Datsun770 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Hi all First time poster. I am looking for some urgent guidance. I am looking to buy the above car. It is spotless. Only issues I could see were. 1. Both front tyres have only a few mm of tread left but are legal. 2. Rear light cluster has misting within on if the casings. 3. EML is on. Owner who is in the trade (works for a national garage) has taken it and diagnosed the fault as oxygen sensor. car has covered 63000 miles. Had belt done at 40k and has good service history. I've done an extended vehicle check and also paid for a premium valuation on the car. Vehicle checks all fine. Valuations are my concern. Seller is asking £2200 or nearest offer. Seemed reasonable to me given the circumstances given the low mileage and good condition. I got an insurance quote and my insurer will not let me list the valuation more than £1240 What car valuation private excellent is showing £1820 Parkers premium adjusted valuation which cose me a fiver is saying £1300 My initial thinking was if all was OK I was going to offer him 1800 based on the known issue having not had it valued at the time and given his initial asking price. But now I have had it valued I am not so sure. Genuinely seems a tidy well loved car, but I really don't think the Owner is willing to reduce his price that much having spoken to him. Think he would rather keep it. I am in a hurry as I need a car but certainly do not want to pay over the odds for a 16 year old car no matter how tidy. Can anyone offer any thoughts? Thanks in advance Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Given prices Subarus are commanding at the moment I think he will not take a really low offer - TBH I think the asking price and what you propose are fair for that motor but that is just my opinion based upon the information I am getting sent through for a 2.0 RX which has gone from 2400 to 3100 in the last 18 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun770 Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 Thanks mate. Bought the car. Fixed a sensor issue with help of forum. And posted another thread looking for help with another issue. Thanks again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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