James Junior

Car is now sold. New buyer collected her on Friday. I'll share the sale price as sure it will be of interest to the community... Car sold for £28,500, £250 less than full ask. The buyer also took a set of fully refurbished UK-spec brake calipers that I had in the garage for an additional £500. He was impressed with the condition and very excited to finally own his dream car. A really nice guy who I am sure will enjoy and look after her. It really was a lovely example. Goes to show that if your car is a good one, patience will be rewarded. Don't entertain the chancers or accept less than your car is worth. Thanks to all of you that took an interest in the sale and for your supportive comments. I still have my MR2 Turbo, so will wander over and say hello when (hopefully) the JDM car shows resume next year.

Thanks for your interest in the car and for your openness. By way of return I'll message you to let you know where you stand and what amount would secure the car. If things change and you can stretch you budget a bit let me know. Would be good for the car to go to another forum member.

I had one guy message me three times offering £24k, then £23k, then £22k. Again, without asking a single question about the car. My mechanic was telling me about some guy who called him up about his C63. At least that guy asked some informed questions, though when he gave his offer it was 'I was thinking £7k - how does that sound?'. The car was advertised at £21k which was market rate. The enquirer told him that was what he could pick them up for at auction. I won't sully the forum with the response, but I am sure you can imagine how it went... I always wonder....are there sellers who actually engage with people like this and encourage this behaviour?

Yes it's just part and parcel of selling a car privately in the modern world. I don't mind someone opening a discussion by telling me they're budget cant quite stretch, to see if there is a potential deal to be done, as it saves wasting anyone's time. I've had a few like that but they've fallen too far short.

In his defence there had been a rather significant development in his life the week prior that I think was only just sinking in. Frustrating to go through the rigmarole of a full sale process, but he was a nice chap and don't think he ever intended to mess anyone around. I've had a couple more enquiries but a lot of people want to part ex, or simply cannot afford the car. It irks me when people start making offers well below what a car's worth before they've even asked any questions or arranged a call to discuss, let alone arranged a viewing. With lockdown limiting people's movement I know I'll just have to be patient. It's getting plenty of interest.

And one more back at base tucked up with her little sister... [img]https://scontent-lhr8-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/100323662_10163952410400195_3580504391163052032_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=qxR3yxxKbhUAX8KQk72&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.xx&oh=36f13d63f83fda16f605564ee03ab319&oe=5EF1AFC8[/img]

Took the car up to Holme Moss to take some fresh photos. Feels mighty out on the open road warbling and wailing. Going to relist it on eBay again this evening. In the meantime, here are some better photos...

Thanks all. Frustrating but just one of those things, no hard feelings. She's a third car so not in regular use and safely tucked up in my garage in the meantime. Going to take some fresh photos this evening and relist on ebay again. Have had interest from a few other parties including another chap via the forum. Seems a very genuine guy and serious, but my car is just out of budget. I feel no need to accept less than she's worth given how nice a car she is and that I have no time pressure. Thanks for your interest and support.

The buyer has messaged me this morning to say he is now unable to proceed financially. Car still available.

Deposit taken.

Thanks Simon. Going to give her a fresh detail tomorrow and see if I can figure out why the electric passenger side wing mirror has stopped working. Started to get some genuine enquiries now lockdown is lifting, some of which have been via the forum which is good. Had some right idiot time wasters on eBay. I'd forgotten the joys of selling cars privately on there...

Thanks Peter. It looks to be priced keenly based on others in the market at the moment.

Thanks for the kind words guys.

When I bought the car the box was crunching into second and sometimes third gear going up the box. It didn't feel like it was moving cleanly from second to third either. The feedback I got from other owners was 'they all do that'. Had the box opened up and inspected and the synchros were worn, whilst the tips on second and third gear were also showing signs of wear. Suprasport stripped the box, cleaned everything up, replaced second and third gear and the damaged synchros. When I got the car back there still seemed to be some noise coming from the diff so took it to Chris Wilson. He test drove it and said the car was in keeping with others of similar age and mileage, but I wanted it spot on. He investigated the diff and found signs of wear, so rebuilt it for me. The clutch and DMF were also showing signs of wear, so I had them changed at the same time as it made sense whilst the car was on the ramp. The diff, clutch and DMF are all OEM. The gearbox has not been modified, just rebuilt using SupraSports gear components. Everyone says the gearboxes are bullet proof in Supras, yet when I was first looking for one, some forum members suggested going the TT auto route due to more issues beginning to emerge with the manual boxes. These cars are getting on a bit now and nothing lasts forever. I've taken time and money making sure my car is in good order, just as I do with all my cars.

Thanks Wayne. I did have some somewhere, I'll have a dig and see if I can find them. It's in good nick.