Good evening All,
Thought I'd give an update on this journey I'm on...and a bit of a ramble.
So, the owner of my former Defender did come back with a no on an offer of less than what he paid which is what the selling dealer wanted to put forth and in line with the market. I went back and asked that a offer of making him whole be put to him and whilst he was flattered, he stated he wanted to keep it a bit longer and perhaps next year he would swap out.
I then went back to another 90 in my wanted colour of Aintree Green which is located quite a ways from from. The price they are advertising is very much at the very top end and if it had a few more options it might be justified. A short call had the retailer drop the price slightly but it was still silly money hence I kept looking.
A few more weeks went and nothing of interest was found so I called this retailer again and offered what I felt was a more realistic amount but still a tad higher than what I felt a private sale would have fetched. But it was a cherished example, showed well, 1 former keeper etc. He wanted £500 more than I offered to which I said I would be open to it and wanted to think on it.
It was at that point I called the retailer who sold on my former 90 and offered more than what the current owner paid which was a bit less than this other one. Sadly, while flattered, the owner said he couldn't find something comparable so declined.
At this point I called the other retailed and arranged a viewing on the Friday that the storm came in. Needless to say it was a three hour drive north and a stressful one at that. In short, the retailer couldn't have been less interested in me if he tried. The 90 was as nice as I imagined but the desire to buy it went ice cold due to the reception I received and the treatment whilst there. I muddled through as I made the drive and it came down to him agreeing to knock £500 off due to a few minor issues. He stated he'd think about it but felt it was fair due to and I quote 'all the to and froing' It would appear he was put off that I didn't just buy it on the stop. I reminded him that the market has cooled, the 90 in question has been for sale since July etc. I left.
45 mins later he messages and said he would accept my offer. I truly politely thanked him, complimented the lovely retailer space they have etc but stated I was put off but the experience. He stated he had bad news earlier in the day and felt horrible that he came across as he did. Not sure what to believe. Needless to say he hasn't reached out since.
However, it's still for sale so clearly my 'low' offer has been the highest he's been given thus far. I can't tell you how often I went to close the deal and then didn't and during this, telling myself I will sell the Morgan in the spring and then connivence myself I won't ... and round and round I go.
I look at him, the 4/4, and I fall in love again, but a short drive or rational think and I rush to my phone to close the 90 deal. I know I could get the 90 and give myself the next 5-6 months to come to terms that the 4/4 must go yet fear I will chicken out and then be straddled with two toys which isn't practical on my levels for me.
I appreciate this is BEYOND a first world problem considering the state the world is in.
It's quite surprising how one can get so emotionally attached to what is in the end a piece of metal. I would like to think that the sadness of selling a special car passes quickly...
