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| 2412.1 | | UNTADI::SAXBY | You call _that_ a personal name? | Wed May 24 1995 14:18 | 11 |
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Two possible disadvantages spring to mind (although some brokers may
offer something) :-
1) Usually no trade-in arrangements.
2) Your car may come from a dealer hundreds of miles away and the local
dealer is unlikely to offer a free loan car while yours is being
serviced, which many do if you buy a new car from them.
Mark
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| 2412.2 | | COMICS::PARRY | Trevor Parry | Wed May 24 1995 14:34 | 8 |
| I thought they bought from auctions, in which case you wouldn't get a
loan car at all. But some sell a guarantee so they may have a deal
with a local garage.
I'm interested in knowing cos I may have to resort to one to get the
car I want.
tmp
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| 2412.3 | | CHEFS::CARTERC | | Wed May 24 1995 14:54 | 29 |
| Well... to answer the auction question... I bought my Metro from
auction myself - and my local Rover dealer gave me a loan car (was
still in 1st year warranty)
The first broker I spoke to Pheonix said for a 94M Mondeo 1.8 LX
depending on mileage:
8-11K 9393 + 6%+VAT = 10055 (Guide price depends on
auction price they can get)
The second Carnell said for a 94M Mondeo LX with 10,000
9995 (guaranteed - in stock)
and for a 95M Cavalier 1.8 16V LS
9795 (guaranteed - in stock)
whereas Reg Vardy said �9495 for a 93K Mondeo LX with 21,000 miles!
So if there isn't a catch it seems you can save a significant amount of
money!
Xtine... but anyone actually done it?
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| 2412.4 | | PLAYER::BROWNL | Tyro-Delphi-hacker | Wed May 24 1995 15:16 | 3 |
| Where would one find one of these brokers, then?
Laurie.
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| 2412.5 | Try car mags | CHEFS::BARRON_D | | Wed May 24 1995 16:53 | 6 |
| Try in the back of "What Car", loads of companies advertising.
Nearly bought a car myself in this manner but decided to lease as I had
to put down less in capital.
Dave
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| 2412.6 | | CHEFS::NAYLORG | | Thu May 25 1995 09:19 | 21 |
| Hi,
There is a company in Basingstoke called Company Cars who specialise in
getting the car you want either from an auction or from a main dealer
Closed Sale, I know he can get the standard Vauxhalls, Fords etc and I
think he will look for basically anything.
The Guy to speak to is Gerry (the co-owner) on Basingstoke (01256)
25000, and say that Graham Naylor recommended you to him (the only
connection I have with the company is that my wife used to work for
him).
I have bought two cars so far through him, both excellent deals.
He also may take a part exchange depending on the car, can arrange
lease/hire purchase and everything else.
Graham
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| 2412.7 | You saves your money and takes your risk | OVAL::CARSON | Don't leave earth without one | Thu May 25 1995 12:00 | 20 |
| I almost bought my 300zx through one of several Car Brokers in
London. He was able to affer a choice of cars (colours/trim) where a
local Nissan dealer could not. Prices were several thousand pounds
cheaper too. I think they just have lots of contacts up and down the
country .
The down side, and the reason I didn't buy from them was the fact they
were faceless and a bit anonymous. This doesn't inspire confidence if
you find you've bought a turkey. I figured I'd get better after sales
support if I bought from a dealer.
From talking to them on the phone they sounded like a couple of wheeler
dealers in a small office in London, that said, the car and deal might
have been a good one, so I can't put them down too much as I never
bought from them.
Got shafted by the Nissan dealer instead :-(
Paul.
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| 2412.8 | | COMICS::SHELLEY | | Thu May 25 1995 12:40 | 6 |
| �several thousand pounds cheaper too.
With several thousand pounds saved it would give you more than a little
to spend out even if you did buy a turkey.
Royston
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| 2412.9 | | CHEFS::CARTERC | | Thu May 25 1995 14:26 | 15 |
| Well... I have now been to a Ford main dealer in Milton Keynes who can
offer a M94 Mondeo LX with 10K approx for �9900 and a Vauxhall dealer
in Reading who can do a 95M Cavalier LS for �9800 - so looks like the
dealers can almost match the broker.
Against these prices I can only get trade for my car - so I will try to
sell it privately.
Anyone fancy a 94L Metro 1.4Si, ins group 6, full Rover warranty and AA
cover for 3 yrs/60,000 miles?
Xtine
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