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Upgrading to a focus

matty17r
matty17r Posts: 1,215 Forumite
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Would a dealer part exchange two cars to upgrade to a nearly new focus any one know?

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  • JustinR1979
    JustinR1979 Posts: 1,828 Forumite
    Expect so, they'd gain on 3 cars instead of 2 :)
  • OddballJamie
    OddballJamie Posts: 2,660 Forumite
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    I've seen dealers advertising to buy people's cars for cash, so anything's possible.
  • C_Mababejive
    C_Mababejive Posts: 11,668 Forumite
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    A dealer will do anything if there is an earner in it for him. Salesmen are salesmen. It matters not whether they are selling goats, big tellys or..err..ford focii..
    Feudal Britain needs land reform. 70% of the land is "owned" by 1 % of the population and at least 50% is unregistered (inherited by landed gentry). Thats why your slave box costs so much..
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,997 Forumite
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    They will part a trolley of budget brand beans if there is a profit in it for them.

    There will be a decent profit in the car they are selling so offer straight cash to get a good discount. The value of your two cars will be reduced by whatever profit/safety margin he needs to prevent him losing on them.

    So they may offer you 60% of your cars value off as a part ex.

    You may do better selling privately. I know i can get more for mine privately, But then i need to arrange transport to go the 90 odd miles to collect the new car.
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

  • arcon5
    arcon5 Posts: 14,099 Forumite
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    90 miles, could probably get a cab for about £110-£150 depending on where you are. So I guess it comes down to how much you'll gain going private
  • matty17r
    matty17r Posts: 1,215 Forumite
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    Thanks for all your replies. I will let you know the outcome.
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