Is this overpriced?
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Is this overpriced? Other than 2009 and 2010, there is no service history as it was serviced by the director of the company that owned it (now deceased, hence the sale). The selling dealer has said it'll be fully serviced prior to it leaving them and the bottom arms were done after its last MOT.
I'm not great with pricing and especially so with vans!
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Is this overpriced? Other than 2009 and 2010, there is no service history as it was serviced by the director of the company that owned it (now deceased, hence the sale). The selling dealer has said it'll be fully serviced prior to it leaving them and the bottom arms were done after its last MOT.
I'm not great with pricing and especially so with vans!
Sometimes the canisters or filter elements have a manufacturing date on them.
So our last car, dealer promised a service before we took delivery. I was pleased to see that when I serviced it some months later, the date stamp on the filter element was only 2 months prior to our purchase - so he definitely did change it.
For an 08, it still looks quite tidy, so no reason not to believe. An actual service history isn't really worth the paper it's written on anyway to validate the the right jobs have been done to the right standard.
So our last car, dealer promised a service before we took delivery. I was pleased to see that when I serviced it some months later, the date stamp on the filter element was only 2 months prior to our purchase - so he definitely did change it.
For an 08, it still looks quite tidy, so no reason not to believe. An actual service history isn't really worth the paper it's written on anyway to validate the the right jobs have been done to the right standard.
Arnold Cunningham said:
Sometimes the canisters or filter elements have a manufacturing date on them.
So our last car, dealer promised a service before we took delivery. I was pleased to see that when I serviced it some months later, the date stamp on the filter element was only 2 months prior to our purchase - so he definitely did change it.
For an 08, it still looks quite tidy, so no reason not to believe. An actual service history isn't really worth the paper it's written on anyway to validate the the right jobs have been done to the right standard.
That's a helpful hint, for anyone not just me.So our last car, dealer promised a service before we took delivery. I was pleased to see that when I serviced it some months later, the date stamp on the filter element was only 2 months prior to our purchase - so he definitely did change it.
For an 08, it still looks quite tidy, so no reason not to believe. An actual service history isn't really worth the paper it's written on anyway to validate the the right jobs have been done to the right standard.
Service history isn't the be all and end all for me. At the end of the day, I'll service it myself and it'll more than likely be run into the ground unless mine and my partners circumstances change again. It's not perfect, but it seems good for a one owner from new, 58,000 mile van.
Buy the Pug/Fiat/Citroen equivalent, these are horrible when things go wrong - such as injectors and glow plugs. Alternators and Starter motors are a pain to get at, rear brakes are stupidly expensive. Calipers fail and the gearboxes and selector cables (only but genuine cables around £400 a set)
stevemcs said:
Buy the Pug/Fiat/Citroen equivalent, these are horrible when things go wrong - such as injectors and glow plugs. Alternators and Starter motors are a pain to get at, rear brakes are stupidly expensive. Calipers fail and the gearboxes and selector cables (only but genuine cables around £400 a set)
Sadly the Expert/Dispatch etc all appear too small, certainly don't appear as tall either. Happy to be corrected of course!I have heard of the injector issues.
Thanks all for your input. In terms of price, does it seem reasonable?
We bought an 07 VW Caddy in 2019 on 85k and have put 10k on it since then. Full VWSH until we got it (I do all my own stuff and keep the receipts as well, so FSH). Paid £2,650. Based on others, I'll be asking £4,295 when we sell. Madness!
We bought an 07 VW Caddy in 2019 on 85k and have put 10k on it since then. Full VWSH until we got it (I do all my own stuff and keep the receipts as well, so FSH). Paid £2,650. Based on others, I'll be asking £4,295 when we sell. Madness!
stevemcs said:
Powerfully Built Company Directors Secretary said:
Sadly the Expert/Dispatch etc all appear too small, certainly don't appear as tall either. Happy to be corrected of course!
I have heard of the injector issues.
I was thinking more along the lines of relay, Ducato , boxerI have heard of the injector issues.
Our ducatos injectors go every 10,000 miles it's had 4 sets all replaced by fiat as I have owned it from new and the part it clearly faulty! I won't be buying another.
We have a newer vivaro its been faultless its on a 68plate and has done 30k
Transits have had a couple of little issues with but seem fine for the last 18 months 67plate
Berlingos x2 both add blue issues I think citreon have just blanked the add blue system now on my one as I haven't put any in for 20,000
We have a newer vivaro its been faultless its on a 68plate and has done 30k
Transits have had a couple of little issues with but seem fine for the last 18 months 67plate
Berlingos x2 both add blue issues I think citreon have just blanked the add blue system now on my one as I haven't put any in for 20,000
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