buying a car -tips required

Nicksky

Hi all, i have my cash savings ready to buy an MPV.
I intend to buy a citroen c8 or 807(essentailly the same model).

Any tips on how to get the most from my cash 16-17k????
should i wave 1k less than the screen price in cash under the main dealers nose?
or does anyone have any othwer more subtle approaches.

Thanks.

elona

Why have you posted six or seven threads on this???

Nicksky

my error,:mad: apologies.

thefirs

Visit these sites - there are several other car brokerages.

http://www.drivethedeal.com/
http://www.uk-car-discount.co.uk/?s=20
http://www.new-car-discount.com/ind
http://www.autofinders.ltd.uk/index.php

Even if you eventually buy from a dealer direct, this will give you a good idea of the price they should be discounting to.

andybk

i simply wouldnt buy any citroen , over complicated electronics , but if you must , may be a good idea to go to a local (main) car auction , avoid all normal part exchanges , and go for ex lease , or mobility lease cars , most are nearly new with comprehensive service historys . and quite a few have no more that a few thousand miles on them ( just run in , with teathing problems ironed out ) expect massive savings over new or garage price ,
forgot to add if you do end up with a lemon ( unlikely with such new cars ) as long as you do your homework and pay trade price ( best to go a few times ) you can put it back in and get most if not all your money back , andy

oldenufftoknowbetter

Check out https://www.peachorlemon.com before you buy....especially French

Read all the guides if you must BUT remember they are only guides TRY ringing parkers to buy your px or sell you a car and see what they say!!!!
The important figure is the cost to change not garage A offering more for the px than garge B