Swap Shop - manual for i-shift anyone?

moocowuk · 26th April 2007, 20:34

I know it's a long shot, but does anyone fancy swapping cars?

I only ask to see if it could be done. Basically I went to a stealer today to find out about getting a used i-shift in exchange for my manual and here's some figures for you to think about........

2006 Civic EX (05 Plate) 7,500 miles, brand new alloys & studio pack.

Bought Oct '06 (Used - first Reg 02/06) - £16,850 (not inc Studio pack Camera Etc.)

Stealer offered me today - £12,700!!!

So I thought rather that give those thieving gypsies £5k of my well earned money for having a car for just 7 months I'd see if anyone was sick of their i-shift and fancied a swap?

Let me know - loving all your work

Moo!

madasadad · 26th April 2007, 21:43

So much for the "gentle depreciation curve."

moocowuk · 26th April 2007, 21:54

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Originally Posted by madasadad

So much for the "gentle depreciation curve."

You're telling me?? Somehow I don't think I'll ever be trading my car in again - honestly they said I could have a new EX for £18,000 or there abouts and I was like, yea, thanks.......but I'm not loosing £5,000 and giving you another £5k only for them to sell my current car for £16,000.

Does anyone have any idea how much an 06EX, 2 owners, 7,500 miles great condition with studio pack is worth? Surely its worth more than £12,700?

There's a saying in Northern Ireland...... they must have thought I came up the Lagan in a bubble........in other words, they clearly thought I was stupid!!!

So if anyone has an i-shift they'd like to swap for a manual, I'd be willing to talk!

Pottsy · 26th April 2007, 23:22

Amended the title to get more traffic - would have thought that there might be someone out there...

moocowuk · 26th April 2007, 23:26

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Originally Posted by Pottsy

Amended the title to get more traffic - would have thought that there might be someone out there...

Cheers Pottsy - you're always looking out for me

Kremmen · 27th April 2007, 07:06

With depreciation you will always take a hit in the first few years and then the curve will flatten out.

PJS · 27th April 2007, 08:18

True, but at least Dick Turpin wore a mask!

moocowuk · 27th April 2007, 10:05

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Originally Posted by Kremmen

With depreciation you will always take a hit in the first few years and then the curve will flatten out.

That maybe - but by the time I get to October this year the car will be worth nothing!!! It works out at almost a grand a month! Shockin!

pjelsworth · 3rd May 2007, 11:23

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Originally Posted by moocowuk

That maybe - but by the time I get to October this year the car will be worth nothing!!! It works out at almost a grand a month! Shockin!

Are you sure its a 05 plate? 02/06 should be a 55 shouldn't it?
I think you are probably looking at one of the worst possible scenarios in terms of the value of your vehicle so it might not be as bad you think

Pingu · 3rd May 2007, 11:27

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Originally Posted by pjelsworth

Are you sure its a 05 plate? 02/06 should be a 55 shouldn't it?
I think you are probably looking at one of the worst possible scenarios in terms of the value of your vehicle so it might not be as bad you think

i would have said it was a 55 plate.. mine is and i got it Jan 06, my wife's 55 plate is march 06

liamcalland · 3rd May 2007, 11:45

With regards to accurate value for your car, these are the figures:-

Dealer £13,945
Private £12,995
Part exchange £12,645
Trade £12,045

You might get a bit more for the Sports Pack if you are selling private, but these figures are pretty much spot on.

It is quite heart breaking to see these figures for such a young car. That is what made me buy a 2nd Hand Civic as wanted the 1st owner to take the 1st year depreciation hit.

moocowuk · 3rd May 2007, 11:47

Sorry - yes it is a 55 plate!

Still the above figures are a bit scary!

That's why I think anyone that's not happy with their i-shift should swap with me - that way, no-one looses out! Heheheheheh!

moocowuk · 8th June 2007, 10:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by liamcalland

With regards to accurate value for your car, these are the figures:-

Dealer £13,945
Private £12,995
Part exchange £12,645
Trade £12,045

You might get a bit more for the Sports Pack if you are selling private, but these figures are pretty much spot on.

It is quite heart breaking to see these figures for such a young car. That is what made me buy a 2nd Hand Civic as wanted the 1st owner to take the 1st year depreciation hit.

Can I just ask if anyone has actually seen a 55 EX for sale at a stealers for £13 or £14k? I think the figures are used by them to their own advantage! The cheapest I've seen is £15,500??

Minkster · 12th June 2007, 19:33

i've also heard that diesels depreciate a touch slower that petrols too so that *may* be a factor

26th April 2007, 20:34	#1 (permalink)
moocowuk Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 20th October 2006 Location: London Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Swap Shop - manual for i-shift anyone? I know it's a long shot, but does anyone fancy swapping cars? I only ask to see if it could be done. Basically I went to a stealer today to find out about getting a used i-shift in exchange for my manual and here's some figures for you to think about........ 2006 Civic EX (05 Plate) 7,500 miles, brand new alloys & studio pack. Bought Oct '06 (Used - first Reg 02/06) - £16,850 (not inc Studio pack Camera Etc.) Stealer offered me today - £12,700!!! So I thought rather that give those thieving gypsies £5k of my well earned money for having a car for just 7 months I'd see if anyone was sick of their i-shift and fancied a swap? Let me know - loving all your work Moo! Last edited by moocowuk; 27th April 2007 at 14:47.

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moocowuk Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 20th October 2006 Location: London Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry - yes it is a 55 plate! Still the above figures are a bit scary! That's why I think anyone that's not happy with their i-shift should swap with me - that way, no-one looses out! Heheheheheh! Last edited by moocowuk; 3rd May 2007 at 11:50.

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liamcalland Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th March 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	With regards to accurate value for your car, these are the figures:- Dealer £13,945 Private £12,995 Part exchange £12,645 Trade £12,045 You might get a bit more for the Sports Pack if you are selling private, but these figures are pretty much spot on. It is quite heart breaking to see these figures for such a young car. That is what made me buy a 2nd Hand Civic as wanted the 1st owner to take the 1st year depreciation hit.

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Minkster Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 31st May 2007 Location: Grantham, UK Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i've also heard that diesels depreciate a touch slower that petrols too so that may be a factor