Buying a car in 2022: a cautionary tale!

[monkeyhanger]

Good point that Monkeyhanger. Problem was it went down by £2k. Just one of the reasons they weren’t happy! Knowledge is power though so checking is always worthwhile.

Really enjoying the car now though so not thinking about it. Loving the pops and bangs from the akra.

Sound's like your p/x has bucked the current trend of crazy used prices. Most people buying/ordering right now are paying far more than they're used to with deals and incentives drying up, but high orices on the p/x is helping to mitigate that. Our 2 ID3s are worth £11k more between them than I paid for them last May, but there's nothing else out there that wouldn't swallow up most of that equity  if I were to replace them.

Enjoy the car and perhaps avoid the dealership in question going forward.

[ar899]

Out of interest, I've just popped onto the Volvo website to configure a C40 Recharge. You can pick your trim level, options, colour, the lot - doesn't give you any prices though . Next step is 'Once you've reviewed your design, you'll confirm and submit your request to your preferred retailer.' If it's all the same, I'll give it a miss thanks.

I guess there might be prices on the website somewhere but can't be bothered to hunt around. I'm not 'that' interested - I liked the old V40 and was just curious as to how much they were charging for its 'replacement'. No doubt Volvo would be happy to quote me a 'monthly subscription' for one. Get the feeling a lot of manufacturers will head down this route.