What do people think 'Track' photo's will sell a car ?

[Scott.T]

The last thing I want to see when buying a car are pictures of it being spanked on a track :

1 carefull elderly owner, never raced or rallied ??

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2586789.htm

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2580401.htm

[chris1977]

both of them they want far to much money for anyway

i would not go look at ether of them when i am looking to change cars

[Justin]

Depends on the car!

If I were to sell my car for any reason, I would like to think pics of it a TOTB and its collection of trophies as a plus point and dare I say make it more valuable!!

BTW my car is too far gone to be sold as a road car anymore

Is it not a case of the ones showing as being on track are the honest sellers?

Most enthusiast owned cars would have done some form of track / handling day in there time...... so not really a problem.

Unless you buy brand new, you'll never know how the cars been driven or looked after. The only thing is, with the type of car its not as big a problem as maybe it would be with another make / model?

[Chunk]

One careful owner, never ragged, apart from when i blitz it round a track like in this photo

This is a complete black and white thing.

If it says never raced or rallied and they then post pics like this, they get what they deserve.

But as said in this thread, most enthusiasts will have at least one track day, even if it's just a taster session, most people just to get the pictures.

IMHO, if the service history is spot on and the checks you give it when looking at a car add up, then generally it should be ok.

If anyone ever has the slightest doubt, walk away.

Although in fairness, I would think twice about the bugeye advert, he's ragging the tits of the thing!

[ralliart didz]

Originally Posted by admin

Is it not a case of the ones showing as being on track are the honest sellers?

Most enthusiast owned cars would have done some form of track / handling day in there time...... so not really a problem.

Unless you buy brand new, you'll never know how the cars been driven or looked after. The only thing is, with the type of car its not as big a problem as maybe it would be with another make / model?

iam with you admin and another thing i would never flog my car and then buy it back as you never really no how its been treated

[Anger]

What would i prefer... A car thats looked after and checked for trackdays or one that has been ragged from the lights, drives down potholed roads and speeds over speed bumps....

Hmmm let me see

[ralliart didz]

Originally Posted by Anger

What would i prefer... A car thats looked after and checked for trackdays or one that has been ragged from the lights, drives down potholed roads and speeds over speed bumps....

Hmmm let me see

yes but how can you proof it..you cant

[Chunk]

I'd rather have SilverSurfers car.

As long as the car has been well looked after i'd be happy.

Good thing about buying off forum members, you can check back on the forums about the car and most people know what the cars are like

[Chunk]

James. I'd have your car anyday. I know a fair bit of it's history. It has been pushed a bit, but well looked after and done properly

[Anger]

It has a better spec, is a lot stronger and is in better condition than when it was just a road car

i knew it did drag stuff before me, did that put me off... Hell No

[Anger]

Originally Posted by didlo

yes but how can you proof it..you cant

Invoices... I have 3 folders full of every bit thats on the car and from the people eho fitted them and set it up

Originally Posted by Anger

Invoices... I have 3 folders full of every bit thats on the car and from the people eho fitted them and set it up

Same as, I want to see all the invoices. I keep absolutely everything that I have done to the car, where it's been done, even halfrauds invoices for oil.

[AndyWRX]

Depends entierly on the car and the owner, if someone had pics up like that but had all the paperwork to back it up to show it had been looked after then would it really matter?

If they put on the advert never raced or rallied or tracked etc then put pics up like that then thats just a blatent lie.

[ralliart didz]

Originally Posted by AndyWRX

Depends entierly on the car and the owner, if someone had pics up like that but had all the paperwork to back it up to show it had been looked after then would it really matter?

If they put on the advert never raced or rallied or tracked etc then put pics up like that then thats just a blatent lie.

Originally Posted by Anger

Invoices... I have 3 folders full of every bit thats on the car and from the people eho fitted them and set it up

i wasnt trying 2 take the piss anger,but as andywrx said unless you no how engine has been treated you cant be sure.i agree with history more the better

[Anger]

And people dont drive hard on the road ?

