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Post by **bobjebb** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 2:53 pm

Is it regular to allow any old fellow drive my car at high speed when they are likely (at best) to have 3rd party insurance? Or do sellers tend to take potential buyers out as passengers only?

Post by **tartan_rob** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 3:30 pm

I would do passenger only or cash in your hand just in case + 3rd party insurance...

Post by **Golich** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:01 pm

Hmm interesting dilema. Never thought about this before as this is the most expensive car I've ever owned by a long shot. I'm not sure what I'd do. In the first instance a passenger ride. They would definitely have to have 3rd party cover and proof of it. I'd probably choose the road for their test drive.

I don't think having the kind of cash we're talking about on your person is practical when you are potentailly only looking at cars.

Post by **bobjebb** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 2:02 pm

Likewise - I've always PX'd 'expensive' cars before, never sold anything of this performance privately. I think it's definately passenger ride only, they'd be impressed enough to buy it on the spot. It feels even faster in the passenger seat...

Post by **JohnBlade** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 7:06 pm

Hi Bob,

See you are selling.Was the car too fast ?? Had to sell my one...needed the cash for a business venture.Looking for a run-a-round now

Post by **bobjebb** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 7:21 pm

Hi John - well I was thinking about it, just because of pressure from the boss - she thinks I'm going to kill myself... and she'd be right at this rate, cos I haven't had ONE frigging phone call. Why does this always happen to me? I have never been able to sell a car privately. I keep checking the ad to make sure I've written the phone number down right. It's a blinder aswell, Moan moan.

Post by **bobjebb** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 7:24 pm

Hi John - well I was thinking about it, just because of pressure from the boss - she thinks I'm going to kill myself... and she'd be right at this rate, cos I haven't had ONE frigging phone call. This this always happens to me, I have never been able to sell a car privately. I keep checking the ad to make sure I've written the phone number down right. It's a blinder aswell, moan moan. Good luck with the venture - but if it's edible knickers you're too late, it's been done.

I know a great ad agency if you're looking too. Cheers!

Post by **RS4ge** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:59 pm

So what are you going to replace it with Bob? What's on the short list?

Post by **JohnBlade** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 9:36 pm

Bob it took me just 3 weeks...it only takes one phone call ! Luckily I only had 2 test drives but was willing to wait for the right offer.How about 'spraying' your white seats black ? Good luck.

Post by **JohnBlade** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 9:37 pm

Bob it took me just 3 weeks...it only takes one phone call ! Luckily I only had 2 test drives but was willing to wait for the right offer.How about 'spraying' your white seats black ? Good luck.

Post by **bobjebb** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 10:49 pm

RS4ge wrote:So what are you going to replace it with Bob? What's on the short list?

Believe it or not I went to Silverstone today to look at a Tuscan S... Mad I know but always fancied another one one day. Especially as I use the wife's car day to day. If the new RS4 was available in Avant form now, it'd be a no brainer.... Oh, and if my premium bonds come up:

http://www.rufautocentre.com/newcars/RT12_Turbo_05.asp

Having said all that, I'm sure i'll be keeping mine for the foreseeable future, it was either sell pre cam belt service/brake replacement or spend the money plus a warranty and enjoy it. John, that may include re-trimming the seats one day!

Post by **Witchfinder** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 8:49 am

JohnBlade wrote:How about 'spraying' your white seats black ? Good luck.

Nooo! Those white seats are a thing of beauty! I'm currently looking for an S4, and black with white recaros is my dream combination. I'd have thought the Goodwood Green was a bigger barrier than the interior colour.

Post by **johneroberts** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:02 am

she thinks I'm going to kill myself...

went to Silverstone today to look at a Tuscan S...

Well if the RS4 didnt kill you ...
that fecker will!
Good Luck
Jr

Post by **bobjebb** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 11:26 am

Witchfinder wrote: I'd have thought the Goodwood Green was a bigger barrier than the interior colour.

Thought that would be an observation, and I guess, in fact I know I'm in the minority, (see little bouncy cars in the 'Smilies', no Goodwood!) but it's hardly turquoise, it's BRG, dark and very understated which is what I've always loved about the car. I'm obviously missing the point - loud is what people want!

Not spoiling for a fight as I'd clearly loose, just frustrating I suppose...

Cheers

PS how much is a complete respray?

PPS The Tuscan's interior was swathed in "Dusty Blush" purple with matching steering wheel and had a pastal "Summer Morn Sky" blue dash.

Post by **Witchfinder** » Sun Oct 23, 2005 2:17 pm

bobjebb wrote:it's BRG, dark and very understated which is what I've always loved about the car. I'm obviously missing the point - loud is what people want!

There are "understated" colours and there are "grandad" colours. I'm afraid that green is a grandad colour. IIRC, a recent survey showed that silver is good, but metallic black is the best colour for residual value. Green isn't as bad as beige or brown, but it's pretty low down on peoples' favourites list.

Someone will want it; unfortunately, you may have to take a hit on the price to sell it though

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default ... ryId=10594

Apparently white is the worst!

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