Car Shopping Misery

rawsco · Post by **rawsco** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 4:55 pm

Its time to replace Miniblondes A1. With Dog v2.0 on the way the micro boot just wont cut it. however today has been a frustrating day...

I've called 4 BMW dealers about previous gen X5s advertised across the UK and all of them mysteriously sold today. I know dealers typically advertise sold/nonexistent stock but I didn't know it was as bad. Now I just canny be arsed. I shortlisted several and would have bought one today but all of them sold just 'moments' ago.

tonyg · Post by **tonyg** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:02 pm

I don't know how far you want to travel/how much you want to pay but give these guys a try -

http://www.morrisonmotors.co.uk/

Virtually every used BMW in Aberdeen has got their plates on them and according to the website they have 3 in stock.

I have bought cars from the in the past and I've never had any problems.

Doc883 · Post by **Doc883** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:46 pm

Wow A1 to X5 is quite a jump lol

Go for a 3 series touring instead, I have the 330d X drive with a Border Collie and 2 kids and it's perfect.

rawsco · Post by **rawsco** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:51 pm

I originally had the larger of the 2 cars but that went for the Lotus and we've been waiting for the finance on the A1 to break even. I do the like the 3 series touring but Miniblonde thinks estate cars are for old people and is digging in her heels despite an X5 technically being an estate. Today there appears to be some give with respect to an S4 Avant as long as its not white or red

so that leaves only the metallic blue out of the S4 colours that we both like (I love the misano Red black edition)...

Cheers for the recommendation on Morrison Motors, I'll keep an eye out.

R

ClarkyBoy · Post by **ClarkyBoy** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:54 pm

James at Kintore car sales is a big used BMW fan and a dab hand at car sourcing too,

Tell him I sent you.

Also - inverurie autocentre to a LOT of car sourcing, probably way more than what they sell off the forecourt - a few of my pals buy all their business vehicles through Stuart there.

Post by **campbell** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:05 pm

Blue S4 Avant been on my want list for years. Go for it before she changes her mind!

rawsco · Post by **rawsco** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:25 pm

campbell wrote:Blue S4 Avant been on my want list for years. Go for it before she changes her mind!

Im trying Campbell, stock limited....

Post by **campbell** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:28 pm

Always the way. New or pre-loved?

rawsco · Post by **rawsco** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:40 pm

pre-loved... one in Cardiff but I'm not sold on the light grey alcantara on the seats but its got a pano roof.... essential to keep Miniblonde on side...

Post by **campbell** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:48 pm

This one?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ate&page=1

Our Kenny (FlyingScot) is in the area for work these days, you might persuade him to take a look for you. He could even drive it home when he's up weekends

rawsco · Post by **rawsco** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 2:59 pm

its this one but I think they are the same car.... sale or return?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... 5ru&page=1

Post by **campbell** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 3:16 pm

Agree the light fabric is a worry. But then you don't have kids...?

graeme · Post by **graeme** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 3:16 pm

Fast blue estate, you say?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... ar/6708523

Dark · Post by **Dark** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 3:19 pm

rawsco wrote:
campbell wrote:Blue S4 Avant been on my want list for years. Go for it before she changes her mind!
Im trying Campbell, stock limited....

S4 Avants & 3-Series Tourings are far too common.... there are some much better alternatives!

graeme · Post by **graeme** » Thu Jan 26, 2017 3:19 pm

Wow, great minds...

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