How important is colour to you?
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I've been looking at a new car due to my extended commute, nothing exciting, just a Volvo V40 D2 SE. I've negotiated a decent discount that I'm happy with. The only issue is that it'll be a 3 month wait for delivery (no biggie).
However the dealer has offered almost the same price on a much higher specced ex-demo car with a mere 300 miles in it. It'll be a £6k saving.
The issue is the colour, it's 'misty blue' which is probably the last colour I'd choose. Am I being fickle about colour? I guess so, but how important is colour to you?
However the dealer has offered almost the same price on a much higher specced ex-demo car with a mere 300 miles in it. It'll be a £6k saving.
The issue is the colour, it's 'misty blue' which is probably the last colour I'd choose. Am I being fickle about colour? I guess so, but how important is colour to you?
RS4Audi said:
Am I missing something here?
First you say its almost the same price, but then say its a 6k saving.
Which is it?
Is it only a 6k saving due to its spec being better?
If so, as those items are not what you specced on yours originally, its not a saving is it?
It would only be a saving if it was 6k cheaper than the one you specced.
Personally, I'd stick with what you originally wanted, remember you did order it like that for a reason!
Sorry, I wasn't clear. The model that I'd order is a moderate spec but in any colour I want. The model offered is way over the spec the I'd order but has all the stuff that is useful/desirable but pushes it a I've what I'd normally pay.First you say its almost the same price, but then say its a 6k saving.
Which is it?
Is it only a 6k saving due to its spec being better?
If so, as those items are not what you specced on yours originally, its not a saving is it?
It would only be a saving if it was 6k cheaper than the one you specced.
Personally, I'd stick with what you originally wanted, remember you did order it like that for a reason!
They're offering the better specced car at the same price as the car I'd ordinarily order. The difference between the list prices is £6k
okie592 said:
The v40 is a fugly car Anyway I'm sure the colour won't make much of a difference.
Just buy a mx5 thsts the answer to everyone's problemz
I like it, it's unusual. A change from the usual VAG/BMW options out there but I know what you mean, it's a bit 'marmite'.Just buy a mx5 thsts the answer to everyone's problemz
I also considered the Golf Mk7 but the interior was dreary and the exterior is a bit dull.
I wouldn't order the extra bits because of the cost, they're useful but not essential.
You're right, it's not a saving vs the car I would order but a saving on list price.
Basically, the higher specced car is an SE Lux (instead of an SE) and has panoramic sunroof (I wouldn't order this), sat nav (useful but too expensive), DAB, upgraded sound system and automatic parking (useful but I wouldn't order it)
You're right, it's not a saving vs the car I would order but a saving on list price.
Basically, the higher specced car is an SE Lux (instead of an SE) and has panoramic sunroof (I wouldn't order this), sat nav (useful but too expensive), DAB, upgraded sound system and automatic parking (useful but I wouldn't order it)
Edited by MagicalTrevor on Sunday 12th May 15:53
RS4Audi said:
But there is no 6k saved.
Car A has 6k worth of extras but is blue
Car B is spec and colour chosen by the OP
They are both near enough the same price.
There is no 6k left over for a wrap
You're absolutely right, I was using 'man maths' to get the additional toys which are options that make the ownership that bit more comfortable.Car A has 6k worth of extras but is blue
Car B is spec and colour chosen by the OP
They are both near enough the same price.
There is no 6k left over for a wrap
Maybe one way to look at it is; take this car off our hands instead and to compensate for the 300 miles and colour we'll give you £6k of options that make the car quite nice.
Shaw Tarse said:
Dear Mr Trevor,
Do you have a trade in?
If not,
You may wish consider looking at an onlinedealer ?
I got a price from drivethedeal.com and the dealer was £1500 off their price (DtD was a £3k discount!), I negotiated them to a £2k discount. They wouldn't go any better and whilst they are keen to do a deal, they couldn't afford to go that far.Do you have a trade in?
If not,
You may wish consider looking at an onlinedealer ?
As much as the DtD price is tempting, I feel bad about using the local dealer for test drives and then buying online.
T1547 said:
OP do you actually dislike the colour Misty Blue colour or just wouldn't choose it? I think I'd take the extra toys (pan roof, nav and speaker upgrade sound quite appealing) and put up with having a toothpaste coloured car 
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