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matt1987
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I have a Ford Fiesta which i am selling, but i seem to be getting no interest.

Its a 1998 S Reg and is a 1.25 Zetec. I am asking £1600 for it but having no joy.

The reason im asking that much is that its in immaculate condition, its only done 61k miles and has Full service history with stamped for book and has 8 months MOT.

It also has rear spoiler, cd player, alloys, power steering and drivers airbag.

I really need to sell as i need to raise funds for a new car!!

I have it for sale in 6 places at the moment and having no luck!

Any help appreciated!
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  • matt1987
    matt1987 Posts: 899 Forumite
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    Yeh iv been on that, but thats not a tru valuation as it doesnt let you put CD Player, airbags, Metallic paint, Alloys and exactly how many miles its done.

    I found one where it valued my car at 1495....
  • Soubrette
    Soubrette Posts: 4,118 Forumite
    matt1987 wrote: »
    Yeh iv been on that, but thats not a tru valuation as it doesnt let you put CD Player, airbags, Metallic paint, Alloys and exactly how many miles its done.

    I found one where it valued my car at 1495....

    The true worth is only what someone will pay for it though :(

    If you have it on at 6 places and no one's interested then it's overpriced. :confused:

    Sou
  • matt1987
    matt1987 Posts: 899 Forumite
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    Im thinking of dropping it by £100. Does anybody have any experience's selling a car on Ebay classifieds?
  • Soubrette
    Soubrette Posts: 4,118 Forumite
    matt1987 wrote: »
    Im thinking of dropping it by £100. Does anybody have any experience's selling a car on Ebay classifieds?

    In my experience Ebay car buyers are looking for real bargains.

    I don't think dropping it by £100 is enough - that's close enough to your current asking price for someone interested to at least have a view.

    Depends how much it is costing you to advertise - if nothing, then go for it :)

    Sou
  • matt1987
    matt1987 Posts: 899 Forumite
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    Well at the moment its cost me nothing to advertise. Iv seen cars in Autotrader worse than mine and they are selling for more! Im thinking of listing it on Ebay classified's which will cost £12.99
  • cajef
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    matt1987 wrote: »
    Iv seen cars in Autotrader worse than mine and they are selling for more!

    Are they?

    That might be the asking price but they are not selling for that.

    albertross is right,
    £950 maybe
    10 year old car, you are way overpriced for a private sale, around a grand at most.
  • hartcjhart
    hartcjhart Posts: 9,463 Forumite
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    £1200/£1400 max

    even in that condition

    the only true value of a car is what you get in your hand
    I :love: MOJACAR
  • matt1987
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    albertross wrote: »
    Red ... £850 then :D

    LOL yeh right.... on a serious note though, i would rather keep it than let it go for anytning less than 1300.....
  • matt1987
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    hartcjhart wrote: »
    £1200/£1400 max

    even in that condition

    the only true value of a car is what you get in your hand

    I think thats more sensible.
  • matt1987
    matt1987 Posts: 899 Forumite
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    Well im in the process of buying a new car, and ford offered me 600 quid, i just laughed. I have it advertised in my local bargain pages, Auto4you, Autoweb, Automobile trader, preloved and also a sign in the cars window.
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