05-09-2012, 04:27 PM | #1 |
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What to look out for when buying second hand?
Im looking at buying an X3 due to needing a bigger car (currently driving M3), im pretty scared about buying one privately as Im now a single woman and dont want to get ripped off so Ive decided im going to try and sell my current car privately and buy an X3 from a dealer.
Im really looking to see if anybody can advise on particular model is best to choose (guessing diesel) and if there is anything I should be looking out for in terms of common problems. Cheers :-) Lisa |
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Oops... Disregard my "delay" comment. I see u stated second hand |
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05-10-2012, 12:55 AM | #3 |
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Welcome Lisa, a ex demo car will likely be your best choice. Don't rely on a single dealer and shop round. After your M3 you might want to try the 35D rather than the 20D.
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05-10-2012, 03:03 AM | #5 |
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Make sure the car has navigation, if not negotiate a further discount. I understand a high proportion of 2.0d vehicles in the UK are autos so if you are offered a manual again make sure it's at a good discount. With regard to other options make sure you get what you need but remember whilst the dealer will look to get full value back on a low mileage high optioned car when you come to part ex it, not many of the options really have value, although they may make it easier to get a buyer.
If you are going to keep the vehicle for a while useful if it has DAB. Option 6NR mobile apps may be useful for you and also when you come to sell it If buying the MSport some people like the slightly more comfortable ride in UK by deleting the sports suspension so worth checking. Worth getting a car that has the 5 year service pack You should get better than 40mpg from the 2.0d in mixed driving, bigger diesels mid 30's. As ever shop around. |
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I have driven over 20k miles with mine in past 8 months, and except the wind noise issue I am having and some not very important rattles, I am very pleased with the X3. Re the second hand market of the car on the other hand, I am not sure that there is one yet. F25 is quite new and as used there are unlikely not many to choose from, at least not in Turkey. The ones that you can find are low mileage 2011 and 2012s all close to new car prices, so wouldn't make much sense to go for used- disregarding the wait times-
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05-11-2012, 07:48 AM | #7 |
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Thanks guys, im deffo going to go for a diesel.
With regard to selling the M3 has anybody had any success with we buy any car? Ive heard a lot of bad press but might need to sell quickly if i find the right car.. |
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05-11-2012, 08:25 AM | #8 |
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Steer well clear! If you need to sell in a hurry take it to the Dealer. WBAC.com will give you a sh!tty valuation and then knock £££'s off that for the most minor of scuffs or scratches.
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05-11-2012, 08:38 AM | #9 | |
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Put it up on Pistonheads or Autotrader and thats much more reliable. Considering it is an M3, it will be in demand and a dealer might buy it off you too. However, make sure you hold off for the right price. |
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05-11-2012, 09:11 AM | #10 |
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I was speaking to my mechanic the other day and told him I was getting rid of my Jeep and getting an X3 to which he shrieked "DON'T DO IT".
I tried to explain that it was a second generation X3 but he seemed unconvinced. Anyway, I told him I was PXing my Jeep and that I was getting the princely sum of £500 for it. He told me to sell it on eBay... Now the MOT expires on the 21st of this month, and so at the moment I have arranged to have the dealer come and collect it on the 18th and give me a loan vehicle till my X3 arrives. Here is the low down:
On the plus side it has a tow bar. He told me to list it warts and all ... but that could be quite a long listing ... Am I likely to get more that £500 after eBay fees? Is it really worth it and practical to list it on eBay? Its sad when you look at your car and the contents of the fuel tank are worth more than the car! Last edited by Horsey; 05-11-2012 at 09:21 AM.. |
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Horsey - might be worth selling various parts separately? Would think you'd get more than £500 that way. Or advertise it in eBay as 'for parts'.
Would be shocked if you didn't get more than £500 through eBay.
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But I will stick the car on eBay for a short listing and see what happens ... ... what the hell, its a way to pass time! |
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05-11-2012, 12:21 PM | #13 |
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Just be careful if you sell privately lots and lots of scams out there, including those who look out for cars like this being advertised so that they can nick it.
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:-) thanks |
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Ive just put on dealerbid.co.uk to see what dealers will offer, really dont want the messing around of selling privately, ill no doubt get every timewaster in a 20 mile radius wanting a testdrive! |
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