Another what would you do...

[69Charger_440]

thread. 

I know where there is a '69 Charger, but apparently the owner won't sell b/c he/she is going to fix it up one day, that is according to some folks I have spoke with.  It has been sitting for at LEAST 5+ years.  Anyhow, I want to try my luck, and I just wanted some suggestions.  Should I knock on the door and ask (with cash in hand)?  Or should I leave a note on his/her door/mailbox letting him/her know I am interested in buying the car?  The latter being that I won't interrupt them if they are doing something.  Suggestions?  Sorry no pics at this time.

Fernando   

[TripleBlackGator]

I always knock first. If they answer just be honest about yourself and why your knocking. It doesn't hurt to try and find a common interest or experience. You can have cash on you but I wouldn't bring that up right away. If they are not willing to sell at that particular moment ask if you can leave your name and number and ask that they call you should they change their minds. You could also plant a seed that you will still be looking for a car like theirs and you can't promise you will still be in the market for one if they do call later. That might prompt a faster decision on their part.

If they are not at home just leave a note on their door saying why you were there and ask that they call you if they are indeed interested in selling.

[jaak]

I would leave a note, that way they have your number if instrested in selling, and you don't have to bother the person... heck even if they didn't want to sell now, if they hang on to your number, you might get a call out of the blue one day a year or so down the road.

Jason

[TruckDriver]

Take a fist full of $100. dollar bills too, like as much as you think the car is worth.

[69Charger_440]

Well, wish me luck.  I will try tomorrow (04/01/07), and if no one answers I'll try again on Monday.



Fernando

[69Charger_440]

I always knock first. If they answer just be honest about yourself and why your knocking. It doesn't hurt to try and find a common interest or experience. You can have cash on you but I wouldn't bring that up right away. If they are not willing to sell at that particular moment ask if you can leave your name and number and ask that they call you should they change their minds. You could also plant a seed that you will still be looking for a car like theirs and you can't promise you will still be in the market for one if they do call later. That might prompt a faster decision on their part.

If they are not at home just leave a note on their door saying why you were there and ask that they call you if they are indeed interested in selling.

Has anyone ever been rude and told you to get off their property or anything like that?  I wouldn't know how to react besides leaving.

Fernando

[TruckDriver]

I always knock first. If they answer just be honest about yourself and why your knocking. It doesn't hurt to try and find a common interest or experience. You can have cash on you but I wouldn't bring that up right away. If they are not willing to sell at that particular moment ask if you can leave your name and number and ask that they call you should they change their minds. You could also plant a seed that you will still be looking for a car like theirs and you can't promise you will still be in the market for one if they do call later. That might prompt a faster decision on their part.

If they are not at home just leave a note on their door saying why you were there and ask that they call you if they are indeed interested in selling.

  Has anyone ever been rude and told you to get off their property or anything like that?  I wouldn't know how to react besides leaving.

Fernando

Yes. All you can do is be polite and leave.

[TripleBlackGator]

I always knock first. If they answer just be honest about yourself and why your knocking. It doesn't hurt to try and find a common interest or experience. You can have cash on you but I wouldn't bring that up right away. If they are not willing to sell at that particular moment ask if you can leave your name and number and ask that they call you should they change their minds. You could also plant a seed that you will still be looking for a car like theirs and you can't promise you will still be in the market for one if they do call later. That might prompt a faster decision on their part.

If they are not at home just leave a note on their door saying why you were there and ask that they call you if they are indeed interested in selling.

  Has anyone ever been rude and told you to get off their property or anything like that?  I wouldn't know how to react besides leaving.

Fernando

I have never been met with a rude person and asked to leave. But then I never showed up "with a fist full of $100 bills". To me that is a show of arrogance. If someone showed up on my property and thought that just by pulling out a wad of cash it would convince me to sell I would escort them off my property with the knowledge not to come back. If they do quote a figure that you like just say you'll be back within the hour with the cash. Yeah you might run the risk of them thinking it over and changing their mind but if it was me that was being asked to sell politeness could make or break the deal. Just treat them how you would like to be treated. Sounds strange coming from the resident prick huh? I'm not really that much of a jerk. Well....almost not.

[BigBlackDodge]

I always knock first. If they answer just be honest about yourself and why your knocking. It doesn't hurt to try and find a common interest or experience. You can have cash on you but I wouldn't bring that up right away. If they are not willing to sell at that particular moment ask if you can leave your name and number and ask that they call you should they change their minds. You could also plant a seed that you will still be looking for a car like theirs and you can't promise you will still be in the market for one if they do call later. That might prompt a faster decision on their part.

If they are not at home just leave a note on their door saying why you were there and ask that they call you if they are indeed interested in selling.

  Has anyone ever been rude and told you to get off their property or anything like that?  I wouldn't know how to react besides leaving.

