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?
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.
^ 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.
daemon said:
mike74 said:
Waiting for some gullible mug to pay their stupidly inflated price?... and then you came along.
Was that entirely necessary? You've no idea what he bought or what he paid for it, yet you're throwing around insults. 
no worries; my skin is too thick for such posts to be bothersome. I took it as a joke really. Thanks to everyone for their ideas and possible reasons. I'll be asking them myself next week. valiant said:
Back to the op,
Is your dealer part of a much bigger group? Could have been sat at a different branch where it was initially serviced but for some reason didn't sell and so has been punted around different branches in order to get a nibble.
When I bought my car, it had been sat a little while and was being slowly discounted and was going to be shunted up north when I turned up.
No it was the same branch (my local) - a long way from where the owner was. As well, the mileage not going up at all in 9 months just makes me a tad paranoid.Is your dealer part of a much bigger group? Could have been sat at a different branch where it was initially serviced but for some reason didn't sell and so has been punted around different branches in order to get a nibble.
When I bought my car, it had been sat a little while and was being slowly discounted and was going to be shunted up north when I turned up.
It's going in for some bits to be looked at; small stuff like trim I'd like replacing etc. It cost me over 30k and so I'll be getting answers. I've decided not to email and ask though; as I'd like to not give them opportunity to concoct any story. I want to be stood in front of him when I pose the question.
Simply; why was this car only just put on sale; when you've seemingly had it for nine months. And why has the mileage not gone up at all in that time...
daemon said:
LDN said:
valiant said:
Back to the op,
Is your dealer part of a much bigger group? Could have been sat at a different branch where it was initially serviced but for some reason didn't sell and so has been punted around different branches in order to get a nibble.
When I bought my car, it had been sat a little while and was being slowly discounted and was going to be shunted up north when I turned up.
No it was the same branch (my local) - a long way from where the owner was. As well, the mileage not going up at all in 9 months just makes me a tad paranoid.Is your dealer part of a much bigger group? Could have been sat at a different branch where it was initially serviced but for some reason didn't sell and so has been punted around different branches in order to get a nibble.
When I bought my car, it had been sat a little while and was being slowly discounted and was going to be shunted up north when I turned up.
It's going in for some bits to be looked at; small stuff like trim I'd like replacing etc. It cost me over 30k and so I'll be getting answers. I've decided not to email and ask though; as I'd like to not give them opportunity to concoct any story. I want to be stood in front of him when I pose the question.
Simply; why was this car only just put on sale; when you've seemingly had it for nine months. And why has the mileage not gone up at all in that time...
We sold our 370Z GT to a big dealer group and it sat for an easy nine months. Sometimes they get the pricing wrong but will hold on for a long time before admitting such.
I will report back with what they say; not that I assume anyone is interested!
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