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Willy Orwonty

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I'm in a bit of a quandry.

I'm a key worker (NHS) and currently need to buy a car.

I don't have a car at the moment (luckily sold my old one just before the madness began).

I'm looking for:

- Budget is 15k (ish).
- Diesel ?? (fairly long commute on fast B roads - I do around 14k per year - all my cars for the last 10 years have been diesel)
- Probably a 2015 ish model (or newer if budget allows).
- Something along the lines of a BMW 3 or 4 series / C Class Merc / Jag Xe (always had Vauxhalls / Fords so fancy something "nicer").
- Good spec

Just as Covid took off I had found a car that met the above criteria from a main dealer and it is on hold for me (although I guess almost all cars are on hold at the moment).

I haven't paid any deposit due to the situation.

So my dilemma is:

- do I continue with the purchase once lockdown eases (paying the price negotiated pre lockdown).
- do I hold off to see if my buck will go further (? not fair on dealer although he wouldn't have shifted the car anyway).

I can probably get by without having my own car for a max of a month or 2.

I've never looked at leasing due to the mileage I do (but never explored that side of things).

Any advice gratefully received. :-)

Edited by Willy Orwonty on Thursday 30th April 10:14

Edited by Willy Orwonty on Thursday 30th April 10:25

ZX10R NIN

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stevemcs

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As above, if you were happy with the deal you have then go for it.

Willy Orwonty

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Cheers chaps!

Looking at the other Xe's you linked to the one I've found has a decent spec for the price (just over £14k).

I think the original owner liked ticking boxes of the extras that cost.....

- 2015
- 1 owner
- 33k on clock
- Auto 180 diesel
- full Jag dealer service history
- Portfolio Trim Level
- Decent colour (Celestial Black)
- Pan Roof
- Meridian sound system
- Cold Climate Pack (heated seats / wheel / windscreen / washer)
- Power Convenience Pack (keyless entry & start / extra power sockets / powered boot)
- Advanced Parking Assist Pack & surround camera system (auto parking)
- Memory Pack / folding mirrors / seat memory
- Split rear seats
- Blind spot monitor/ reverse traffic detection / closing vehicle sensing

I doubt I'll find another locally with as many toys to play with so I'll take your advice & stick with the above.

Stay safe y'all.

stevemcs

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Thats a good spec, i would certainly stay with that.

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