CtrMint Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Evening.Since registering my S3 420R last day Feb 2019 (this year) I've had a blast. Loved every minute of it! So much so I'm going to sell my Exige and 7 and upgrade to a 620. I just don't see me using the Exige any more as I much prefer the 7. I'm going to use the funds from both to buy a 620R, why not! Caterham 7 S3 420 R Delivered Oct 2018, built through the winter, registered Feb 2019. Paint Lotus Toxic Green ( £1000) Decal Pack Double Stripes (Silver and Black) Painted Cam Cover Lotus Toxic Green, standard cam cover also included. 13” Apollo Black alloy wheels ZZS (6” Front & 8” Rear) Tonneau cover - carbon vinyl Boot cover - carbon vinyl Full weather equipment with interchangeable composite aeroscreen. Arm rests on side screens. Heater 12v socket Lowered floors Seats - carbon seats with padding (620 style) Harnesses Fully carpeted interior Track day roll bar Eccles mirror mounts using SPA mirrors. JAL LED indicator bulbs, and JAL LED relay Caterham clear indicator lens, Caterham orange included. OEM mirrors also included. Avon ZZS tyres, no track use. PPF applied to various places to protect, eg carbon guards and bow tube. Mileage approx 2700 milesThe car is in amazing condition, dry stored, and properly detailed. Car is currently registered in the Isle of Man.PM If interested, I'm looking for a very very sensible price, basically dealer trade in value.Build blog, www.caterham7diaries.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Need to add a price please Mark, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 I've left the price off intentionally. I tend to find if you privately advertise and then approach dealers they aren't happy with the private price being made public as it's difficult to justify the mark up they'll add.I did advertise on Caterham FB market place but the moderator deleted the post due to the absence of a price too.Anyone that is interested will find my expectations quite accommodating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 The terms are the same on here to Mark in relation to prices I'm afraid.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 I'm not sure who benefits from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Just play by the rules please, you know what you want for it, so say so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 On old blatchat there were very specific selling guidlines / rules of sale which included setting a price. I’ve been unable to find these rules on new blatchat (I’ve not looked for a while though) I gave up asking people to set a price as its difficult to enforce rules that have disappeared! Happy to be signposted to the rules and proven wrong.Good luck with the sale!Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 I've provided a detailed explanation regarding not publicly stating a price here.https://www.lotus7.club/forum/chitchat/upgrade-thoughts-420-620?page=3If this is not satisfactory, hoo hum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative bluenose Posted October 13, 2019 Area Representative Share Posted October 13, 2019 Well I suppose we have to guess the price although I am fairly sure most realise a private sale is normally a few grand less than a dealers price. There is a brand new unregistered 420R advertised privately on Pistonheads for a fiver under £37K, so he may take an offer for a little less? No idea of the spec differences but I assume this is the sort of money they are going for? https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/caterham/all-models/caterham-420r-s3-brand-new-andamp-unregistered/9921949There are a couple of 2018 420s at G&P for just short of £40K, so as a dealer normally has a warranty attached and adds a bit of piece of mind for some people then these seem about the going rate.Just post up a guide as to what you want prior to a trade in would be my advice.Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I'm puzzled. If I were interested I'd PM you, and you'd divulge the price. As I could then publish that price here (if I wanted to), I don't really see the point of the secrecy.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 All in all, this has become a pointless thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Actually, it's priceless .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 John, You are correct, If someone wants to be clever about it. I've already provided the price once on the 7 and 3 times on the Exige. But if it were me and I read the thread, I'd respect the wishes expressed, but that's me. I can see nobody is in agreement with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Which should be a clue.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted October 14, 2019 Member Share Posted October 14, 2019 I can see nobody is in agreement with me.I wouldn't assume that merely because no-one has agreed in the public forums.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I've just re-read your other post about pricing strategy, and I can certainly understand your dilemma. Presumably, there's not much of an active s/h 7 market on the IoM? If not, then I suspect a trade-in on the mainland is the way to go, especially as you're prepared to accept the trade-in price.Regarding dealers, how many of the 7-specialists have you approached so far? If I were selling a car like yours, my first port of call would be Jon Vicker at Millwood. He's always on the look-out for quality second-hand stock, and he's as straight and honest a guy as you'll ever meet. He also does quite a bit of trade overseas, so the seasonal slowdown may not be so much of a problem. Next, I'd contact Sevens and Classics. Good luck with the sale.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Anyone with an ounce of common sense will search your posts and find a lot of useful information pertaining to the sale. Due diligence.I’d trade the seven and sell the Lotus privately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 Hopefully my blog will help anyone interested too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtrMint Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 The 420R is staying for the time being, I've been fortunate enough to sort the funds to part-ex just the Exige when sourcing a 620R. Please feel free to delete the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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