs ago I found low ball offers was a big waste my time. Especially when the offers were way below market price. There was time I had to prepare the car, drive over and meet the person / people. I suppose it is all part of trying to sell a car. It doesn't mean I have to like. I told one person they had wasted my time with a ridiculous offer.

On used car prices my observation is the last of locally manufactured Holdens and Fords are going up. I'm still trying to understand the factors driving prices up. For example is it lack of supply and people shifting from new to secondhand.

Crazy Dazz · 15-08-2020, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Swordie

Having sold a very popular late model car for a family member 2yrs ago I found low ball offers was a big waste my time. Especially when the offers were way below market price. There was time I had to prepare the car, drive over and meet the person / people. I suppose it is all part of trying to sell a car. It doesn't mean I have to like. I told one person they had wasted my time with a ridiculous offer.

I now its very frustrating, taking time to meet people, show them the car, test-drive etc, and in some cases even let them take it for mechanical inspection.

I had a guy who seemed very genuine, made a reasonable offer, paid a deposit subject to mechanical inspection, took it for said inspection which apparently turned up nothing specific (It was a 15 year old car that had done 150kk) but still pulled out of the deal.
The Irony is that he wasted far more time than somebody sending me a low-ball text.

I'd actually prefer that people low-ball up front, and so not waste both our times.

And reality is that every seller is different, and some are very unpredictable, so you can't tell who might except a low offer. It does sometimes happen.

Citroënbender · 15-08-2020, 09:06 PM

This came up on my searches tonight. I’d have thought it should be 25% more.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/moru...her/1254327796

Not everything is “Corona priced” yet!

Tassie f100 · 15-08-2020, 10:42 PM

Yeah they seem to be getting dearer as they get older.Wasn’t all that long ago a real good original would sell for $1500-2000 and most thought that was double what they were really worth

wackyv8 · 16-08-2020, 12:00 AM

accept / except - totally difffferent things crazy dazz.

also, proofreading seems a thing of the past.

xxx000 · 16-08-2020, 05:21 AM

My experience is that lowball offers are typically via text only after zero other contact, sent late at night and within the first 24hrs of the ad appearing.
There seems a great reluctance, even fear, for many buyers to actually call and speak to the seller.

roKWiz · 16-08-2020, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Citroënbender

This came up on my searches tonight. I’d have thought it should be 25% more.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/moru...her/1254327796

Not everything is “Corona priced” yet!

25% more rollover factor. What Masseys are known for.

That price is normal IMO There are a couple for sale here atm petrol are usually 1800 -2500 diesels 2500 4000.

Tassie f100 · 16-08-2020, 05:02 PM

Bit hard to see,but pretty sure that is a petrol,with the updraught carby

roKWiz · 16-08-2020, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tassie f100

Bit hard to see,but pretty sure that is a petrol,with the updraught carby

Yep basically $1800 worth + you get to pay $2000 for the slasher and $200 for the ROPS

Pis-ton broke · 16-08-2020, 05:33 PM

superwog on car dealerships
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R4C0rM62u8

hayseed · 16-08-2020, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by xxx000

My experience is that lowball offers are typically via text only after zero other contact, sent late at night and within the first 24hrs of the ad appearing.
There seems a great reluctance, even fear, for many buyers to actually call and speak to the seller.

^^^^Exactly,I refuse to deal with anyone who Will not Ring & Speak to Me. Soon sorts out the Tyre kickers & the Fair Dinkum Ones.

Crazy Dazz · 17-08-2020, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by hayseed

^^^^Exactly,I refuse to deal with anyone who Will not Ring & Speak to Me. Soon sorts out the Tyre kickers & the Fair Dinkum Ones.

No, no it doesn't.
And people's attitudes towards different forms of communication continue to amaze me.
I don't particularly like texting, that's a combination of personal preference, big thumbs, and poor eyesight. But I don't knock those who like the medium.
Me, I like email, much better for communicating and retaining facts, than phone calls.
When people post ads online, but then say "phone calls only cos I don't check my emails", I'm forced to assume they are dodgy liars who don't want their lies recorded for prosperity.

roKWiz · 17-08-2020, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

No, no it doesn't.
And people's attitudes towards different forms of communication continue to amaze me.
I don't particularly like texting, that's a combination of personal preference, big thumbs, and poor eyesight. But I don't knock those who like the medium.
Me, I like email, much better for communicating and retaining facts, than phone calls.
When people post ads online, but then say "phone calls only cos I don't check my emails", I'm forced to assume they are dodgy liars who don't want their lies recorded for prosperity.

