Part exchange offer on Corsa - fair?

goonlord

Hi All,

Would really appreciate any advice. I've just been offered £1,500 for my 03 Corsa SXi (1.2, 16v, 3 dr) which is in good condition apart from a couple of small dents from supermarket car parks and a damaged alloy. Full Vauxhall service history. New tyres, brakes etc. but higher than average mileage - 66k.

He reckons he can't offer more because the there's hardly any profit in the Golf I was looking at (which does seem reasonably priced). This is from a VW dealership.

I was disappointed. Should I be?

Thanks in advance
GL

jscalow

Sell it privatly. look at how much they are going for on aututrader.co.uk and price yours accordingly. you will make more money, but will have the hassle of selling it your self.
good luck

goonlord

Thanks jscalow....the problem is in the current climate, will it even sell?

I do have a friend who might be interested though so will ask her first!

Inactive

The VW Dealer isn't even giving you £1500, because he would no doubt give you at least £500 discount for no part exchange, so in reality they are offering you about £1000.

Try another dealer.

You are in the driving seat.

goonlord

Thanks inactive, that's good advice that I hadn't thought of.

I walked out telling them I was really disappointed and showing very little interest and he said he'd get his boss to give me a call. So i'm going to let them sweat for a bit!

sarahg1969

How about offering it to your friend for the bargain PX price, and then you should be able to negotiate a discount with the VW dealer?

goonlord

Thanks sarahg - that is sort of my plan! I know my friend's mum wants 5dr really though as they are getting on a bit....!

Inactive

goonlord wrote: »

So i'm going to let them sweat for a bit!

Good for you, they need your money hopefully, more than you need their car.

Good luck.;)

goonlord

Yup - i'm in no hurry (i like my Corsa!) and there seem to be plenty of cars out there. Also I imagine things will only get more desperate for dealers after Christmas when everyone is skint!

DealDrivers_company_representative

Autotrader's website is carrying over 1000 used Corsa's priced between £0 and £2000 today.

jscalow

goonlord wrote: »

Thanks jscalow....the problem is in the current climate, will it even sell?

I do have a friend who might be interested though so will ask her first!

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VAUXHALL+CORSA/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294966945-4294966969/advert.action?R=200844322390785&distance=40&postcode=BN42+4SN&channel=CARS&make=VAUXHALL&model=CORSA&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=

2003 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2 16V SXi 3dr Hatchback

Price:
£2,795



This a trade add, so you can see how much your garage will be selling it for.