found a 1.2, now need your help..

[ACID]

alright people

well possibly the search might be over

found a bravo
2002 year and a 51 plate

Mileage 45000 mls
Engine Size 1.2 litre
Fuel Petrol
Transmission Manual
Doors 3
Colour Silver
Specific Colour Quick Silver

Special Features:
Alarm / Immobiliser, Central Locking, Driver and Passenger Airbags, Electric Windows, PAS, Sunroof

Additional Info:
16 Valve SX Bravo.

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still unsure if it was the 80bhps or 103bhps as that will make a difference on isnurance i think from group 5 to 6

as its dealer


what shall i ask him how can i get the price down

anythign i need to do checks wise
etc.
last tiem i went i went with my brother
this is my secon car so ill be going alone this time as his busy

any advice appreciated

 

[Andy]

the 1.2 is 80bhp

general checks really, give the car a good look over and make sure there are no knocks or bangs when driving

Andy_sx

 

[ACID]

how u work that out u seen it?
certain 1.2 coems in 80 and 103

 

[Roberto]

First of all, the 1.2 is only 82bhp, there is no 103bhp model, unless someone has tinkered with it.

As for tips, well, check the obvious stuff, then check the stuff that Bravo's are known for such as rear wiper, slow electric windows, ALL electrics, etc, etc. Also check things like service record, cambelt change history, etc.

Once you have a list of things that may require attention, you then have some ammunition to haggle with. Take the figure you can afford, and shave a few hundred off and offer that. It's just a case of haggling. Use any faults to bolster your case.

For example, when I bought my Marea, the rear wiper was dead, there were a few dents and a bit of iffy paintwork so I used them to haggle with. I also took control of the bartering. I didn't ask him how much he'd take, I just told him I wanted the car but had my limits, then made my offer of my Sei in p/x, some cash and asked him to pay the tax. He sucked his breath over his teeth and said he couldn't do that, so I said car & cash and I would take care of the tax and he agreed.

The key is to not be weak and be prepared to walk, even if you really like the car. Just don't make a stupidly low offer or a stupidly high one.

Remember, it's your hard earned cash and you have the choice where to spend it.

Rob
Marea Weekend 1.8 16v 115 ELX

 

[Anonymous]

WANKS SAID THEY WILL PHONE ME SAT NIGHT AND IM FIRST ON THEIR LIST FOR THE BRAVO
CALLED THEM THIS NOONA FOR AN UPDATE AN IT WAS SOLD ON FIRSY

REALLY PISSED OFF NOW

 

[RR]

The 1.6 is 103bhp.