Buying CC - advice please!!

Blondie. · Post by **Blondie.** » Sat May 17, 2003 4:53 pm

I've currently got a September 01 CC which I want to trade in for a new registration CC in September. I'd like some advice about the best way of doing this. Obviously I'll get better prices from car supermarkets than from main dealerships but it'll cost me in part exchange value. The sensible thing may be to sell privately but as I'm a single girlie I'm cautious about doing that as I may be ripped off or have a stranger go for a test drive and never return.

What do I do?!

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wheel repair it · Post by **wheel repair it** » Sat May 17, 2003 5:07 pm

Call ERM, hes very helpful with single females

stephen T · Post by **stephen T** » Sat May 17, 2003 5:13 pm

dont let them drive the car on their own.

Blondie. · Post by **Blondie.** » Sat May 17, 2003 5:44 pm

I'm not as green as I'm frog looking!! What I meant is that if I have a 15 stone guy test driving the car I'm a bit easier to kick out en route than another 15 stone man would be, so its more risky selling a car privately as a female than a bloke. So other than getting Erm to provide chaperone services are there any other suggestions?

stephen T · Post by **stephen T** » Sat May 17, 2003 5:46 pm

do u have a male friend who could be with u at the time?

Dave M · Post by **Dave M** » Sat May 17, 2003 7:15 pm

I'm not as green as I'm frog looking!! What I meant is that if I have a 15 stone guy test driving the car I'm a bit easier to kick out en route than another 15 stone man would be, so its more risky selling a car privately as a female than a bloke. So other than getting Erm to provide chaperone services are there any other suggestions?

I don't think a 15 stone guy would fit in a CC!

Blondie, you could get me to provide a chaperone service!

A Blonde Green Frog.... does that mean if I give you a kiss you'll turn into a princess!

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sat May 17, 2003 7:56 pm

Blondie, I just traded my car in for another. You can also trade one dealer off against the other by inviting the second dealer to better an offer.

I made sure I visited at least 2 dealerships, (if poss visit 3) I expressed my interest in another vehicle and then asked for the best trade in price.

They always begin by asking what I want for the trade in. I always give a number higher than I'd accept and slowly we meet in the middle. I know what the vehicles worth in advance to prevent rip off- you can always pick up "Parkers Guide" on second hand prices in WH Smith or some dealers will show you the trade/sell price in his Glasses Guide/Black Cap Book)

After that I got to work on asking for a discount on the new vehicle.

1st dealer offered me Â£,20,000 for my trade in and no discount.

Second dealer offered a better overall deal of Â£21,250 which I accepted

Blondie. · Post by **Blondie.** » Sat May 17, 2003 9:22 pm

Thanks for the advice. I'd checked the Glasses guide value of the car before I went to the dealer. They just gave me book value for trading in my car and no discount on the new CC. Are any dealerships offering discounts on the CC yet??

As for the chaperone service, thanks for the offer. Can't promise I'll turn into a princess but might be fun finding out

Dave M · Post by **Dave M** » Sat May 17, 2003 9:38 pm

As for the chaperone service, thanks for the offer. Can't promise I'll turn into a princess but might be fun finding out

:yes:

RTF · Post by **RTF** » Sat May 17, 2003 10:24 pm

What's with those English dealers anyway

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Isn't what Robbie says the most common thing to do? Over here it is. You often can get a better deal on a car when trading one in then when you don't...

When i read your stories about service, warranty, repairs and manuals, you made me worry about having my CC. But no probs over here sofar...

Best thing to do is play the dealers against eachother i guess.

CB · Post by CB » Sat May 17, 2003 10:44 pm

Might not be the best selling point for a CC having a 15 stone chaperone wedged in the back of your car with you and the prospective buyer in the front! And anyway, whats wrong with being a 15 stone CC driver? I was close to that weight last September

A healthy 13 and a half now, but no CC :rolleyes: Oh well....never mind!

Blondie. · Post by **Blondie.** » Sat May 17, 2003 10:59 pm

The thought of a fifteen stone guy in the back of my car (wedged under the windstop!) did make me laugh! Maybe I'd better look for a smaller chaperone...

Dave M · Post by **Dave M** » Sat May 17, 2003 11:06 pm

I was close to that weight last September A healthy 13 and a half now, but no CC :rolleyes: Oh well....never mind!

Is that some sort of new diet....sell your CC and lose one and half stone!

wheel repair it · Post by **wheel repair it** » Sun May 18, 2003 7:53 am

Going out with Julia,that what does it,enough to make anyone lose weight

Blondie,as for getting a deal,Dave M is the one to chat with,seems it got a blinding deal on his cc though a UK dealer

I will say that sept isnt really a good month to buy cos they have just sold tons of motors and so dont need business.June is always very quiet in motor trade or just after xmas.

Erm · Post by **Erm** » Sun May 18, 2003 11:17 am

oi blondie!!!!

i know who u are

so why the new nick??? come on msn when ya get a chance aint chatted to ya for ages

as for the test drive thing just get a male mate to come over and go for the test drive with the potential driver

U might be able to get a better deal from ya dealership if u wanna upgrade to a new one if its the one u bought ur first car from

Erm