Sold 1991 Toyota Corolla 1.6GL Auto. Now on ebay

[Marm Toastsmith]

"CASH ONLY"

[Marm Toastsmith]

(although I'm sure the PayPal will be fine...)

[tooSavvy]

"CASH ONLY"

..... Mine (to Mr Station) was in 'a brown envelope'

[Jim Bell]

Because 95% of people want to do it at this time, and the resources cost 33% of what it would to run 24/7

So is it not automated? I can't see where those costs would be incurred. Unless there's literally a human on the other end of the internet updating the DVLA computer-ma-tron reading straight off the online form you're filling in, and they only have staff working between 0800-1800 Mon-fri.

 

But that would be mental.

[loserone]

These services are cloud native, the computers are literally not paid for by DVLA when they're not being used. That CPU is busy serving web pages in Australia, or not even powered on.

 

The wonders of using other people's (Amazon in this case) computer.

[Marm Toastsmith]

These services are cloud native, the computers are literally not paid for by DVLA when they're not being used. That CPU is busy serving web pages in Australia, or not even powered on.

 

The wonders of using other people's (Amazon in this case) computer.

 

Interesting!

[DoctorRetro]

There is 470 quid in my bank account and the car is gone. I have a receipt stating the date and time the car was sold and the yellow slip with the traders name and address on, so nothing to panic about Mr Mainwaring

[Jim Bell]

These services are cloud native, the computers are literally not paid for by DVLA when they're not being used. That CPU is busy serving web pages in Australia, or not even powered on.

 

The wonders of using other people's (Amazon in this case) computer.

Very interesting!

That'll be why last time I tried to do a change of keeper, I received a Mary Berry cookery book instead of a V5.

[Snipes]

The question is... what's he going to buy now?

More importantly, when's the next car he buys going back up for sale?

[DoctorRetro]

Plenty of potential suitors, but I'm being sensible and hiring a car for weekend duties to give me some breathing space so I don't just buy the first heap of junk I see!

 

Although... I have seen a Cavalier mk3 and a Daihatsu Charade in pink...

[purplebargeken]

Rover 45?

[volvoman]

Just spotted this on Gumtree-      https://www.gumtree.com/p/toyota/toyota-corolla-ae92-1.6-gl-top-of-range-rare-car/1335834525

 

Shit, they do like to try for a "fuck off mark up"/profit!!!

What happened to "nicking a small profit outta it".

 

He writes - Toyota corolla ae92
Top of the range
Full electric
Automatic gearbox
Drive and look beautiful
Full history
This car need little bit locker on one of the doors
Its a great cars
You wont find any other on net im selling cheap i need money other wise worth lot more what m asking.

[ProgRocker]

Just spotted this on Gumtree-      https://www.gumtree.com/p/toyota/toyota-corolla-ae92-1.6-gl-top-of-range-rare-car/1335834525

 

Shit, they do like to try for a "fuck off mark up"/profit!!!

What happened to "nicking a small profit outta it".

 

He writes - Toyota corolla ae92

Top of the range

Full electric

Automatic gearbox

Drive and look beautiful

Full history

This car need little bit locker on one of the doors

Its a great cars

You wont find any other on net im selling cheap i need money other wise worth lot more what m asking.

 

Are those TheDoctor's photographs too? Crafty beggar.

[volvoman]

Are those TheDoctor's photographs too? Crafty beggar.

 

I guess they just used their phone, an took pics...of his pics!

 

I couldnt help but notice the lovely little Micra Vibe(in the background) in one of his pics.

[Dick Cheeseburger]

£1450 and an advert written by a struggling key stage one child.

Good luck with that.

[DoctorRetro]

Fuck. And he tried to haggle down from the 470 he won it for on ebay!

 

I am sort of having sellers regret though...

[DoctorRetro]

I guess they just used their phone, an took pics...of his pics!

 

I couldnt help but notice the lovely little Micra Vibe(in the background) in one of his pics.

That Micra is my neighbour's car, a bit rough in places but a survivor. Just scraped through last MOT, but apparently needs welding next time.

 

She's one of the ones who has figured I know a little bit about cars so asks me to help occasionally. Last thing was a dicky brake light.

[Marm Toastsmith]

If he gets that for it then good luck to him...

[DoctorRetro]

If he gets that for it then good luck to him...

Agreed, that's what you do when you are a dealer.

 

I'd love some tips from him though if he does, as my advert was way more eloquent that his and I struggled to sell. Only one bidder in the end.

[Marm Toastsmith]

I'd love some tips from him though if he does, as my advert was way more eloquent that his and I struggled to sell. Only one bidder in the end.

 

I think sometimes a good/eloquent ad attracts intelligent/shrewd/canny buyers. Most of whom are sensible enough to either hold out for the best car they can find, or pay fuck all. I've always tried to be honest and accurate and it's never helped me sell cars. Always takes ages and ends in me getting less than I wanted.

