MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Degudodger on July 16, 2012, 04:30:39 pm
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So after nearly 5 weeks trying to sell the Jetta, being approached by scammers asking me to post my “product” to Nigeria/Africa and accept paypal or a bankers draft etc and having to drop the price by £500 I have been approached by what on the face of it appears to be a genuine buyer. The gent lives in Belfast and is dead keen to buy the car but it seems a little strange that he is prepared to pay out nearly £300 (flight in and ferry back) in travel expenses when he must be able to purchase a similar vehicle closer to home.
Should I be concerned?
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As long as he is willing to come to you and pay in UK £ notes (check them with a currency pen or light) then I cant see a problem.
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As long as he is willing to come to you and pay in UK £ notes (check them with a currency pen or light) then I cant see a problem.
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if you can convince the guy to go with you to a bank and withdraw the money in front of you i don't see what the issue is
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Dont worry about it I had a guy fly in and buy my mk2 from me paid cash and said finding cars in Ireland is hard so we have to travel.
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Bank transfer would be my choice of payment with me and him in the bank together, certainly wouldn't accept cash.
If he is a genuine buyer he won't have any problems popping to the bank with you tagging along.
Just a last note of caution, make sure he is actually a permanent resident of NI, if he lives in Ireland (Southern) and he takes the vehicle it is classed as an export.
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it is classed as an export.
Why would this matter to the OP?
I'm from NI and was going to go to England to get a gti - bigger selection of cars and it's no big deal to fly over & ferry back. Like a mini-holiday for us "big thicko's from the island" as Ted Crilly said.
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it is classed as an export.
Why would this matter to the OP?
Different part of the V5 needs to be filled in for export thats all.
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Different part of the V5 needs to be filled in for export thats all.
Oh, didn't know that. I've learned something today which is always good! Cheers :happy2:
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Apparently good cars are few and far between over in Ireland, id say its legit, just make sure u take usual care with the money transaction
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Thanks guys,
It seemed a bit strange that he is prepared to travel such a distance and great expense for a run of the mill car but now it makes sense :)
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You still need to take all the precautions but I sold my BMW to someone who flew from Edinburgh to Exeter and then took a 50-mile taxi ride to my place. Had a test drive with me driving for less than 5 miles when he said he'd take it and paid me cash in Scottish £20 notes. The following day I heard that there had been some fake Scottish £20 notes in circulation locally but I didn't have any problems spending mine!
He drove it to Scotland and I heard from him later and he was well pleased and was going to mod it.
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Apparently good cars are few and far between over in Ireland
Just with a wee population there aren't so many cars to choose from. Also we don't have the motorways so don't get high milers going cheap.
On the upside we have absolutely cracking B-roads which you mainland boys & girls should come over and experience!
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Apparently good cars are few and far between over in Ireland
Just with a wee population there aren't so many cars to choose from. Also we don't have the motorways so don't get high milers going cheap.
On the upside we have absolutely cracking B-roads which you mainland boys & girls should come over and experience!
no motorways in Ireland you're saying??? There are plenty obviously not as much as Germany or UK but plenty for the population I would think
Paul
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I seem to be getting loads of interest from N.I, Manchester and Liverpool but nothing locally. :surprised:
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I sold my leon to a guy in southrn ireland at asking price, their bankers drafts are different so I would take cash or bank transfer, cash is simple as you take it to your nearest bank and they verifiy it so both parties are happy.
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Never take a Banker draft and hand over the cat , too many forged ones about
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Never take a Banker draft and hand over the cat , too many forged ones about
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no motorways in Ireland you're saying??? There are plenty obviously not as much as Germany or UK but plenty for the population I would think
I meant 'the motorways' to mean the extensive, pervasive, wondrous, sinewous engineering feats found in England mainly. As opposed to the 50 mile long M1 in Northern Ireland.
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A Young chap and his uncle travelled from the Isle of Wight to Norfolk to buy my MK4 1.8T GTI, think you will be fine as long as you take heed of above warnings
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Original guy from Belfast wanted to pay using Paypal and get his "Friend" to collect the car as he couldn't justify the flight over, naturaly i declined the offer which seem to offend him. I am getting interest but nothing leading to a test drive, i don't really want to drop the price any lower than i have as i have spent over £1200 on it already this year.
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Good call.
Taking a PayPal payment on a car is asking for trouble.
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I was nearly caught out once and now point blank to accept Paypal if the person is collecting in person. WRT banks drafts I have another gent from Belfast possibly coming over Friday afternoon so here is hoping he manages to secure a cheap flight.
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Update.
The Jetta was collected this morning and is currently in its way back to Belfast but it put up a bit of a fight as the bloody bonnet catch decided to fail JUST as i was closing the deal. Quick drive to my local Skoda dealership and they had the new catch fitted 20 mites later but at a cost of £80!
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Bummer.... but better to get it fixed and then everyone leaves the deal happy. :happy2:
Sad to see it go?
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Could have fixed it with a bit more perseverance but decided to just replace it. It cost me £80 but the Karma points make it worthwhile.
The only thing i will miss is the size of the boot as it was MASSIVE but that is about it. Yes the Jetta had storage draws and arm rest which the Golf doesn't but these can be added over time. :grin:
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Any pics of the new wagon?
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Got to give it a proper clean tomorrow so photos will be up soon.