I'd rather know a cars seen track use then not and find out after

i was looking at a Forester STi and the fella said it was just his weekend car and was only used on the road, he then sent me 50 pics of the car and in the middle was 4 pics from Santa pod on the strip, i didnt care it had been the quarter, i lost interest in the car as he lied

[ralliart didz]

ok anger.peace

Originally Posted by Anger

i didnt care it had been the quarter, i lost interest in the car as he lied

And there is the whole conversation in a nutshell IMHO!

[Chunk]

Originally Posted by Anger

i lost interest in the car as he lied

But you bought the car from a car dealer!







Ok, he is a very honest one and sells top quality cars. Can't fault Rich

Originally Posted by worzel

And there is the whole conversation in a nutshell IMHO!

if the seller lies or knowingly hides the info then walk away or don't bother

Have to say though, both the links in the original post seem ok to me!

[Anger]

Originally Posted by Chunk

But you bought the car from a car dealer!







Ok, he is a very honest one and sells top quality cars. Can't fault Rich

A mate who i talk to most weeks and his own personal car

Originally Posted by Anger

A mate who i talk to most weeks and his own personal car

and most people knew what the car had been doing when Rich owned it, still most would have loved to have brought it and even more so with what its turned into

[Anger]

Got a load of more bits to pick up thos weekend

It never ends does it mate!

Originally Posted by Anger

Got a load of more bits to pick up thos weekend

why doesn't that surprise me

Bonnet louvre and that really nice rear spoiler you've got, ticks the boxes for me

Plus the other suspension bits we were talking about the other day, blimey, that's going to be a busy weekend for you.

Originally Posted by worzel

Plus the other suspension bits we were talking about the other day, blimey, that's going to be a busy weekend for you.

What with polishing the yacht we'll never see him

Originally Posted by admin

What with polishing the yacht we'll never see him

The trials of an international Playboy hey?

[Anger]

Cough Yahts Cough lol

I was going to say that mate, but didn't to highlight your non-committments

Originally Posted by Anger

Cough Yahts Cough lol

Thought one of them was Bob Nudd's

Originally Posted by admin

Thought one of them was Bob Nudd's

PMSL

[Anger]

Ah my good old friend Mr Flat cap Bob Nudd lol

[ralliart didz]

where can i find some pics of your car anger

i would also like 2 see somemore of crowmans white classic with blue decals,as that looked so sweet

[tbtstt]

Originally Posted by AndyWRX

Depends entierly on the car and the owner, if someone had pics up like that but had all the paperwork to back it up to show it had been looked after then would it really matter?

I'd agree with this...

Originally Posted by Chunk

Good thing about buying off forum members, you can check back on the forums about the car and most people know what the cars are like

...and this. Chances are that if you are buying any modded Scoob, the owner will, at some point, have posted on a forum, so a quick trawl will reveal more on the car and its history.

As has been said though, the first whiff of BS, then its time to walk away!

[simonairheadz]

wow those prices make my 03 ppp blob with a ton of good mods and 54,000mls cheap at £6750

Originally Posted by simonairheadz

wow those prices make my 03 ppp blob with a ton of good mods and 54,000mls cheap at £6750

Get it posted in the forsale section

[Anger]

Originally Posted by didlo

where can i find some pics of your car anger

i would also like 2 see somemore of crowmans white classic with blue decals,as that looked so sweet

Most up to date pics i have, but has different lights and grill now, 9.5x18's are in the garage waiting for pot holes and roads to be fixed before going on

[ralliart didz]

i like them wheels wot are they and size

[Anger]

9x18's ET25 Rota Drift Fighters

[ralliart didz]

Originally Posted by Anger

9x18's ET25 Rota Drift Fighters

no good on mine then as the of set makes the car look harder. ive had 8x18" et35 on mine