Smax zetec or Smax titanium

bensboys · 14-04-2014 08:36PM #1

Hi all,

Looks like I will be soon purchasing an smax and I am faced with a small dilemma.

Should I go for a new smax zetec for 34.5k or a 2012 smax titanium for 28k?

I am leaning towards the titanium but still undecided.....

bazz26 · 14-04-2014 10:01PM

Titanium has more toys than the Zetec but that example seems expensive at €28k for a 2 year old example.

Here is one for €25k:
http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Ford/S-Max/2.0-tdci/33413654243954820/

Also take note that the current S-Max has been around since 2007 and an all new model is due early next year.

R.O.R · 15-04-2014 08:04AM

Current S-Max Zetec models have Nav fitted as standard. If you are a decent negotiator, you'd get a new S-Max Zetec, in Metallic, with Leather fitted (aftermarket, but a decent job and makes a huge difference to the interior) for €33,000.

Won't have the chrome trim, colour dash or auto dimming rear view mirror that the Titanium had, but more effecient engine and decent warranty. Not many S-Max's available from stock though, so you may have to wait 10-12 weeks on a new one.

hatch03 · 15-04-2014 10:55AM

I was having the dilemma a few months ago. I ended up getting a new s max zetec, and haven't regretted it, it has sat nav, Cruise Control, privacy glass, 17' alloys all as standard.
The main reason I went new was for the 5 year warranty and servicing.
If your willing to seriously haggle you'll get it alot cheaper than €33k

hatch03 · 15-04-2014 10:56AM

I was having the dilemma a few months ago. I ended up getting a new s max zetec, and haven't regretted it, it has sat nav, Cruise Control, privacy glass, 17' alloys all as standard.
The main reason I went new was for the 5 year warranty and servicing.
If your willing to seriously haggle you'll get it alot cheaper than €33k

bensboys · 15-04-2014 11:19AM

hatch03 wrote: »

I was having the dilemma a few months ago. I ended up getting a new s max zetec, and haven't regretted it, it has sat nav, Cruise Control, privacy glass, 17' alloys all as standard.
The main reason I went new was for the 5 year warranty and servicing.
If your willing to seriously haggle you'll get it alot cheaper than €33k

I will have a 08 Citroen C4 grand picasso to trade in against the smax, the dealer has told me that I should get between 8-10k for this depending on whether I go for a new or used smax.

Does having a trade in significantly reduce my negotiating position?

hatch03 · 15-04-2014 12:20PM

bensboys wrote: »

I will have a 08 Citroen C4 grand picasso to trade in against the smax, the dealer has told me that I should get between 8-10k for this depending on whether I go for a new or used smax.

Does having a trade in significantly reduce my negotiating position?

Probably would, I was dealing straight because the dealer didn't want my car so I sold it private.

R.O.R · 15-04-2014 03:47PM

hatch03 wrote: »

If your willing to seriously haggle you'll get it alot cheaper than €33k

I was budgeting €2,000 for a leather interior - something that not only changes the look of the interior completely, but is also very practical for wiping up the type of stuff kids leave in cars.....

Smax zetec or Smax titanium

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