MattR 177 Posted May 22, 2018 18 hours ago, met said: So I'm curious, what are the 'twat' magnets you avoid? (expects a long list of cars, that everyone will add to, eventually including every production car built in the last 20yrs) Sporty and 'look at me' stuff that is past its prime, but now it fits the budget that may attract someone who doesnt realise how much that sort of car can cost to run. Most German sports stuff, Vauxhall VXR, Minis!!! I love to have normal stuff for people who appreciate a car that has been generally looked after, can cope with a few cosmetic marks, so fiestas, focuses, astras, korean and Jap are favourites. Dont mind a BMW that has never been messed with, and like Alfa customers - they tend to know what they are getting into, and some even look disappointed if there isnt a creak from the suspension, think they want to be messing with it on a sunday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted May 22, 2018 16 hours ago, trade vet said: When I think about it apart from Saab’s ( but not convertibles) over 8 year old so called performance novelty stuff with several owners.What historically springs to mind,Lotus Cortinas ( crap cars,awfull punters),through Escort RS,Volvo T5,Impreza,Peugeot 406 coupes,and best of all Sierra Cosworth ( drug dealers had to have them to maintain their credibility), can’t think of any current ones but there are plenty of twat punters for most stuff these days. Where is it you live again, do you get a lot of Lotus Cortinas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted May 22, 2018 29 minutes ago, tradex said: Strange but true, there are more Lotus 'Tinas about now than there was in the 80's...go figure Life on Mars? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 702 Posted May 22, 2018 1 hour ago, met said: Where is it you live again, do you get a lot of Lotus Cortinas? Nice one....I don’t think I have seen one since the 70s...! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted May 22, 2018 10 hours ago, tradex said: Strange but true, there are more Lotus 'Tinas about now than there was in the 80's...go figure They made quite an impact on the world for a 'dagenham dustbin'? 9 hours ago, trade vet said: Nice one....I don’t think I have seen one since the 70s...! The car i've not seen for a 'long' time is a HS chevette, they are rare as hens teeth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paddy 31 Posted May 22, 2018 Ha, likewise not seen a HS in years and one pitched up at Wirral Classic Car Show last weekend, was tucking into a sausage butty when it drove past and parked up, plenty of interest in it too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted May 23, 2018 9 hours ago, Paddy said: Ha, likewise not seen a HS in years and one pitched up at Wirral Classic Car Show last weekend, was tucking into a sausage butty when it drove past and parked up, plenty of interest in it too I quite enjoy spotting daily drive classics (get a lot here in London), annoys the hell out of my daughter with me saying "hey, I had one of those". But I tend to avoid classic car shows, mostly because of the people. I still can't get over the Lotus Cortina being over 50yrs old, where does the time go? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paddy 31 Posted May 23, 2018 I had no intention of going but a mate was after a Lotus Elan for someone and heard a guy was going with one for sale... in fairness it was a good day, plenty of anoraks but the weather was good, food was good and a pub over the road Plus some cars from memory lane and frightening how relatively 'new' some of it was or am I not admitting to getting older Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted May 23, 2018 *****BREAKING NEWS****** I've just done a deal with a really nice, straight forward chap, no messing, and he was a VW man on a diesel Golf!!!!! Can you Adam and Eve it?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted May 23, 2018 55 minutes ago, Ocsltd said: *****BREAKING NEWS****** I've just done a deal with a really nice, straight forward chap, no messing, and he was a VW man on a diesel Golf!!!!! Can you Adam and Eve it?! we are just waiting for the update now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ocsltd 133 Posted May 23, 2018 23 minutes ago, chief runnin bee said: we are just waiting for the update now Haha, he hasn't picked it up yet..... Watch this space! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 164 Posted May 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Ocsltd said: *****BREAKING NEWS****** I've just done a deal with a really nice, straight forward chap, no messing, and he was a VW man on a diesel Golf!!!!! Can you Adam and Eve it?! I sold a Golf GT TDI MkVI yesterday, lovely bloke no hassle sale they do exist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Ayers 171 Posted May 23, 2018 This could be a worrying development Are VW purchasers pretending they are human before mutating into the creatures we know they are!. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted May 23, 2018 I’m very likely to buy in a Golf GTI so lord help me. It’s had its belt and water pump done so i’m going to plaster that all over the ad to save anyone who looks at the advert a sleepless night. In other news I had my first no show today. Now god strike me down for saying this but I think she may have actually lied about her kids welfare to excuse her. 2 hours after the appointment she says she’s been in A&E for 4.5 hours with her daughter who fell and cracked her tooth. There are people who have had triple heart bypasses quicker. You can’t be too careful with head injuries and children but I can’t believe she didn’t look at her phone for over 3 hours. Rang no one, texted no one, didn’t go on Facebook telling the world about her offsprings accident, nothing. 