Dealers Do dealers want to sell cars ?

civicb0y · 31st January 2008, 18:22

I've been hunting for a Type S GT diesel this week and found a few possabilities. Eventually decided on a 57 plate ex demo, Vivid blue with blades on it, which was up for 16k. I was hoping to get this for 15500 plus 3k for my old car and pay the remaining with hard cash. I thought with the crap weather and it being end of month i'd be able to do the deal i was after - my mistake. Offered peanuts for my motor (below glass guides poor condition and my car is in good nick for it's age) and wouldn't shave a penny of the 16k price. So I walked. Shame as it's a nice motor. Seems some dealers won't budge on price, even if it means the car sitting there getting covered in snow and rain for another 3 months. Maybe I'll keep my car and come back in the summer and get another 6 months out of my car and 6 month interest on my cash.

angie4m · 31st January 2008, 18:27

you usually find that if your trading they won't budge on the price. Its one or the other and some dealer do offer lower for your car as they may struggle to sell it on

angie4m · 31st January 2008, 18:37

Also, if the dealer has met their target for the month then they don't have to try and sell you anything. But some are better than others for deals, its just unfortunate

Robbieee · 31st January 2008, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

you usually find that if your trading they won't budge on the price. Its one or the other and some dealer do offer lower for your car as they may struggle to sell it on

Most trade-in cars nowadays are sold at auction...

Pottsy · 31st January 2008, 19:13

What is the trade-in car?

Dimplyred · 31st January 2008, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicb0y

I've been hunting for a Type S GT diesel this week and found a few possabilities. Eventually decided on a 57 plate ex demo, Vivid blue with blades on it, which was up for 16k. I was hoping to get this for 15500 plus 3k for my old car and pay the remaining with hard cash. I thought with the crap weather and it being end of month i'd be able to do the deal i was after - my mistake. Offered peanuts for my motor (below glass guides poor condition and my car is in good nick for it's age) and wouldn't shave a penny of the 16k price. So I walked. Shame as it's a nice motor. Seems some dealers won't budge on price, even if it means the car sitting there getting covered in snow and rain for another 3 months. Maybe I'll keep my car and come back in the summer and get another 6 months out of my car and 6 month interest on my cash.

There'll be others, bide your time.

jamief · 31st January 2008, 19:17

Why not sell your car privately, puts you in a much stronger position as you'll be a solely cash buyer.....

Unknownsoldier · 31st January 2008, 19:18

Yeah, I offered my 2000 (X reg) facelifted BMW 5 Series 520i SE (Xenon upgrades etc. etc.) as trade in and got told "we don't want it!!!!", and "you'll get a better price on the new car if we don't take it!" It costs them to auction them and so they don't want the hassle.

Tom

NH Dan · 31st January 2008, 19:20

civicb0y - i've pm'd you.

angie4m · 31st January 2008, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbieee

Most trade-in cars nowadays are sold at auction...

The dealer I bought from was very reluctant to do a trade in with my Mini which was already up for sale (I had no intention of part exchanging, just wanted to know what they would think of offering) they told me that they would have the local mini dealer on the phone wanting to buy it at cost. They supposedly get hounded by some dealers for specific cars, which also makes them less reluctant to give you what its worth

civicb0y · 31st January 2008, 21:56

My car was a Skoda Octavia vRS. Spent an hour cleaning it in the freezing cold this morning and then get offered a packet of crisps and a mars bar for it

Maybe I should get the scratch on the rear door removed as well, as it seems to be an opportunity for the dealer to knock a grand off it's true value.

I also agree that traders just don't want older cars as trade in's as they can't sell them on their own forecourt. Selling private can be just as bad. Too many bods wanting it for peanuts. Although if I sold private, i'd prob get more for my car and then I'd just get a brand spanker from an Internet dealer and by-pass all the haggling that's involved when going to dealers.

The hunt for Vivid goes on. Watch this space.

Foggy69 · 31st January 2008, 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicb0y

The hunt for Vivid goes on. Watch this space.