 

The trick is to write an ad that attracts idiots, ideally ones with money to burn. Also if you sound stupid in your ad then buyers may assume that you're practically giving it away because you don't know any better?

 

Maybe just stick to writing positive things? There's no legal requirement to point out faults, only a (slightly dubious) moral one. At the end of the day it's caveat emptor. Which basically is latin for tough shit. And it's the law.

 

In the old days you'd just put "good runner, tax and MOT" in a classified. People came to see it and made up their own mind.

 

I love it when people put "no rust" on an advert for a 30 year old car. I mean, what do they mean? Do they really think the car has absolutely no rust? And does anyone read it believing that? If rust has been filled and/or painted over, does it no longer count?

 

Maybe I'll list the Peugeot on eBay with a classified ad and that sort of listing. No outright lies but obscuring the reality of a 30 year old car: And price it at roughly double what I'm asking on here.

 

All the below is true:

 

Totally reliable

Low mileage

Starts on the button every time

Runs great

Recently serviced

Well maintained

Rust-free bodywork

Never welded

Everything works

Modern classic

Rare model

Comfy

Quick

Handles brilliantly

4 matching tyres with loads of tread

Rare alloys

etc...

 

Although the trick is probably to write as little as possible.

[Uncle Jimmy]

Meh...upsetting that.

Guess I'll stick the Benz on ebay replete with phrases such as 'investment opportunity', 'barn find' and 'classic car'. What a load of wank it is!

[volvoman]

That Micra is my neighbour's car, a bit rough in places but a survivor. Just scraped through last MOT, but apparently needs welding next time.

 

She's one of the ones who has figured I know a little bit about cars so asks me to help occasionally. Last thing was a dicky brake light.

 

Most of these K11 Micras will need/have had welding at some point in their lives. Thats just to be expected of them.

Those early "Vibes" are more often than not, a Bugandy/Maroon colour...Your neighbours is a Gold type Vibe, but there are other colour Vibes out there, like Orange an even Green(i think)?? You just dont seem to see those rare colour Vibes out there(well i dont)...If i see a Micra Vibe up for sale, you can bet your balls it will be the common Burgandy/Maroon one!

[Conan]

I think sometimes a good/eloquent ad attracts intelligent/shrewd/canny buyers. Most of whom are sensible enough to either hold out for the best car they can find, or pay fuck all. I've always tried to be honest and accurate and it's never helped me sell cars. Always takes ages and ends in me getting less than I wanted.

 

The trick is to write an ad that attracts idiots, ideally ones with money to burn. Also if you sound stupid in your ad then buyers may assume that you're practically giving it away because you don't know any better?

 

Maybe just stick to writing positive things? There's no legal requirement to point out faults, only a (slightly dubious) moral one. At the end of the day it's caveat emptor. Which basically is latin for tough shit. And it's the law.

 

In the old days you'd just put "good runner, tax and MOT" in a classified. People came to see it and made up their own mind.

 

I love it when people put "no rust" on an advert for a 30 year old car. I mean, what do they mean? Do they really think the car has absolutely no rust? And does anyone read it believing that? If rust has been filled and/or painted over, does it no longer count?

 

Maybe I'll list the Peugeot on eBay with a classified ad and that sort of listing. No outright lies but obscuring the reality of a 30 year old car: And price it at roughly double what I'm asking on here.

 

All the below is true:

 

Totally reliable

Low mileage

Starts on the button every time

Runs great

Recently serviced

Well maintained

Rust-free bodywork

Never welded

Everything works

Modern classic

Rare model

Comfy

Quick

Handles brilliantly

4 matching tyres with loads of tread

Rare alloys

etc...

 

Although the trick is probably to write as little as possible.

 

Meh...upsetting that.

Guess I'll stick the Benz on ebay replete with phrases such as 'investment opportunity', 'barn find' and 'classic car'. What a load of wank it is!

 

I have a slight suspicion that it would totally 100% works.

[tooSavvy]

If he gets that for it then good luck to him...

.... If he does then mines in the papers tomorrow! LoL

[DoctorRetro]

I've just figured out he means lacquer not locker.

[Marm Toastsmith]

I've just figured out he means lacquer not locker.

 

It's quite fun when you work out what someone who doesn't really know written English is trying to communicate. Again, good luck to him. Takes guts to have a go...

[HillmanImp]

[Kringle]

That luck is still not forthcoming... 1150 lower down the ad

 

[DoctorRetro]

We should all message him with just '£470?'

See how long it takes him to break! 

[sierraman]

On 4/9/2019 at 3:30 PM, TheDoctor said:

I've just figured out he means lacquer not locker.

I’ve a rule with cars I look at on Gumtree etc. If you can’t fucking spell then I’m out.