Buying a used GTE - advice and discounts

[gypsymoth]

Morning all

I've been evaluating whether to splash out on a new GTE with a few options (and grab that £5000 government contribution), or get a used vehicle. On balance, I'm going with the used option because depreciation will have already taken a chunk and it saves me a few thousand quid (if you think I'm wrong tho, pls say so).

However, when I'm in the VW dealership:

a) what should I be wary of with used GTEs, especially given they're relatively new cars... and..
b) what sort of discount do you think I could get out of them on a £27,000 GTE with 2000 miles on the clock?

Any constructive advice appreciated!

Thanks, GM

[fredgroves]

The thing I would check and check again is battery warranty.

What was the original from new warranty position and what were the details?

Whats the secondhand warranty and is it any different?

I'm increasingly interested in a GTE to replace my GTD after 3 years (because of the BIK position) but have massive concerns about the battery life fading like it does in a phone/laptop... and that's me being concerned about something I won't have to actually pay for, let alone owning it myself!

[andrewparker]

I'm guessing all used GTEs are going to be demonstrators, so relatively well looked after?

[fredgroves]

Not necessarily, there are always fleet returns even on quite new vehicles.

Employees leave or get fired or companies leasing vehicles go bust.

Plenty of ways those end up back on the forecourt in weeks/months after delivery.

[gypsymoth]

The thing I would check and check again is battery warranty.

What was the original from new warranty position and what were the details?

Whats the secondhand warranty and is it any different?

I'm increasingly interested in a GTE to replace my GTD after 3 years (because of the BIK position) but have massive concerns about the battery life fading like it does in a phone/laptop... and that's me being concerned about something I won't have to actually pay for, let alone owning it myself!

Thats a very good point. Batteries are consumerables and I'm sceptical battery tech for hybrids is as advanced as something like an iphone (which despite everyone's complaints, isnt bad at all)

Another factor is this supposed facelift next year and upgrade in battery capacity.... which begs the question: if the facelift is on it's way, could that info be used to chip a bit of money off? Never used that tactic before

[gypsymoth]

BTW - this would be a personal purchase. Can't get the money out of company because it's a massive faff and I don't want any run ins with the HMRC

[fredgroves]

Yes, its still early days with this tech, certainly from VW.

I've been talking to a few GTE owners I know and its tempting but you can see the current drawbacks and certainly see where these things will improve given some time...

I'd be surprised if it happened as soon as you suggest though.

[gypsymoth]

Yes, its still early days with this tech, certainly from VW.

I've been talking to a few GTE owners I know and its tempting but you can see the current drawbacks and certainly see where these things will improve given some time...

I'd be surprised if it happened as soon as you suggest though.

For reference, this is where I got that facelift info (you'll need to translate if you dont speak german)

http://www.autobild.de/artikel/vw-golf-vii-facelift-2016-vorschau-5519781.html

[fredgroves]

Its not a very traditional VW approach, but maybe in the post-scandal hit VW world, some things will have to change.

Interesting.

[Mark V GTD]

I'm guessing all used GTEs are going to be demonstrators, so relatively well looked after?

I take it you are joking Andrew?