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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Cossieian on 03 September 2015, 21:24
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Guys not sure where I stand on this situation, basically I got my dealer to give me a guaranteed trade in value for my car against the R, it was based on the ar taking 6 months (Feb 2016) to arrive, but I got an email today saying it could be here by as early as November ie 3 months early and still in 2015.
My question is would my dealer be likely to give me more money for my car as its 3 months less depreciation and hasn't passed another year older??
Would hate to get screwed now on trade in :sick:
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Guys not sure where I stand on this situation, basically I got my dealer to give me a guaranteed trade in value for my car against the R, it was based on the ar taking 6 months (Feb 2016) to arrive, but I got an email today saying it could be here by as early as November ie 3 months early and still in 2015.
My question is would my dealer be likely to give me more money for my car as its 3 months less depreciation and hasn't passed another year older??
Would hate to get screwed now on trade in :sick:
Very doubtful they would give you anything back. They're about to get hold of an R they could sell in a heartbeat. You have a p/x that may be worth more due to the getting their hands on it 3 months earlier. If you ask for more and they refuse, you walk away and they sell "your" R to someone willing to pay close to RRP to jump the queue.
A fixed price is fixed.
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That's what I thought tbh :cry:
In a way that kinda sucks
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See it in another way, you get the R 3 months early and don't need to drive tractor anymore :whistle:
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If you were expecting a lower trade in price next year maybe you could sell it for slightly more privately just now as that would be a good deal for someone.
Are you getting a decent deal swapping?
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Their giving me £17.5k. But that was based for a value in 6 months time and obviously a new year. Was a tad low but I went with it to get the deal done, think it's worth more f traded in November though.
PS I just can't be arsed with a private sale lol
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I just had a similar issue with Audi. However when I took my car in for handover they actually reduced the value by £1000?! New car had a 9 month + waiting list so they knew I wouldn't walk away.
So basically just take the offer ASAP if you're ready.
Also trade guides are forecasting a drop in used prices very soon which may push your dealer to re-evaluate their offer.
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Cossieian was this Agnews? How many miles etc on the wagon?
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Just for curiosity I would stick it in webuyanycar or similar (or all of em?) and see what they offer you?
Its got to be worth a try? Obviously if its more sell to them.
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Cossieian was this Agnews? How many miles etc on the wagon?
Yea dude Agnews, there's 12300 miles on it
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On a positive note - if the R gets here quicker you get a bigger refund on your car tax :grin:
As above, run it through WBAC and others plus get a proper (honest) trade valuation once you get a confirmed build week.
CAP will generally be what the dealer will use to get their in house valuation and assuming average mileage your car will drop £250 a month going on dealer part ex offers (give or take).
With trade values you'll generally see them drop off over the winter and if you run a valuation again in March or April you'll see that the car value often goes right back up again. Winter is not a good time for the used car market.
I can run a CAP valuation for you if you wish (just PM me the reg) or google it and you can often find links to get a free online CAP valuation.
Depending on how the dealer has the deal worked you might find that WBAC would give you a better price and you can return with the cash to buy the R, or they might have the deal written in allowing that fixed value on the car to trigger the discount they offered you. So speaking to the dealer to discuss options as soon as you have a valuation up your sleeve will be your best bet. Put the ball in their court.
Take into consideration anything like tyres that you might have had to replace between the two likely delivery dates and any services due.
The dealership probably know you'll be back to order an R400 by March anyway!!! :laugh:
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Of you've been offered 17.5k now you're only about 500 quid away from its true trade value. What spec is yours and how many miles? 18k is about the right trade in price for 2yr old gtds.
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On a positive note - if the R gets here quicker you get a bigger refund on your car tax :grin:
As above, run it through WBAC and others plus get a proper (honest) trade valuation once you get a confirmed build week.
CAP will generally be what the dealer will use to get their in house valuation and assuming average mileage your car will drop £250 a month going on dealer part ex offers (give or take).
With trade values you'll generally see them drop off over the winter and if you run a valuation again in March or April you'll see that the car value often goes right back up again. Winter is not a good time for the used car market.
I can run a CAP valuation for you if you wish (just PM me the reg) or google it and you can often find links to get a free online CAP valuation.
Depending on how the dealer has the deal worked you might find that WBAC would give you a better price and you can return with the cash to buy the R, or they might have the deal written in allowing that fixed value on the car to trigger the discount they offered you. So speaking to the dealer to discuss options as soon as you have a valuation up your sleeve will be your best bet. Put the ball in their court.
Take into consideration anything like tyres that you might have had to replace between the two likely delivery dates and any services due.
The dealership probably know you'll be back to order an R400 by March anyway!!! :laugh:
Sound advice cheers dude, trade in for an R400 in March?..............,,.Sounds like you know me already ha ha ha
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Of you've been offered 17.5k now you're only about 500 quid away from its true trade value. What spec is yours and how many miles? 18k is about the right trade in price for 2yr old gtds.
My current car is 3 Door white GTD, manual no other options, May 2014, 12k miles.
Thing is they were giving me £19k for my car when I ordered the GTD back in June, which was due in Sep/Oct, now that I changed order and expected to wait another 6 months the trade value dropped to £17.5k which was fine if it would of took 6 months, now with it maybe due to arrive similar time as the previous deal I feel shafted
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@OP There is nothing we can do. ;)
Speak with your dealer if they are willing to meet you half way somewhere between 17.5 and 19k. If you get another 500£ out of it take the missus on a holiday, if not enjoy the R.
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@OP There is nothing we can do. ;)
Speak with your dealer if they are willing to meet you half way somewhere between 17.5 and 19k. If you get another 500£ out of it take the missus on a holiday, if not enjoy the R.
Just heard back from my dealer this morning after I sent an email last night.
He said yes they understand the situation and they will adjust the price accordingly, which you can't say fairer than that :smiley:
He also mentioned not to get too excited too quickly as the car isn't built yet and it can change, so maybe I am guilty of getting a tad excited, I can't help it :wink:
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That's a good result. If you don't ask you'll never know.