TVR is not selling
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Its going for nearly nothing at all, at a ridiculously low price as I need to raise cash for a tax bill in a hurry, but it still hasnt sold 
I half expected a queue of people trying to break my door down as its going for half what I paid for it 2 years ago.
I understand sales are supposed to be slow (and prices lower) at this time of year, but perhaps the uncertainty of TVR's future is having a bigger effect on sales than I suspected it might?? Ive also been told its because its yellow
I thought yellow ones would sell faster TBH, any comments on that last point?
Been away for a few weeks, not had time to read any TVR threads (so am not up to speed with TVR gossip)... is anyone else finding it hard to sell their TVR or is it just me? And does the market slow down a little at this time, or come to a near standstill?
I half expected a queue of people trying to break my door down as its going for half what I paid for it 2 years ago. I understand sales are supposed to be slow (and prices lower) at this time of year, but perhaps the uncertainty of TVR's future is having a bigger effect on sales than I suspected it might?? Ive also been told its because its yellow
I thought yellow ones would sell faster TBH, any comments on that last point? Been away for a few weeks, not had time to read any TVR threads (so am not up to speed with TVR gossip)... is anyone else finding it hard to sell their TVR or is it just me? And does the market slow down a little at this time, or come to a near standstill?
Wow! that is rediculously cheap, unfortunately a month too soon for as I too have a tax bill to pay this month
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UKBob said:
Its going for nearly nothing at all, at a ridiculously low price as I need to raise cash for a tax bill in a hurry, but it still hasnt sold I half expected a queue of people trying to break my door down as its going for half what I paid for it 2 years ago.
I understand sales are supposed to be slow (and prices lower) at this time of year, but perhaps the uncertainty of TVR's future is having a bigger effect on sales than I suspected it might?? Ive also been told its because its yellow I thought yellow ones would sell faster TBH, any comments on that last point?
Been away for a few weeks, not had time to read any TVR threads (so am not up to speed with TVR gossip)... is anyone else finding it hard to sell their TVR or is it just me? And does the market slow down a little at this time, or come to a near standstill?
I half expected a queue of people trying to break my door down as its going for half what I paid for it 2 years ago. I understand sales are supposed to be slow (and prices lower) at this time of year, but perhaps the uncertainty of TVR's future is having a bigger effect on sales than I suspected it might?? Ive also been told its because its yellow
I thought yellow ones would sell faster TBH, any comments on that last point? Been away for a few weeks, not had time to read any TVR threads (so am not up to speed with TVR gossip)... is anyone else finding it hard to sell their TVR or is it just me? And does the market slow down a little at this time, or come to a near standstill?
I promise you Bob...I'm gagging for one but for the moment, due to unforseen circumstances, I could buy it but it's the maintenance that put me off... expensive servicing, parts etc... otherwise I'd have one like a shot !
so, serious question here (really).
Is it actually 'that' cheap, just having a nosey through the classifieds I notice there are a lot from 10-15k (there are a lot much higher) with similar age and mileage, and a speed-6 one down at the 10k mark?
I realise there is probably a lot to do with condition - but when you look through the cerbera classifieds it doesnt jump out at you.
If I thought I could sell mine quick without too much loss, I'd be tempted to give this a punt (and upgrade the daily), but I think your lack of sale may come down to the time of year, state of TVR etc.
Where else are you advertising it?
Is it actually 'that' cheap, just having a nosey through the classifieds I notice there are a lot from 10-15k (there are a lot much higher) with similar age and mileage, and a speed-6 one down at the 10k mark?
I realise there is probably a lot to do with condition - but when you look through the cerbera classifieds it doesnt jump out at you.
If I thought I could sell mine quick without too much loss, I'd be tempted to give this a punt (and upgrade the daily), but I think your lack of sale may come down to the time of year, state of TVR etc.
Where else are you advertising it?
Rob, yours is exactly the car I'd be looking at when I buy a Cerb! Sad to hear it hasn't sold for you. Hope there's someone like me out there! I've even mooted a loan a few times in the past couple of weeks but seriously I need to concentrate all cash on the V8S and get a more economical runaround.
