Downgrading

murf313 · 19-08-2009 2:04pm #1

hi all,
im wondering will garages/dealers let you down grade cars? ie trade in your 10000e car for a 6000e car and be refunded the difference. im aware that I will only get trade price for my own car. im getting married and could do with the extra $$:(

fifth · 19-08-2009 2:08pm

Can't say for sure but I've a feeling you wouldn't have much luck at all with something like that.

Gurgle · 19-08-2009 2:11pm

Why don't you just sell your car and buy a cheaper one?

murf313 · 19-08-2009 2:20pm

Gurgle wrote: »

Why don't you just sell your car and buy a cheaper one?

im going to advertise the car for sale first of course! I was just contemplating this as a last resort!

I dont think il have much luck on carzone though!

Gary ITR · 19-08-2009 2:23pm

Most garages won't take a car in unless there is cash going their way. Especially now when it seems only the cheap stuff is selling. You sure you need the extra money/. This sounds like it will cost more in the long run

kodute · 19-08-2009 2:27pm

You might have better luck with a private part exchange with someone looking to trade up

murf313 · 19-08-2009 2:30pm

its not life or death anyway. I just have herself in my ear about wedding and that i dont need such an expensive car (i dont).
if its going to cost more in the long run i wont be doing it but if i can sell it for a decent price il be happy enough.
as you said the garages prob wont be interested so il stick to trying to sell it privately.

TestTransmission · 19-08-2009 2:30pm

Whats the car?

Cookie_Monster · 19-08-2009 2:31pm

So what is it then?

Cosmo K · 19-08-2009 2:40pm

murf313 wrote: »

its not life or death anyway. I just have herself in my ear about wedding and that i dont need such an expensive car (i dont).

Buy earplugs, problem solved:pac:

murf313 · 19-08-2009 2:46pm

2005 mini cooper

Drummerboy08 · 19-08-2009 3:47pm

The cheapest 05 Cooper on the web is €10750, but its unusual in that its diesel.

The cheapest petrol variant is €11995, which is a bit overpriced IMO.

If you were to approach a garage with your car, i reckon you'd get about 8k for it, maybe 8.5k if its mint. So, you'd still have to buy another car, possibly tax it, service it, test it. With all that done you wouldnt have a whole lot of cash left for your wedding out of the sale.

Tell your queen that your car isnt really worth that much.

murf313 · 19-08-2009 4:51pm

bmw dealer offered me 10 for it earlier.

think il be keeping it, im quite attached to it any way

shes going to go mad..... il just buy the earplugs i think

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