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Witorwitor

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Tricks to improve car before selling?
« on: 01 June 2009, 01:07:40 »
I was looking at one nice LPG converted omega on ebay which was almost exactly as I wanted. I checked feedback and I found that seller bought some interesting items recently...

Set 6 Genuine LPG/CNG/Autogas/Petrol Silver Spark Plugs - week before auction

Nitrox Ceramic 7 Engine Oil Additive Audi,Bmw,Mercedes - month before auction

Does it mean that he was trying to temporary improve performance (especially oil additive) for potential viewers and I should forget about this car, or maybe I should be happy that he was looking after his car... ?

By the way... is oil additive like this recommended at all?
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Re: Tricks to improve car before selling?
« Reply #1 on: 01 June 2009, 01:23:04 »
Well, at least you know the spark plugs are new. 
As for the oil additive, if there is a problem, I doubt very much that is going to hide it.
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Re: Tricks to improve car before selling?
« Reply #2 on: 01 June 2009, 01:46:39 »
Of course you are assuming that it was for this car and not another he runs or is selling? ;)
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« Reply #3 on: 01 June 2009, 10:47:32 »
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Of course you are assuming that it was for this car and not another he runs or is selling? ;)


And again Gareth :y :y
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Re: Tricks to improve car before selling?
« Reply #4 on: 01 June 2009, 12:37:05 »
I have spoken to the seller and he said it was for this car. The other thing is number of previous owners, 2000 reg and 5 owners... doesn't it look suspicious?
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Re: Tricks to improve car before selling?
« Reply #5 on: 01 June 2009, 13:37:44 »
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I have spoken to the seller and he said it was for this car. The other thing is number of previous owners, 2000 reg and 5 owners... doesn't it look suspicious?

A little poetic rhyme and advice here:

It's your choice at the end of the day.
Any doubts, then simply walk away!

Good luck whatever mate!
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Re: Tricks to improve car before selling?
« Reply #6 on: 01 June 2009, 14:32:58 »
if you not to sure walk away and start hunting again
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« Reply #7 on: 01 June 2009, 14:35:58 »
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I have spoken to the seller and he said it was for this car. The other thing is number of previous owners, 2000 reg and 5 owners... doesn't it look suspicious?

A little poetic rhyme and advice here:

It's your choice at the end of the day.
Any doubts, then simply walk away!

Good luck whatever mate!


Easy to remember - easy to practice = top advice from Sethsmate:y :y
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Re: Tricks to improve car before selling?
« Reply #8 on: 01 June 2009, 17:01:54 »
But is it actually possible to be sure that the car you are viewing is "the one"?
I wonder if we have any members who went for viewing, test drove the car, checked the price and said "I am sure that this is the car that I want" paid and drove away...
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« Reply #9 on: 01 June 2009, 17:14:22 »
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But is it actually possible to be sure that the car you are viewing is "the one"?
I wonder if we have any members who went for viewing, test drove the car, checked the price and said "I am sure that this is the car that I want" paid and drove away...

It happened with my first Rolls Royce but, sadly, not since ::) ::) ;D
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« Reply #10 on: 01 June 2009, 17:22:17 »
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But is it actually possible to be sure that the car you are viewing is "the one"?
I wonder if we have any members who went for viewing, test drove the car, checked the price and said "I am sure that this is the car that I want" paid and drove away...


I'm sure there have been many Witor, but it doesn't necessarily have to be the first car they looked at ;)

I am also sure that not an unconsiderable number of people would have been much better off had they walked away, researched what was available, narrowed any potential choice into a manageable number, so leaving them with a greater chance of finding the most suitable car  :y :y
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Re: Tricks to improve car before selling?
« Reply #11 on: 01 June 2009, 23:01:54 »
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But is it actually possible to be sure that the car you are viewing is "the one"?
I wonder if we have any members who went for viewing, test drove the car, checked the price and said "I am sure that this is the car that I want" paid and drove away...
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Exactly what i did in january when i bought my 2nd elite from ebay.
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« Reply #12 on: 01 June 2009, 23:18:22 »
Lucky you. I have been checking ebay and autotrader few times a day for the last 2 weeks... nothing interesting or in my price range yet... :'(
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« Reply #13 on: 04 June 2009, 00:14:22 »
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But is it actually possible to be sure that the car you are viewing is "the one"?
I wonder if we have any members who went for viewing, test drove the car, checked the price and said "I am sure that this is the car that I want" paid and drove away...[/quote]

I bought blind..........and got it transported :D :D :D
OK though......... :y
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Re: Tricks to improve car before selling?
« Reply #14 on: 04 June 2009, 00:16:31 »
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Lucky you. I have been checking ebay and autotrader few times a day for the last 2 weeks... nothing interesting or in my price range yet... :'(

I am looking for a small cheap car, for a 17 year old, seems nothing that is suitable yet for years I have seen such advertised ::) ::)
Will even swop the Mig for one......... :)
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