Ee Demo M400

[Marlon]

Hello Chaps,

Given a suitably long barge-pole, would you (or would you not) touch an ex-demo dealer M400? 2004 car (September) 3000 miles, larch silver, the "new" seats, armourfended, MP3 player, air-con... a nice spec. Considering trade-in on my 3R. I've always been slightly hesitant on ex-demo cars, but what's the general concensus? Assuming that there's no history of accident damage and everything is in good order (tyres etc), what would you say was a fair trade-in price? Can't stop thinking about the fun I had in the 400; Porshe may have to wait a little longer.

[caccobra]

Since you are in the UK, you can always run it by the factory and have them look it over, right? Hey, if the price is right, it's hard to do too much damage in 3,000 miles. Have the car checked out and go for it!

[silversix]

Well, i bought Cristopher Neils Ex Demo M400, but it was only 3 months old, with 800 miles on it. No problems so far, but only had it 6 weeks. bought it because it was £5k cheaper than a new one, and couldn't wait for one after I'd taken it for a tst drive.

>> Edited by silversix on Friday 28th January 08:13

[DanH]

For a 5k discount I'd do it too.

Depends a bit on if you like the spec. I'd not buy one in silver for instance, but if you are happy with it and the price is right, it sounds like a nice plan! It does depend a bit on the dealer though. Have a test drive and see if they make you respect the car and not over rev during running in etc.

[UFO 2 NOB]

I keep asking myself the same question but is it really worth spending another 15k or so,for the road the 3R feels slightly quicker to respond and i dont track.Guess its different for those that do track?

[UFO 2 NOB]

I seem 2 remeber that one dealer had 2 of their carefully driven demos written off and mashed to bits!!!

[DanH]

UFO 2 NOB said:

I keep asking myself the same question but is it really worth spending another 15k or so,for the road the 3R feels slightly quicker to respond and i dont track.Guess its different for those that do track?

Yep I wouldn't bother for purely road use either.

Of course I guess it depends on how long it takes you to earn 15k!

[joust]

DanH said:

Yep I wouldn't bother for purely road use either.

I would

[AMG Merc]

An M400 ex-demonstrator? Subject to common sense checks, I don't see why not!

[stuh]

DanH said:

UFO 2 NOB said: I keep asking myself the same question but is it really worth spending another 15k or so,for the road the 3R feels slightly quicker to respond and i dont track.Guess its different for those that do track? Yep I wouldn't bother for purely road use either. Of course I guess it depends on how long it takes you to earn 15k!

About an hour in your case then Dan

[stuh]

Marlon said:

Hello Chaps, Given a suitably long barge-pole, would you (or would you not) touch an ex-demo dealer M400? 2004 car (September) 3000 miles, larch silver, the "new" seats, armourfended, MP3 player, air-con... a nice spec. Considering trade-in on my 3R. I've always been slightly hesitant on ex-demo cars, but what's the general concensus? Assuming that there's no history of accident damage and everything is in good order (tyres etc), what would you say was a fair trade-in price? Can't stop thinking about the fun I had in the 400; Porshe may have to wait a little longer.

Hi Marlon

Is that the one from Noble Wales?

[Marlon]

stuh said:

Marlon said: Hello Chaps, Given a suitably long barge-pole, would you (or would you not) touch an ex-demo dealer M400? 2004 car (September) 3000 miles, larch silver, the "new" seats, armourfended, MP3 player, air-con... a nice spec. Considering trade-in on my 3R. I've always been slightly hesitant on ex-demo cars, but what's the general concensus? Assuming that there's no history of accident damage and everything is in good order (tyres etc), what would you say was a fair trade-in price? Can't stop thinking about the fun I had in the 400; Porshe may have to wait a little longer. Hi Marlon Is that the one from Noble Wales?

Nope.