Reading your ad (several times now) you're making a fuss over the buyer being a PHer. Perhaps that's putting off buyers who aren't regular or don't really know what that means or find the ad through Google. Maye you also need to suffer a couple of tyre kickers cos there may be buyers out there wondering whether a yellow one is too brash for them but don't want to waste your time trying to find out, possibly losing a 'fallen in love with it at first sight' sale.
Have you put it on Autotrader, fish4, Rob Ingleby got any buyers looking for a yellow one?
Also, there's no reassurance that typical work has been done, last services, MOT date or much history.
Reading your ad (several times now) you're making a fuss over the buyer being a PHer. Perhaps that's putting off buyers who aren't regular or don't really know what that means or find the ad through Google. Maye you also need to suffer a couple of tyre kickers cos there may be buyers out there wondering whether a yellow one is too brash for them but don't want to waste your time trying to find out, possibly losing a 'fallen in love with it at first sight' sale.
Have you put it on Autotrader, fish4, Rob Ingleby got any buyers looking for a yellow one?
Also, there's no reassurance that typical work has been done, last services, MOT date or much history.
Edited by V8S on Wednesday 17th January 16:22
e2djh said:
Sorry to hear you are having to leave the fold Rob. I saw your other post, and it seems you've had a rough time these past few months.
Chin up, and lets hope we see you in a Tiv again soon.
Cheers
David
Chin up, and lets hope we see you in a Tiv again soon.
Cheers
David
I'll be fine, business is already on the up and up. When I come back to the fold, it might be in an ultima though 
touching cloth said:
Feckin ridiculous that it has not sold, if I had the cash would buy it myself at that money. Good luck matey.
I know. Im wondering if it being yellow also has something to do with it, dont know. Fidgits said:
Where else are you advertising it?
No where yet. I expected it would be gone within a matter of days or a week or two, at that price. I got the impression that autotrader attracted the time wasters, which I have no time for. Would rather it got a good home on PH, in an ideal world to someone I knew. V8S said:
Rob, yours is exactly the car I'd be looking at when I buy a Cerb! Sad to hear it hasn't sold for you. Hope there's someone like me out there! I've even mooted a loan a few times in the past couple of weeks but seriously I need to concentrate all cash on the V8S and get a more economical runaround.
Reading your ad (several times now) you're making a fuss over the buyer being a PHer. Perhaps that's putting off buyers who aren't regular or don't really know what that means or find the ad through Google. Maye you also need to suffer a couple of tyre kickers cos there may be buyers out there wondering whether a yellow one is too brash for them but don't want to waste your time trying to find out, possibly losing a 'fallen in love with it at first sight' sale.
Have you put it on Autotrader, fish4, Rob Ingleby got any buyers looking for a yellow one?
Havent put it on autotrader yet, might do that tonight, praps fish4 too. I lowered the price yet again today, and would expect it to sell within a week. Sods law says if I dont, it wont. If I do it will go to a PHer anyway. Not that Im hung up about a PHer buying it Reading your ad (several times now) you're making a fuss over the buyer being a PHer. Perhaps that's putting off buyers who aren't regular or don't really know what that means or find the ad through Google. Maye you also need to suffer a couple of tyre kickers cos there may be buyers out there wondering whether a yellow one is too brash for them but don't want to waste your time trying to find out, possibly losing a 'fallen in love with it at first sight' sale.
Have you put it on Autotrader, fish4, Rob Ingleby got any buyers looking for a yellow one?
just didnt expect a sale to take more than a few days or a week, or two.I have a mate ... Blueyonder ... that I have just sent this to.
He is looking for a Chim or a Griff so I don't know whether a coupe would interest him... but you never know. If I wasn't coming back to TVR purely for topless motoring then that is EXACTLY the Cerbera I would have.
I would only consider one colour Griff - Sunset Pearl - luckily, there was one available.
Good luck
He is looking for a Chim or a Griff so I don't know whether a coupe would interest him... but you never know. If I wasn't coming back to TVR purely for topless motoring then that is EXACTLY the Cerbera I would have.
