Any good car deals?

motorguy

BigAl94 wrote: »

Diesels are more expensive to service and repairs eg injectors very costly. Not worth considering with your proposed mileage, some very fuel efficient petrols out there now.

I would previously have been a massive advocate of diesel cars, however having been selling used cars in the £2,000-£6,000 bracket i totally agree with you.

Diesels tend to have problems with egr valves, DPF's, air flow meters, turbos, injectors, dual mass flywheels fuel pumps, glow plugs, etc. Most of these will vary in repair costs from £300 - £2000. You WILL invariably hit several of these bills over time, probabably negating the benefit in the fuel saving.

Yes, petrol cars may have some of these items too, however they tend to be less troublesome in petrol variants.

Seems to impact cars from say, 2005 onwards moreso than older ones.

Diesel is also more expensive to buy

Milko

You can get a new Nissan Juke for just under £11k
http://www.new-car-discount.com/car/nissan/juke-hatchback/hatchback/petrol/manual/1.6-94-visia-5dr/13/
Not to everyones taste but a good car for the money

saverbuyer

Milko wrote: »

You can get a new Nissan Juke for just under £11k
http://www.new-car-discount.com/car/nissan/juke-hatchback/hatchback/petrol/manual/1.6-94-visia-5dr/13/
Not to everyones taste but a good car for the money

Try getting a local dealer to price match that. No chance.

motorguy

saverbuyer wrote: »

Try getting a local dealer to price match that. No chance.

They dont have to. Sort it out with newcardiscount and go and pick it up.

ballyblack

I would previously have been a massive advocate of diesel cars, however having been selling used cars in the £2,000-£6,000 bracket i totally agree with you.

Diesels tend to have problems with egr valves, DPF's, air flow meters, turbos, injectors, dual mass flywheels fuel pumps, glow plugs, etc. Most of these will vary in repair costs from £300 - £2000. You WILL invariably hit several of these bills over time, probabably negating the benefit in the fuel saving.

Yes, petrol cars may have some of these items too, however they tend to be less troublesome in petrol variants.

Seems to impact cars from say, 2005 onwards more so than older ones.

I agree totally. It seems that car engineers trying to refine the modern diesel are going backwards with engines becoming less reliable & expensive to maintain (especially after high mileage)

Makes you think they are only meant to last 100K + miles ?

saverbuyer

motorguy wrote: »

They dont have to. Sort it out with newcardiscount and go and pick it up.

Have you used them before?

motorguy

ballyblack wrote: »

I agree totally. It seems that car engineers trying to refine the modern diesel are going backwards with engines becoming less reliable & expensive to maintain (especially after high mileage)

Makes you think they are only meant to last 100K + miles ?

Indeed. By 100K miles, you could easily be into the realms of DPF failure, floating flywheel failure, turbo failure, injectors, EGR valve clogged up and maybe a fuel pump.

Not likely they will all have went, but you're certainly sitting on a time bomb if you've got a 100K diesel car.

I know of motor dealers who wont retail a diesel car unless its still under manufacturers warranty.

motorguy

saverbuyer wrote: »

Have you used them before?

They're a renowned firm and they will accommodate your requirements

Havent used them personally, but they're of the same ilk as Broadspeed.com, etc.

Got my FIL's car from a dealer in Liverpool. Was a year old and £6300, when local dealers were looking £7995 for two year old ones. Paid them directly into their bank account. Woodside Haulage went and picked it up, and delivered it to our door for £180.

Whilst i would be a great advocate of buying local, i would have no fear of going to the mainland for the right car at the right price.

saverbuyer

motorguy wrote: »

They're a renowned firm and they will accommodate your requirements

Havent used them personally, but they're of the same ilk as Broadspeed.com, etc.

Got my FIL's car from a dealer in Liverpool. Was a year old and £6300, when local dealers were looking £7995 for two year old ones. Paid them directly into their bank account. Woodside Haulage went and picked it up, and delivered it to our door for £180.

Whilst i would be a great advocate of buying local, i would have no fear of going to the mainland for the right car at the right price.

Are they a dealer or a broker?

saverbuyer

Sorry Paul, I'm asking because I'm interested in changing my car. I've been told to avoid brokers, but if I have to go through one, always pay cash to the dealer and never pay a deposit. They also seem to have a habit of keeping the V5C.