Soldato
Always warmed up and cooled down after use - like you can ever prove this.
Car Selling Cliches
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Soldato
You will be surprised by the number of people who want to do trades for the most random things.
Don
I've added some translations:
"Excellent condition for year" - Cosmetically tidy but a bucket of bolts underneath and makes some horrible noises because "They're all like that mate".
"Quick sale" - I need shot of this car quickly because it's about to throw a huge bill.
"Stacks of receipts and bills" - I finally had enough of throwing money at this heap of junk.
"Family owned last 15 years" - Been passed around and maintained for 2p.
"Starts first time" - When warm or when cold. Not both.
"Fully loaded" - Base spec with no options.
"Top of the range" - Entry model or some weird special run-out edition.
"Never thrashed or raced" - By me. My son however...........
"A few choice modifications" - Stupid exhaust and CAI installed with no real care.
"Maintained by specialist" - My mate Steve.
"Enthusiast owned" - This car is worth much less than I think it is.
"Future classic" - Dull, basic car. In no way notable at all.
"Not many left in this condition" - All the others have been scrapped long ago.
"Very fast" - Not very fast at all by any measurement.
"Nippy" - Just a crap, little car.
"Much loved" - I say I love it but that love doesn't extend to regular servicing.
"Excellent condition for year" - Cosmetically tidy but a bucket of bolts underneath and makes some horrible noises because "They're all like that mate".
"Quick sale" - I need shot of this car quickly because it's about to throw a huge bill.
"Stacks of receipts and bills" - I finally had enough of throwing money at this heap of junk.
"Family owned last 15 years" - Been passed around and maintained for 2p.
"Starts first time" - When warm or when cold. Not both.
"Fully loaded" - Base spec with no options.
"Top of the range" - Entry model or some weird special run-out edition.
"Never thrashed or raced" - By me. My son however...........
"A few choice modifications" - Stupid exhaust and CAI installed with no real care.
"Maintained by specialist" - My mate Steve.
"Enthusiast owned" - This car is worth much less than I think it is.
"Future classic" - Dull, basic car. In no way notable at all.
"Not many left in this condition" - All the others have been scrapped long ago.
"Very fast" - Not very fast at all by any measurement.
"Nippy" - Just a crap, little car.
"Much loved" - I say I love it but that love doesn't extend to regular servicing.
Soldato
Yeah, a Hornby one.
Of course "Full Service History" doesn't mean that much TBH, given I'm currently nursing the Corsa for the next couple of weeks hoping it doesn't croak before completing a PX for the new Sportage!
Don
Even more worrying when quoted by someone selling a run of the mill Diesel, because it's got a turbo innit.
Very mint car
Bodywork absolutely mint
Engine & gearbox sweet as a nut
Mint interior
Tyre condition excellent
The word mint alone for me is an instant put off, I really can't stand it.
I recently sold my old Accord and some of the people who look at the photos only to then pick up the phone to enquire without reading any of the ad description is unbelievable... One chap kept me on the phone for 10 minutes asking about this, that and the other - 80% of the questions were already answered on the advert!
Liam.
Bodywork absolutely mint
Engine & gearbox sweet as a nut
Mint interior
Tyre condition excellent
The word mint alone for me is an instant put off, I really can't stand it.
I recently sold my old Accord and some of the people who look at the photos only to then pick up the phone to enquire without reading any of the ad description is unbelievable... One chap kept me on the phone for 10 minutes asking about this, that and the other - 80% of the questions were already answered on the advert!
Liam.
Soldato
TOP SPEC!
When clearly it's not...
When clearly it's not...
Soldato
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THIS! SO MUCH THIS!
"Thousands spent in the last month" - so why sell it straight after spending so much? surely the car is now in great condition giving trouble free motoring for years to come, right?
People have this silly idea that it's just going to break again, so think they need to get rid of it asap.
Anyway, ads like this: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...=1500&postcode=mk428tx&aggregatedTrim=Limited
The rare and sought after 1.2 Corsa "limited edition" lol. So rare and limited that autotrader felt the need to create a separate filter for it with 113 pages of results.
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Soldato
Polished every week - why, you're removing clear coat for no reason, you realise it's abrasive...
Man of Honour
I quite like it when they say "low mileage" on a 30-40k car that is only a couple years old.