I would only consider one colour Griff - Sunset Pearl - luckily, there was one available.
Good luck
UKBob said:
I thought yellow ones would sell faster TBH, any comments on that last point?
Personally, I think TVRs are better in a loud colour (to match the noise)! My Tam is yellow, so I wouldn't have any concerns with your colour at all - it looks great.
However, I know that people say that yellow is a colour to steer clear of in many other cars, even Boxsters. However, it's all personal choice, of course.
Julian
ukbob said:
Havent put it on autotrader yet, might do that tonight, praps fish4 too. I lowered the price yet again today, and would expect it to sell within a week. Sods law says if I dont, it wont. If I do it will go to a PHer anyway. Not that Im hung up about a PHer buying it just didnt expect a sale to take more than a few days or a week, or two.
No offence meant, and as i said above, i dont know the market well enough to comment on exact value, but looking in the PH classifieds your car Didn't leap out as the bargin of the century to me at least..
So, i would assume, unless your selling to an enthusiast, one without a tvr already, your pitching at people who may not see what a bargin it is.
p'haps update the advert to emphasise why this is such a steal, or just tell us now... because honestly, I can't see it?
V8S said:
Could you not get a loan that has no early repayment fee, pay off the tax and then take your time finding a buyer at the right price and pay back the loan?
Been through this elsewhere on PH, plus many times with mates etc... A loan just isnt the right option for me. I have a little debt already, and really want to wipe the slate clean. Im starting 2-3 new businesses this year, Im sure I'll have plenty of cash to splash in time (he says/I hope) but right now what I need/want most of all is a fresh start. burriana said:
I have a mate ... Blueyonder ... that I have just sent this to.
Im sure I recognize the name. Cheers julianc said:
UKBob said:
I thought yellow ones would sell faster TBH, any comments on that last point?
Personally, I think TVRs are better in a loud colour (to match the noise)! My Tam is yellow, so I wouldn't have any concerns with your colour at all - it looks great.
However, I know that people say that yellow is a colour to steer clear of in many other cars, even Boxsters. However, it's all personal choice, of course.
Julian
Tangoed said:
Cars a good price, it's just that time of year. Most people are waiting for that big credit card bill or as you say a tax bill. January is a bad month to sell anything.
cursed be the tax man, squeezing me from both sides, it seems 
burriana said:
I have a mate ... Blueyonder ... that I have just sent this to.
He is looking for a Chim or a Griff so I don't know whether a coupe would interest him... but you never know. If I wasn't coming back to TVR purely for topless motoring then that is EXACTLY the Cerbera I would have.
I would only consider one colour Griff - Sunset Pearl - luckily, there was one available.
Good luck
He is looking for a Chim or a Griff so I don't know whether a coupe would interest him... but you never know. If I wasn't coming back to TVR purely for topless motoring then that is EXACTLY the Cerbera I would have.
I would only consider one colour Griff - Sunset Pearl - luckily, there was one available.
Good luck
I'll go post letters through Ron's door to tell him to buy a Cerb!
A bit of a negative advert? There's one line saying as far as you know it's OK, then a whole bunch of stuff at the bottom of what's wrong with it. Ok only little bits, but maybe it's the way the advert is written?
No mention of well looked after, always reliable, service history, new tyres etc.
No mention of well looked after, always reliable, service history, new tyres etc.
Ever considered it looks too cheap and thats why people are not enquiring?
Years ago, I used to sell Audi's. When the A4 came out, it didn't sell as well as Audi wished. So, what did they do? They jacked the prices up by £2000 and they sold bucket loads.
All about buyers perception I suppose!
Its a rediculously low price for a Cerbera, which in all honesty looks very nice.
Joe Bloggs who has an uneducated eye may be smelling a rat when there isn't even one there.
Years ago, I used to sell Audi's. When the A4 came out, it didn't sell as well as Audi wished. So, what did they do? They jacked the prices up by £2000 and they sold bucket loads.
All about buyers perception I suppose!
Its a rediculously low price for a Cerbera, which in all honesty looks very nice.
Joe Bloggs who has an uneducated eye may be smelling a rat when there isn't even one there.
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