Swapping car for another

TylerRyan28

Hi I have a Volkswagen scirocco 2009 and mostly getting people trying to swap. I don't know why at the moment someone offered me a 2010 BMW 320 for it.

Why do people only want to swap for there cars and money my way or theres ?

Toyotafanboi

Because they have no money.

User1998

Because they are bored also

ba_barabus

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

Because they have no money.

I'm generally of the opinion people wanting to swap cars know they've done no maintenance and want to move it on before it breaks.

mickdw

TylerRyan28 wrote: »

Hi I have a Volkswagen scirocco 2009 and mostly getting people trying to swap. I don't no why at the moment someone offered me a 2010 BMW 320 for it.

Why do people only want to swap for there cars and money my way or theres ?

Mostly moving on trouble

bazz26

The model of car can be a factor too. A Scirocco is a popular choice among youngsters aspiring to get into something a bit different than the typical Golf that a lot of them tend to drive. Same folk probably swap the likes of iphones and games consoles similarly with very little cash involved.

darragh o meara

TylerRyan28 wrote: »

Hi I have a Volkswagen scirocco 2009 and mostly getting people trying to swap. I don't no why at the moment someone offered me a 2010 BMW 320 for it.

Why do people only want to swap for there cars and money my way or theres ?

I have swapped cars before but only because I was bored with what I had and didn’t have a lot of cash to change on the few occasions I did it the deal worked out fine.

A 2010 320 diesel I presume is one you need to have your eyes wide open with. Do your homework on the BMW timing chain issue... a 2010 320d would be slap bang in the middle of the most affected cars.

Snotty

I always flat out refuse a swap, usually seems suspect to me, but then again the chances of being offered the car you are actually wanting to change too is very rare so that's the actual reason

TylerRyan28

darragh o meara wrote: »

A 2010 320 diesel I presume is one you need to have your eyes wide open with. Do your homework on the BMW timing chain issue... a 2010 320d would be slap bang in the middle of the most affected cars.

Thanks for the advice yeah I know cars have there known problems would BMW be that bad ? I was looking at going up the yeas more around 2015 320 or 520

Hopefully sell my car privately then buy one instead of trading it in as I wont get as much that way

TylerRyan28

bazz26 wrote: »

The model of car can be a factor too. A Scirocco is a popular choice among youngsters aspiring to get into something a bit different than the typical Golf that a lot of them tend to drive.

True I have had it over 4 years now has been a great car no problems with it just looking for a change now and get away from a 3 door.

For Forks Sake

ba_barabus wrote: »

I'm generally of the opinion people wanting to swap cars know they've done no maintenance and want to move it on before it breaks.

This is the correct answer

User1998

Pretty much every car thats been offered to me as a swap or trade in has ended up being an insurance write off in the UK

TylerRyan28

Hi got offered a swap a Mazda 6 2.2 diesel 132
Thinking of having a look at it my mate who is a mechanic has given me a lend of his diagnostic computer so I can hook it up to car and check if has any problems.
Had a look online seems to be selling for around the same as my car or going for less seen a few going for under 4k

bazz26

Stay well away from those Mazda diesels imo. Plenty of documented problems with them.

ratracer

TylerRyan28 wrote: »

Hi got offered a swap a Mazda 6 2.2 diesel 132
Thinking of having a look at it my mate who is a mechanic has given me a lend of his diagnostic computer so I can hook it up to car and check if has any problems.
Had a look online seems to be selling for around the same as my car or going for less seen a few going for under 4k

As I have often said to anyone on here asking about Mazda6 diesel........stay the heck away!!

User1998

If someone wants to swap cars with you their car is probably fooked

kermitpwee

TylerRyan28 wrote: »

Hi got offered a swap a Mazda 6 2.2 diesel 132
Thinking of having a look at it my mate who is a mechanic has given me a lend of his diagnostic computer so I can hook it up to car and check if has any problems.
Had a look online seems to be selling for around the same as my car or going for less seen a few going for under 4k

Those Mazda 2.2 are chocolate

TylerRyan28

User1998 wrote: »

If someone wants to swap cars with you their car is probably fooked

Thats what computer is for do will tell of any problems.

bazz26

No it won't. Not all problems show up as a computer fault code.

TylerRyan28

ratracer wrote: »

As I have often said to anyone on here asking about Mazda6 diesel........stay the heck away!!

Really I have only heard good things my brother in law has a 2014 Mazda 6 hasn't got any problems. I was thinking if I was to get it sell it on or trade in with money towards a BMW 320 / 520

TylerRyan28

bazz26 wrote: »

No it won't. Not all problems show up as a computer fault code.

True but they do help after having a look over the car and under it .

bazz26

Why would you want to buy a Mazda 6 to just sell it on or trade it against another car? Why not just do that with your current car?

TylerRyan28

What would you recommend between a BMW 320 & 520
Around 2015 year

punisher5112

TylerRyan28 wrote: »

Thats what computer is for do will tell of any problems.

Hilarious.... You sure the mates a mechanic.....

Tell him it's a Mazda... Diesel Mazda and a 2.2 at that... If he says ok then we know ...


Run run quite fast

bazz26

TylerRyan28 wrote: »

True but they do help after having a look over the car and under it .

But you also need to know what your looking at and no offense but it sounds like you don't. You don't seem to have done any research on those Mazda engines outside of your BIL's example. I'm sure there are a few good ones out there but there are also bad ones. Which one will you end up getting?

punisher5112

TylerRyan28 wrote: »

What would you recommend between a BMW 320 & 520
Around 2015 year

For space 520.... The 320 I find cramped.

Check service was done right and start it cold too.

TylerRyan28

punisher5112 wrote: »

For space 520.... The 320 I find cramped.

Check service was done right and start it cold too.

You get some people starting the car before you show up so it will be heated

punisher5112

TylerRyan28 wrote: »

You get some people starting the car before you show up so it will be heated

Tell them not to.

TylerRyan28

bazz26 wrote: »

But you also need to know what your looking at and no offense but it sounds like you don't. You don't seem to have done any research on those Mazda engines outside of your BIL's example. I'm sure there are a few good ones out there but there are also bad ones. Which one will you end up getting?

I haven't yet thought I'd ask on here first. I dont go in blind when looking at cars . Only in my 20s and not saying I know everything about cars but I have bought a good few and never have had any big problems with cars in the past . I do try do most jobs on my cars myself it's good to be able to fix your own car instead of running to a mechanic for simple jobs. Only way to learn it to do it and learn from mistakes and listen to others with more experience.

Getting this much bad feedback towards a Mazda 6 cant be good thanks for the heads up appreciate it .

Buddy Bubs

Does someone want to swap you a 132 Mazda 6 for an 09 scirocco? Is there cash going their way?

I'd say that car is bollixed if so. Sounds too good to be true. I also don't get the logic of doing a swap so you can sell and move to a bmw.

TylerRyan28

Buddy Bubs wrote: »

Does someone want to swap you a 132 Mazda 6 for an 09 scirocco? Is there cash going their way?

Didnt say anything about cash there way looking online a 2013 Mazda 6 going pretty cheap

For Forks Sake

TylerRyan28 wrote: »

Hi got offered a swap a Mazda 6 2.2 diesel 132
Thinking of having a look at it my mate who is a mechanic has given me a lend of his diagnostic computer so I can hook it up to car and check if has any problems.
Had a look online seems to be selling for around the same as my car or going for less seen a few going for under 4k