nicon2k Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Hi Guys Just thought i would mention a car i went to see on saturday so no one else wastes their time with it. This is the car: http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl/popup.jsp?currentaction=searchresults&e2w=44982&sort=5&did=44982&partner=TMG&postcode=gu280jg&dropdowntype=uvl&configfile=http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/dealers/44982/44982_config.xml&max_records=200&e2w=44982&miles=1&csslocation=http://dealerservices.autotrader.co.uk/dealers/44982/44982&id=201036367765056&distance=0 First a word to describe the service i have received by the garage..... SHOCKING!!!! They have not once called me back despite assurances that they would. They really do come across as not caring whether i buy the car or not. I know the value of the car is small compared to some of the other ones they are advertising but still. I arranged to see the car on Saturday at 11am. I turned up at 11.10am and was told that the bloke i had been speaking to had gone home because i was late. They guy who showed me round the car really knew nothing about it and i have to say, was pretty disinterested in the whole thing. Its not a great feeling when you have driven 50 miles to see a car and you feel like there person selling it to you is doing you a favour just by being there. My mood was not helped by the fact that the car was a dog. It was advertised as having 18,000 miles on it but it actually had over 28,000. The previous owner had bolted a huge black radar detector onto the front and the back of the car (Just drilled into the bumper) and hacked the switch into the centre console. Ugly as hell. They also must have been a pretty large person as they leather on the seat was ruined and all of the bolsters on the seat were totally gone. It was like sitting on two flat plans of wood. Also i think the bluetooth module had been removed in favour of some kind of line in type device. Anyway, rant over. I just didn't want anyone to waste their time with this car or the clowns that run the dealership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Sorry you had such a bad experience. I actually have a fairly similar rant to supplement yours............... Went to look at a house with the missus over the weekend (we're looking to buy our first place together). Agreed to meet the agent there and arrived on time to be met by a greasy haired boy, shirt untucked and tie ina knot, who had arrived in a a truely battered, filthy mondeo. Tried not to judge the book by its cover and let him show us round. Now when I say 'show us round' I mean he opened the door and grunted one word responses at me. Didn't offer information or ask what we would want to do with the place. Dont get me wrong the house was battered but a great opportunity as a 'do it up in your own image' opportunity but try and get me excited for god's sake. I'm a sales consultant and it really irks me when I come across sales people that clearly don't give a @*!# about what they do. Really made me feel like I had ruined his day by coming to look at the place. I'm done........................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Thanks for the heads up. I was going to have a look at this car but spotted that the front bumper looked a bit ropey. Three of the four cars that I have lookd at have been "well used". Do car dealers not know how to prepare cars anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swooper Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Come and have a look at mine. It's a pampered toy, and I won't mind if you're ten minutes late ! Ebay item number 170538252846 Located near Eastbourne, East Sussex David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Come and have a look at mine.It's a pampered toy, and I won't mind if you're ten minutes late ! Ebay item number 170538252846 Located near Eastbourne, East Sussex David David, That is an absolute beauty and exactly what I am after but unfortunately it's about £2.5k over my budget :-( Gutted!! Cheers Boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicon2k Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Thanks for the heads up. I was going to have a look at this car but spotted that the front bumper looked a bit ropey. Three of the four cars that I have lookd at have been "well used". Do car dealers not know how to prepare cars anymore? In their defence, they have had the front bumper resprayed now. The rest of the car its still a bit shite tho. What is your criteria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Thanks for the heads up. I was going to have a look at this car but spotted that the front bumper looked a bit ropey. Three of the four cars that I have lookd at have been "well used". Do car dealers not know how to prepare cars anymore? In their defence, they have had the front bumper resprayed now. The rest of the car its still a bit shite tho. What is your criteria? 313GT Any age, under 50k miles, Bluetooth if possible, any colour, black seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicon2k Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 I will be selling an 06 with 67k in the very very near future if that's of any interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I will be selling an 06 with 67k in the very very near future if that's of any interest? Mileage is a bit high for me unfortunatley. I do about 20k miles every year and I want the car to last about 3-4 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicon2k Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Yeah, i am in the same boat. I am putting too many miles on her at the mo and if i dont sell soon, she will lose all her value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swooper Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I'm open to offers! Ebay item 170538252846 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Yeah, i am in the same boat. I am putting too many miles on her at the mo and if i dont sell soon, she will lose all her value. Have you found a replacement yet? This may be of interest. http://www.meridien.co.uk/detail?template=/meridien/hitlistdetail&vid=16436222&make=29&model=911&dgroup=4916&orderby=price_desc〈=en&country2=GB&vids=16436222&vidindex=0 Cheers Boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicon2k Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 Yeah, i did see that car and i have already been speaking to them. Need to sell my car first really as i dont wanna go down the part exchange route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Yeah, i did see that car and i have already been speaking to them. Need to sell my car first really as i don't wanna go down the part exchange route. I wish it was in the Bournemouth branch of Meridien as it's only about a mile from my house. I can't afford £17k though so there is no point in me looking. My local Westover branch have got a 2008 and they want £19k even though it's not got sat-nav. It was £21k until a couple of weeks ago which is outrageous. I think that they have had it since at least last winter as it appears to be covered in ice on one of the photos. I really don't want to spend over £15k so this is going to be a struggle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicon2k Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 Yeah, i did see that car and i have already been speaking to them. Need to sell my car first really as i don't wanna go down the part exchange route. I wish it was in the Bournemouth branch of Meridien as it's only about a mile from my house. I can't afford £17k though so there is no point in me looking. My local Westover branch have got a 2008 and they want £19k even though it's not got sat-nav. It was £21k until a couple of weeks ago which is outrageous. I think that they have had it since at least last winter as it appears to be covered in ice on one of the photos. I really don't want to spend over £15k so this is going to be a struggle! I still think you should buy my car. She may have a few miles on her, but has been very well loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I have had a look and the car looks really nice. Have you got any photos of the interior. What's the condition like inside. Don't know how I could explain to the wife that I am swapping my BMW for a car twice the age with twice the mileage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicon2k Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 I took these today! I will update the sale post when i get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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