Tips for buying new or nearly new car - UPDATE

emmell

bb69 wrote: »

Just wanted to ask opinions on cars from the channel islands, Ford have good deals low mileage on holiday rental cars.. any opinions?

They should have low mileage because the islands aren't very big, they also have speed limits (40mph I think). I think they will be like buying an ex demo car and as long as they have the full remaining Ford warranty they should be ok. No different than buying any nearly new car with low mileage.
If there are good deals to be had then go for it.
ML.

bb69

Thanks again emmell .. I'm still looking I think I have seen slightly cheaper online here, and hopefully there will also be scope to haggle, whereas with ford online she wasn't going to budge at all,

But yes a few hundred miles, full warranty etc ..

DCFC79

Kilty wrote: »

If you're looking at "nearly new" then be aware that anything 6 months old with 10-14k on the clock is I'd say 99% of the time an ex hire car.

you sure as ive seen a fair few polos and golfs(that are polo/golf match) that are either just over a year old, a year old or just under a year old that have 10k mileage

bb69

DCFC79 wrote: »

you sure as ive seen a fair few polos and golfs(that are polo/golf match) that are either just over a year old, a year old or just under a year old that have 10k mileage

I'm going to have a look at a VW too... not holding my breath.. but you never know

bb69

Hello

I am sure there are more than 2 pages, but they have vanished :think:

Just thought i'd update. So far I have walked away from 3 dealerships.. yes 3 lol i'm getting quite good at saying no.

I have had a good look on autotrader and seen some great deals, just wondering opinions on Ford trade sellers or Ford franchises ?

Any tips on what I need to ask for/look for? Should I take an RAC/AA check even though there is lowish mileage <6k and manufacturers warranty left?

I had seen a great deal... its in Cardiff :eek: won't be pursuing that one lol :rotfl:

Thanks for any advice

DCFC79

Im thinking about a vw polo, prices arent too bad, like the look of them as opposed to other cars ive seen around

DCFC79

bb69 wrote: »

I'm going to have a look at a VW too... not holding my breath.. but you never know

did you look at the vw, was it a golf, what did you think

bb69

DCFC79 wrote: »

did you look at the vw, was it a golf, what did you think

Hi! Yes I had a look at a Polo match.. Good price actually but I didn't really like the shape. The Golf was waaaay out of my price range at the moment.

I do prefer the fiesta shape over the polo, and also like the idea of cheaper parts.

DCFC79

bb69 wrote: »

Hi! Yes I had a look at a Polo match.. Good price actually but I didn't really like the shape. The Golf was waaaay out of my price range at the moment.

I do prefer the fiesta shape over the polo, and also like the idea of cheaper parts.

yes used golfs are pretty steep considering you could get a new 1 for the same price

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