Are these prices for real??

[whizzkid11]

Guys,

I have just come across this... anybody hazard a guess if they are for real?

If so I think we should pay them a visit!

 

[Smarties]

Those prices do look on the low side. Ad also doesn't inspire confidence, member since Feb 09, no pictures etc.

 

[ringway]

Agreed

 

[nick mercedes]

Guys,

I have just come across this... anybody hazard a guess if they are for real?

If so I think we should pay them a visit!

http://www.hillingdonmotors.com/19730/hmcnew.htm

 

[wemorgan]

Here's the garage's homepage. He doesn't give the car's mileage which makes it hard to know whether the cars are good value or not.

 

[Marque]

An 8-year-old E320 CDI Estate for under 2K. Is that really all they're worth now? I wonder what's wrong with it.

 

[RodgerDodger]

Re: Nick/Wem's post 4 and 5 - looks like two differant co's - fishy?

 

[whizzkid11]

Both list the same cars, however, they may have made a mistake on ebay and listed their purchase prices?

The C32 doesn't look too bad, and the M3 has 63k on it for sub 10k...

 

[fatherpierre]

They look about right to low end to me.

All trade-ins, I imagine.

 

[big x]

An 8-year-old E320 CDI Estate for under 2K. Is that really all they're worth now? I wonder what's wrong with it.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-E320-CDI-CLASSIC_W0QQitemZ270344133932

Judging by the price on the windscreen I think they want 3k for it.

 

[nick mercedes]

An 8-year-old E320 CDI Estate for under 2K. Is that really all they're worth now? I wonder what's wrong with it.

Cheaper still:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-Mercedes...44133929QQihZ017QQcategoryZ9855QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Wild Woods]

Both list the same cars, however, they may have made a mistake on ebay and listed their purchase prices?

I think this is what has happened as every car is a few thousand cheaper on ebay. It would be a good bargaining tool if this is the case!!

 

[crammy69]

Ooh Ooh look at this one! EBAY I looked at thier webiste first and thought the 2000 model looked good value at £8,995, but the ebay ad is a 2001 model CL500, (which shows the mileage at 74,700) is only asking £6,315!! Whats the plot here? are they going out of business and just outing the cars at cost?

I fancy that Cl at 6.5 bags!!, thats cheaper than the CLK of the same year surely?

 

[Smarties]

Ooh Ooh look at this one! EBAY I looked at thier webiste first and thought the 2000 model looked good value at £8,995, but the ebay ad is a 2001 model CL500, (which shows the mileage at 74,700) is only asking £6,315!! Whats the plot here? are they going out of business and just outing the cars at cost?

I fancy that Cl at 6.5 bags!!, thats cheaper than the CLK of the same year surely?

HELL!! That is a lot of metal for your money. I think the UK must have some of the cheapest used cars in europe now.

 

[crammy69]

I cant wait, Im off to see the car tommorrow early if they open , 3 hour round trip but if its half as good as it looks then its got to be done at that money.

 

[whizzkid11]

I cant wait, Im off to see the car tommorrow early if they open , 3 hour round trip but if its half as good as it looks then its got to be done at that money.

This is from their website:

Please call us prior to setting off to check the availability of the vehicle you’re interested in viewing and to ensure the accuracy of any details.

 

[Dee-124CAB]

I have been there, owner has a bad attitude, stock is generally quite tatty.

Definently seems like a mistake on the listings though... Used to have a different account on ebay before.

 

[crammy69]

I have been there, owner has a bad attitude, stock is generally quite tatty.

Definently seems like a mistake on the listings though... Used to have a different account on ebay before.

thats disapointing. Done a little research and those adverts on ebay all seem to be trade in price or lower. The phone number on the Ebay ads is incorrect. Perhaps a disgruntled ex-staff member or customer? weird. I cant see any benefit to them advertising at prices lower than that which they would sell at, they'll juts get dissapointed phone calls mine being one !). Oh well I called the actual number earlier and left a message to call me if they are open tommorrow, will report back.

 

[Dee-124CAB]

This trader has also been mentioned on a BMW E30 forum as thay always seem to be selling one... not very favourably I may add.

See what they got to say before setting off, there is nothing to lose in talking, but just go in with your eyes open.

Good luck

 

[crammy69]

Mmm the Ebay ad for the CL500 has now disappeared, but weirdly the same reg plated car appears now under a different Ebay seller which also appears to be hillingdon motors, but this time with 101,000 miles i/o 74,700. Oh , and the price is now £9,995 which is full retail ( and then some) for that car.

As the old adage says, if it looks too good to be true, then it probably is. Still got me thinking that a trip to an auction could be worthwhile!