19-05-2012, 08:56am
So, I've been looking for a used Dynamic 5-door SD4 or SI4 Lux in Black or OG for several months now with my budget of £40k max (incl an A5 3.0TDI S-line cab part ex).
Finally, I have been offered what sounds like a good deal that'll probably go within a couple of days or even hours if I don't act. However, I'm hesitant.
It's a returned dealer group Director's SD4 in black with privacy and pana roof as the only extra. Expect 5-7k miles and for it to be one of the first off the production line and possibly to have served time as a demo. It's offered at £38,491. Would be £41,685 new at that spec based on the configurator so call it a £3k saving on new (oh, and without the dreaded waiting list of course)
My hesitancy is...
- Wearn't the first off the line prone to problems? Albeit, I would imagine a Director's car would have had any issues hopefully sorted by now
- I was really after the LUX pack from an ownership and resale point of view. I wouldnt be considering this particular car were it not for the pana roof as it would be a little too black for me without it. I will miss Meridian, keyless and power tailgate particularly
I could of course wait for the perfect car to appear and if I'm lucky that'll be in a few weeks; if I'm not then we're into late summer and my cabrio slips in terms of resale value further
A long dilemma weekend ahead
YOUR OPINIONS ARE VERY WELCOME!
Finally, I have been offered what sounds like a good deal that'll probably go within a couple of days or even hours if I don't act. However, I'm hesitant.
It's a returned dealer group Director's SD4 in black with privacy and pana roof as the only extra. Expect 5-7k miles and for it to be one of the first off the production line and possibly to have served time as a demo. It's offered at £38,491. Would be £41,685 new at that spec based on the configurator so call it a £3k saving on new (oh, and without the dreaded waiting list of course)
My hesitancy is...
- Wearn't the first off the line prone to problems? Albeit, I would imagine a Director's car would have had any issues hopefully sorted by now
- I was really after the LUX pack from an ownership and resale point of view. I wouldnt be considering this particular car were it not for the pana roof as it would be a little too black for me without it. I will miss Meridian, keyless and power tailgate particularly
I could of course wait for the perfect car to appear and if I'm lucky that'll be in a few weeks; if I'm not then we're into late summer and my cabrio slips in terms of resale value further
A long dilemma weekend ahead
YOUR OPINIONS ARE VERY WELCOME!