2 mins i’ve been in this game and already i’m a cynical bastard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted May 23, 2018 34 minutes ago, EPV said: 2 mins i’ve been in this game and already i’m a cynical bastard. stay with it kid your learning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted May 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, chief runnin bee said: stay with it kid your learning Luckily i’m just about on the right side of 40 and worked in construction for years so let’s just say I’ve seen plenty of bullshit and met a few pathological liars. Nothing surprises me about what people will lie about. I’ve got more respect for people who might say “I found you a rude obnoxious c*nt and it will be a cold day in hell that I spend my hard earned with you” at least you know where you stand. I had one enquiry last week that got cold feet 2 hours before the appointment (I rang just to make sure she was coming as she sounded vague at best) to be told she couldn’t make it but “maybe she will come next week” so I just asked her outright, are you still looking or have you found a car? To which she replied “well, erm, yes we have bought one” so why would you come and look at mine next week? Just speak the truth for fucks sake! I won’t lose any sleep! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattR 177 Posted May 23, 2018 18 minutes ago, tradex said: In time it will become... ...but no shows still niggle me. It always seems to be the ones: 1/ you open early for... 2/ stay open late for... 3/ put something off for and stay till normal end of day... Agreed. I dislike 'no shows' with a passion. Winds me up a treat, and you never know how long to leave it after the appointed time to call! the ones that always surprise me are the ones like I had last week who called me on thursday to make an appointment for monday at 430. She'll never appear I thought. Got myself ready though, just in case. turns up dead on time, bought the car. And yet the ones who call an hour before to say, 'can I come now' disappear down a black hole. But this is about the good punters! Most of the do appear, and about when they say so! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EPV 631 Posted May 23, 2018 Yes indeed, thread hijacked there sorry. To balance the equilibrium, my first punter came all the way from Taunton to but a C180 Estate. Brought his boy and a printout of “What cars list of things to check when buying a second hand car to make sure the elsibub Dealer doesn’t fuck over” guide. They spent days forensically examining the wiper blades before retiring to consider their verdict. They bought it, and the old boy even rang me 6 weeks later to see if I was around as he was passing and was going to drop in for a chin wag. Just nice people to deal with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted May 23, 2018 6 hours ago, Paddy said: I had no intention of going but a mate was after a Lotus Elan for someone and heard a guy was going with one for sale... in fairness it was a good day, plenty of anoraks but the weather was good, food was good and a pub over the road Plus some cars from memory lane and frightening how relatively 'new' some of it was or am I not admitting to getting older They're not everybody's cup of tea but I love those old Chapman Lotus's. I've owned loads of them, back in the 80s nobody wanted them or understood them, so if you knew what you were buying, bargains. Until the prices went mental and the Japanese starting buying everything. Even I sold a car away to Tokyo! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tradegirl 112 Posted May 24, 2018 On 5/21/2018 at 9:52 PM, justina3 said: The front of some people never fails to amaze me got offered a fiesta last week sv57mtf never had an mot issue we where told the dvla database tells a slightly version of events Jesus Christ. Did they use that as an off-roader?! Had a man message me about a Grand Vitara we were having a hell of a time selling. Had sat on it for 6 months. He was a Brit out in South Africa, and the cambelt had gone on his Vitara. I thought he was a scammer until he showed up. Lovely man, he didn't even want to test drive it. Started it up, "I'm happy with how it sounds", and came inside to transfer the cash. The viewing lasted about 2 minutes. Then you have the ones hanging off the doors and squinting at the side of the car to see if it's had bodywork done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo9 26 Posted May 24, 2018 Then you have the ones hanging off the doors and squinting at the side of the car to see if it's had bodywork done. Hang on... that's us at the auction ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tradegirl 112 Posted May 25, 2018 8 hours ago, Anglo9 said: Then you have the ones hanging off the doors and squinting at the side of the car to see if it's had bodywork done. Hang on... that's us at the auction ! Lol! I'd never thought of that. Not quite hanging off the doors, but you have a point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted May 28, 2018 For some strange reason I’ve had a very good month - one quiet week, one mad week & two steady weeks. I’ve only had a few arseholes on the phone (who were dealt with promptly) and EVERYONE I’ve dealt with has been pleasant, straight forward and devoid of any bullshit!!!! I cannot believe it, I’m 100% certain that normal service will shortly and all of the loons, imbeciles & cretins will be heading my way to contribute to my future heart attack as my blood pressure goes through the roof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