Fernando

I have never been met with a rude person and asked to leave. But then I never showed up "with a fist full of $100 bills". To me that is a show of arrogance. If someone showed up on my property and thought that just by pulling out a wad of cash it would convince me to sell I would escort them off my property with the knowledge not to come back. If they do quote a figure that you like just say you'll be back within the hour with the cash. Yeah you might run the risk of them thinking it over and changing their mind but if it was me that was being asked to sell politeness could make or break the deal. Just treat them how you would like to be treated. Sounds strange coming from the resident prick huh? I'm not really that much of a jerk. Well....almost not.

But the money in hand my also prove to them that your not just another dreamer.................like the other 150 or so people that asked about the car.

Really you just won't know till you go by and talk to them.

BBD

[Mean 318]

money talks bull shit walks! Have cash in hand, walk up to the door, ask about it, if he says no show him the cash and just say how much! If he says no, then let him be. A little B.S. never hurts either

[kab69440]

Bad move, Mean 318... Accept the "No." with grace and courtesy. Then leave. Remember, to some people money means shiite. Pulling out cash after the owner has told you no once may get that roll of bills shoved down your throat.

[Silver R/T]

I wouldnt leave a note, if you gotta ask you better ask. You know how many notes I had on my charger by kids who thought they could have my Charger for $1K... Needless to say that those notes are somewhere in landfill. You better bring all they money you got, that might work.

[terrible one]

I say you go up and knock on the door. Be straightforward with him. Tell him how cool the car is. Ask him about it. Talk to him about it. Then ask if he wants to sell it. Tell him you've been looking to buy one. If he says no ask him if he wants your name and number in case.

[Daytona R/T SE]

thread. 

I know where there is a '69 Charger, but apparently the owner won't sell b/c he/she is going to fix it up one day, that is according to some folks I have spoke with.  It has been sitting for at LEAST 5+ years.  Anyhow, I want to try my luck, and I just wanted some suggestions.  Should I knock on the door and ask (with cash in hand)?  Or should I leave a note on his/her door/mailbox letting him/her know I am interested in buying the car?  The latter being that I won't interrupt them if they are doing something.  Suggestions?  Sorry no pics at this time.

Fernando   

Walk straight up to the front door and knock on it. If nobody answers-leave. Come back another day and try again. Don't go snooping around the guy's car without permission, even if it's parked out front in the driveway or on the street. There's no quicker way to get your ass kicked than nosing around some guy's car or property.

If you see a neighbor outside it's OK to ask them about the owner of the car-when he might be home, etc. Leave your name and number with them. Shoving a note in the mailbox might just get a call to the local postmaster. Putting notes in a mailbox is Illegal and you just left all the evidence the P.M. needs to convict you.

Sticking a note on the car? Refer to the last sentence of my first paragraph.

A car parked on private property is not an open invitation to tresspass. I've had several incidents over the years where people thought they could just waltz onto my property and open up hoods/doors and check my cars out. Some times I wasn't home, but found out from my neighbors later. Other times I caught them in the act and ran them off.

[TripleBlackGator]

Bad move, Mean 318... Accept the "No." with grace and courtesy. Then leave. Remember, to some people money means shiite. Pulling out cash after the owner has told you no once may get that roll of bills shoved down your throat.

Ditto!  It's not bad to have the money but to whip it out and keep increasing the amount shows your character or lack thereof. It also tells them your some what desperate and they can just keep saying no just to see how far you'll go. If you swoon over it you'll pay more than you could have.

[Mean 318]

I dont mean be an ass about it. if he says no dont jump all over him.  In hindsight just pull the cash and ask if its or sale. No means no. I am going to make a note to think before I type... be right back

[6670charger]

My two cents worth:

Do not leave a note.  Notes can and will be ignored.  I've left them, and I've found them on my car.  I've ignored every note anyone has ever left me, and nobody I've ever left a note for has ever responded to it.

Talk to the owner in person.  I wouldn't bother taking cash, but have it immediately available.  If the owner decides to sell to you, you can always go get the cash.

DO NOT under any circumstance, get angry or an attitude if they say no.  Not even if they get one with you.  Don't argue with them.  It is their car and you're on their property.   They're under no obligation to sell the car to you or anyone else.  If they want to let it sit in the back yard and rot, that's their right.  Besides, you may have just caught the owner at the wrong time.  If owner changes his/her mind months/years down the road, you stand a much better chance of getting the car then if you maintain a good relationship.

[dkn1997]

Knock on the door and punch him in the face.  follow up with the explanation that the reason he got a fist in his mouth is because he is a hypocrite and will never fix that car.  then give him on of these     on the way out.



I am just kidding, but that's what you will want to do when you actually hear those words coming out of his mouth because you and I know that he will never do a thing to that car.  Not to rain on your parade, but if what you heard is right, then your chances of getting this car are slim.  people who keep this kind of yard art have some abnormal psychological condition that allows them to either kid themselves that they could actually fix it or they just cannot let go of something that someone else wants, because then they won't have anything that someone else wants and that's how they get off.  Especially true when you see one of these cars in a yard that is littered with other junk.  If the house is falling down, and they guys' wife is some miserable hag then what else does he have in his life hat anyone would envy but that car?  probably not much.  even if he is rude, you have secretly made him happy by going up to his door and humbling yourself to ask him for something he has that you desperately want.  he likes the power of it. It's all he's got, so he won't want to part with it.

and no...I am not a pyschologist, but I did stay at a holiday in express last night.

