Cheers guys.
Went to see the car - its spotless.
It hasnt done 4000 miles, its actually done 3500!
Back seats have never even been sat in.
Inside of the car even had that 'new smell'.
Outside of the car was completely spotless. Only issue was a very, very small scuff on one alloy, which to be honest I didnt even see until he pointed it out himself!
He asked if I wanted a test drive, and I asked if he would drive instead as I wasnt insured. So he took me a mile or two, and I liked his driving style. He wasnt flooring it etc, just drove normally. Maybe thats a good indication that he's looked after the car. the fact that he sells more prestigious cars like astons, jags, ferrari's etc maybe shows he knows how to treat them....
He said that I should change the oil every 6 months to keep it in top shape. He then said that before I took the car, even though its only done 3500 miles, because it was 8 months old he would do an oil change for me as a gesture of goodwill.
I offerred him £18,500 but he said it was too low. He paid just over £25,000 just 8 months ago!!
He wanted £19,250, but I refused and told him he could let the other buyer take a look and then come back to me if it didnt sell.
After a thought he settled at £19k.
Only downside is I was expecting the VW Bluetooth - in fact it has the parrot Bluetooth installed.
It looks professionally installed, and hardly noticable to be honest - looks like it was a part of the car. However, can this work with the multifunctional steering wheel?? He said he tried to connect it but had problems, so just left the parrot seperate in the end....
He said to let him know by the end of the day if I want it for certain at £19k. He would then invoice me and give me 10 days to pay...
If I go ahead, how should I pay?? I will have all the money as Im borrowing £5k from my sis, and have £14k saved in my account anyways. He gave me his bank details and asked if I could do a bank transfer, then come and pick the car up. However, Im a bit weary of this. What if I transfer the money and he does a runner?!!
Do you think its reasonable to ask if I can do the bank transfer at his premisis in front of him, and take the keys etc at the same time?
Never ever spent this much on a car in my life. So Im thinking it over carefully.
On the one hand I think - everyones gonna be saying "Why did you spend that much on a Golf" - since they obviously dont know what an Edition 30, or DSG etc is!
On the other hand I think sod it, you only live once, and if I can get the money for it them what the hell! My sis wants the £5k back by the beginning of July as its her holiday spending money, and after selling my current car and saving a little I reckon I could pay her back by then anyways........
So thoughts please!!!
