99 D8.5 HDi110 GLX

[Sonia406]

If it's been more than 7 days since the sale, open a unpaid item dispute. Usually this'll be enough to get the buggers talking.
What was their feedback score like?

[plod]

member since march 12 , feedback of 100% but on only 11 transactions

tell ya what, sod it, come tuesday when i've been paid, i'm off up the local motor factors where my mate works, as seen him last week and he said he can do me a new starter motor for £47

[plod]

Sent a second chance offer to the losing bidder at £450

Otherwise, options are buy the new starter at £47, but will I see the money back?
Yes it can't but help the sale, as a new starter always sounds good
But, could I ask much more than £500?
What do you lads AND lass think my 406 is worth ( not tax, mot'd till 23rd May - no I don't fancy putting 12 months mot on it as just haven't got the funds too invest unfortunately )
OR
I'm going a wedding next Saturday and coming back Sunday and It's in Devon.
There is a starter motor that I thought about buying before and it didn't sell at £7.99 plus £9.75 postage, and it's been relisted, again at the same price.
I previously messaged the seller, and got the VIN and the part numbers match.
The listing ends Saturday, and they are in Taunton.
Thinking of messaging the seller and asking if I win, could I collect on Sunday on the way back from Devon, as got to pass Taunton
Got nothing to lose at £7.99 and wouldn't have the worry of trying to recoup the cost really have I ?

[grasmere59]

At 8 quid it's got to be worth a go especially if you can pick it up and save on the postage aswell.It would look a better proposition for a buyer if it's a runner.

[GingerMagic]

Hi, I would definately collect the starter on-route. £8 is a snip and if you fit it then it means the winning bidder can drive it back and can be taxed too ( on their behalf ) as it it MOTed.

This makes a much better proposition for the watchers - it would certain help clinche the deal.

I sold my old 406 on Gumtree and Facebook, both were free, just joined a local ' cars for sale ' group. Did attract alot of stupid offers, but thought I would saturate the market as eBay isn't for everyone.

I've seen some right turds sold on eBay, yours seems a lovely motor so I hope you get a good price.

[Sonia406]

Sent a second chance offer to the losing bidder at £450

Otherwise, options are buy the new starter at £47, but will I see the money back?
Yes it can't but help the sale, as a new starter always sounds good
But, could I ask much more than £500?
What do you lads AND lass think my 406 is worth ( not tax, mot'd till 23rd May - no I don't fancy putting 12 months mot on it as just haven't got the funds too invest unfortunately )
OR
I'm going a wedding next Saturday and coming back Sunday and It's in Devon.
There is a starter motor that I thought about buying before and it didn't sell at £7.99 plus £9.75 postage, and it's been relisted, again at the same price.
I previously messaged the seller, and got the VIN and the part numbers match.
The listing ends Saturday, and they are in Taunton.
Thinking of messaging the seller and asking if I win, could I collect on Sunday on the way back from Devon, as got to pass Taunton
Got nothing to lose at £7.99 and wouldn't have the worry of trying to recoup the cost really have I ?

LOVE the way you didn't forget about me
Personally, I think it's worth more than £500 any day. I would do the starter motor (it will help significantly) and I also think 6 months tax should also help but I can understand the financial reasons for having no tax.
You have a fine example of the 406, the interior is nice and leather, doggers always love leather seats.
I would put it back up for sale with a new starter motor but add a 'buy it now price' of say £550

[Sonia406]

Oh and make a point of the



**Re-listed due to time waster** business

[plod]

Thanks peeps

Seller says I can collect Sunday so yes, think get it running again and put it up for £550 as you say Sonia

[Sonia406]

Thanks peeps

Seller says I can collect Sunday so yes, think get it running again and put it up for £550 as you say Sonia

Good lad

I am sure you wouldn't have any problem and if you wanted to be extra cheeky, I'd put a buy it now of £600 in because then people may make offers of say £550 and you'd be happy......... So put the BIN 600 and let them ''make offers''

[waue1978]

If you're going to sell it as a runner Dave with a Buy It Now, give Autotrader a go first. Make sure she's well polished, take a pic from every corner of the car, 1 of the interior front, another of the interior rear & maybe 1 of the engine & stick it on at £595. With Ebay taking a 10% cut up to £40 on final value fees on top of the original listing fee, it's actually cheaper on Autotrader. You tend to get less idiots & chancers too.

[plod]

Yeah, i'll give that a go then Sonia and Stu

Just hope I don't start it and yearn for a drive

[plod]

Won the starter motor on eBay
Someone did bid against me but still got it for £9.37 although guess in reality I just chuck him a tenner
Picking it up lunch time on way back from Torquay where I've been for a wedding

Managed 35mpg on the way down, and 27 round and about in the dingo
Fingers crossed for 35 on way back
Still no patch on the pug
I've had to drive carefully and slower to get those mpg figures and its still going to be £100 for a long weekend in Devon
Last year in the pug, I drove to Cornwall, drove round all week, and back on £100 and I wasn't messing about lol
Dingo anyone lol

[scotty73]

Won the starter motor on eBay
Someone did bid against me but still got it for £9.37 although guess in reality I just chuck him a tenner
Picking it up lunch time on way back from Torquay where I've been for a wedding

Managed 35mpg on the way down, and 27 round and about in the dingo
Fingers crossed for 35 on way back
Still no patch on the pug
I've had to drive carefully and slower to get those mpg figures and its still going to be £100 for a long weekend in Devon
Last year in the pug, I drove to Cornwall, drove round all week, and back on £100 and I wasn't messing about lol
Dingo anyone lol

See now all i keep reading is "I really want a newer 406"

Any news from Ebay or the so called buyer yet? or is it to early?

[GingerMagic]

Hi Plod, just re-read the listing on eBay.

Looks like a good advert, maybe add facts and figures regarding fuel consumption round town and on a trip. Maybe add some nice interior, boot and under-bonnet photos too - I think you can do 12 for free?

How long have you had the car? Any previous service history ( cambelt etc )

Remove the first paragraph, just keep the broken up listing further down, easier on the eye..!!

I have bought and sold many on eBay, please don't think I am speaking out of term but these little things seem to make a difference.

Buy-it-Now at £695, best offer I think you could achieve £550 within a couple of days.

Good luck.

P.s. I am replacing my starter this week as mine broke too - just waiting for some hex sockets to come through the post from Amazon.

[plod]

Scotty - eBay said buyer has two days to reply and its gone past that

GM - rushed the listing, didn't preview and it came out like that despite me spacing like the lower section hence me updating the listing to make it look better
Won't rush it this time lol
Anyway, better get shifting out of Torquay and off to Taunton