Well I bought a new car.... few questions

Demontec · 26 May 2007 at 20:53

Hey guys,

After my what car thread which I was deciding on either a mondeo or passat I ended up getting a Mazda 6

The car is lovely and I am really happy with it. Let's play a little guess how much game as I think I got a bargain. It's a 53 plate Mazda 6 TS2 136bhp diesel. It has 50k on the clock with full Mazda service history and was recently serviced last Nov and only done 1k since. The TS2 is a high spec model with everything electric, bose sound system etc. It also has the optional full leather seats.

So, guess how much.

On a down side there is one expected dent where some inconsiderate nugget has hit their car door against it and a few minor scratches. Also on every Mazda 6 I have seen the alloys have started bubbling.

Does anyone know a good mobile body repair person who would be able to sort out the few bits? Also is it worth getting all 4 alloys refurbished and if so where and how much should I expect to pay? Or should I just get some new ones? I like keeping my cars standard so would prefer the refurbishment option.

Cheers guys!

[TW]Fox · 26 May 2007 at 20:59

£7.5k?

Demontec · 26 May 2007 at 21:11

[TW]Fox said:
£7.5k?

Your guess makes me a happy man!

I know you know loads about cars so I take it your guess was based on market value?

[TW]Fox · 26 May 2007 at 21:13

It's what I'd want to pay to make myself think 'I got a good deal'

Demontec · 26 May 2007 at 21:40

[TW]Fox said:
It's what I'd want to pay to make myself think 'I got a good deal'

Awesome. So if you paid £5.5k it would be the bargain of the day?

dynabol · 26 May 2007 at 21:42

Demontec said:
Awesome. So if you paid £5.5k it would be the bargain of the day?

Very much so!

[TW]Fox · 26 May 2007 at 21:45

Now that IS a good deal :eek:

Gaygle · 26 May 2007 at 22:00

Demontec said:
Awesome. So if you paid £5.5k it would be the bargain of the day?

Nice! are they only going for this amount these days? Or did u just get a fantastic deal?

EDIT: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/156037.htm Just found that one! Double the miles, without leather interior and £500 more expensive!

Looks like you got a damn good deal!

[TW]Fox · 26 May 2007 at 22:04

Gaygle said:
Nice! are they only going for this amount these days? Or did u just get a fantastic deal?

He got a fantastic deal. Thousands less than trade price - if it's not dodgy, he should be very pleased.

Demontec · 26 May 2007 at 23:08

Hey guys,

I think it is 100% legit. I did a HPI on it and all was in order, I spoke to the Mazda dealer who did all the servicing and they confirmed it was all in order and I also have all the original invoices etc. I may have to spend £500 or so to refurb the alloys/sort the scratches but it will still be a bargain.

Hehe, the HPI said the recommended price was £7995

You guys got any comments on the alloys/scratches? I have booked an estimation with chipsaway but are there usually local people that are worth a look?

I am around the Guildford area if anyone can recommend anyone in paticular.

Gaygle · 27 May 2007 at 02:00

I'm just really confused as to why a dealer would let you have a car for over 2k cheaper than it really was. Dealers know how much their cars are worth...

DB_SamX · 27 May 2007 at 03:07

Dare I say people are going to start wanting some visual proof any minute now (well, in the morning). You might as well upload some pics at the earliest.

Dave85 · 27 May 2007 at 03:27

from his posts it sounds as though it was private but hes spoken to the dealer and had it hpi checked. So if its private they just didnt know how much it was worth.

Sounds nice bud gets some piccies up

Cyber-Mav · 27 May 2007 at 03:53

plenty of these mazdas on autotrader.co.uk starting from £4500 with 30k on the clock for a 53plate so no need for him to provide any proof.

jamoor · 27 May 2007 at 03:55

absolute steal, I hate not getting a bargain when it's in front of you and sells in front of you.

I was > < this close to getting an 02 M5, full spec, 82k, 1 owner, fbmwsh for 14k in what the seller claimed excellent condition :/
Just couldnt get there quick enough

[TW]Fox · 27 May 2007 at 10:01

jamoor said:
I was > < this close to getting an 02 M5, full spec, 82k, 1 owner, fbmwsh for 14k in what the seller claimed excellent condition :/
Just couldnt get there quick enough

You are what, 19? Do you really think anyone believes what you post or was Dad going to buy it for you again?

[TW]Fox · 27 May 2007 at 10:01

Cyber-Mav said:
plenty of these mazdas on autotrader.co.uk starting from £4500 with 30k on the clock for a 53plate so no need for him to provide any proof.

For diesel TS2's? That would be thousands less than the same cars would fetch at auction.

Bobbler · 27 May 2007 at 10:15

jamoor said:
absolute steal, I hate not getting a bargain when it's in front of you and sells in front of you.

I was > < this close to getting an 02 M5, full spec, 82k, 1 owner, fbmwsh for 14k in what the seller claimed excellent condition :/
Just couldnt get there quick enough

That would be a blooming good deal IMO. Considering when I was looking at them last month they where nearly 20k for that sort of age.

chrislusty · 27 May 2007 at 10:15

ABout the alloys, my GFs dad has a 52 plate 6 sport, but the diesel, his alloys were bubbling, and mazda changed all of them free, due to a bad bacth, so see if you can ask them about new alloys. They know about the issue, I think you just have to ask.

lordrobs · 27 May 2007 at 10:16

Fantastic deal, well played.

If I saw one that price I wouldn't even bother having a look as I'd assume it to be dodgy or a complete dog

Probably why I'll never pick up a bargain