Motoring Discussion > Good time to buy a car? Buying / Selling
Thread Author: PeteW Replies: 10
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 Wed 23 Nov 11 08:00 
 Good time to buy a car? - PeteW
With Christmas fast approaching and my bank balance finally looking healthier, is now a good time to cut a deal on a new (to me) car?
I imagine dealers are looking nervously at their targets and households eager to release some extra cash?

Not sure what to look for - maybe the subject of another thread in next few days....
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 Wed 23 Nov 11 08:16 
 Good time to buy a car? - Iffy
It doesn't make much difference when you buy a used car.

The best time is the right time for your circumstances.

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 Wed 23 Nov 11 08:47 
 Good time to buy a car? - nyx2k
ive been looking at buying a used x350 xj6 and ive come across some real bargains. much cheaper than 6 months ago i think but i dont suppose a 3ltr petrol car is high on peoples wish lists
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 Wed 23 Nov 11 08:55 
 Good time to buy a car? - Clk Sec
I've always thought that buying a car in the weeks leading up to Xmas is likely to result in a better than average discount. It's worked for me in the past.
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 Wed 23 Nov 11 09:05 
 Good time to buy a car? - legacylad
When buying my convertibles I make a 'short' list of 15/20 within a 150 miles radius during late Oct/Nov.
In late Jan, when the credit card bills hit the mat I begin ringing round. Some have been part ex'd, some sold privately, others decided to wait until Spring. Those unsold I investigate more, crawl under & over, and potentially put in an offer.
Its worked for me since I bought my first Spitfire many years ago.
And always buy on condition from nice people.
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 Wed 23 Nov 11 09:07 
 Good time to buy a car? - BobbyG
I was speaking to a neighbour the other day who is a manager in one of Glasgow's Car Auctions.

He said the prices on cars just now were eye-watering low and he could not believe many of the prices that dealers were accepting for their stocks.
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 Wed 23 Nov 11 11:57 
 Good time to buy a car? - -
>> And always buy on condition from nice people.
>>

That's not a bad rule of thumb whoever is selling whatever.

snotty? unpleasant?...walk away.
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 Wed 23 Nov 11 15:28 
 Good time to buy a car? - nyx2k
That's not a bad rule of thumb whoever is selling whatever.

snotty? unpleasant?...walk away.

i always follow that advice no matter what im buying even if new.
ive found a few x350 jags but all in the wrong colours
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 Wed 23 Nov 11 15:42 
 Good time to buy a car? - madf
When buying a car I always ask myself:

Is this the kind of person I would like to do business with?
and
Are they likely to be helpful if I have a problem?
and
Are they nice people?

(also true in employing/being employed).

Seems to work well over the past 60 years so hope for the next 50... :-)

As for buying a car, the time is when EVERYONE is in despair and dealers are going bust.. About 9 months time I think.
Last edited by: madf on Wed 23 Nov 11 at 15:44
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 Wed 23 Nov 11 15:46 
 Good time to buy a car? - RattleandSmoke
Noticed lots of 58 plate Focuses at main dealers for not much more than £6k. That seems very good value.

Are prices likely to rise after the new year though? We don't know when we will be in a position to buy a new car yet either a few weeks or a couple of months.
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 Wed 23 Nov 11 16:28 
 Good time to buy a car? - Robin O'Reliant
Being at the banger end of the market I've noticed that the effects of the scrappage scheme have worn off, There are some very good sub 1k cars about once more.

Seen in the last couple of weeks, a nice looking W reg Focus diesel for £600, no idea of mileage though and a Hyundia Elantra auto, 50k, full service history and beautifully clean for £850.
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