A worthy quest

Just remember, VB Civics aren't made any more. Get em while you can

nellz_bassettshonda · 31st January 2008, 23:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicb0y

I've been hunting for a Type S GT diesel this week and found a few possabilities. Eventually decided on a 57 plate ex demo, Vivid blue with blades on it, which was up for 16k. I was hoping to get this for 15500 plus 3k for my old car and pay the remaining with hard cash. I thought with the crap weather and it being end of month i'd be able to do the deal i was after - my mistake. Offered peanuts for my motor (below glass guides poor condition and my car is in good nick for it's age) and wouldn't shave a penny of the 16k price. So I walked. Shame as it's a nice motor. Seems some dealers won't budge on price, even if it means the car sitting there getting covered in snow and rain for another 3 months. Maybe I'll keep my car and come back in the summer and get another 6 months out of my car and 6 month interest on my cash.

Civic Boy , Where are you based too ??

civicb0y · 31st January 2008, 23:55

I'm in the freezing North of England, just outside Durham.

IanG · 31st January 2008, 23:57

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Originally Posted by civicb0y

I'm in the freezing North of England, just outside Durham.

Me too

31st January 2008, 18:22	#1 (permalink)
civicb0y Valve Cap Join Date: 11th October 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Do dealers want to sell cars ? I've been hunting for a Type S GT diesel this week and found a few possabilities. Eventually decided on a 57 plate ex demo, Vivid blue with blades on it, which was up for 16k. I was hoping to get this for 15500 plus 3k for my old car and pay the remaining with hard cash. I thought with the crap weather and it being end of month i'd be able to do the deal i was after - my mistake. Offered peanuts for my motor (below glass guides poor condition and my car is in good nick for it's age) and wouldn't shave a penny of the 16k price. So I walked. Shame as it's a nice motor. Seems some dealers won't budge on price, even if it means the car sitting there getting covered in snow and rain for another 3 months. Maybe I'll keep my car and come back in the summer and get another 6 months out of my car and 6 month interest on my cash.

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angie4m Naughty but nice Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 25 Thanked 50 Times in 50 Posts iTrader: (0)	you usually find that if your trading they won't budge on the price. Its one or the other and some dealer do offer lower for your car as they may struggle to sell it on

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angie4m Naughty but nice Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 25 Thanked 50 Times in 50 Posts iTrader: (0)	Also, if the dealer has met their target for the month then they don't have to try and sell you anything. But some are better than others for deals, its just unfortunate

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,899 Thanks: 26 Thanked 233 Times in 126 Posts iTrader: (0)	What is the trade-in car?

31st January 2008, 19:17	#7 (permalink)
jamief Valve Cap Join Date: 19th January 2008 Location: Dundee, UK Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Why not sell your car privately, puts you in a much stronger position as you'll be a solely cash buyer.....

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Unknownsoldier Esox Lucius Rules!!!!!!!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,818 Thanks: 81 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I offered my 2000 (X reg) facelifted BMW 5 Series 520i SE (Xenon upgrades etc. etc.) as trade in and got told "we don't want it!!!!", and "you'll get a better price on the new car if we don't take it!" It costs them to auction them and so they don't want the hassle. Tom

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NH Dan Newton Honda Rocketship door handle Join Date: 31st January 2008 Location: South London,Uk Posts: 1,527 Thanks: 63 Thanked 61 Times in 54 Posts iTrader: (0)	civicb0y - i've pm'd you.

31st January 2008, 21:56	#11 (permalink)
civicb0y Valve Cap Join Date: 11th October 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	My car was a Skoda Octavia vRS. Spent an hour cleaning it in the freezing cold this morning and then get offered a packet of crisps and a mars bar for it Maybe I should get the scratch on the rear door removed as well, as it seems to be an opportunity for the dealer to knock a grand off it's true value. I also agree that traders just don't want older cars as trade in's as they can't sell them on their own forecourt. Selling private can be just as bad. Too many bods wanting it for peanuts. Although if I sold private, i'd prob get more for my car and then I'd just get a brand spanker from an Internet dealer and by-pass all the haggling that's involved when going to dealers. The hunt for Vivid goes on. Watch this space.

31st January 2008, 23:55	#14 (permalink)
civicb0y Valve Cap Join Date: 11th October 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm in the freezing North of England, just outside Durham.