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Originally Posted by
helosixx
Neil, I'm sorry you you weren't pleased with the car. At the end of the day it's a 10 year old car with 42K miles. While I don't disagree there are small flaws, your post is overstated to say the least.
The price was negotiated lower and agreed upon before you ever came to see the car. Your tactic of offering even lower and then bad mouthing the car on the forum to drive away other buyers isn't appreciated.
After discussing your post with the owner he has decided to resend his offer to sell you the car at any price. Good day sir.
It is a 10 year old car. No one will argue that. But that, in and of itself, isn't a valid excuse for a disappointing assessment.
This is not an easy crowd in which to sell a car, any car. But we know our Crossies and we know how well to which they can be cared for in that time. This car is desirable and reasonably rare,,, but it is no virgin garage queen. It's best feature would be an unmolested engine.
Blue book values are often erroneous to the current market. BB is based on dealer prices and most dealers hate these cars.
Given the Forum member assessment and the BB comparison I would still say the car should, or could, sell (privately) at the now Offered price. ($16K) But not likely to anyone here looking for either a bargain, or a virgin. Very good condition includes decent rubber at the very least. Scratches and dents lower the population who might invest in a "keeper" if they must fork over a grand for tires and three more for body and paint repairs. These cars are not commodity grocery getters, they are objects of art and pride.
All sales are between a buyer willing to pay the price, and a seller willing to offer that price. No need for anger if some cannot find common ground.
Good luck with the sale.