sparkzz Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Hi I went to the stealers this weekend, and asked for a trade in price on my car and was so shocked when he came to me with a price of £12k!!!! and was wandering if someone can give what they reckon on the value on my GTi... Its a 55 plate sept 2005 on 13,000, full dealer SH in imaculate condition.. has: xenons full leather DSG folding mirros/area lighting heated seats centre armrest 17" alloys climate air con built in parrott handsfree bluetooth pics here --->> pic 1 pic 2 how much in trade in and also private sale on autotrader, what price should i be looking at? cheers in advance!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounce Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 This should give you an idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 12k is quite an insult I would have said around 16k but that link suggests maybe a bit more. find another dealer - they are taking the mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 I agree! perhaps they have too many gtis in their used car section at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyD Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 It's a nice looking car and it's worth much more than £12k IMO. I would have said that about £17k private and £15k trade in should be about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACA_Chap Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 whats the standard manufacturer warantee on these things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyD Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] whats the standard manufacturer warantee on these things? [/ QUOTE ] 3 years/60k miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACA_Chap Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 I could be interested in purchasing. My mum needs a new car. Send me a PM if before you stick on autotrader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4_sat Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I agree! perhaps they have too many gits in their used car sales section at the moment. [/ QUOTE ] That sound about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Thanks Kate That's a very useful link you posted [As a result, you have just won a date with your favourite male pin-up! ]. My 05, 18K miles GTI is valued at £17,100 - Rather more than that £12K insult! They're trying it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankit Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 12k thats nearly a 50% depreciation for a year old car, cough cough cough! They might as well said "here comes a real mug, bet we can fleece him for 6.5k and have a big laugh at his expence whilst we do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo55 Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 i went to ford just before christmas and test drove the st focus my car was 8 months old and they offered me 12k... ha ha ha yeh right whatever, alls they will do is stick it up at 18-19k do these people really think we do no research and are this stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 I'd like to see a dealer who could show you the 12k figure in any Glass's/Parkers guide and keep a straight face. The 12k offer is bordering on criminal IMO. Name and shame ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo55 Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 bristol street ford newcastle staffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markallain Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 If anyone is willing to let such a car go for £12K then let me know first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkzz Posted August 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 hmm, well i really didnt know it was only worth around the 17k area private.. looks like i will keep it!!! it was at BMW that offered 12k, i may phone VW to see how much its worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evosapper Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 12K, BMW do take the mick though such an attitude is why they don't get mine (just the wifes) custom! I'm looking for around 18k for my 05 DSG with all the bells, (less sunroof) if I decide to follow the S3 route.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] bristol street ford newcastle staffs [/ QUOTE ] Does not suprise me from them guys. We have been looking at a few 1 year old ones most seem in the 16-18K area. Most around 17K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] If anyone is willing to let such a car go for £12K then let me know first! [/ QUOTE ] Ditto. And im serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Man that makes my blood boil !!!!!!!! feckin insulting to say the least! I would have laughed in his face and walked out. Leather, xenons & DSG is a good spec. Was it around £23k new? If so i'd be looking to do a deal @ around £17k-£18k privately PS: Next time ask him to show you the figures from Glass's. Then get him to explain why he is coming in £6k under! Not being funny mate, but he couldn't have valued your custom that much could he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 I also wonder what the CAP book says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 FYI, 3 years ago I was offered £10k for a 3yr old 17,000m 1.8T GTI by a BMW dealer that actually wanted my business, the car was only £18k new. The market must be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 BMW offered me £14k for my mint M5. I sold it privately for £21,750. SEVEN SEVEN FIFTY difference! If we all stopped trading in and sold privately these IDIOTS would have to change their ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 Secondhand carmarket for nearly new cars at least in the North is not great, main reason is people will rather pay the extra for a new model and of cause the exact spec they want. They also think they know what there getting then and have more security. It's plain to see thats the case on this forum too, as you often see people waiting many many months for a new car when dealers have ample supple of nearly new on the forcourt, The GTI and R32 are prime examples of this. At the end of the day the dealer has a right to offer what he wants as he will then have to dispose of the car etc. What you often find is if its a model the dealer does not want, or deal in, may find hard to sell quickly, or has plenty already then they will offer loads less than its market value just because they don't want the hassle. We have done that in the past when we were trading, and also advised at the time the owner would be better to sell it private, but if they pushed for a part ex price they got a low one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] They also think they know what there getting then and have more security. [/ QUOTE ] The dont have any more security - they THINK they do - but if the car is in warranty - they dont. buying a used car from a dealer gets you nothing. In fact I had to threaten legal action against a well known VW garage after they got an MOT on a car with a buldge in the tyre, and had to admit that whilst they had stamped the service book, they hadnt actually serviced it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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