Why is no one intrested on purchasing my car ?
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Looking absolutely beautiful to me. I recommend taking the gold chain/medallion out of the photo. Also, I think you need to be very clear on many miles it has and what the cost is. At first glance, I thought 43k was the miles. I recommend putting the miles in the wording even though you also did a great thing by showing the Odometer. The price seems very good to me. Also make it clear where you are. Some guys would only buy if they are close enough to you to come see it. I suppose you might note where you bought it and include a photo of the sticker if you have it. Gorgeous car though.
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I agree. I also suggest some better pictures out in the sun to help the Arctic White pop. The shadows in the current pics hide the lines of the car.
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"In honor of jpee"
As to the stripe, it is distinctive---but may not be for everyone wanting to buy a white Corvette, which is a very popular color. By having that stripe alone, you've reduced your number of "looks" or even those who may consider it by a number---I'd say a pretty big number. Your car, you decide.
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I would also ditch the personal items (hanging from rear view mirror and shifter). Make it look like it is ready for the next owner to jump in it and drive it away.
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Because you might have been lucky and someones great, great grandfather had some extra cash.
I priced my car 5K lower than any 2015 I could find online. I was only getting offers in the lower 20's. All from a-holes on this forum.
I decided to sell to Carmax this coming October when the warranty is gone. Someone will get a great car and I won't have to deal with internet tire kickers.
Autotrader got a better response but no one ever came to see the car in person.
I might be more fortunate than others who are selling, since I get paid 55.5 per mile to drive. So my cars are quickly paid for and it allows me to unload a car quickly and move on without taking a loss.
I priced my car 5K lower than any 2015 I could find online. I was only getting offers in the lower 20's. All from a-holes on this forum.
I decided to sell to Carmax this coming October when the warranty is gone. Someone will get a great car and I won't have to deal with internet tire kickers.
Autotrader got a better response but no one ever came to see the car in person.
I might be more fortunate than others who are selling, since I get paid 55.5 per mile to drive. So my cars are quickly paid for and it allows me to unload a car quickly and move on without taking a loss.
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Also, the back drop of a rusty van and a beater Jeep distract from a beautiful car. Take the car to an attractive location like a park or some other attractive back drop preferably with no other cars or people.
The text in the ad is, to be blunt, terrible. No I don't know your car, why would I? Was it in a wreck? Did you mod it extensively? Your text raises questions that are potentially negative and there's no need to do that. After the reason you're selling, just list the facts. DON'T REFER TO THE TITLE. Repeat the title information and treat the potential buyer with respect. State which interior 1LT, 2LT, 3LT. Leaving questions for the buyer to ask cuts off some potential buyers.
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Great advice
Also, the back drop of a rusty van and a beater Jeep distract from a beautiful car. Take the car to an attractive location like a park or some other attractive back drop preferably with no other cars or people.
The text in the ad is, to be blunt, terrible. No I don't know your car, why would I? Was it in a wreck? Did you mod it extensively? Your text raises questions that are potentially negative and there's no need to do that. After the reason you're selling, just list the facts. DON'T REFER TO THE TITLE. Repeat the title information and treat the potential buyer with respect. State which interior 1LT, 2LT, 3LT. Leaving questions for the buyer to ask cuts off some potential buyers.
great advice..invest in a semi professional photographer maybe even a student and get them to take some up close glamour shots...also list it on ebay with a reserve.. bottom line you have to market it..here is an example of a glamour shot
as others have said remove personal items and brag about how well kept car has been ..original window sticker? Service records?
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Too much red for me, MHO. Expand your market, advertise everywhere but it is tough to sell any car to a private seller as their is too much risk for buyer and seller. I always either trade in (tax savings) or sell to carmax. So many scammers on a private sale, certified checks can be faked, etc.