Advice on selling cars privately ( Mondy TDCI )

siztenboots · 31 Mar 2006 at 10:05

I am really keen to have something quicker than the TDCI. I had thought about a bigger diesel engine, like 330d, but in the end I am now thinking small light edgy, VX220 's

Now my Dec 2003 Zetec-S only has 19500 miles and still in warranty and is mint, so I need to get value from it to move upwards to a VX turbo. If I trade in with a dealer, I will have to lose out twice, first they will undervalue my car, then overstate the value of theirs.

I have never bought or sold privately, so how do I go about this without getting ripped off ? How much should I expect to ask.

wsurfa · 31 Mar 2006 at 10:29

check through auto trader to get an idea of value for yours - there're a couple from dealers on at 8k and 9k. So i'd guess 7-8k dependant on condition etc. Always worth checking what newer e.g. 04's are going for so you dont overprice intially.

Make sure you've got all info filled and ready for any viewing as it makes you look like the type to care and not thrash the car.

Make your advert price one that will attract interst, but allow you drop a few hundred to close the deal.

Never go for one of the crappy schemes who will phone you and say they have buyers waiting for a fee

Online autotrader is probably best - make sure you go for multi-photo and have good interior as well as exterior shots.

There are lots of mondeo's out there so dont be shocked by the price too much. (I got a one owner avg mileage 99 2.0 Ghia X for 1700 last year)

wez130 · 31 Mar 2006 at 16:40

i'm looking for a mondy TDCi lol, but preferably the Ghia, though may swing, is yours the 130bhp version? does it have 6 speed and cruise control?
What does the Zetec S have that the Zetec doesn't?
cheers, wez

siztenboots · 31 Mar 2006 at 17:02

wez130 said:
i'm looking for a mondy TDCi lol, but preferably the Ghia, though may swing, is yours the 130bhp version? does it have 6 speed and cruise control?
What does the Zetec S have that the Zetec doesn't?
cheers, wez

Well, before Fox is here, 130bhp ( but they leave the factory with more like 145 ). 6 spd gbox, cruise, saloon, climate control

Zetec-S has the sports suspension , more like an ST than a Ghia. 225/40R18 alloys, no fake wood, but brushed aluminium interior.

wez130 · 1 Apr 2006 at 12:19

siztenboots said:
Well, before Fox is here, 130bhp ( but they leave the factory with more like 145 ). 6 spd gbox, cruise, saloon, climate control

Zetec-S has the sports suspension , more like an ST than a Ghia. 225/40R18 alloys, no fake wood, but brushed aluminium interior.

let me know what you're asking, my original budget was £6k, but i'd be willing to stretch for the right car

[TW]Fox · 1 Apr 2006 at 12:27

The biggest difference with a Zetec-S is the factory fitted bodykit and 18 inch alloys. It looks great.

siztenboots · 1 Apr 2006 at 19:30

wez130 said:
let me know what you're asking, my original budget was £6k, but i'd be willing to stretch for the right car

Prices from AutoTrader value your car
Dealer £9,245
Private £8,295

That is how much I will put it on Pistonheads for.