Pulled up to a stoplight and a man in his car crept up in the passenger side lane, turning right, and popped that question. I gave the correct answer, "for the right price it is". Unfortunately the light turned green and I sped off after cutting our conversation short. Made my day a bit better for certain. Anyone else experienced this or does frequently? Would love to know what others do
The flame orange Centurion convertible got the most will you sell it action. There were a couple very temping offers.
I got an offer once while I was pushing it through the light (broke down in the left turn lane at the very front). As I was huffing and puffing while pushing it through the intersection and to the curb, people were watching on and some funny person asked if it was for sale. Between breaths I was able to get out....it....just....might....be..................... I had run out of gas (gauge wasn't reading properly). Needless to say not quite the offer I was looking for at the time.
Depending on who is asking the question " Is ir for sale " ?? If its a beat up car full of pimple faced youngsters I always tell them I don't think you have enough money to buy it . If its a middle aged guy driving a new top of the line car I tell him ; " Everything's for sale for the right price "
A guy really pressured me into giving him a price once, so I gave him one that would have been enough for me to buy another Buick. He said he'd think about it, and I never heard from him again. UticaGeoff
I usually get knocks on the door from people looking to buy Jennifer's 73 Mustang driveway ornament. On average, its about once every couple months. I just tell them the truth- its my wife's car and she's very attached to it. Last visitor was a younger kid who pulled up when I was working ironically on Jen's 86 GT. As I was talking to him, he looked inside the car and his face kit up. Smiling, he commented, "its a 4 speed". I thought that was amusing. Kid probably thought I was one of those "Mustang guys"....eeeewwww
I never tell anyone that they "can't afford it". I've encountered enough people with a lot of money that don't always 'look the part'. I've been in sales long enough to never pre-qualify anyone. When I was at a Chrysler/Plymouth/Jeep dealership, I had one older couple come in and write a check for a new Imperial and a classic Mercedes that we had taken in a trade in.
I get that once in a while. The guys that make offers high enough to get my attention are usually (see: always) full of crap, and the ones that ask and probably have the cash to back it up don't hit a number enough to consider. Save one.... I was driving the white car home from the goodguys show in Columbus last year. Me, my dad, and two friends kinda just cruising along, not saying much being a bit tired from all day in the sun. On route 4 (2 lanes each way,) A brand new tricked out Challenger comes screaming up behind me, then up beside, acting all eradic. I remember saying something the affect "this clown must want to race" and rolling my eyes. Guy pulls along side, rolls down the tinted windows, and starts yelling. I roll down mine and he's asking how much? I shook my head no, and he lifts up a stack of bills, fans them out to show they are all $100's, and keeps saying "come man, how much". Everyone in the cars jaw hit the floor. We estimated there had to be between $30k-$50k in that stack of bills. I told him I couldn't sell it, it's my wife's car and he laughed said nice ride, and takes off like a bat outta..... I hate to judge a book by it's cover, but going by his garb, jewelry, and slang, we all agreed he was likely either a pro athlete, rapper/hiphop artist/music producer or a very successful "back alley pharmacist". Let's just say the fella didn't present himself like a doctor/lawyer/successful business man. But I guess I'll never know...
That is my immediate response for the 67, it's not leaving until I am in the ground and then it goes to my son
I had the 70 Electra out and went to gas station. Guy pulls in and checks out the Duece. Asked if I was interested in selling. No thanks just got her on the road. Fresh paint and new motor. He goes to his Navigator and pulls out a roll of cash. He says everything has a price. Im sorry Not for sale. He shook my hand and said thanks he can respect that.
I usually just say "Could be but, I haven't thought about it lately. Make me an offer if you're serious". Don't get many offers.
I made that mistake years ago with a Marina Blue `66 Chevelle SS396 with only 14,000 original miles on it. Actually, I put a price on it that I just knew he would not pay. Trouble is, he did, and I've been kicking myself ever since. I vowed I would never let that happen again.
I have to adjust where I stop when I have the car out. I get asked almost every time I drive the thing and not by the worlds best of citizens. Was offered 50% more than what I paid at one point but would feel sick to my stomach thinking where she would end up. I have yet to have a positive experience with anyone when it comes to offers.