XC90 coming...but still need to shift the vRS ! - Page 2

harvey07 · Apr 21st, 2011, 20:27

Well, after much heartache, I have finally sold (or what feels like given away !) the VRS. I think it has gone to a good home, rather than back to the dealer which pleases me, but a few quid more would have been welcome. Even after I dropped the price substantially, interest was scarce.

It's taken me about three weeks to sell (it had to go as I'd committed to buying the XC90 from a work contact leaving to go to the USA) , but I have been appalled by all the timewasters & scammers. My experience will probably mean I will never try to sell a car privately again.

I thought the car had been priced fairly for what it was,24k miles with the extended warranty, 2 year service plan, cambelt done & >£2k of extra's inc xenons. Having researched the competition, there were cheaper, but much rougher looking, poverty spec cars out there, with intergalactic mileages

I accept I put myself in an awkward situation where I was pressurised to sell, with the impending payment required on the Volvo.

In hindsight if I'd bought a diesel, it would probably have sold all day long.

On the plus side, I'll get the XC90 in a weeks time now - RESULT !

Looking forward to being a bit more active on these boards & sapping as much info as I can from your good selves.

JimG · Apr 21st, 2011, 20:43

I feel for you Harvey. I'm going to be in the same position when I come to sell my T5. I had thought that I may get around £12,000 for it but having asked around on the Performance section they reckon I'll be lucky if I get near £10,000.

I really need to sell my car for as much as I can get and I know that I've just got to hope someone wants a T5 when I advertise mine.

Look forward to the XC90 my friend, I can't wait till I'm a proud owner.

Jim

REDSHEEPRIDD · Apr 22nd, 2011, 20:31

Well done.

Its always sickening to let it go for a steal, especially when it looked so good - could nearly make you out in the reflection off the bodywork in the photo.

But now enjoy your XC.

harvey07 · Apr 22nd, 2011, 20:46

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Originally Posted by REDSHEEPRIDD

Well done.

Its always sickening to let it go for a steal, especially when it looked so good - could nearly make you out in the reflection off the bodywork in the photo.

But now enjoy your XC.

Thanks...and yes, I only realised I could see myself when I was editing the pics. I thought it was the best one, so used it anyway.

Looking forward to being another XC90 driver on the roads of the city & shire !

Apr 21st, 2011, 20:43	#12
JimG Premier Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 10:16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	I feel for you Harvey. I'm going to be in the same position when I come to sell my T5. I had thought that I may get around £12,000 for it but having asked around on the Performance section they reckon I'll be lucky if I get near £10,000. I really need to sell my car for as much as I can get and I know that I've just got to hope someone wants a T5 when I advertise mine. Look forward to the XC90 my friend, I can't wait till I'm a proud owner. Jim __________________ XC90 - 2007 D5 SE LUX www.alignmycar.co.uk www.rearfacing.co.uk

Apr 21st, 2011, 20:27	#11
harvey07 Master Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2016 18:06 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Aberdeen	Well, after much heartache, I have finally sold (or what feels like given away !) the VRS. I think it has gone to a good home, rather than back to the dealer which pleases me, but a few quid more would have been welcome. Even after I dropped the price substantially, interest was scarce. It's taken me about three weeks to sell (it had to go as I'd committed to buying the XC90 from a work contact leaving to go to the USA) , but I have been appalled by all the timewasters & scammers. My experience will probably mean I will never try to sell a car privately again. I thought the car had been priced fairly for what it was,24k miles with the extended warranty, 2 year service plan, cambelt done & >£2k of extra's inc xenons. Having researched the competition, there were cheaper, but much rougher looking, poverty spec cars out there, with intergalactic mileages I accept I put myself in an awkward situation where I was pressurised to sell, with the impending payment required on the Volvo. In hindsight if I'd bought a diesel, it would probably have sold all day long. On the plus side, I'll get the XC90 in a weeks time now - RESULT ! Looking forward to being a bit more active on these boards & sapping as much info as I can from your good selves.

Apr 22nd, 2011, 20:31	#13
REDSHEEPRIDD Senior Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 15:34 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Aberdeenshire	Well done. Its always sickening to let it go for a steal, especially when it looked so good - could nearly make you out in the reflection off the bodywork in the photo. But now enjoy your XC.

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