Pistonhead's has changed.
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Looks like they've changed back!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...&nmt=What+is+happening+with+the+classifieds?+
I think what makes this a massive balls up, is that the new system isn't exactly ground breaking. It's nothing special, doesn't really add anything compared to auto trader, and isn't even that much better than the original system. If they'd invented the next best thing since sliced bread then I think it would be acceptable to give them a bit of breathing room, and accept they've made a quality product that needs improving but this is just embarrassing! The whole thing just feels like a token gesture, which is really disappointing because I was expecting them to release an awesome system.
I think what makes this a massive balls up, is that the new system isn't exactly ground breaking. It's nothing special, doesn't really add anything compared to auto trader, and isn't even that much better than the original system. If they'd invented the next best thing since sliced bread then I think it would be acceptable to give them a bit of breathing room, and accept they've made a quality product that needs improving but this is just embarrassing! The whole thing just feels like a token gesture, which is really disappointing because I was expecting them to release an awesome system.
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If they had just added a decent search engine onto the existing site it would be great IMO 
I can see how the existing site is difficult when there are 100's of cars in one category but for the more exclusive models it works a treat.
I can see how the existing site is difficult when there are 100's of cars in one category but for the more exclusive models it works a treat.
This, Pistonhead's used to be one of the places to visit for cars under 2k for me, Prelude's/MR2's/Celica's/FTO's etc... Since the ad's become paid only there used to be 3-5 pages of cars now I'm lucky to see less then 10 cars within 50 miles so I rarely visit anymore.
Guess that's why I've not noticed the site issues.
Yes but complete flexibility would give it the edge over AT - what if I want a car which is 4 years old - say to look at all post facelift models, but 3 years makes them too expensive? Too bad - over 3 years old only. Great.
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Search facility on paper is brilliant. Much quicker than it was last time.
The only let down is the lack of results it brings back. Either the parameters of the search are wrong, or people are not listing their cars properly.
Think it's a case of the latter, and all the ads will need to be re-done with the appropriate tags attached so the search filter can pick them up.
A little search I done only gave 2 results, and I was looking for an Audi A4 sub £7k with a 1.8 or less engine. I know for a fact there is more than 2 of these on PH.
The only let down is the lack of results it brings back. Either the parameters of the search are wrong, or people are not listing their cars properly.
Think it's a case of the latter, and all the ads will need to be re-done with the appropriate tags attached so the search filter can pick them up.
A little search I done only gave 2 results, and I was looking for an Audi A4 sub £7k with a 1.8 or less engine. I know for a fact there is more than 2 of these on PH.
replacing the 535?