Distance Buying

[TheKork]

I posted a thread in here a few weeks back when I nearly bought an 04' Ibiza Cupra from a Seat approved dealer round the corner from my house. I went on holiday for a week and decided not to put a deposit, when I returned it was gone

Anyway I have found another for about the same price only it is 300 miles away at another Seat approved dealer. I phoned and enquired, was told that I would have to pay in full 2 days before collecting the vehicle, and that I am covered by distance selling laws if I am unhappy with it when I get down there. Ideally I dont want to have to make more than 1 trip, so just looking for some advice from people who have bought long distance before?

 

[CupraStoo]

where are you and where is the car?

 

[st10587]

ask some one on here closer to have a look and see if its worth the trip

 

[kriso]

I had to put a non-refundable deposit on my car which was 200 miles away. I did HPI check and forum search and had no real problems with it fortunately.

 

[TheKork]

Probably should have said in my original post.

I live in Glasgow, and I am looking at

SEAT IBIZA 1.8 20V T CUPRA 3-Door HATCHBACK, Platinum Grey - 11476miles, reg KS54TZP

at Cheshunt Motor Company, I would be extremely grateful if someone did manage to pop in and have a look if they were local would be superb

The train is about 5hrs 30mins and costs £45

also a black 05' plate at Wiltshire and Sons in Farnham RX05JBY

Grey seems to suit the car a bit better but I have never seen a Black one in real life.

Both these companys seem to get good comments on the forum anyway, but I just need some info on interior (smoker?), wheel condition, exterior condition. the usual stuff!!

 

[andycupra]

if someone was local, what would you like them to do?
pm me if you like.

 

[a11y]

It's a gamble. I travelled from Falkirk to Torquay (900mile round trip) to get my Cupra TDI.

I was buying privately and had seen about 30 photos of the car and chatted to the seller for a good hour or so on the phone before deciding to make the trip. The photos and the chat were enough to convince me the car was in good condition, and that the seller was genuine and a nice bloke (he was a SCN member, what more can I say ).

But, I was prepared to return empty-handed if the car had been a duffer. It's important not to delude yourself and take a car "just because I've made the journey" if it's not up to your expectations.

 

[TheKork]

Both of these places are in London btw.

Im looking for anything out the ordinary basically. tyre/brake wear, interior condition (smoked in or not?) condition of the exterior panels (any notable scratches), guaranteed mileage, any work done on the car. Could even test drive it if you were up for it!!

Andycupra i need to do 2 more meaningful posts before I can pm, email?

 

[CupraStoo]

im 5 mins from farnham

 

[andycupra]

hehe best post a few more... then wait for site to get updated 24-48 hrs..
id rather not put my email on a public forum... but feel free to list yours..

 

[st10587]

Probably should have said in my original post.

I live in Glasgow, and I am looking at

SEAT IBIZA 1.8 20V T CUPRA 3-Door HATCHBACK, Platinum Grey - 11476miles, reg KS54TZP

at Cheshunt Motor Company, I would be extremely grateful if someone did manage to pop in and have a look if they were local would be superb

The train is about 5hrs 30mins and costs £45

also a black 05' plate at Wiltshire and Sons in Farnham RX05JBY

Grey seems to suit the car a bit better but I have never seen a Black one in real life.

Both these companys seem to get good comments on the forum anyway, but I just need some info on interior (smoker?), wheel condition, exterior condition. the usual stuff!!

i looked at that black at wiltshires on sunday when i poped over there to see what they had. it looked like a fairly clean car!

 

[TheKork]

are u close to either garage andy?

 

[andycupra]

not far from cheshunt some days.

 

[TheKork]

Would you mind having a look at it for me if you are about there any time soon?

 

[CupraStoo]

im 5 mins from farnham

 

[andycupra]

i can have a look if im free when they are open.
so just a look over it, condition of bodywork, interior, tyre wear brakes etc?

when you get pm send me your email

 

[TheKork]

Yes jus the usual stuff, could even test drive it if you could be bothered/had time for any strange noises

Cheshunt Motor Company Ltd
132 Turners Hill
Cheshunt
Hertfordshire
EN8 9BP
Tel: 0845 408 5437

they are open until 7pm during the week

 

[CupraStoo]

are my posts invisible???

 

[andycupra]

no i can see them

 

[C12HLL]

Kork were you looking at the Cupra on Alexandra parade?