Trade in same model with more miles

sigma · 28 Apr 2013 at 10:10

Sounds like you should pay around £2.5k then, at least you can be sure it's had a great start in life. Great position to be in.

Minstadave · 28 Apr 2013 at 10:11

Why bother with this thread then? Everyone has told you it's a stupid idea.

mranderson · 28 Apr 2013 at 10:17

ZG002 said:
You have already made your mind up, hell you had in the first post. So take it down to the dealers and see how much they actually offer you. Then you can come back and tell people they don't know their job etc..

I've been there recently and was offered 3.5-4 times more than 1k from 3 dealers. So from my limited sample I can make a judgement of who knows their job.

sigma · 28 Apr 2013 at 10:21

That means you'd effectively be paying up to £6k? Sounds reasonable. Seriously can't put a price on the peace of mind on things like this tbh.

mranderson · 28 Apr 2013 at 10:24

sigma said:
Sounds like you should pay around £2.5k then, at least you can be sure it's had a great start in life. Great position to be in.

Up to £2k is ok as it will still be a £1k saving from the advertised price of the other car.

mranderson · 28 Apr 2013 at 10:25

sigma said:
That means you'd effectively be paying up to £6k? Sounds reasonable. Seriously can't put a price on the peace of mind on things like this tbh.

That's about right. The warranty is a plus even if it proves to be useless at the end.

sigma · 28 Apr 2013 at 10:25

mranderson said:
Up to £2k is ok as it will still be a £1k saving from the advertised price of the other car.

Cool!!

mranderson · 28 Apr 2013 at 10:34

Valuation difference from webuyanycar is 1k. So £1.5k so that the dealer makes a profit sound reasonable?

-westy- · 28 Apr 2013 at 11:09

mranderson said:
Valuation difference from webuyanycar is 1k. So £1.5k so that the dealer makes a profit sound reasonable?

How about the £1k of work that your car needs?

mranderson · 28 Apr 2013 at 11:39

Doesn't need it for another year or two and don't think a dealer would replace tyres if they had 4mm tread (the other car has similar tyres that will need replacement in a year btw). Would they?

[TW]Fox · 28 Apr 2013 at 11:42

mranderson said:
Thanks. One of the few sensible posts. I guess it all comes down to how much I have to put their way. More than 2k is too much but on the other hand even if they gave me trade money it would be more than I bought the car for in the first place so wouldn't mind negotiating around 1.5k mark.

It's a completely ridiculous idea. If you want a new car buy something else. If you want a C5 keep yours.

sigma · 28 Apr 2013 at 11:51

mranderson said:
Doesn't need it for another year or two and don't think a dealer would replace tyres if they had 4mm tread (the other car has similar tyres that will need replacement in a year btw). Would they?

You're budgeting for replacement tyres when they're on 4mm?

mad_allan · 28 Apr 2013 at 11:52

Then if your car doesn't need the work doing for another year or two, why do it?

You really should take notice of the very people who's advice you seeked! It is madness but it seems you've made your mind up though from reading through the thread.

mranderson · 28 Apr 2013 at 11:59

Unfortunately no alternative for this type of suspension so it will have to be a Citroen again. I agree, no point buying a new Citroen (or any other make as they depreciate by 20% as soon as the happy dealer hands over the keys to you) but as said previously I will not be losing any money.

mranderson · 28 Apr 2013 at 12:02

sigma said:
You're budgeting for replacement tyres when they're on 4mm?

Yes, but don't replace them until the are down to 3mm which doesn't take that long.

mranderson · 28 Apr 2013 at 12:04

mad_allan said:
Then if your car doesn't need the work doing for another year or two, why do it?

Thinking ahead maybe ?

scratch · 28 Apr 2013 at 12:16

OP - Not quite sure why you bothered making the thread to be honest. All you've done is argue against the general feeling in the thread, which is don't bother wasting your money.

sigma · 28 Apr 2013 at 12:17

mranderson said:
I will not be losing any money.

You will be losing money. I thought you were well aware of that and was happy with it for the peace of mind it'll bring?

[TW]Fox · 28 Apr 2013 at 12:22

mranderson said:
Unfortunately no alternative for this type of suspension so it will have to be a Citroen again. I agree, no point buying a new Citroen (or any other make as they depreciate by 20% as soon as the happy dealer hands over the keys to you) but as said previously I will not be losing any money.

Unless your dealer offers a straight swap then of course you are losing money.

mranderson · 28 Apr 2013 at 12:32

Not only the piece of mind, but also lower miles, less previous owners. All these add value so I don't see it as losing money.