Been offered a 197 as part ex/swap.

[dmallett]

So ive had the my 350z up for sale for a while now with little interest,
Last night i was offered the option to swap my car car for a 197 with the following spec,

[FONT=tahoma, sans-serif]Spec-
2007 '07 plate
Panoramic glass sunroof
Key-less entry and start
Rear factory tinted windows
6 disc changer
35,000 miles
MOT until March 2013
Tax until April 2013
Full service history
1 previous owner
HPI clear
A/C
Cruise Control[/FONT]

The 197 will have much smaller running costs and be easier to sell on imo.
What would you do? or shall i just keep waiting for a sale.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

I'd speak to Steve @ R-Sport and see what he values it at .. he might buy it off you !

 

[adam1942]

I still have my R27 and drive my 350z daily.. You'll be disappointed with the interior and the power delivery.. the seating position is also awful compared to the 350z.. test drive the Clio and make your own mind up but as soon as the Clio sells I don't think I'll miss it if I'm honest

 

[dmallett]

Ill fire him a PM now

 

[Knuckles]

If its the silver one on auto trader it's not a very good spec

 

[R-Sport.]

5k PX

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[dmallett]

If its the silver one on auto trader it's not a very good spec

Its not up for sale anywhere i can see. It appears to be the basic spec 197, from what i can tell.

Cheers for the reply Steve!

 

[R-Sport.]

The issue with PXes is that potentially you are taking someone elses problems on-

on ebay thats a 4.5k car, elsewhere 5k-5250, - he might think its worth 6k. its not- & why should you swop one difficult car to sell for another base POS to sell-

Better the devil you know.
2 important things on the 197
check gearbox + cambelt should be done by now

S

 

[dmallett]

Ive just asked him about cambelt to which he said its not due until next year. I then stated the service intervals to which He hasn't replied yet. I will also be asking for money if he wants to do the deal.

Im not that desperate to get rid of it that im going to lose money on the car.

 

[dmallett]

Belts arent done and he still wants a straight swap. Looks like i will just wait for it to sell

 

[R-Sport.]

07 cambelt will be due this year -
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[lemonnobby]

should have been done as 57 plates are due now

 

[mjf93]

Stick with what you've got IMO, whats the point in PXing too sell that car on, then your selling a car you have little knowlegde or history on. Unless the deal is weighted your way wait for the sale

 

[dmallett]

Stick with what you've got IMO, whats the point in PXing too sell that car on, then your selling a car you have little knowlegde or history on. Unless the deal is weighted your way wait for the sale

This is exactly whats happening. When I stated I would want money my way to cover belts and abit more he didn't want to know.

 

[jesus]

Belts arent done and he still wants a straight swap. Looks like i will just wait for it to sell

Best way! I learnt the hard way :dapprove: wish I was more patient at the time but ah well.

 

[Dan519]

Got a link? I fancy a 197 that's due belts. Might even pull his pants down over it

 

[dmallett]

Good luck pulling his pants down. He turned down a reasonably decent offer from me.

I can give you his email ,that's all I have. Seen pictures and it does look good.

 

[R-Sport.]

Got a link? I fancy a 197 that's due belts. Might even pull his pants down over it

this person rung me today looking to offload their 197

07732220532

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[TimR26]

The question I would ask is if the 197 is easier to sell why hasn't he sold it already.

 

[dmallett]

The question I would ask is if the 197 is easier to sell why hasn't he sold it already.

tbh i think he just saw my ad and thought he would give it a try.

Ive got someone coming to view it this weekend, so hopefully it was worth me holding out,

 

[Bobby.]

Good luck with the sale mate. What you looking to get next?

 

[Dan519]

this person rung me today looking to offload their 197

07732220532

S

what's he got it up at? nice to know a starting point before calling

 

[dmallett]

Good luck with the sale mate. What you looking to get next?

Cheers

Either a clio if i get one px, or a bmw e30 to fulfil a childhood dream ha.