Best time to buy?

[sukh_m]

taylor172 said:

so they do negotiate... humm i dont like being lied to.

Ill just have to barter twice as hard now!

I bartered for a few days

Don't they have a Toro Red 4.3 2007MY? Saw it there.

He probably would sell that blue one at 36k but obviously offer 35k first

[taylor172]

im not keep on the torro red, it looks like dry blood. sorry to anyone that owns it. just looks more like a brown in anything other than direct sun light.


Ill watch, see if they reduce it any more over time. i dont have to have that car, ill not be dissapointed if they sell it if you know what i mean. I think if i see the right car ill be all over it like a sweaty rash.

[mikey k]

taylor172 said:

really i dont want to pay more than 36k,

I think ill keep watching see what comes in, phill updates me every once in a while with anything he thinks might tickle my fancy.

If the "right" car hasnt come in by feb then i think ill start looking properly

The right car being a red one.

Give Lloyd Newbury a call at AM Grange Exeter
He is far more adept at listening to your needs and finding deals none of the other dealers can

[taylor172]

its a very long way from me though. I couldnt just pop down to view a car it would take weeks to find a date im free, luckly i live in wilmslow so its 2 mins to the showroom.

[mikey k]

taylor172 said:

its a very long way from me though. I couldnt just pop down to view a car it would take weeks to find a date im free, luckly i live in wilmslow so its 2 mins to the showroom.

Not that far for the right deal
I lived further away

[ds2000]

I've travelled from Wales to Scotland, Wales to Dover and had buyers drive in from Holland, Belgium and the Isle on Mann for some of my older cars.... if its the right car you'll make the journey I'm sure

[JaseB]

My 2p worth, bought my car (admittedly a DB9) at the end of January 2011, dealer had a sales target to hit and took £4k straight off (£57k down to £53k) without any real haggling. I just told him £53k was all I had and could I have the blue one please...

A mix of winter, month end and the post Christmas period meant they were keen to offload, worked for me, no reason why similar won't for you.

[taylor172]

Thanks chaps,

All useful info.

Just need to make sure i dont rush into buying it because i can, need to wait, and find one that gets me excited

[DB9 Ian P]

mikey k said:

Give Lloyd Newbury a call at AM Grange Exeter
He is far more adept at listening to your needs and finding deals none of the other dealers can

+1 for Lloyd. Just spent a very enjoyable few hours with him at Gaydon today. More later

[Jon39]

ds2000 said:

.....now I like the idea of a 4.7 for £40-44k.

Dave

Edited by ds2000 on Thursday 18th October 15:18

It may take 1 to 2 years for a good 4.7 to be in that price bracket.

There are far more 4.3 coupes around (about 3300), than 4.7 coupes (about 850).

As well as the 4.7s being the more recent cars, the smaller used supply does hold the prices up a little more than the 4.3s.

[callevascm]

mikey k said:

taylor172 said:

really i dont want to pay more than 36k,

I think ill keep watching see what comes in, phill updates me every once in a while with anything he thinks might tickle my fancy.

If the "right" car hasnt come in by feb then i think ill start looking properly

The right car being a red one.

Give Lloyd Newbury a call at AM Grange Exeter
He is far more adept at listening to your needs and finding deals none of the other dealers can

I have just traded my MY09 V8 Vantage at Grange Exeter - 8,500 miles I think it will be a great buy. Boring meteorite silver and black interior. Totally agree about Lloyd he does listen and is straightforward.

[CatalystV12V]

I saw my v12v in November 2011. Went on holiday for 2 months and bought it for 8k less in February 2012.
I did make an offer in November that was rejected.

[krisdelta]

I picked up my 2007MY in December last year, I've still yet to see a comparible car for less.

[FatFrank]

CatalystV12V said:

I saw my v12v in November 2011. Went on holiday for 2 months and bought it for 8k less in February 2012.
I did make an offer in November that was rejected.

I know I'm in the US but I wanted to let you know that my experience was very similar here; I watched numerous Aston prices steadily drop (along with the dealers confidence) once past October and got a great deal at the end of January/ beginning of Feb when the same guys were a lot more keen to negotiate on the same cars. Once Spring came, the prices seemed 15 even 20% higher in some instances.

I wouldn't wait to negotiate though, just set your price and be prepared to walk away. It really amazed me how some dealers would call me back 4-6 weeks after they'd previously said they were not interested in my offer. Also, I wouldn't hold on past February as you risk getting caught in the upswing.

FF

[KEFKEF]

Sometimes you just need to be bold and brave when buying, I bought my car in December 2010 (a 2009 V8V), it had a price of £75k on it, I offered £65k, he immediately came back with £69k and we settled on £68k - it can be done, just be prepared to walk away if you can't get the deal that you want.

[taylor172]

Thanks for the advice, now i know they are flexable on price despite what they say i know i can work something out.

I think i will set my latest date at feb like you say to avaoid being caught up in the upsweep.

Im like a little kid atm getting very excited.

[sukh_m]

Buy it now

Did you manage to get anything more off the blue one?

[897sma]

sukh_m said:

Buy it now

Did you manage to get anything more off the blue one?

Buy it now, from the man who waited at least 8 months

[taylor172]

I havnt asked any more on the blue one, holding out to see if a red one comes in.

I cant see that blue one selling too soon, its a bit marmite isnt it.

my purchasing window is now december - feb.

I dont fancy the idea of running one through the full winter.

Plus, half the fun is in the waiting

[sukh_m]

897sma said:

Buy it now, from the man who waited at least 8 months

Shut it you

All good things come to those who wait