Why might a main dealer have a car for months before selling
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The car I've just picked up as an approved used, from a main dealer, is for all intents and purposes; perfect - however looking at the history they seem to have had it since January (serviced by them then) which I find a bit odd - given that the last owner lives 200 miles away.
Why might a main dealer have a car for such a long time, prior to selling?
Why might a main dealer have a car for such a long time, prior to selling?
There's a thread running on PH about the car finance cycle and theories about the bottom falling out of the business model.
One of the things sustaining the current lease-cycle is that the cars coming back in are being stockpiled and drip-fed back into the used market to prevent a glut and preserve final values.
Just a thought.
One of the things sustaining the current lease-cycle is that the cars coming back in are being stockpiled and drip-fed back into the used market to prevent a glut and preserve final values.
Just a thought.
r11co said:
There's a thread running on PH about the car finance cycle and theories about the bottom falling out of the business model.
One of the things sustaining the current lease-cycle is that the cars coming back in are being stockpiled and drip-fed back into the used market to prevent a glut and preserve final values.
Just a thought.
Makes perfect sense, although conclusive evidence appears elusive.One of the things sustaining the current lease-cycle is that the cars coming back in are being stockpiled and drip-fed back into the used market to prevent a glut and preserve final values.
Just a thought.
Have you assured yourself that it's not:
1. An odd colour proven to be unpopular, such as Varicose Vein Blue, Hearing Aid Beige,Yuk yellow or Loose Bowel Lime Green
2. A very poorly specified version, lots of switch blanks & fabric not leather seats.
3 Minuscule engine capacity. .
4 A diesel.
5. A manual diesel.
All possible reasons over & above those already suggested for it gathering dust on a forecourt
1. An odd colour proven to be unpopular, such as Varicose Vein Blue, Hearing Aid Beige,Yuk yellow or Loose Bowel Lime Green
2. A very poorly specified version, lots of switch blanks & fabric not leather seats.
3 Minuscule engine capacity. .
4 A diesel.
5. A manual diesel.
All possible reasons over & above those already suggested for it gathering dust on a forecourt
The car was only up for sale for two weeks! But the service was done back in January by the dealer... when the last owner lives 200 miles away; seems odd.
It just suggested to me that they've had it that long / sat on it for some reason... but it was only for sale for two weeks. Even though they seem to have it since January.
It's a Land Rover and so, I'd only buy from a main dealer - so that I have the assurance of a two year European warranty and assistance; so no private purchases for me unfortunately.
It just suggested to me that they've had it that long / sat on it for some reason... but it was only for sale for two weeks. Even though they seem to have it since January.
It's a Land Rover and so, I'd only buy from a main dealer - so that I have the assurance of a two year European warranty and assistance; so no private purchases for me unfortunately.
r11co said:
There's a thread running on PH about the car finance cycle and theories about the bottom falling out of the business model.
One of the things sustaining the current lease-cycle is that the cars coming back in are being stockpiled and drip-fed back into the used market to prevent a glut and preserve final values.
Just a thought.
One of the things sustaining the current lease-cycle is that the cars coming back in are being stockpiled and drip-fed back into the used market to prevent a glut and preserve final values.
Just a thought.
LDN said:
The car was only up for sale for two weeks! But the service was done back in January by the dealer... when the last owner lives 200 miles away; seems odd.
It just suggested to me that they've had it that long / sat on it for some reason... but it was only for sale for two weeks. Even though they seem to have it since January.
It's a Land Rover and so, I'd only buy from a main dealer - so that I have the assurance of a two year European warranty and assistance; so no private purchases for me unfortunately.
How do you know they've had it since January?It just suggested to me that they've had it that long / sat on it for some reason... but it was only for sale for two weeks. Even though they seem to have it since January.
It's a Land Rover and so, I'd only buy from a main dealer - so that I have the assurance of a two year European warranty and assistance; so no private purchases for me unfortunately.
^ because each service was by a dealer 200 miles away and then, this last service was by my dealer back in January.
The mileage recorded at the service (in Jan) has gone up all of about 200 miles since.
You can see why I find it strange. A car that hasn't moved, pretty much, in nine months. And they only just put it up for sale.
The mileage recorded at the service (in Jan) has gone up all of about 200 miles since.
You can see why I find it strange. A car that hasn't moved, pretty much, in nine months. And they only just put it up for sale.
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