Having a sideline business on Gumtree and don't like their email messaging, all the time wasting back and forth email crap.
Working in so many country areas with bad phone reception , let alone 4G data, I prefer TXT as its short and to the point.
It takes to much time going through checking stupid questions they ask and as the items I sell are posted only with the occasional pick up if they are local.
Even in the ad I insist TXT and phone me only but still get stupid requests via their email msgs. At least via a phone call you can normally gauge the subject intelligence of the caller and they can assume you know what you are talking about ie the product being sold.

Obviously, Stonemasonry wise I much prefer email as this kind of work requires more in depth quoting and planning.

**Polyal** · 08-09-2020, 11:57 AM

So am I the only one noticing a few more toys coming onto the market in the past couple of weeks?

Whitey-AMG · 08-09-2020, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

So am I the only one noticing a few more toys coming onto the market in the past couple of weeks?

Lot more COBRAS than usual.....
Job keeper woes ?

Franco Cozzo · 08-09-2020, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

No, no it doesn't.
And people's attitudes towards different forms of communication continue to amaze me.
I don't particularly like texting, that's a combination of personal preference, big thumbs, and poor eyesight. But I don't knock those who like the medium.
Me, I like email, much better for communicating and retaining facts, than phone calls.
When people post ads online, but then say "phone calls only cos I don't check my emails", I'm forced to assume they are dodgy liars who don't want their lies recorded for prosperity.

I'm the same - email contact is king because searchable paper trails.

I average 60 emails a day in my professional life and around 40 calls.

The problem with phone calls is they require immediate drop everything attention to deal with it properly and then if it's not backed up by emails it turns into your word vs theirs when they deny something was said.

Oh and apparently I talk 'too fast' to be understood over phones

**FairmontGS** · 08-09-2020, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

So am I the only one noticing a few more toys coming onto the market in the past couple of weeks?

Toys maybe, but mainstream Ford enthusiast stock like V8 XRs, BA-BF Fairlanes/LTDs, GTs, etc. has dried up completely or are flogged-out examples that have been listed for eons.

**GasoLane** · 08-09-2020, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitey-AMG

Lot more COBRAS than usual.

Probably more than there was made

stock1991 · 12-09-2020, 10:55 PM

Everyone wants to pay a little and get a lot, if you are smart. Reality is you cant pay a little and get a lot. at least in my world, So you create and succeed, it should be easy

fiestaz · 13-09-2020, 09:10 AM

Any result here spammy? Get your $30k car for $20k?

brianr · 15-09-2020, 02:16 PM

Hi I am considering selling a ZC Fairlane 351. Have matching numbers etc and spares. Needs some work. Anyone have an idea what it would be worth and where is best to advertise. Tia Brian

**FairmontGS** · 15-09-2020, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by brianr

Hi I am considering selling a ZC Fairlane 351. Have matching numbers etc and spares. Needs some work. Anyone have an idea what it would be worth and where is best to advertise. Tia Brian

I guess it comes down to what "needs some work" means. Body, trim, mechanical or all 3? Tidy up or restoration? ZC 351 is desirable, but is it T-Bar, air conditioning, sunroof, etc? How's your kms?

Remember that a Fairlane costs as much as a GT to restore.

Your best bet is to scour Gumtree, Carsales, Shannons, Lloyds and other specialist car sale sites for the last year and see how your car stacks up against ZC/D sales then come to a price accordingly. I'd send it to auction if it was me. Seems to be getting the better prices this year.

Or... put in a shed and chuck a ton of rat/chook droppings and dust on it and get Lloyds to auction it

~$20k if a refresh needed.

HTH

CyberWasp · 15-09-2020, 07:23 PM

Post some pictures of it on here. You never know who is looking for a project.

BENT_8 · 15-09-2020, 07:49 PM

T code?