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k1984
k1984 Posts: 54 Forumite
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Hey forum folk, hope everyone is well today :)

Im looking to buy a new car in the coming months but i have been given 2 very different quotes on PCP. On the manufacturer website the car is £15800

quote 1:
price: £13865
deposit: Nil
36 monthly payments: £325
+ 1 payment (GFV): £5229
apr 11.5%

quote 2:
price: 13000
deposit: Nil
36 monthly payments: £275
+ 1 balloon payment: £6630 (awaiting confirmation if this is a GFV)
APR is 10.69%


this might sound like a ridiculous question but, taking quote 2's final payment as not a GFV what would you suggest is a better deal?

Also is it better to have a larger GFV or a lower GFV as a final payment?

cheers,
K

Comments

  • jayremoh
    jayremoh Posts: 187 Forumite
    those rates arent great. you are better negotiating 1st, then comparing.
  • nomoneytoday
    nomoneytoday Posts: 4,871 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    k1984 wrote: »
    Also is it better to have a larger GFV or a lower GFV as a final payment?

    cheers,
    K

    If you are planning on giving the car back at the end it makes no odds. However, I would go for a lower GFV in case you want to buy it or trade in the profit at the end :)

    I would negotiate on the APR - 8 or 9% should be possible :)
  • jayremoh
    jayremoh Posts: 187 Forumite
    also, will you keep the car 3 years. pcp's are expensive to get out of.

    have you looked at bank loan instead?

    or even leasing?
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