Selling a car under 1yr old?
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I need to sell my VW Polo as circumstances have changed and I have a London commute, is there any point of trying to sell privately? I expect to put it for about £2k less than a dealer price but my opinion was that most people in the market for a nearly new vehicle would be looking for a dealer sale.
It's a tidy car with really good options, better than the bland stock at VW and you can beat the 6 month waiting time. But how many people are will spend 10-11K on a used private Polo?
Opinions welcome as it may go on the 'trader' tonight...
It's a tidy car with really good options, better than the bland stock at VW and you can beat the 6 month waiting time. But how many people are will spend 10-11K on a used private Polo?
Opinions welcome as it may go on the 'trader' tonight...
h. It would be tough.
Anyone who works for any VW group brands - Audi / Seat/ Skoda / VW gets a free company car on their staff scheme brand new. They then give it back after 6 months (and get a new one) and give the dealer the car back. Dealers then have an endless supply of quality used but almost new cars.
You would be up against this.
Anyone who works for any VW group brands - Audi / Seat/ Skoda / VW gets a free company car on their staff scheme brand new. They then give it back after 6 months (and get a new one) and give the dealer the car back. Dealers then have an endless supply of quality used but almost new cars.
You would be up against this.
jdwoodbury said:
excel monkey said:
Have you tried your local VW dealer and asked them if they're interested in buying it for stock?
Yep but they have not got back to me and I have chased them several timesAs has been said, you'll be competing against plentiful ex dealer demonstrators, ex-manufacturer staff cars, ex-press fleet, ex-corporate demonstrator fleet, ex-promotional, ex-daily rental vehicles all being sold with all the back-up and services that come with a franchised dealer sale vs. a private one. You can't offer a buyer of your car finance, the reassurance of an "approved used" inspection, prepared to consistent standards etc, all of which limits the market appeal of such a car.
Can't see a problem myself as long as the price is right.
The car's under warranty still and the new owner can pick it up for trade plus a few quid. That only leaves the finance side, but it's not exactly super car money. A bank loan is way cheaper than dealer finance anyway.
I'd say it was an easier sell than a car that's out of warranty. Then it's good to have a dealer to take it back to.
I've been buying bikes and cars for myself like that for years. Got to be better than a car from a dealer thats been ragged for 6 months as a loaner or something.
The car's under warranty still and the new owner can pick it up for trade plus a few quid. That only leaves the finance side, but it's not exactly super car money. A bank loan is way cheaper than dealer finance anyway.
I'd say it was an easier sell than a car that's out of warranty. Then it's good to have a dealer to take it back to.
I've been buying bikes and cars for myself like that for years. Got to be better than a car from a dealer thats been ragged for 6 months as a loaner or something.
DanCat said:
A friend of mine has been looking for ages for a newish car, i think she could be interested if you want a no hassle sale. Her budget was 10 but i think she had a little lee-way.
What spec/engine is it?
cheers
dan
just thought, i'll check your garage
It is a 2010 (60 plate) 1.2TDi SEWhat spec/engine is it?
cheers
dan
just thought, i'll check your garage
Immaculate with 30k/3yr service plan, options include aircon, parking sensors, cruise, armrest, leather steering wheel, bluetooth, type pressure sensors and 16" alloys...the car even smells like new. I would take £10,500 for it (saving about £5k on list!)...oh and it has done 9k miles
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