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bryce
Member Since: 27 Jan 2016
Location: Scotland
Posts: 3
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I'm looking to treat myself at some point in the near future to a Disco 4 Commercial. I am after one with a reasonable spec (leather. bluetooth, tow pack) but not after big alloys, skirts etc. Early 8 speed box so 11reg onwards I think and mileage 30-40k. I'd prefer to buy private (direct from VAT reg owner) so where should I be bidding for the above at a deal thats fair for both parties. They look to be low £20's +VAT from what I can see but is that way above trade in value.
Thanks
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 27th Jan 2016 10:59 pm |
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LaserTam
Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: Essex
Posts: 831
  
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Can't help on the going rate for a commercial, but re 8 speed, they came in on cars classed as MY12, which were manufactured from Autumn 2011. So not all 11 deg vehicles will be 8speed. Mine was registered Dec 11, but is 8 speed.
Good luck with your search. MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
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| 28th Jan 2016 11:00 am |
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Petej2811
Member Since: 31 Jan 2016
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 16
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I'm looking for my first Discovery and I think I might be able to afford brand new as opposed to used, provided the dealer was a bit keen to sell one.
I'd be after either an SE Tech or a Graphite and I think there's a lot going for the notion that there's a good deal to be had -
- the model is about to be replaced;
- it is in its last model year;
- this is well know. To the general public;
- there are a lot of special offers on the Discovery;
- finance contributions, free servicing; and
- a number of online brokers are advertising that they can get at least £3k off list.
I'm thinking there has to be scope to get a very tasty price. I'd like to buy from my local dealer, they've been great in helping me decide that I'd like a Disco at all. However, I'm prepared to scour the UK to get the best deal.
For a car that retails at £47,500 that brokers think can be had for £44,000, what's the thinking?
Is there any scope to get that down to £41,000-42,000? Has anyone managed it?
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| 31st Jan 2016 8:08 pm |
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markate
Member Since: 17 Sep 2011
Location: England
Posts: 702
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I was told by one of your local Dealers in December that they'd sold their allocation up to March/April and that demand for the current Discovery remains strong. He wasn't trying to sell me one as I was picking up a 16 MY HSE.
You could try going back to your Dealer with a Broker price and see if he'll match it but I think you'd be lucky to get down to £41000 as every LR sold before it's built.
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| 31st Jan 2016 8:22 pm |
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Petej2811
Member Since: 31 Jan 2016
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 16
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Funnily enough, one of the broker prices is through Carwow (not a great name) and is with the local dealer. They must have to pay a middleman for those referrals, I wonder if there's mileage in cutting out the middleman? That must be a few quid in both our pockets.
I strongly suspect that you're right, however. The strong residuals mean there really isn't much in it between new and used, though. Bit frustrating to not be able to do it!
I was thinking of financing the car myself. I drive a BMW now, when I asked them for their settlement figure the conversation led to them telling me they could fund a new Disco at a better rate than the dealer (2% better). It all makes a difference.
That said, buying with Land Rover finance results in a deposit contribution of £2,000. If their rate was more competitive plus that contribution, that could get the deal over the line.
Has anyone ever had any joy in negotiating the rate for Land Rover finance down?
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| 31st Jan 2016 8:30 pm |
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waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2884
 
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No. but check the detailof the escape clauses. My father bought a car on finance recently and was only tied in for the first three months, after which no penalties applied. Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
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| 31st Jan 2016 8:33 pm |
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