Some people ...

[Purple_Popple]

Need their head testing. I phoned up for a car that was for sale locally, and spoke to the owner, even said I could pay cash for it now, I lived 5 minutes away from her, only for her to say she has a guy coming to view it tomorrow morning and travelling from Dorchester !! Madness. Silly woman passed up a sale there.

[jackthehat]

How was any answer supposed to 'help' on this thread, exactly?

It only has a very tenuous link to Motoring in that we are discussing a car, in any case.

[Purple_Popple]

It doesnt warrant a 'personal' slating ! No need for that.

[boxtops]

If I'd promised someone to look at something I was selling, and they were travelling miles, I'd certainly keep my side of the bargain, it's only decent. I wouldn't be very pleased to trek miles only to find you'd sold it behind my back.

[TWR]

Purple, I've had the selling & buying of cars etc, myself, If I said I would keep it for someone I would, I understand what you say 5 mins away, there are a lot out there that would have said sod Mr Dorchester & sell the car, but on saying that Mr Dorchester may have left a Deposit via Pay pal Etc. there are plenty more to choose from believe me, it the Byers market with 2nd hand cars. but just a point, if you are not well up on the mechanical side of cars take someone with you that it. "Warning"

[Purple_Popple]

A sensible answer thanks TWR. I know what you mean. But that is a risk anyone takes buying anything mechanical I guess.

[gollysailor]

I bet you wish you had a crystal ball PurplePopple!!

[barry1010]

You're slating the seller, though. You seem to think there is a need for that.

[Purple_Popple]

Mwahahaha!.

[sara3]

I admire the seller for being courteous. you could learn from her, judging by your responses.

[TWR]

Purple, take a tip! otherwise IT may cost you money, it does not matter if the car costs a small or large amount, money is money & its hard to come about, if it costs you £30 for someone to check the car for you, go for it, a lot of people get problems WHEN they have Paid for the car don't be one of them. Yes! there are people on here that can give you decent answers????

[BRIGHT SPARK]

Doncaster....what happened to Dorchester?

[gollysailor]

I prefer Dorchester

[snags]

''spoke to the owner''

Maybe it was as simple as she didn't like the sound of your voice...

[seadogg]

Possibly its the way she gave you the info. Some folk are not very tactful or make it clear that a prior offer, which they must honour, exists. Hope you find your car P_P

[TWR]

I see its half term at school Purple? some of them have just come on here.

[Purple_Popple]

I know why so many people hate it on here, the one and only reason I dont recommend this site to anyone! Ed take note.

[Purple_Popple]

I hope this thread gets pulled Ive had enough of it already.