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  • 28-09-2009 2:43pm
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    murf313
    Registered Users Posts: 442 ✭✭


    Got offered a straight swap for my 05 mini cooper 40k with a 05 seat leon tdi sport 66k miles. Don't know what to do any thoughts?


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    Hal1
    Registered Users Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Do you need a diesel? do you drive long distances? do you want a bigger car with higher motor tax? Is the car mechanical sound? Get a mechanic to check it out. Does it need parts or big jobs done like timming belt etc. Find out the history of the car, was it involved in any accidents. These are the types of questions you should be asking.


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    murf313
    Registered Users Posts: 442 ✭✭murf313


    The car is sound has fsh etc. I'm going to be doing quite a few more miles from next week on. The bit that I'm wary about is my mini being worth more than the leon. The mini needs an nct and new tyres tho. Can't see the mini being an easy sale in the currant climate


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    Scouserfan
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭Scouserfan


    murf313 wrote: »
    The car is sound has fsh etc. I'm going to be doing quite a few more miles from next week on. The bit that I'm wary about is my mini being worth more than the leon. The mini needs an nct and new tyres tho. Can't see the mini being an easy sale in the currant climate

    Sounds expensive, would have thought you could get into new model 2006 SEAT Leon for that or part with 3-4K depending on your own car for something like below;

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/SEAT/Leon/1.9TDi-1/200938195243173/advert?channel=CARS


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    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Is it the new or old model Leon? If it's one of the old model run out sport models (think they were 130 brake?) I'd reckon your mini is worth more. If it was one of the newer sport-up models with the 2 litre tdi it might be more closely matched


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    Dartz
    Registered Users Posts: 4,373 ✭✭✭Dartz


    Was he the one who offered the straight swap, or you?

    If it was 'he' then he's probably gaming you, hoping to get a high performance (ish) car, for a TDI worth less than your car is.

    Unless you actually want a Leon, and couldn't be arsed going through the bother of selling your Mini, I wouldn't do it OP. You'll get more than enough cash from selling your Cooper to buy a decent car. The only thing you save with this deal is time.


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    Zube
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,502 ✭✭✭Zube


    Is this offer from a garage? If so, you'd expect to get a car that's worth less in any swap, they have to make a few bob.


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