HelenQueen 0 Posted March 16, 2017 Morning! The reason I joined this forum was to increase my knowledge about cars, and my first question is about buying a used car! I'm looking to purchase this VW SciroccoTDI CR GT 3dr for about £10,000 (http://www.umberslademotors.com/vw-scirocco-tdi-cr-gt-3dr-in-solihull-6144781) but I have some questions that I don't want to ask the sales people because I know they'll just BS me: Is this a good price for a VW Scirocco? Are there any benefits of buying second hand over new? Are there any better cars I can get for £10,000 Is there anything I should look out for when buying a used car? Good and Bad Any help muchly appreciated! Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Baggott 227 Posted March 16, 2017 Thanks for your post - but please be aware this is really a forum for dealers. While they may entertain answering you, I wouldn't expect What Car? style advice for nothing. Unless you're paying in bacon sarnies and fifty pound notes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umesh 336 Posted March 16, 2017 Well 'Helen Queen' the car looks a nice example but then looks can be deceiving , images , write up all seems excellent , BUT do your own checks , make sure the service history details are correct in the service books as per the advert, the price is about right for the age/model/ mileage. You need to personally inspect the car to ensure it is what is being advertised. If you are unsure about any aspect maybe an independent inspection by i.e. AA , RAC for peace of mind. Used over new - how much money do you have to spend , its as simple as that , if you've got £25K plus buy a new one , if that's what you want. As for better cars for 10k, it really is a personal choice of what you want the car for ? looks? performance. All the usual things accident damage, HPI / Experian check to ensure its not stolen, been in a major accident, out standing finance and most important dealer reputation, Google the business you are thinking of dealing with , read their reviews. Hope this helps you but please feel if I can help further. Umesh 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites