DSLiverpool
MB Enthusiast
To replace the CLS55 it was whittled down to a C63 or a RS6, a E500 coupe entered into my thoughts but they dont seem value for money at £54k with the required options and little discount so I have "discounted" that model.
After the CLS the C63 is a bit hardcore for me BUT I might still have been tempted with a good offer but the 2 merc dealers I tried didnt want to sell me the car with poor trade in and high interest.
Sooo its an RS6 well the dealers are a bit cocky as there are no cars about hence full retail inc extras for demonstrators but I am reliably informed the new batch of demonstators and dealer stock of RS6 saloons are on the way and indeed the Stoke Audi depot got 2 yesterday (will go to see on sunday)
Part ex from Audi on the CLS is higher than MB (!) the % rate is very good (but can be better) however interestingly Webuyanycar are quoting £30k for the CLS55 against £27,500 trade in so I may well pay them a visit.
Whilst Im rabbiting my local Aston dealer has offered me more than I paid for the DB9 and Im tempted as it wont be used from Oct to May and I get to source another in April (my fave part buying cars - better than nuptials with the missus) so that may go as well, if I take the offer It has cost me just under £3k to run the DB9 for 6 months inc insurance, tyres and the 5 day valet. That figure wouldnt hire you one for a week so not cheap but in relative terms "ok"
The Mrs says get a Jag XKR convertible as it might rattle a bit less (clued up the Mrs) so an Audi and a Jag may replace the Merc and the Aston.
Will update as things happen but one or both of them will go - Im in the mood to change which invariably costs £££
After the CLS the C63 is a bit hardcore for me BUT I might still have been tempted with a good offer but the 2 merc dealers I tried didnt want to sell me the car with poor trade in and high interest.
Sooo its an RS6 well the dealers are a bit cocky as there are no cars about hence full retail inc extras for demonstrators but I am reliably informed the new batch of demonstators and dealer stock of RS6 saloons are on the way and indeed the Stoke Audi depot got 2 yesterday (will go to see on sunday)
Part ex from Audi on the CLS is higher than MB (!) the % rate is very good (but can be better) however interestingly Webuyanycar are quoting £30k for the CLS55 against £27,500 trade in so I may well pay them a visit.
Whilst Im rabbiting my local Aston dealer has offered me more than I paid for the DB9 and Im tempted as it wont be used from Oct to May and I get to source another in April (my fave part buying cars - better than nuptials with the missus) so that may go as well, if I take the offer It has cost me just under £3k to run the DB9 for 6 months inc insurance, tyres and the 5 day valet. That figure wouldnt hire you one for a week so not cheap but in relative terms "ok"
The Mrs says get a Jag XKR convertible as it might rattle a bit less (clued up the Mrs) so an Audi and a Jag may replace the Merc and the Aston.
Will update as things happen but one or both of them will go - Im in the mood to change which invariably costs £££
if they think that gawd help us
