996 Turbo at a trader - Valuation help!
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Hi,
went to see a Turbo at Imperials 2 weeks ago, and had it booked to get inspected by a well known company on these forums
and basically its been given the thumbs up with the exception of around £300/£400 spend.
Its on for just under £31k, is a 53 reg with 36k miles, good colour combo for me, what do you think its worth and how much
discount do you think I could achieve?
Thanks in advance
FJ
went to see a Turbo at Imperials 2 weeks ago, and had it booked to get inspected by a well known company on these forums
and basically its been given the thumbs up with the exception of around £300/£400 spend.
Its on for just under £31k, is a 53 reg with 36k miles, good colour combo for me, what do you think its worth and how much
discount do you think I could achieve?
Thanks in advance
FJ
Doesn't *the* well known inspector give an estimate of the car's value in his report?
As with all things, it's worth whatever you're willing to pay for it. The dealer may have it sitting around for a couple more months, and you could be looking elsewhere for something comparable for a couple more months. Or you could be enjoying it for a couple of months. If you're prepared to wait, fine. If you want it now, well, sometimes you have to make a sacrifice to satisfy a craving...
I would probably rather ask them to sling in (say) an ipod connection and/or parking sensors (if you trust them to do something that can't be distinguished from factory ones) FOC, as well as fixing the inspection bits FOC. If they have a good rep for after sales, and you're happy to rely on that, that's worth paying a bit for.
If you just want a good old haggle, go in between 28 and 29 and see if you can get them below 30.
As with all things, it's worth whatever you're willing to pay for it. The dealer may have it sitting around for a couple more months, and you could be looking elsewhere for something comparable for a couple more months. Or you could be enjoying it for a couple of months. If you're prepared to wait, fine. If you want it now, well, sometimes you have to make a sacrifice to satisfy a craving...
I would probably rather ask them to sling in (say) an ipod connection and/or parking sensors (if you trust them to do something that can't be distinguished from factory ones) FOC, as well as fixing the inspection bits FOC. If they have a good rep for after sales, and you're happy to rely on that, that's worth paying a bit for.
If you just want a good old haggle, go in between 28 and 29 and see if you can get them below 30.
PHOENIXUK said:
Martian O said:
Shouldn't you agree a price pending a satisfactory inspection?
Shirley by getting the car checked over pre negotiation you've put your hands up already, if I was the dealer best I would offer would be to do the required work...You'll be lucky to get 1% off
Some harsh opinion perhaps, but you've sunk a few £ already and given the dealier a clear sign of interest.
Price like Vixpy says, seems cheeky for a standard car, but depends on spec.
I paid significantly more last year for a high spec X50 Dec 02 facelift car with lots of the right mods from SCOM. It was the right car for me and we only talked numbers after I satisfied myself it was a good car for me.
I think you need to decide on your limit for this car and then haggle, openly and honestly and be prepared to walk if you can't do the deal. Closing a deal at this time of year isn't going to be easy and the dealer will no doubt refer to other 'interested' parties, blah blah blah....
There's certainly plenty to choose from anyway so only pay what you're happy to and get it thrashed!
Price like Vixpy says, seems cheeky for a standard car, but depends on spec.
I paid significantly more last year for a high spec X50 Dec 02 facelift car with lots of the right mods from SCOM. It was the right car for me and we only talked numbers after I satisfied myself it was a good car for me.
I think you need to decide on your limit for this car and then haggle, openly and honestly and be prepared to walk if you can't do the deal. Closing a deal at this time of year isn't going to be easy and the dealer will no doubt refer to other 'interested' parties, blah blah blah....
There's certainly plenty to choose from anyway so only pay what you're happy to and get it thrashed!
farisj said:
Hi,
went to see a Turbo at Imperials 2 weeks ago, and had it booked to get inspected by a well known company on these forums
and basically its been given the thumbs up with the exception of around £300/£400 spend.
Its on for just under £31k, is a 53 reg with 36k miles, good colour combo for me, what do you think its worth and how much
discount do you think I could achieve?
Thanks in advance
FJ
Looks a nice clean well kept car in a nice colour with best colour interior (imo).went to see a Turbo at Imperials 2 weeks ago, and had it booked to get inspected by a well known company on these forums
and basically its been given the thumbs up with the exception of around £300/£400 spend.
Its on for just under £31k, is a 53 reg with 36k miles, good colour combo for me, what do you think its worth and how much
discount do you think I could achieve?
Thanks in advance
FJ
Paid £32,995 for my 03 plate bashalt black/black interior on 34k miles in January this year. That included 4 wheel refurbishment and replacement of 2 front rads. My only reservation was that it's a tip and I was originally looking for a manual but I quite like it having got used to it. I had been looking for sometime before I found the "right" car. If I hadn't taken the plunge who knows how long I'd have gone on looking.
If you think the car is right for you and fully sorted apart from the £300/400 work which it needs can't you persuade Imperials to do the work but include it in the price you'd presumably agreed pre inspection.
Alternatively, you could make an offer somewhere below what they're advertising at but be prepared to get knocked back and then you've wasted money on the inspection and the search starts over again (unless you've got something else lined up)!
Pre Inspection we talked circa £30k, and since then I have asked them if they would address all the inspection issues also
and they have said yes. I need to decide soon, but looking on the classifieds there are not really any around 2003 with
this low mileage at this price, mainly around 50/60k miles going for £28k/29k. And the one thing I really liked about this
compared to all the others is the interior its absolutely immaculate.
I am trying to convince myself here lol
FJ
and they have said yes. I need to decide soon, but looking on the classifieds there are not really any around 2003 with
this low mileage at this price, mainly around 50/60k miles going for £28k/29k. And the one thing I really liked about this
compared to all the others is the interior its absolutely immaculate.
I am trying to convince myself here lol
FJ
farisj said:
we talked circa £30k
There's the price then!If you want the car ring the dealer and tell him that's the price you are willing to pay and ask for his account number to transfer the money today!
The fact that he threw a few quid in to get the car to standard is expected.
Of course he will be reading this thread and seeing a possible weakness and try to take you for 32K!!
Spy said:
Too late mate, I have just put a deposit on it.....and thanks for having the inspection done for me. Imperials said they were aware of the work and would have it done for me.
Only joking mate !!In all seriousness though, if you like the car, now you have had it inspected I would agree a deal pronto. This forum is usually frquented by many people looking to buy a car and given the time and money you have spent on it, I wouldn't waste time.
Good luck Faris.
When you negotiate with them, maybe point use the following arguements:
- Lapis blue is not a particulalry popular colour as they probably know because it has been sitting on their lot for a while and therefore is worth less than a black or silver car
- If it needs a service soon, take that off the price
When you negotiate with them, maybe point use the following arguements:
- Lapis blue is not a particulalry popular colour as they probably know because it has been sitting on their lot for a while and therefore is worth less than a black or silver car
- If it needs a service soon, take that off the price
Edited by Spy on Wednesday 2nd November 10:57
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