Just bought new car (VTEC y0)

James_N · 13 Mar 2008 at 17:33

Nathan said:
hmm I have a funny feeling this exact car was offered to me by a cousin who works at Skoda in Penkridge? I could have had it for 9k Thought it was a bargain but house deposit is mucho needed at the moment and I really want an S2000

There isnt a skoda dealer in penkridge as far as im aware. Theres a small ford dealer, and thats the only dealers i know of in penkridge. Certainly no skoda main dealers there.

James_N · 13 Mar 2008 at 17:34

West said:
Insurance for the win.. when do you pick it up Jimbo?

Next friday

West · 13 Mar 2008 at 17:34

James_N said:
There isnt a skoda dealer in penkridge as far as im aware. Theres a small ford dealer, and thats the only dealers i know of in penkridge. Certainly no skoda main dealers there.

Was gonna say, nearest Skoda dealer from here is Wolvo isnt it?

Nathan · 13 Mar 2008 at 17:34

James_N said:
There isnt a skoda dealer in penkridge as far as im aware. Theres a small ford dealer, and thats the only dealers i know of in penkridge. Certainly no skoda main dealers there.

hmmmm perhaps stafford/wolves then. he lives in penkridge though

I ll get him to give me the plate

This was about 4 weeks ago now and was exact same spec and miles as the one you have purchased

West · 13 Mar 2008 at 17:35

James_N said:
Next friday

Fancy a meet up?

Nathan · 13 Mar 2008 at 17:36

Jez said:
Why didnt you take it regardless at £9k? Thats a cheeky £2k easily.

Is it though? After farting around getting the money from the bank and then having to sell privately it does not seem worth it

Jez · 13 Mar 2008 at 17:38

Nathan said:
Is it though? After farting around getting the money from the bank and then having to sell privately it does not seem worth it

You would have made in excess of £2000 for going to the bank, collecting it, advertising it, and selling it on. Thats good money in most people's books including mine!

I envy you if you are that well off that £2000 isnt enough for probably 5 hours total labour

Nathan · 13 Mar 2008 at 17:39

I get offered a lot of cars through both Skoda and Audi dealers which arnt those specific makes at less than trade prices usually as they just go through auctions if not sold through the mechanics first. However, they should not be sold on for profit as it could be a good bargain for a genuine person if you get what I mean.

Nathan · 13 Mar 2008 at 17:41

Jez said:
You would have made in excess of £2000 for going to the bank, collecting it, advertising it, and selling it on. Thats good money in most people's books including mine!

I envy you if you are that well off that £2000 isnt enough for probably 5 hours total labour

No, I would have been happy to make 2k - thats a a good chunk of cash but like I said in my previous post - if some genuine person wants to buy it for themselves who am I to sell it on - it's kinda harsh and my cousin(s) would not like me for doing so. For example I was offered a silver 2002 GTTDI Golf with 80k on for 3700 from the audi dealer but it was sold to a mechanics daughter who will use it for herself and family etc. I know i could have made money their too but did not choose to

Jez · 13 Mar 2008 at 17:42

I will buy any and all cars offered to me at below trade, regardless of what they are or how much they are.

Give them my number!

Out of interest how did you get into their radar? I'd love to be offered cars like this.

edit: ah i see, cousins, i understand

Nathan · 13 Mar 2008 at 17:43

Jez said:
I will buy any and all cars offered to me at below trade, regardless of what they are or how much they are.

Give them my number! Out of interest how did you get into their radar? I'd love to be offered cars like this.

edit: ah i see, cousins, i understand

typical used car dealer

loltim · 13 Mar 2008 at 19:17

James_N said:
its not that gutless. it pulled in top gear from 30mph.

Its just the build quality. Its horrendous

Save a bundle of cash and buy an ITR. It will be better in every way.

[TW]Fox · 13 Mar 2008 at 20:25

This forum never ceases to provide endless amusement, its just a shame people to have to spend 5 figure sums to provide that amusement

digitalwolf · 13 Mar 2008 at 20:33

Should have got a Clio Trophy....................

loltim · 13 Mar 2008 at 20:45

[TW]Fox;11292507 said:
This forum never ceases to provide endless amusement, its just a shame people to have to spend 5 figure sums to provide that amusement

Aye, only a complete moron would spend £12k on an EP3.

Oh wait...

thepharcyde · 13 Mar 2008 at 20:52

James_N said:
Financing the rest at a very reasonable 5.8%

And the APR being just shy of 11%?

Bit miffed why you have purchased another one, but glad you are happy.

James_N · 13 Mar 2008 at 21:51

digitalwolf said:
Should have got a Clio Trophy....................

But i didnt want a clio trophy :confused:

Reality Bites · 13 Mar 2008 at 22:08

Tim said:
Aye, only a complete moron would spend £12k on an EP3.

Oh wait...

bold statement

loltim · 13 Mar 2008 at 22:33

Reality Bites said:
bold statement

I was taking the micky out of myself.

[TW]Fox · 13 Mar 2008 at 22:56

So come on then why the massive U-turn?

Why after 18 months of telling us Type R's are crap, new cars are a waste of money and £500 Volvos are the way forward have you taken out a crap rate loan on a discontinued 3 year old car you previously hated for a small fortune?

Are we to now make the assumption that nothing you post here can be listened to? After all, you told us that Civic's were not very good now you own one..