Struggling to Sell Car Privately

robbies_gal

i see lots of red cars where i live esp that new toffee apple shade

robbies_gal

sorry didnt add i do agree about the price range though i personally wouldnt buy private at that price too risky

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Recession White. The colour you get when you want to look ace driving a brand new car but can't afford the extra tenner a month for upgraded paint work.

Me I'm not really bothered about colour, more concerned in condition of car.

welfayre

Way over priced imo.

Quick search of sold listings on eBay shows 13/14 plate corsas selling for £3-4.5k.

bigjl

Buying a Corsa that has just got to the end of the manufacturers warranty for top money as a private sale?

Just not going to happen OP.

Private Sales are cheaper than Dealer prices for a reason.

If a dealer has similiar for a few hundred pounds more but can provide finance and after sales service plus consumer rights they will win every time.

Not many people in the market for a Corsa have the cash, they are going to put down £500/1000 and pay the rest over 3/4/5 years.

If I was buying a Corsa of that age privately I would want it to be £1000 minimum cheaper than a dealer.

You get more comeback buying from Auction, which is likely where the buyers that have the cash are buying.

agrinnall

lodgertotenant wrote: »

I've gotten a lot out of a full tank before hundreds of miles. It has saved me a great deal of money.

Thanks for the information. The consumption sounds too good to be true (which is generally the case for official figures) which is why I wondered what you had actually achieved. It seems that you may not have done that calculation, but if you intend to carry on trying for a private sale it may be worth doing as any even vaguely knowledgeable buyer will ask the question.