What should i offer?

[lozw]

Went and looked at a 182 today, what an amazing car!!, The drive was beautiful, didn't hear any rattles either!

He wants £8995 for it, 2004 54, silver with cup pack, 9000K in very good condition apart from the alloys (3 out of 4 need refurbing)!!! Also it needs its first service any ideas how much this will be?

I think it is a good price what do you think?

I'm in a bit of a sticky situation here because my other half is away and i need a car by the end of the week as mine is now sold, so in two minds whether to wait, get this one or keep looking!

Any advice would be appreciated

 

[edde]

Seems very steep.
Good condition IMo means no damaged wheels for starters.

Anway £8k I'd offer not much more say look on the trader there ones with 28k 54platers for £8k and thats what there aksing not what there getting

 

[chris_m182]

which cup pack has it got? it got both?? id be cheeky and try £8000 and work up in £100 incraments on the basis tha the wheels will cost over £150 to refurb

 

[lozw]

Yes it has got both cup packs!

I was thinking of starting off at £8000, then increasing a little at a time.

When i went to look at it i was under the impression it was immaculate, only to take one look at the alloys and see that all bar 1 were in terrible condition, you would think that after scuffing one you would be careful with the others!

Then when i turned up he wasnt there it was his dad, who didnt really have a clue! When i took it for a test drive his dad drove first, he stalled it twice, couldn't find reverse and then tried pulling away in third. I couldn't quite believe that i was telling him how to drive the car!

 

[cat171]

When ever I go & look at a car I always look at it first & if i'm interested go back & look at it again - this way you may notice something you didn't the first time.

Tbh if my car was up for 9k there's no way i'd accept 8k for it, he'll prob drop £500 if your lucky, but some people don't really budge at all, in which case if you can't get to a good figure, go to walk away - they'll either accept or just let you go.
If there are any others near you go and see them so your not pinning it all on one car

 

[Bjorn]

I've recently bought a 182, 54 plate, 30k, spolier pack, no suspension but in mint condition (unmarked alloys) for £7500. Not sure how good this deal was, but i'd be hard pushed paying £1,500 for less miles and the suspension pack.
I'd be happy paying up to £8,250, but as others say if its up for 9000 then that may be a push.

 

[Leeshez]

I would ask for a service and the wheels reurbed and offer a lot less.

 

[tommyboy]

I would ask for a service and the wheels reurbed and offer a lot less.

2nd that sheazy

 

[Alex_225]

Does seem a bit expensive for a car thats not in the best condition, all be it with a low mileage.
My missus paid about £9.5k for a 182 Cup on an 05 plate with 6500 miles on it, was totally immaculate inside and out so practically brand new.

I'd say offer just over £8k for it but try and pick up on all the little things that might need doing like the service in a few thousand miles and getting the wheels sorted. Might accept and offer more easily!!