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I think I already know the answer to this anyway but throwing it out to the world in case there is another answer.
I've been having a look at a few Alfa Romeo Giuliettas, and have found and test driven a 14 plate near Burnley. It drove fine, still has 3 months Alfa warranty on it, and I would be happy to buy it. The only apparent thing that stands out with is that whilst it's only a few years old it's already had 2 owners which has raised questions from my OH and dad (ex mechanic).
It's only done 16,000 miles and a 14 plate so I can see where they are coming from, however it's such a high spec that I think it's possibly been an ex company car or ex display. It has sat nav, 18 inch alloys, leather/alcantara heated seats, and brembo calipers so whoever had it originally had spent a lot of money buying it. The dealer selling it showed me the V5 which shows a lady in Glasgow and it's had its first service at an Alfa dealer up in Scotland, and due to its age it's first MOT isn't due until June.
Thoughts or suggestions?
I've been having a look at a few Alfa Romeo Giuliettas, and have found and test driven a 14 plate near Burnley. It drove fine, still has 3 months Alfa warranty on it, and I would be happy to buy it. The only apparent thing that stands out with is that whilst it's only a few years old it's already had 2 owners which has raised questions from my OH and dad (ex mechanic).
It's only done 16,000 miles and a 14 plate so I can see where they are coming from, however it's such a high spec that I think it's possibly been an ex company car or ex display. It has sat nav, 18 inch alloys, leather/alcantara heated seats, and brembo calipers so whoever had it originally had spent a lot of money buying it. The dealer selling it showed me the V5 which shows a lady in Glasgow and it's had its first service at an Alfa dealer up in Scotland, and due to its age it's first MOT isn't due until June.
Thoughts or suggestions?
Killer2005 said:
...whilst it's only a few years old it's already had 2 owners which has raised questions from my OH and dad (ex mechanic).
It's only done 16,000 miles and a 14 plate so I can see where they are coming from, however it's such a high spec that I think it's possibly been an ex company car or ex display...
<chorus of "HIRE CAR">It's only done 16,000 miles and a 14 plate so I can see where they are coming from, however it's such a high spec that I think it's possibly been an ex company car or ex display...
You've seen the V5C for the current owner, and it says "Previous Keepers: 1"? So the current is the second. The V5C lists the name and address of that previous keeper, doesn't it...?
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