Mike M Posted April 17, 2006 Author Share Posted April 17, 2006 Thanks guys for the pointers. I will be walking away if the trade price doesn't suit. i wont be letting mine go for peanuts just so he can make a couple of grand profit. The hardest bit really is I have no idea what mine is worth, auto trader prices are all over the place from 5500 to 9995 and it's not as if glasses/parkers guide would be able to help, well i dont think imports are listed in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 they will only offer you 4500 i think but thats if u buy at their sale price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted April 17, 2006 Author Share Posted April 17, 2006 ouch, i was def thinking higher. I might have no option but to sell private. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Don't expect a test drive at Mackays without him asking to see a big wad of cash! i got a test drive in a skyline there, i nearly crashed into the back of another car at speed good brakes tho. maybe thats why he wont go on test drives anymore.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted April 17, 2006 Author Share Posted April 17, 2006 I'll bet he was impressed by that. My mate scared a saleman senseless in a corolla t sport on the back roads he knew well. After the drive the saleman explained how the new model wouldn't be in stock for a few weeks but the demo was for sale. My mates words " why would i want one thats been thrashed" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 the skyline i drove was nice but the supras he had were all tatty. he didnt seem to know much about the cars either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted April 17, 2006 Author Share Posted April 17, 2006 he seems to know how to charge tho. I'll see how i get on the morn, might be a very quick visit if Jurgen's right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 If they start blabbing about you buying a 'supercar' that is 'fully loaded' and such, then think twice if you are looking for a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted April 18, 2006 Author Share Posted April 18, 2006 Just back from the garage, nice looking supra, paintwork a bit scratched in areas, dent in the bonnet too. It did have uk brakes. I was offered 6k for mine and he knocked 1k off the silver one which i thought wasn't too bad a deal but it's a grand more than i anticipated paying so i don't have the spondoolies yet. I almost bought a 1993 RZ auto from him with 38K on the clock but i backed out he wouldn't budge on the price or even negotiate for a years tax instead of 6 months. So i'm in no real rush so i'll try selling mine privately and see how things go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Just back from the garage, nice looking supra, paintwork a bit scratched in areas, dent in the bonnet too. It did have uk brakes. I was offered 6k for mine and he knocked 1k off the silver one which i thought wasn't too bad a deal but it's a grand more than i anticipated paying so i don't have the spondoolies yet. I almost bought a 1993 RZ auto from him with 38K on the clock but i backed out he wouldn't budge on the price or even negotiate for a years tax instead of 6 months. So i'm in no real rush so i'll try selling mine privately and see how things go. mate be very patient and save even more, the supra is not going to go out of fashion tomorrow, so get yourself a few more £££££ and get a good one, dont let the urge rule you, as thats what happened to me and i jumped in and have now spent nearly 3.5k sorting it, be very very patient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted April 18, 2006 Author Share Posted April 18, 2006 I thinks thats the way, too easy to rush into things as you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Supersonic Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 My mate scared a saleman senseless in a corolla t sport on the back roads he knew well. After the drive the saleman explained how the new model wouldn't be in stock for a few weeks but the demo was for sale. My mates words " why would i want one thats been thrashed" heheheh...good story.. I did the same some 10 years back when I took a 2.8i V6 Capri for a test drive one Saturday. I had the garage dealership YTS yoof with me, and as I'd had one previously, I was well aware of the 'tricks' with a live-axle! I accidentally fishtailed it off a roundabout and nailed it all the way down a dual carraigeway, as 125 leptons in 4th, and was about to move into 5th when my old man tapped me on the shoulder (he was in the back) and said "I think you'd better slow down a wee bit son, 'cos the lad's about to shit himself all over the recaro's"....when I noticed he'd already punctured the leather seat bolsters with his fingernails holding on for dear life.. Oh, and I didn't buy it...2nd gear was knackered from towing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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