New car order, cancellation.

400ixl

Since the six monthly plate switch the Sept mid year switch makes next to no difference to the future resale value. So, cancelling for the sake of the latest plate is a vanity keeping up with the Jones' decision and nothing else.

Maybe worth asking for some compensation such as a free service or car mats etc for the delay.

macman

photome said:

I , like others don’t really get why you would be happy getting a 22 plate in July but not a few weeks later.

has it really been registered though?

Because, come resale time in a few years, an older plate vehicle will be worth less than a newer plate, even though the age is the same?

400ixl

macman said:

photome said:

I , like others don’t really get why you would be happy getting a 22 plate in July but not a few weeks later.

has it really been registered though?

Because, come resale time in a few years, an older plate vehicle will be worth less than a newer plate, even though the age is the same?

Not on the Sept plate change as they are the same MY22 models, it really makes no significant difference. Hence suggesting to try to get some other concession such as a free first service which will cover that difference.

photome

macman said:

photome said:

I , like others don’t really get why you would be happy getting a 22 plate in July but not a few weeks later.

has it really been registered though?

Because, come resale time in a few years, an older plate vehicle will be worth less than a newer plate, even though the age is the same?

Will it though ?  If it’s a year 22 car I am not sure the plate makes any difference but I am not a dealer 

DanDare999

photome said:

macman said:

photome said:

I , like others don’t really get why you would be happy getting a 22 plate in July but not a few weeks later.

has it really been registered though?

Because, come resale time in a few years, an older plate vehicle will be worth less than a newer plate, even though the age is the same?

Will it though ?  If it’s a year 22 car I am not sure the plate makes any difference but I am not a dealer 

I'm sure a good spec 22 car without any of the toys being removed due to shortages and demand will outweigh any change from 22 to 72 registration.

Stubod

..I don't think most people even note the reg. plates anymore...just go by the year of registration??

MX5huggy

Did it get damaged during transportation? 

If you check the MOT does it come up as registered? 

Grumpy_chap

FWIW I prefer the age identifiers that actually have the year of the car rather than the age identifiers that cross the year and are confusing.

Having said that, this thread has just alerted me to the fact that the new plate will be my year of birth, so maybe I should get one of those.  Wonder what combination to add to it to make it "personal" for not much outlay?

sheramber

macman said:

photome said:

I , like others don’t really get why you would be happy getting a 22 plate in July but not a few weeks later.

has it really been registered though?

Because, come resale time in a few years, an older plate vehicle will be worth less than a newer plate, even though the age is the same?

Which would apply equally if he had got the car in July as he expected. the car will be worth the same for resale as if he had got it in July. He is not losing any potential value. it is the same car.

Car_54

Grumpy_chap said:

Having said that, this thread has just alerted me to the fact that the new plate will be my year of birth, so maybe I should get one of those.  Wonder what combination to add to it to make it "personal" for not much outlay?

Money-wasting forum for this!