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Only one private caller so far. Several trade buyers with offers - the best of which was 2K below my rock bottom. Slow process so far but will hang in - don't want to cave in to the trade and lose hard earned cash.!

 

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Autotrader or pistonheads? I'm thinking pistonheads first and see how it goes. Autotrader is probably the first port of call for the average timewaster/con artist. Pistonheads is more aimed at car enthusiasts.

 

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Thanks again, guys.

I've got some good ideas now to mimimise risks and feel a lot more confident. I'll let you know how it goes. Fingers crossed for a quick and pain-free sale.

Thanks!

 

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Hi Guys

Thanks for all the advice and the comments - much appreciated.

Some more info on the car:

Mileage: 9000

Registered: 6/5/2011 (on 11 plate)

No of former keepers: 1 before me (I bought the car with only 300 miles)

Where: Warrington, Cheshire

Service history - just serviced at main audi dealer last week

Tyres: 6 & 7mill confirmed during service inspection last week.

Taxed: until end of April 2013

I'm thinking of putting it up for £46,500. Judging by what's out on the market right now, it would seem to be a very good price considering the spec.

I think the advice given so far mostly suggests that dealing with potential buyers is about getting to know them as well as possible to assess whether they are legitimate and honest. I guess if someone travels long distance, its a good demonstration of seriousness.

The ideal buyer would be someone who has already driven an RS5, and is just shopping around for the right car/spec. If a prospective buyer called up asking me questions about the car that suggested they know very little about it, I would really struggle to take them seriously.

Do you think its reasonable to ask a buyer if they can show some proof that they could afford the car? It sounds cheeky but could help weed out the time wasters.

 

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Optional Extras (with original prices)

Exclusive Paint Finish £1735 mamba black
Matt Aluminium Styling Pack £680
Bang & Olufsen £600
Tech Pack High (HDD Nav, AMI & Cruise) £1995
Electric Front Seats with Memory on Drivers side*
Heated Front Seats £280
Exclusive Leather/Alcantara Pack £2300 alabaster white
TV Reception with DAB Radio £870
Bluetooth £295
Rear Parking Camera £410
Luggage & Storage Pack £180
Advanced Key £505
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror*
Electric Folding Dimming Door mirrors with Memory*
4 Yr or 75k Warranty £535
20” Rotor Alloys £1735
*convenience package £615

total extras: £12,735 (inc vat)