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Old May 5, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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Hey all

could someone please explain to me why this car is advertised at 3500 pound more than they fetch?

am i missing something?

steve

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-SUBARU-IM...#ht_527wt_1139
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Old May 5, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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Never seen that about round here. Christ knows. Chancer?
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Old May 5, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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good luck to the seller
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Old May 5, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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God knows why the price is up there? I thought it interesting that he states its a standard car, then lists the mods!
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Old May 5, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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I just dont get it....
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Old May 5, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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Why not ask the seller?
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Old May 5, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ste_brough
Why not ask the seller?
I have emailed him.

I said.... "please excuse my ignorance but could you explain to my why it is price at 3500 more than they really sell for."

I will post his response
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Old May 5, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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Hi. It's a good question.

The asking price (and it is only an asking price)reflects, among other things, that (a) it is a UK car, not an import (b)it has a reconditioned engine which has been carefully run in and so should have many miles left in it (c) the brakes have recently been refurbished at a cost of £750 and (d)it has been dyno'd showing a genuine 311bhp at the flywheel.
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Old May 5, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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Above is the gents reply
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Old May 5, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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So its a) a car b) Needed a new engine as the old one wasnt looked after c) it has brakes and d)A genuine 311bhp at the flywheel, as opposed to a fake 311bhp!

I'm impressed
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Old May 5, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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Just a car to be avoided I guess then.
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Old May 5, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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LOL i have seen it all now.
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Old May 5, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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At the end of the day it's the sellers car and he can advertise it for what ever price he likes! Wether he sells it or not is a different matter
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Old May 5, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by g7prs
At the end of the day it's the sellers car and he can advertise it for what ever price he likes! Wether he sells it or not is a different matter
Thats a true statement mate. It was a genuine question that i asked him.
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Old May 5, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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No harm in asking! The price is always there to be knocked down! ( in his case quite a bit )
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