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First To See Will Buy !!!.

  • 22-05-2009 10:32AM
    #1
    Mena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,178 ✭✭✭


    Useless Friday thread but here goes anyway:

    First To See Will Buy !!!.

    Seriously, does anyone ever fall for this? I am seeing it all the time and as a sales line, it's really pissing me off now, it's blatantly false, but then so is most sales/marketing speak.

    Are there any comments/phrases used in the selling of vehicles that really annoy you?


Comments

  • #2
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,372 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    " Should fly through an NCT " :D...me arse


  • #3
    voxpop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,800 ✭✭✭voxpop


    Lady owner i.e. clutch is shagged and it has never been serviced :D


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,659 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Needs little bit of work = This car is complete POS.
    Spent 200 on tyres recently = Needs four new tyres.


  • #5
    keefg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,187 ✭✭✭keefg


    :D Good Thread :D


    Classic = Old


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,659 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    some light marks on bodywork = Every panel has at least one dent and some of the panels are missing and/or rusty


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  • #7
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59,906 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    "immaculate condition inside and out" - yeah right...
    "excellent runner" - the engine will just about start...

    My ads on adverts.ie:

    https://www.adverts.ie/member/5856/ads



  • #8
    Par72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭Par72


    I had a thread like this a couple of months ago. First to see will buy is a particularly annoying one.
    Here's the other thread


  • #9
    Stevie Dakota
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,816 ✭✭✭Stevie Dakota


    I've used it when selling both my last cars, in both cases I was right, but I wouldn't use it if I didn't believe it.


  • #10
    macroman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 980 ✭✭✭macroman


    Seen 'perfect beginners car' on an ad for a 5 series :rolleyes:


  • #11
    Kartale
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭Kartale


    heres a good description!
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Land-Rover/Range-Rover/2.5-TURB/200903191520487/advert?channel=CARS


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  • #12
    macnab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,302 ✭✭✭macnab


    I lady owner (7 mad sons)
    Average mileage (for a taxi)
    A few minor scratches (no straight panels)
    Small work needed to pass NCT (has failed NCT 10 times)
    Just passed NCT (How? I will never know)
    Ideal starter car (uncomfortable)
    1 owner from new (impossible to sell)
    Head turner (Backfires a lot)
    Economical (with the truth)
    Rare model (Most have rotted away)


  • #13
    Ri_Nollaig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭Ri_Nollaig


    saw one on adverts that said "never crashed" :D


  • #14
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,536 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    "2 careful owners from new"

    You go out and your shocked to see 5 owners on the log book

    "Oh sure, I didn't mention the other three lunatics"


  • #15
    Beta Ray Bill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,982 ✭✭✭Beta Ray Bill


    Often read this when buying a sports car

    "Never been on a track" - IE Its down at mondello EVERY weekend!


  • #16
    El Guapo!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,447 ✭✭✭✭El Guapo!


    "Genuine reason for sale"

    = Its about to commit suicide.


    "Owner emigrating" (show off)

    = Done one too many bank jobs in the car


    "Never been used as a taxi"

    = Couldnt afford the plate so used it as a Hackney instead


  • #17
    O.A.P
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭O.A.P


    "No offers" It puts me of straight away thats just not how its done imo.


  • #18
    Captain Slow IRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭Captain Slow IRL


    macroman wrote: »
    Seen 'perfect beginners car' on an ad for a 5 series :rolleyes:

    Might as well start off on the right foot!
    Dean09 wrote: »
    "Owner emigrating" (show off)

    I always considered this more "when it falls apart, don't try ringing me - I won't be around"


  • #19
    trackcar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 82 ✭✭trackcar


    never raced, rallyed, crashed or stolen (in this country)


  • #20
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,968 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    "NCT ready" - I can't be arsed, it could pass.


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