Car Market Query?

techie · 11-04-2012 08:49PM #1

Is the market dead for anything Petrol powered over 1.8L?

Have a jeep for Sale, and loads of views on Ad but no calls/texts?

randy hickey · 11-04-2012 08:51PM

Techie, could you give us a link to your ad?Thanks.

techie · 11-04-2012 08:52PM

randy hickey wrote: »

Techie, could you give us a link to your ad?Thanks.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3222625

colm_mcm · 11-04-2012 09:12PM

If it was a diesel 2WD it'd sell, thats what people that buy these want.

techie · 11-04-2012 09:13PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

If it was a diesel 2WD it'd sell, thats what people that buy these want.

There are a few Diesels of these on Donedeal too and they are there a while?

colm_mcm · 11-04-2012 09:26PM

i still think there's a market for smallish jeeps with diesel engines.

techie · 11-04-2012 09:29PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

i still think there's a market for smallish jeeps with diesel engines.

Ok thanks, is the Ad ok though for anyone out that it may suit????

colm_mcm · 11-04-2012 09:32PM

Nothing wrong with the ad at all.

techie · 11-04-2012 09:33PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Nothing wrong with the ad at all.

Ok thanks again.

Eric Cartman · 11-04-2012 09:38PM

If people bought the same as in 2006 youd be laughing but unfortunatly people have been scared off 4x4s, petrol cars and anything with an engine with more capacity than a shot glass.

Between the price of petrol and tax youd have most people scared to buy that, and even people who it appeals to might be afraid they cant get rid of it after.

Best of luck with your sale though, its just a pity how much road tax rates can devalue good cars

techie · 11-04-2012 09:40PM

Eric Cartman wrote: »

If people bought the same as in 2006 youd be laughing but unfortunatly people have been scared off 4x4s, petrol cars and anything with an engine with more capacity than a shot glass.

Between the price of petrol and tax youd have most people scared to buy that, and even people who it appeals to might be afraid they cant get rid of it after.

Best of luck with your sale though, its just a pity how much road tax rates can devalue good cars

Thanks for that, Road Tax isn't too bad, I pay for it twice a year, makes it easier to swallow

drunkmonkey · 11-04-2012 10:08PM

i'd take out the cash only and not open to swaps. Just to get people to call or text, some of the swaps you get are hilarious (I still think of the guy with the 12 Samurai Swords looking for a part exchange:rolleyes:).

I'd also take pictures of the car in a more rugged pose near some trees or in the grass on a nice day. Make it look more of a 4x4 people love to dream, they'll see it as an adventure car. I think of Ikea and I want to shoot myself, loose it.

Wouldn't mention the tyre thread let them call and ask if that's an issue, say timing belt recently done (saying last year seems like a year ago). Full Main dealer service history is great maybe mention it twice.

techie · 11-04-2012 10:11PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

i'd take out the cash only and not open to swaps. Just to get people to call or text, some of the swaps you get are hilarious (I still think of the guy with the 12 Samurai Swords looking for a part exchange:rolleyes:).

I'd also take pictures of the car in a more rugged pose near some trees or in the grass on a nice day. Make it look more of a 4x4 people love to dream, they'll see it as an adventure car. I think of Ikea and I want to shoot myself, loose it.

Wouldn't mention the tyre thread let them call and ask if that's an issue, say timing belt recently done (saying last year seems like a year ago). Full Main dealer service history is great maybe mention it twice.

Done, thanks for that

drunkmonkey · 11-04-2012 10:24PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

If it was a diesel 2WD it'd sell, thats what people that buy these want.

Is it permanent 4x4, can it not be switched to 2?

techie · 11-04-2012 10:25PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Is it permanent 4x4, can it not be switched to 2?

Its Automatic, on 2WD unless it detects wheel slipping, there is also a 4WD lock button for when you need it.

Spipov · 11-04-2012 10:35PM

techie wrote: »

Its Automatic, on 2WD unless it detects wheel slipping, there is also a 4WD lock button for when you need it.

unfortunate timing, i think i would have been all over that, if it was 500 euros cheaper and i had gotten rid of my yaris in 2 months ish time!

good luck with the sale, it really looks great.

techie · 11-04-2012 10:43PM

Spipov wrote: »

unfortunate timing, i think i would have been all over that, if it was 500 euros cheaper and i had gotten rid of my yaris in 2 months ish time!

good luck with the sale, it really looks great.

Thanks.

drunkmonkey · 11-04-2012 10:44PM

techie wrote: »

Its Automatic, on 2WD unless it detects wheel slipping, there is also a 4WD lock button for when you need it.

You could probably word it a bit better, but it's worth mentioning or maybe not. Should you maybe drop the whole 4x4, would it make it more appealing to someone looking for more of a car etc not a 4x4?

Curious what people would think, if it was me after a 4x4 i'd be going for something different. But if it was between that and a laguna/mondeo/minivan/ I might consider it.

Not sure what mpg you get but if it's reasonable it's worth mentioning.

techie · 11-04-2012 10:46PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

You could probably word it a bit better, but it's worth mentioning or maybe not. Should you maybe drop the whole 4x4, would it make it more appealing to someone looking for more of a car etc not a 4x4?

Curious what people would think, if it was me after a 4x4 i'd be going for something different. But if it was between that and a laguna/mondeo/minivan/ I might consider it.

Not sure what mpg you get but if it's reasonable it's worth mentioning.

Will leave the Ad now, too much tinkering is off putting too.
MPG on it is around 28-30mpg depending on driving style

bazz26 · 11-04-2012 11:47PM

It will take time to sell that, not alot of demand for a petrol soft roader.

techie · 12-04-2012 08:57PM

Spipov wrote: »

unfortunate timing, i think i would have been all over that, if it was 500 euros cheaper and i had gotten rid of my yaris in 2 months ish time!

good luck with the sale, it really looks great.

Its your lucky day, price dropped to €4500

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