That works as well...
Leave the Classifieds as is
Put all ads for parts in one section and cars for sale in another section
Put all ads for parts and cars for sale together in one comprehensive section
That works as well...
^yup
Miata family: '93 auto "Blacky", '99 turbo "Frankenstein" and '05 Mazdaspeed.
I can see separating full cars and parts.. however I'm inclined to have wheels included in the "parts" category. Like I said before, I feel like you want maximum exposure to everything.
However, I also feel like it should still be one thread, because say you put your car up for sale.. whats to say you have something on your vehicle someone might want to buy? You're more likely to have someone click on your FS thread for your car if it's one thread and get offers for specific parts or whatever, than have it all in a car section where some people might not at all be interested in buying a car and you could miss out on that kind of exposure.
I'm still for one single thread for everything.
1994 Mazda Miata, 1992 Mazda Miata Sold, 1995 Mazda Rx7 (500hp) Sold, 1999 Subaru GC8 (310hp) Sold
Agreed...
Yes, personally I see wheels as parts too and not needing their own section. Whole cars though?
I see your logic for putting them into one main section but I don't see it happening.
Why couldn't one just type in their car-for-sale ad that they're willing to part with some items on the car?
I'm with YY on this one
you're thinking this from a sellers perspective, meanwhile I look at it from a buyers POV.Originally Posted by YellowYata
it doesn't matter what the seller does or what makes it easier for him, you want to increase the odds of a buyer being interested in something. On simple section allows that.
A guy looking for parts probably won't be interested in a FS section for cars, but there might be a part he could vulture.. but the odds of him going in there are low since he isn't looking for a car. There could be a sweet deal on wheels but I go in looking for an exhaust, a sweet deal is a sweet deal and I might be willing to put off my exhaust for the wheels.
You limit the exposure of potential buyers with the more sections you have, force as much exposure as possible and it increases the odds of transactions. Not to mention it makes a very simple browsing experience for parts.
1994 Mazda Miata, 1992 Mazda Miata Sold, 1995 Mazda Rx7 (500hp) Sold, 1999 Subaru GC8 (310hp) Sold
Also the forced exposure won't be bothering anyone since it looks populated and people see the items for sale. People looking for stuff generally spend a while trolling through the posts. Meanwhile a seller just has to bump his thread if it gets pushed too far back.
1994 Mazda Miata, 1992 Mazda Miata Sold, 1995 Mazda Rx7 (500hp) Sold, 1999 Subaru GC8 (310hp) Sold
That's a pretty compelling argument. We will definitely consider your points.
I like all the points Dk made. Lets make that happen.
We want what the members want so expect a poll to vote in shortly. Just have to format the options to include your wishes and go from there. If you don't vote, don't whine later.
DK is completely correct, and one day there may be a need for a few sections for wheels/parts/cars, but I don't believe it is right now...
The site just does not have the traffic for desperate sections and by leaving it together you are promoting the ease of use for people browsing for parts...
The only other section I can see being useful would be a Non-Miata Section...somewhere people can post universal items...such as a GoPro/Camera/DoubleDIN/other wheels...
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