Most effective method to get the best deal: Approved used
Most effective method to get the best deal: Approved used
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dave4959

Original Poster:

173 posts

215 months

Wednesday 25th January 2012
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I’ve found a car on the approved used section on a manufacturer’s website. The right spec etc. that I’ve been looking for. However, the car is located 200+ miles away.

What is the best way to get the best deal? I know going into the dealership will probably yield the best results but it would mean a 8-9 hour round trip

Ring the dealership direct or go into the local dealership and ask them to source it for me.

No part ex, buying outright (if that makes any difference)

KevinA3DSG32

13,675 posts

303 months

Wednesday 25th January 2012
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If you know your local dealer go in to see them, they may well offerto get it for you.

dave4959

Original Poster:

173 posts

215 months

Wednesday 25th January 2012
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KevinA3DSG32 said:
If you know your local dealer go in to see them, they may well offerto get it for you.
I know they will offer to get it for me, but will I be better off going down that root, or contacting the supplying dealer myself?

uncinquesei

918 posts

200 months

Wednesday 25th January 2012
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Speaking from the other side of the desk you're best dealing with dealer who's got it. They will probably deliver, we do. If you do try through local dealer, don't enquire with holding dealer first. When your local dealer rings them to try and get it (they will have to buy it so expect to buy it unseen either way) the other dealer will say no, they've got someone on it.

Pingman

406 posts

224 months

Friday 27th January 2012
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Let us know the outcome smile

Ari

19,764 posts

238 months

Friday 27th January 2012
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dave4959 said:
What is the best way to get the best deal? I know going into the dealership will probably yield the best results but it would mean a 8-9 hour round trip
The problem with that is that if they know you're making a huge journey to see the car then they know you're going to buy so won't offer so much off.


Ari

19,764 posts

238 months

Friday 27th January 2012
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uncinquesei said:
If you do try through local dealer, don't enquire with holding dealer first. When your local dealer rings them to try and get it (they will have to buy it so expect to buy it unseen either way) the other dealer will say no, they've got someone on it.
If he goes through his local dealer, won't there be less room to discount as both dealers will be trying to gain a profit from the car?