thebigarniedog
Master of the Obvious
Of course it is a used car. The seller believes it is worth $5(k). Alot of people (such as yourself), want to argue that the seller is wrong in the seller's estimation of their price without offering any facts to support your position. Maybe what you believe by itself is your reality. Sadly, the world does not subscribe to such constructs.
So, if you want to offer nothing to support your opinion, that is fine. That seems to be the norm for some these days. I pointed out what I saw in the pictures and noted I could be wrong of what I saw. I also noted that the seller has not offered any maintenance history, a vin or much of anything else. I believe a thorough inspection and a review of the history of this car is in order before dropping a large amount of money on this type of item. But again, that is me. I don't have a bunch of money to throw around like some of you rich folks out there ................
Not a fair criticism of my postings, but after-all, you are a used car salesman offering what appears to be a goberment numbers analysis, so I should not be surprised. Since you are in the business of buying and selling used cars, I would suggest that you immediately send them a certified check and buy the car sight unseen and let us know how it turns out. You see, it is one thing to shoot your mouth off, it is another to put your money where it is. If your assessment is correct, and pursuant to the musings of most on this thread, you will secure a nice profit --- which is what you are in business to do.
As for me, I offered a cautious approach. With the statements provided by the seller, I am not in a position to disagree with the seller's asking price of $5(k). I start from the position that $5(k) for a 10 model year old car with over 280(k) miles for a mk4 tdi seems about right. Before buying the car, I would have to personally inspect it and would want to know the maintenance history of the car. I would also do a vin history check. I believe in due diligence, not irrational excitement. But again, I am not in the used car business that needs such irrational excitement. Btw, I am surprised you didn't link your classified ad for the JSW you are selling (or did it sell)? In any event, I recognize that caution may mean that someone utilizing such irrational excitement may buy it first. Some of us like to look before they jump. I do not have a horse in this race so too speak. Good luck.
I think most people would agree that a car with 115(k) miles is worth more then a car with 280(k) miles and therefore would justify a higher asking price everything else being equal. As for your other commentary, I believe it is reflective of some of the other posters who have a deep emotional attachment to this subject. In any event, used cars are used. They have flaws. That is fine. The value should be determined by the buyer based on a proper inspection and history of the vehicle, not one's construct of reality......
