need a help re buying a cat. D car

janet73

hi, everyone
need an urgent advice on buying a car, which i found on the internet , its a cat. D write off, but seller states there was no structural damage, car is tip top,it s also reasonably priced. do you think i am getting a bargains or should i back off?

fermi

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Keith

janet73 wrote: »

hi, everyone
need an urgent advice on buying a car, which i found on the internet , its a cat. D write off, but seller states there was no structural damage, car is tip top,it s also reasonably priced. do you think i am getting a bargains or should i back off?

It depends on the car really, it could have been written off as it suffered damage within it's first year or it could be 10 years old and need a panel or two painting. Both would write it off.

It should be cheaper as it's difficult to sell on, you decided to ask didn't you. It may also be difficult to insure.

TangledMemories_2

If there is no structural damage to the car and you can get any replacement parts that are needed at a reasonable price, then yes you will get a bargain

If you have to take it to a garage to get the work done it will not be cost effective.

jonathon

my focus st170 was a cat d expect to pay around a third less if it has been repaired. the book price for mine was £8500 and I paid £5000 it really is a great car imaculate condition full history it was 2 1/2 years old and im very happy with it.But when i come to sell it i will expect to get that much less for it.