Car Purchasing Tips?

[Gregg]

Ok Off to view a Signum Tmrw.
It is up for £3k on an 04 Plate with 42k
Design Spec in Dark Blue
I have managed to 'lend' some money off my parents so i can sell vectra after Christmas once i have removed plate, wheels and dvd players.

Question is, do i offer less and on what basis as i am walking in with cold hard cash (this is if the Signum is in good condition)

What tips can i use, just ask for some money off, or find some faults and chp away personally i think its cheap already so will he budge

Car in queston http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...geId=818446883
2.2 Petrol

[MAF 3.2 V6 GSi]

Looks a nice example for o4 plate and £3000 . i d say just haggle with him from the start about the price say you have £2750 , u can only try ...

[fenderguitar]

Its a buyers market at present,so I would even try going in at £2500,saying he will find it hard to shift with petrol prices,tax and recession etc.you,ve nothing to loose

[Gregg]

Worth a shot, do you guys think it is cheap or about right, just seems cheap compared to most about, Suppose a 2.2 petrol is thirsty though

[poves]

I'd say that's a bit too cheap , be careful.
And be sure to get a hpi check etc , to warrant mileage.
Check the last mot mileage , see if it tallies.

[Boba Fett]

Its a buyers market at present,so I would even try going in at £2500,saying he will find it hard to shift with petrol prices,tax and recession etc.you,ve nothing to loose

although its a lovely looking car for its age & price, its like that for a reason. Think with the head tomorrow mate, especially if you can;t afford to buy a lemon and soak it up

Say you only have £2500 and be prepared to walk away if it checks out...

Does it come with any warranty?

[Gregg]

havent asked about any warranty, sposke to dealer said £2k for mine however probably better for me to sell later.
Ill ask when i view the car Tmrw, it does seem cheap but not silly cheap Signums are pretty cheap ATM

[MRLUBBERLUBBER]

Looks a very nice car indeed mate but as the others have said be a bit wary eh? Obviously make sure you give it a da*m good checking over, inside, underneath, boot, tyres, engine etc etc etc AND don't forget you want a really good test drive in it. IF it's what you want then go in with the £2500 cash offer, you've nowt to lose. He/She is gonna want more but see what they say first. If they say £2750 and it's yours then meet 'em half way with your final final offer of £2600. Play around a bit with him/her (err..not like that lol) and i'm sure or at least i hope you'll drive away a very happy chappy!
Worst case scenario is they're only gonna budge by a few quid...then it's still down to you as to what you wanna do. Whatever happens, the very best of luck with it!

[MRLUBBERLUBBER]

Gregg please don't call Signums cheap mate, you've upset me now! LOL

[Gregg]

Only mean in buying terms, ANY larger car seems to be cheap now.