I've just had a thought that may need addressing. Recognized dealers command higher prices because (I suspect) the customer expects better service, maybe a better product and I suppose better product knowledge. Are we expecting too much from the one time seller and even the part time seller. I keep going back to what I know and/or experiences and I can honestly say I have sold some of my cars privately and know jack shit about cars. So someone buying my car, IMO is getting a fantastic car seeing I look after them, but look under the hood and it could (for all I know) be a piece of shit.
That's where I think the buyer needs to take a little responsibility because they are obviously bypassing the Dealers to get a cheaper price etc. So the buyer needs to insist and be more dillegent in getting all the information he/she requires to make that final decision (and IMO more so risk analysis). I can't see the seller providing any more information if he/she is somewhat inexperienced in the field. This however, does not excuse the seller who purposes misleads a buyer!!!
So I think we may need to formulate a "Sellers information sheet/checklist" that needs to be adequately completed before an item can be posted.
What do you reckon?
BTW I have primarily purchased from dealers except for a couple of times and there is a difference in product quality.
