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Equinox · 08-21-2003, 05:57 PM

Sunday I spoke to someone who was looking to trade his s14 for an s13. We spoke at length and agreed to a trade of cars and $1000 cash. In addition, we would swap wheels because he wanted to keep his wheels. The only thing we didn't agree upon was when we could meet up to trade. He had work and didn't know his work schedule. We tentatively said to meet on Friday. I live 9 hours away by car so I asked him to call me back once he knows his work schedule. I needed to know so I can make travel arrangements.

Monday rolls around and all of a sudden he tells me he has new "offers" on the car. He received these after we had spoken on sunday and agreed to the above stated. I asked him what about our agreement to which he responded "oh we were just negotiating an offer." He also stated that he MUST consider their offer even though it was after our agreement.

I'm of the opinion that he had sold the car to me and we just needed to meet and exchange money. Granted nothing had actually changed hands, but if he wanted a deposit, he could have certainly asked for it. Why in the world would I start making travel arrangements when I was just "negotiating an offer"

Needless to say he took one of the other offers and I'm a little miffed. I've purchased 4 of my previous cars from owners in other states and I have never run into this kind of problem. So you all tell me, is it wrong for me to be a little ****ed off here?

Equinox · 08-21-2003, 06:16 PM

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Originally posted by James
There's no sale until the bill of sale is signed- had each of you even personally seen the other car?
Anyway it's all water under the bridge- the deal didn't go through- no reason to get all worked up about it- shake the dirt off your feet / no use crying over spilled milk, yadda yadda yadda.
Unless you're the kind of guy who get's royally p'o'ed and needs to take it out on something. In that case go throw some rocks into a lake or drive your car really fast.

Of course it's all water under the bridge.

Just didn't expect this kind of behavior from fellow enthusiasts and car minded people.

For the record, pictures and full descriptions of the cars were exchanged. About as much information as one could expect given the distance between the two parties.

Kreator · 08-21-2003, 07:05 PM

We all become assholes when it comes to money.

I'd be pissed too

08-21-2003, 05:57 PM	#1
Equinox Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 290 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Need some opinions (a bit long) Sunday I spoke to someone who was looking to trade his s14 for an s13. We spoke at length and agreed to a trade of cars and $1000 cash. In addition, we would swap wheels because he wanted to keep his wheels. The only thing we didn't agree upon was when we could meet up to trade. He had work and didn't know his work schedule. We tentatively said to meet on Friday. I live 9 hours away by car so I asked him to call me back once he knows his work schedule. I needed to know so I can make travel arrangements. Monday rolls around and all of a sudden he tells me he has new "offers" on the car. He received these after we had spoken on sunday and agreed to the above stated. I asked him what about our agreement to which he responded "oh we were just negotiating an offer." He also stated that he MUST consider their offer even though it was after our agreement. I'm of the opinion that he had sold the car to me and we just needed to meet and exchange money. Granted nothing had actually changed hands, but if he wanted a deposit, he could have certainly asked for it. Why in the world would I start making travel arrangements when I was just "negotiating an offer" Needless to say he took one of the other offers and I'm a little miffed. I've purchased 4 of my previous cars from owners in other states and I have never run into this kind of problem. So you all tell me, is it wrong for me to be a little ****ed off here?

08-21-2003, 07:05 PM	#3
Kreator Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We all become assholes when it comes to money. I'd be pissed too __________________ кто болеет за Зенит, у того всегда стоит!