DNStuff Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 So which dealer do you work for then?Or are you in a different field altogether............ Different field altogether I'm afraid. But be warned, a salesperson may be as nice as pie for 99% of the day, but if theres a mortgage payment /holiday /bill coming up, they might draw on that 1% b*****d to get a sale (If they work on commision and/or fear redundancy anyway). Your deal sounds pretty sound to be fair though :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulworthing Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Think I'm going to go for the 1.4 style+. Trying to see about a better finance deal first, if that goes to plan and I can get the dealer to knock abit off the zetec I might go for that.They are saying that I'm getting £4000 of the list with both the style+ for £8,795 and the zetec for £9395 and that they were built before the july price increase. I will try wiggle out a spare wheel from them aswell Never thought about claiming the tax back (runs out at the end of september). Done this before when my bike was stolen :( so a didn't have the disk for obvious reasons The dealer did say he reckoned the scrappage deal would run out in october some time but I just thought he was being a salesman And if you have not got that spare cash to pay for the car outright (who has) don't forget the finance - you never know, the 3.9% APR deal on 2 years options might also go some way to getting you into that Zetec too . . . . . Sorry not helping with you staying within budget am I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6076 Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 No your not Would be getting it on finance anyway. Im not getting a very good APR think it's about 8% over 4 years so if a can't get them to budge on that I won't be getting the zetec :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulworthing Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 No your not Would be getting it on finance anyway. Im not getting a very good APR think it's about 8% over 4 years so if a can't get them to budge on that I won't be getting the zetec :( Get them to work out how much it is going to cost you in repayments and then do the same exercise with the 2 years Options deal and buying out the remainder on HP over 2 years. I did that with mine and it made a CONSIDERABLE difference!! Even doing the 3 years Options and 2 years HP was DEARER by £1,500! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNStuff Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 No your not Would be getting it on finance anyway. Im not getting a very good APR think it's about 8% over 4 years so if a can't get them to budge on that I won't be getting the zetec :( You can always try applying for a loan through banks and other companies. I remember Tesco and Sainsbury's offered some good rates when I was looking at a loan for my last car. It worked out cheaper than going through the dealer's finance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Hostess Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 and dont forget to try to do it at the end of the month,as thats when they are pushed to meet their sales targets you might get a better deal...I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6076 Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Don't think all bother with the options plan. Just don't like the sound of this Guaranteed Minimum Future Value at the end of the deal. Trying to get myself a better finance deal with the bank but I doubt it :( Think I'll go to another dealers and show them the deals I've been given and see if they're willing to beat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulworthing Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Don't think all bother with the options plan. Just don't like the sound of this Guaranteed Minimum Future Value at the end of the deal. If you plan on owning the car for any length of time you just buy out the final amount its as simple as that - and if you can't get 3.9% APR anywhere then it is going to be the cheaper option. And then when you get to the end of the 2 years you can sort out personal finance out the outstanding amount - you could even get that through Ford if you wanted for a further 1, 2, 3, 4, or even 5 years. Just something to consider - it is, afterall, what I am doing and it means I am putting mine on the road (minus my old car as deposit) for labout £170 a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellefromEssex Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 If you plan on owning the car for any length of time you just buy out the final amount its as simple as that - and if you can't get 3.9% APR anywhere then it is going to be the cheaper option. And then when you get to the end of the 2 years you can sort out personal finance out the outstanding amount - you could even get that through Ford if you wanted for a further 1, 2, 3, 4, or even 5 years.Just something to consider - it is, afterall, what I am doing and it means I am putting mine on the road (minus my old car as deposit) for labout £170 a month I am doing the same, we will probably keep Mo at the end, I pay around £170 a month for the ZS over 3 year option plan. Out of interest Paul as you seen to be clued up on this, I was told that our final value would be about £4,200 what happens with the fact we have added now the engine upgrade etc, should this mean that if we decide to hand Mo back that Fords would have to give us more? or if we do keep Mo then will we owe less to Fords? something I wasnt going to look into for awhile anyway but as we are discussing it anyway. Cheers chick x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulworthing Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I am doing the same, we will probably keep Mo at the end, I pay around £170 a month for the ZS over 3 year option plan.Out of interest Paul as you seen to be clued up on this, I was told that our final value would be about £4,200 what happens with the fact we have added now the engine upgrade etc, should this mean that if we decide to hand Mo back that Fords would have to give us more? or if we do keep Mo then will we owe less to Fords? something I wasnt going to look into for awhile anyway but as we are discussing it anyway. Cheers chick x I guess it comes down to who paid for the upgrade - if it was Ford then I wuld assume that they will put the final value up by a percentage of the kit as well as make you pay a little bot more on the monthly payments. If, however, it was you that had it fitted then they, in theory, could tell you to remove it if you are going to hand the car back!