James
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I'm going to Southampton to look at a car tomorrow on behalf of my mum, I dont know when she will be available to look at it but I can't put down a deposit without her looking at it.
If it's mint obviously I will get her to get down to soton ASAP but is there any way I could offer say £50 - £100 to hold it for a day or 2?
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ed
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Depends on how much the car is worth really. Had to give Fiat a grand for my car, but then that was £11k...
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Colin
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Private or trade?? They accept that but not offer it back if you decide not to take it for wasting there time!?
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James
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£6000 - so im guessing the normal deposit will be £600 but i really cant put that down without her seeing it.
Drove 2 hours in the pissing rain friday night only to find out the car had sold between us leaving the house and getting there.
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James
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Its trade Colin
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Robin
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I put a 200 deposit on my nova which was 1300, and 300 on my c, which was 5k.
if you really want it, definitely put a deposit down.
it's only a gesture, to show you're intrested, so its not a massive problem how much it is...
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James
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But if i dont buy it, I lose the deposit dont I?
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James
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I mean if I use my judgement and decide its a minter, give him £600.
Mum drives it and hates it, im £600 down no?
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ed
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Well, that depends on the dealer. Most car dealers are actualy twats so the answer is probably yes.
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Robin
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not strictly true. iirc, you are actually entitled to your deposit back, EVEN IF it says 'non refundable'
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James
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hhmm ok that's worth remembering.
She's been looking for one for ages and this is EXACTLY what shes looking for at a good price
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Cupra Steve
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hmm, it's a tuff one, if your not in a position to make a desicion is there any point in veiwing it????
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Cupra Steve
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Wot car is it?
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James
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quote: Originally posted by Cupra Steve
hmm, it's a tuff one, if your not in a position to make a desicion is there any point in veiwing it????
Yes because im closer to southampton at uni so i could pop over there easily to check it out first to make sure its not a complete shitbox, then she can come down from home to test drive it
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James
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04 plate Astra SXi
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James
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You may say they arent rare, but you dont know my mum
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Cupra Steve
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haha, fair enough, i wouldn't put anything down on it till your mum see's it. My mum is a complete cow when it comes to cars!!! stupid little things put her off.
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James
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Ok, i'm gunna get over there first thing tomorrow and see if I can get mum to skive off work and meet me.
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James
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It's fucking sold anyway
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VegasPhil
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I was going to say. Where is it? Would have had a look if it was actually in town or at Picador.
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Jamie Walby
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quote: Originally posted by James
You may say they arent rare, but you dont know my mum
I do
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James
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quote: Originally posted by Jamie Walby
quote: Originally posted by James
You may say they arent rare, but you dont know my mum
I do
TBH I was waiting for a comment like that.
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