|
General Volvo and Motoring Discussions This forum is for messages of a general nature about Volvos that are not covered by other forums and other motoring related matters of interest. Users will need to register to post/reply. |
Information |
|
www.volvoestates.co.ukViews : 2838 Replies : 15Users Viewing This Thread : |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
Sep 16th, 2006, 10:53 | #11 | |
VOC Member
Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Newquay
|
Quote:
Dealers can be rather attractive from a convenience point of view. Although going private (even if the car needs £'s spent to get it up to scratch) is cheaper I have used them myself. My current 240 was bought form a dealer in Surrey, straight guy specialising in trade clearances from main dealers. I managed to haggle down the price and get him to do a number of jobs so was happy. I still paid more than private but I just couldnt source the exact model and colour that I wanted privately in the time I had available. I bought my 940 privately as there are more about so given even the tight deadline I had at the time, this was not a problem. For the later models I would go private every time - loads about. Ian
__________________
Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1) |
|
Oct 28th, 2006, 01:11 | #12 |
Senior Member
Last Online: Aug 28th, 2016 00:00
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Worcester
|
kudos
I bought my V70 off Thornwood, I think I dealt with Peter and Hugh, they were both very helpful and had a good presentation for independents, especially they are out in the sticks.
I would buy from them again, you should not let the pricing shy you away, I used to keep looking on that site and some of the motors have been there for a few months, so I think negotiations are quite flexible. Also he is located in the countryside so his business is made up of people who come from afar. I travelled from Worcester so it is a long trip. Doesn't hurt to keep his link in the bookmarks, you never know what he might get in stock. He has a fair few R's come in stock which is good if you are in the market for one. I wish all the best to Thornwood. Roy |
Oct 28th, 2006, 16:29 | #13 |
Junior Member
|
As the OP just like to say bought my olive green 940 celeb off Hugh last weekend
very easy to deal with got a superb example not the cheapest but flexible on price travelled up from leeds picked me up from station had car 1 week so far so good! |
Oct 28th, 2006, 16:57 | #14 |
VOC Member
|
Welcome post up some more pics!
__________________
1997 Volvo 940 LPT Celebration. 187,700 miles, manual. |
Oct 28th, 2006, 18:01 | #15 |
VOC Member
Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: sunderland
|
thornwood
i too can vouch for thornwood car sales, as two of my friends have purchased from him, with no reservations at all. yes!!! you can buy cheaper, but,you only get what you pay for, and the two cars i have seen are in near pristine condition.
paul |
Oct 29th, 2006, 20:41 | #16 | |
Master Member
Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 08:44
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Twickenham
|
Warranty
Quote:
Having said that, those who have had problems with their purchase seem to have had things put right without any delay.
__________________
Turboboy Current: 1998 Volvo V70 2.3 T5 Auto. Previous: 2000 Volvo V40 T4; 1981/2 265 (x2); 1988 740 Turbo Estate. |
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|