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bashful Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I guess it comes down to who paid for the upgrade - if it was Ford then I wuld assume that they will put the final value up by a percentage of the kit as well as make you pay a little bot more on the monthly payments. If, however, it was you that had it fitted then they, in theory, could tell you to remove it if you are going to hand the car back!! I don't think they would tell you to remove it but it would probably be silly to hand it back. Equally I don't think they have any obligation to give you more if you hand it back and walk away. If you decided to use it as a trade in at the end of the options deal you would probably get a higher value than the gmfv. If however you are going to keep the car you pay them the gmfv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulworthing Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Oh and if you are not planning on keeping it - take out a personal loan at the bank, pay off the balloon payment and then sell the car privately and use the money to pay off the loan and keep the profit. Should be okay if you do not borrow the money against the car as it will not show up on any checks the prespective owner might run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bashful Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 You would get shafted for an early settlement figure though. Although it's not strictly within the t&c of the HP agreement you can sell the car and settle the finance off. I used to work for a motor finance company and it happens all the time. Some prospective purchasers may not be happy to buy a car that still has an interest on the Hire Purchase Information system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulworthing Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 You would get shafted for an early settlement figure though. Although it's not strictly within the t&c of the HP agreement you can sell the car and settle the finance off. I used to work for a motor finance company and it happens all the time. Some prospective purchasers may not be happy to buy a car that still has an interest on the Hire Purchase Information system. Thats why I said about not doing a loan against the car - do it as A N Other type of loan (holiday, something on the house, etc.) and then it will not show up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bashful Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Thats why I said about not doing a loan against the car - do it as A N Other type of loan (holiday, something on the house, etc.) and then it will not show up Yip I know what you were saying, my point was that if you take out another loan and then settle that, the interest penalties for early settlements are not very good. Whereas, if you merely settle the HP agreement, and it's towards the end the penalties won't be so great (effectively you will pay less to settle the HP than a further loan) Anyways, don't think this is the info Michelle was looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellefromEssex Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I paid for the upgrade (£2,224) and it cannot be removed once fitted, I did check with our dearlership before having it done that it was ok and not against the terms and conditions of the option plan and they said it was fine. We are probably going to keep it anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanGull Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 The thing about Options is that while the estimated final value can't go down, it can go up if you're planning on buying another Ford. With the upgrade fitted, the value of the car will be higher and Ford will offer you more as the settlement for your finance. Ok, it probably won't be as good an increase as if you sold the car privately, but it'll still most likely be more than your estimated future value. If you're not planning on getting another Ford, or don't like the offered figure, I suggest you do something similar to what Paul suggests, although I also agree with Bashful that the penalties on the loan you took out to settle the car finance would be pretty hefty and possibly wipe out your profit. Better would be to settle the finance without the loan (maybe add to your car payment each month and store it in a separate account) then sell the car privately. This is what I plan on doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulworthing Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Anyway, back on topic, have you decided what you are going to do then gaz6076?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6076 Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Not made a decision as yet. Going to see another dealers tomorrow if I get the chance. I'm split between the 1.4 style+ or the zetec. Would be paying around £200 or £225 a month for either so the options plan wold be nice but I'm still not sure. Speak to the dealers next time I'm up. Thanks for all the help by the way :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulworthing Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Not made a decision as yet. Going to see another dealers tomorrow if I get the chance. I'm split between the 1.4 style+ or the zetec. Would be paying around £200 or £225 a month for either so the options plan wold be nice but I'm still not sure. Speak to the dealers next time I'm up. Thanks for all the help by the way :) You're welcome about the help we have, or haven't, been Just keep up informed of what you decide to do and so hope you make the right choice - a nice 1.4 Zetec! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6076 Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 You really want me to get this zetec eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulworthing Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 You really want me to get this zetec eh? Yeah because if you can anyway afford it and don't, you'll end up regretting it in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helena Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I wouldn't let them call the deal. Go haggle them. I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulworthing Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 even better if you have 2 dealers locally, that are not connected, and then you can get them to bid against each other and then they do the barganing and all you do is act as the messageg ("They quoted me x, whats the best you can do") and then go back to the first one with your new lower price and just keep going backwards and forwards until you get the price you want . . . its what I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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