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Hello peoples how are we all ?

I am selling my skyline in this saturdays local rag

when all those buyers call me up interested I just want to know what has worked for you guys before in selling cars

as i have never sold a car before any hints or tips on how to spot or avoid the bullshitters who come around and want to test the car but not actually buy it

like should i get a copy of their licence before they drive it and if they crash am i covered for that time? (famous classic pfft) maybe a question i shuld ask them

but yeah any tips on selling points other than cleaning it and hoping the engine doesnt blow up??

priced at 19999

1995 Gtst R33 type M , Manual 76000

Mods

Apexi TT

Apexi Pod

Type 3 BOV

Boost Guage

boost at 10 psi

Apexi sticker across front window

should ir emove that or keep??

thanks guys

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Some paranoia tips:

1)don't disclose your address too prematurely(dodgy theives posing as buyers)

2)Check that he has a valid license of course.

3)Never do the swap-over when it's his turn to test drive in a quiet place lest you get carjacked...

I guess you'll generally be able to gauge a person's 'real' interest by the questions he asks i guess...

Good luck with the sale!

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Personally I wouldnt let them drive it at all. Take them for a spin, if they want to feel the performance you do the trashing. Be smart, if someone who has never driven your car before gets behind the wheel and isnt used to the way it drives, handles and feels and they bin it, what are you going to do? End of the day, dont let them drive it.

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i had plenty of test drives and 4 of the guys that tested it didnt even want to flog it (suprising yeah) cos they werent sure on the power/handling

the final guy used to race in the UK etc and i have no doubt he can handle the car but he actually had respect for a nice car and didnt thrash it really.

if the dude is 17 and you can see his bright P plates then be cautious about the handing over the keys

also if they rock up in a beaten up bucket of crap go with them cos you really dont want to be left holding the keys of that while him and his mates roll away in your pride and joy (FOR FREE)

good luck mark

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I'd be cautious about handing over the keys if the potential buyer had mates with him/her. If theres more of them than you I wouldnt let them drive it. Just for the fear of a jacking.

But I guess if its just you and the buyer in the car this will be ok I guess.

Also, If you swap drivers be sure to remove the keys as well. Once you are in the car again and the potential buyer is in the drivers seat, THEN hand over the keys.

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I agree with rob77 and ReVN211, take them for a drive the first visit and only let them drive the second visit. I'd also ask they only bring one friend at most and 2 forms of ID. The ID you collect and leave in your home when you take them for a drive. Leaving the keys to their car seems to be popular with most buyers but it does nothing for me.

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