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For Sale subsection just for cars?....
« on: March 04, 2010, 10:32:55 am »
Would it be helpful to both sellers and potential buyers to have a separate section under For Sale dedicated to car sales? When I say "car sales" I mean a whole car, there being several examples currently posted (which could be moved to the new subsection if it is adopted).

As time goes on I can see a growth of car sales on the site and it may also attract new members (not that the site needs any!).

Just an idea for your consideration, gentlemen.


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Re: For Sale subsection just for cars?....
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2010, 10:42:16 am »
So how much are you putting your car up for Robin.  :laugh:  :star:

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Re: For Sale subsection just for cars?....
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2010, 10:47:46 am »

So how much are you putting your car up for Robin.  :laugh:  :star:


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I was waiting for that! I nearly added to my original post that I wasn't selling mine. No ulterior motive for personal gain involved in my suggestion.


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Re: For Sale subsection just for cars?....
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2010, 12:42:55 pm »
I think its a good idea. I'm planning on advertising a couple of cars in the coming months!
2008 Golf GTI - Revo Stage 2 NOW SOLD

2006 E46 BMW M3 - 343hp
2000 Lotus Elise Sport160 - 160hp

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Re: For Sale subsection just for cars?....
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2010, 01:08:31 pm »
I have been having a think about this and the last thing we would want is to many cars for sale.
Places that sell cars attract all the swindlers and crooks and twats who burst trough your patio doors.  :fighting:
if they knew this place as a car selling place i think it would attract them to look throughout the forum for cars to target.  :driver:

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Re: For Sale subsection just for cars?....
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2010, 02:39:42 pm »
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That's quite valid, TC - I'm not convinced that a subsection would especially increase the attention of scumbags but I see your point. 

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Re: For Sale subsection just for cars?....
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2010, 03:44:05 pm »
Well I am



with this one.

I don't  think we are the best place to support the selling of a car and to date am not aware of any successful sales as a result of this site.

Given that the vast majoirty of people list of pistonheads/auto trader/exhange and Mart / etc it would probably be best if they just link there adverts in the "other for sale links" child board IMHO  :happy2:

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Re: For Sale subsection just for cars?....
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2010, 04:20:19 pm »
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Yep, members posting a link in the "Other For Sale Links" would work perfectly well.

I had noticed several cars being advertised recently and the idea popped into my head. Always worth sharing ideas because occasionally something good comes out.

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Re: For Sale subsection just for cars?....
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2010, 10:02:15 am »
i can see your point re. theives and scammers, but no matter where you go you get them, even on autotrader and pistonheads. Its just the case of being careful.

I personally feel if a for sale subsection was added with links to the website where it is advertised would be very handy, mainly because i would be quite attracted to a car that has been enthusiast owned and maintained. Atleast it gives you an idea of the type of owner, and if they have posted a blog on the forum, the potential buyer would be able to see the progress and maintenance of the car.

Just a thought..

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