I paid £4250 a year ago for a 2000 Diesel with 97,000.
Don't accept the screen price, there's always a bit in there to haggle over, especially if you're not p/exing.
When you go start with the basics. How many keys does the dealer have? They're £140 each.
Don't worry so much about the EKA code, it's nice to get it with the car but a main dealer can look it up on their computer system. Ask for it whilst you're in there buying something and you normally get it for nothing.
If it's a proper dealer get the car up on a ramp and get under it. You're looking for oil leaks, coolant leaks and a good nose at the exhaust. Then get the dealer to raise and lower the suspension whilst you're under it. Look carefully at the air bags (one per corner) you're looking for cracking in the rubber. Also see how long it takes to raise and lower.
Try and get somebody else to go with you as a devil's advocate. These cars can be addictive and can be bought with your heart, not your head.
Don't accept the screen price, there's always a bit in there to haggle over, especially if you're not p/exing.
When you go start with the basics. How many keys does the dealer have? They're £140 each.
Don't worry so much about the EKA code, it's nice to get it with the car but a main dealer can look it up on their computer system. Ask for it whilst you're in there buying something and you normally get it for nothing.
If it's a proper dealer get the car up on a ramp and get under it. You're looking for oil leaks, coolant leaks and a good nose at the exhaust. Then get the dealer to raise and lower the suspension whilst you're under it. Look carefully at the air bags (one per corner) you're looking for cracking in the rubber. Also see how long it takes to raise and lower.
Try and get somebody else to go with you as a devil's advocate. These cars can be addictive and can be bought with your heart, not your head.