[Brock Samson]

why can't bronzy write posts like that?.. 

[69Charger_440]

Knock on the door and punch him in the face.  follow up with the explanation that the reason he got a fist in his mouth is because he is a hypocrite and will never fix that car.  then give him on of these     on the way out.



I am just kidding, but that's what you will want to do when you actually hear those words coming out of his mouth because you and I know that he will never do a thing to that car.  Not to rain on your parade, but if what you heard is right, then your chances of getting this car are slim.  people who keep this kind of yard art have some abnormal psychological condition that allows them to either kid themselves that they could actually fix it or they just cannot let go of something that someone else wants, because then they won't have anything that someone else wants and that's how they get off.  Especially true when you see one of these cars in a yard that is littered with other junk.  If the house is falling down, and they guys' wife is some miserable hag then what else does he have in his life hat anyone would envy but that car?  probably not much.  even if he is rude, you have secretly made him happy by going up to his door and humbling yourself to ask him for something he has that you desperately want.  he likes the power of it. It's all he's got, so he won't want to part with it.

and no...I am not a pyschologist, but I did stay at a holiday in express last night.
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well i guess i could do that, but i won't. not that type of person.  it is a little frustrating that this guy has this car out exposed to the elements for at least the last five years.  It should be more.  That car is still in the same position it was when I last saw it, which was 2 1/2 years ago.  i think by now the owner would have done something with it, wouldn't he?  oh well, it is his car and he can do what he wishes.  i will try today or tomorrow, and if he won't sell i will leave him my name and number and forget about the car.  who knows, maybe in future he might surprise me.  i will let you all know of what happens.  keep fingers crossed.

Fernando

[Arigmaster]

It never hurts to inquire...  Just be polite and let them know you have a genuine interest in the car. The worst that will happen is they say NO or tell you to leave. If that happens.. Just go and don't push it.

Some people like to talk about their stuff too. Sometimes they might go to great lengths to tell you the history on it and why they keep it around even if they dont want to sell it right there and then. With people like that just show a genuine interest in what they are telling you and use it to your advantage later. Many people have intentions to restore the car but may not have the time or the means to do it. Just let them know that you would love to find that particular car so you could put it on the road agin where it belongs. Compliment them on how lucky they are to have one and compliment them on the history if they share it. Then ask if you can leave your contact info if they should ever change their mind about that car.

If they were friendly enough... just happen by the place from time to time for a quick hello... and ask if they had started to do anything with it yet. (fixing etc.) Eventually they might see the reality and will give you some kind of price.

[Charger1973]

Notes DO NOT work.  Like it was said above you should never even think of touching someone elses car, even if its to leave a note on it.

The only other thing I can recommend is knock on the door at a reasonable hour.  Ive had people wake me up out of bed on Sunday mornings on more than one occasion.  Thats an easy way to get someone in a bad mood.   

[TripleBlackGator]

It never hurts to inquire...  Just be polite and let them know you have a genuine interest in the car. The worst that will happen is they say NO or tell you to leave. If that happens.. Just go and don't push it.

Some people like to talk about their stuff too. Sometimes they might go to great lengths to tell you the history on it and why they keep it around even if they dont want to sell it right there and then. With people like that just show a genuine interest in what they are telling you and use it to your advantage later. Many people have intentions to restore the car but may not have the time or the means to do it. Just let them know that you would love to find that particular car so you could put it on the road agin where it belongs. Compliment them on how lucky they are to have one and compliment them on the history if they share it. Then ask if you can leave your contact info if they should ever change their mind about that car.

If they were friendly enough... just happen by the place from time to time for a quick hello... and ask if they had started to do anything with it yet. (fixing etc.) Eventually they might see the reality and will give you some kind of price.

I agree.

[wetfeetmi]

Notes do not work, do not work, do not work.  My wife and I finally bought a very nice Avion aluminum travel trailer last summer after leaving notes a couple of times. He never called back, so I drove out to his house several times and finally caught him at home. We struck a deal on the spot and I left him a few hundred dollars deposit.
When you go out to this guys house with the Charger, take some cash for the deposit and get a signed receipt. Good luck

nd no...I am not a pyschologist, but I did stay at a holiday in express last night.

funny funny man

[pandamarie]

It never hurts to ask. but if they say no be respectful and smile and leave. I get at least 4 people a week come to my door wanting to buy one of my cars and the ones that are rude see my 45 and the no trespassing sign, the ones that show some respect I will go out and talk to and show then the car but still let them know they are not for sale. Some people like me have cars that look neglegted but it could be due to health problems, my excuse is a broken back, but I still get out there to keep them running right even if they dont look the best