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10-05-2009, 04:47 AM | #1 |
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Advice for exchanging my car
Im thinking of exchanging my car for possibly a 6 month old BMW in MARCH 2010. Here is what i have:
Current Car 1.8d SE saloon, 57 plate BMW, metallic paint with around 12k on the clock (low mileage) No leather etc etc.... Car i would like I would like to get a 6 month old: 1.8d SE New shape saloon with leather Ok, nothing fancy for some of you guys, but with my experience last time, purchasing a new car i would rather have my homework done before i do anything. So looking around my old car is worth around £15000 (Could i get more?), i cant find another car close to what im after yet but the dealer tells me he will "keep a look out". I dont think he will keep a look out for my pocket but wondered what kind of price should i pay if i exchange my car in order to get the car i would like? What would be considered a bargain? Also rumour is the 15% VAT will be increased after December - should i keep this in mind OR should i consider purchasing this year (i think this is applicable to brand new cars only, not 6 month old?)? Remember i would like to purchase next year in March. Thanks for any advice. Last edited by ECBMW; 10-05-2009 at 09:30 AM.. Reason: Error |
10-05-2009, 05:33 AM | #2 |
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VAT is only applicable to a new car and yes as far as I know teh VAT rate is going up next year to 17.5%. So new cars will cost 2.5% more next year.
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10-05-2009, 08:58 AM | #4 |
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ECBMW,
Keep searching on the BMW used car website, see what the cars are up for. A dealer won't do anything for you. Also, its quite hard to do a straight swap but end up with a better car IMO. Maybe you could look at adding some money too if you can? VAT on a used car will depend on the individual vehicle and its VAT history, so you need to ask specifically, although mostly you will pay no VAT on your invoice. |
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10-05-2009, 09:28 AM | #5 | |
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Ill keep a look out on their site. Thanks Edit: Ive amended the orginal post to better explain my question. |
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10-05-2009, 09:56 AM | #6 |
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So all you want to do is trade in your car for another, younger, better equipped one.....
That happens every day of the week !! You will just have to find a car to the spec you want at the price you can afford.... Just keep looking!
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10-05-2009, 10:02 AM | #7 |
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Just a quick look:
318d ESPrice:£19,950 (VAT Qualifying)Mileage:15Transmission:ManualFueliese lExterior colour:Black SapphireInterior:Beige Dakota LeatherDate of registration:May 2009Registration:YE09KXZDealer:Cotswold Hereford Roman Road Hereford HR1 1LN 01432 375555 318d SE Business EditionPrice:£22,850 (VAT Qualifying)Mileage:4Transmission:ManualFueliesel Exterior colour:Crimson RedInterior:Black Dakota leatherDate of registration:July 2009Registration:YB09MFKDealer:Sytner Cardiff 50 Penarth Road Cardiff CF10 5RS 02920 550300 Looks like you might be £1k - £2k out on the deal.....but then you haven't started negotiating yet....could well be "do-able"...
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