Was this a good buy?

Zweibel · Jun 28th, 2009, 22:43

I just bought a Volvo and since I don't know much about cars, I would like your opinions whether you think the car is worth the 1700 Euro I paid for it (in Germany)

Model: 850 GLT, estate
Year of registration: 1994
Fuel: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Mileage (km): 210,000
Engine size: 2400cc
Engine power: 170hp

Also included: partial leather, sufroof, immobilizer, central locking system, 4 x winter tyres, Radio/Cassette/CD player + CD changer

Purchased from dealer with 1 year warranty.
Car has always been serviced by Volvo garage.
It has one or two small dents.

Thanks for your opinions.

Volgrrr · Jun 29th, 2009, 00:15

Are you asking whether it is a cheap buy or a good buy because they are two entirely different things.

Being from Australia, I don't know anything about the cost of used Volvos in Germany so I would be stupid to comment on whether it was a cheap buy or not - but you will, overtime, come to your own conclusion whether it was a good buy or not.

No other person but yourself will be able to come to this conclusion.

cam · Jun 29th, 2009, 05:57

how much is 1700 euros in pounds anybody,cheers.

Zweibel · Jun 29th, 2009, 07:18

Thanks both of you. I see what you mean Volgrrr.

1700 Euro is approx. 1450 GBP at the moment, Cam.

I have the feeling I may have paid a bit too much for the car as I've seen similar cars go for less than that on eBay. However, not knowing much about cars, I thought it was a good idea to buy from a dealer so that I know there is nothing seriously wrong with the car when I buy it. As I said, the dealer has given me a one-year warranty. The dealer has also done the TÜV (MOT) for me, so the next inspection isn't due until a few years.

cam · Jun 29th, 2009, 07:26

as long as your happy with the car mate thats the main point plus the peace of mind of a one year warranty, good luck and enjoy,all best,cam.

Jun 28th, 2009, 22:43	#1
Zweibel New Member Last Online: Jul 23rd, 2009 22:40 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London	Was this a good buy? I just bought a Volvo and since I don't know much about cars, I would like your opinions whether you think the car is worth the 1700 Euro I paid for it (in Germany) Model: 850 GLT, estate Year of registration: 1994 Fuel: Petrol Transmission: Automatic Mileage (km): 210,000 Engine size: 2400cc Engine power: 170hp Also included: partial leather, sufroof, immobilizer, central locking system, 4 x winter tyres, Radio/Cassette/CD player + CD changer Purchased from dealer with 1 year warranty. Car has always been serviced by Volvo garage. It has one or two small dents. Thanks for your opinions.

Jun 29th, 2009, 00:15	#2
Volgrrr Volgrrr Last Online: Jul 18th, 2011 02:55 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Warrak	Are you asking whether it is a cheap buy or a good buy because they are two entirely different things. Being from Australia, I don't know anything about the cost of used Volvos in Germany so I would be stupid to comment on whether it was a cheap buy or not - but you will, overtime, come to your own conclusion whether it was a good buy or not. No other person but yourself will be able to come to this conclusion.

Jun 29th, 2009, 05:57	#3
cam Premier Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 16:55 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: llanhari	how much is 1700 euros in pounds anybody,cheers.

Jun 29th, 2009, 07:18	#4
Zweibel New Member Last Online: Jul 23rd, 2009 22:40 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London	Thanks both of you. I see what you mean Volgrrr. 1700 Euro is approx. 1450 GBP at the moment, Cam. I have the feeling I may have paid a bit too much for the car as I've seen similar cars go for less than that on eBay. However, not knowing much about cars, I thought it was a good idea to buy from a dealer so that I know there is nothing seriously wrong with the car when I buy it. As I said, the dealer has given me a one-year warranty. The dealer has also done the TÜV (MOT) for me, so the next inspection isn't due until a few years.

Jun 29th, 2009, 07:26	#5
cam Premier Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 16:55 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: llanhari	as long as your happy with the car mate thats the main point plus the peace of mind of a one year warranty, good luck and enjoy,all best,cam.

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