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Adventures of buying from a private car seller

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I viewd a car and decided not to buy it, saying i wanted to have a look at another car.

At this point things got argumentative.

Anyone else had this negative experience? I think I'll stick to trade sellers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not had the pleasure.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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I think it's common. It's tough trying to buy and sell private.

He probably had a lot of messers look at his car before you came along.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

depends how much you are spending, a cheap banger then yes private, more than a coulpe of grand then dealer all the way, more protection for the buyer

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"depends how much you are spending, a cheap banger then yes private, more than a coulpe of grand then dealer all the way, more protection for the buyer"

It waz £3000, but he hadn't looked after it regarding servicing etc. , plus had some defects.

He was getting a bit shirty about it

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

We've always had positive experiences with one exception.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Why did things get argumentative OP ? Couldn't you just say no thanks and walk away ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would never argue .. I’d just say not for me .. I once was looking at a bike and it was way overpriced by the seller .. wasn’t as described either as it was a grey import .. I looked around it and said to the guy what I thought the value was and a couple of reasons why .. and that it wasn’t for me and just walked away

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Why did things get argumentative OP ? Couldn't you just say no thanks and walk away ?"

I did say that but he wouldn't let it drop, asking why etc.. It had faults but didn't mention them, just said i was looking at another and would let him know

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By *orace99Man
over a year ago

York

Some people are under the impression that you have to buy if you look.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Why did things get argumentative OP ? Couldn't you just say no thanks and walk away ?

I did say that but he wouldn't let it drop, asking why etc.. It had faults but didn't mention them, just said i was looking at another and would let him know"

Sounds like a few guys on here that can’t take no for an answer

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Some people are under the impression that you have to buy if you look."

Yea, Put me right off. , will see what bojo announces then trade dealer visits in a months time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I ask questions on first call re any known defects and service history. I know they can lie on the former, but if it doesn't have a full service history I won't even look at it.

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By *reemindCoolMan
over a year ago

between Barnsley and Wakefield

if he got argumentative it just proved you where right to walk away

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"if he got argumentative it just proved you where right to walk away"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I viewd a car and decided not to buy it, saying i wanted to have a look at another car.

At this point things got argumentative.

Anyone else had this negative experience? I think I'll stick to trade sellers "
Usually the other way around. I seem to get all the idiots when trying to sell cars.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I ask questions on first call re any known defects and service history. I know they can lie on the former, but if it doesn't have a full service history I won't even look at it."

Yea that was one thing, plus a leaky gasket, throaty exhaust,

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I viewd a car and decided not to buy it, saying i wanted to have a look at another car.

At this point things got argumentative.

Anyone else had this negative experience? I think I'll stick to trade sellers Usually the other way around. I seem to get all the idiots when trying to sell cars. "

What do they do?

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By *uffnsmovCouple
over a year ago

Leeds/Wakefield

Dealers can and are as argumentative. Hate buying cars from main agents, some 2nd hand dealers are ok some are dodgy as fu*k it all a pain.

(New car bought today )

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I viewd a car and decided not to buy it, saying i wanted to have a look at another car.

At this point things got argumentative.

Anyone else had this negative experience? I think I'll stick to trade sellers Usually the other way around. I seem to get all the idiots when trying to sell cars.

What do they do? "
Just nit pick over ridiculous issues.

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall


"I viewd a car and decided not to buy it, saying i wanted to have a look at another car.

At this point things got argumentative.

Anyone else had this negative experience? I think I'll stick to trade sellers Usually the other way around. I seem to get all the idiots when trying to sell cars.

What do they do? Just nit pick over ridiculous issues."

I have always directed people like that to the main dealer, they have a showroom full of perfect cars, priced accordingly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I viewd a car and decided not to buy it, saying i wanted to have a look at another car.

At this point things got argumentative.

Anyone else had this negative experience? I think I'll stick to trade sellers Usually the other way around. I seem to get all the idiots when trying to sell cars.

What do they do? Just nit pick over ridiculous issues.

I have always directed people like that to the main dealer, they have a showroom full of perfect cars, priced accordingly.

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Indeed. A lot of people seem to be looking for a flawless car at a bargain basement price. I have had people telling me my 10 year old car with 70k on the clock is rather high !!

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