Guest paulmc100 Posted March 3, 2006 Report Posted March 3, 2006 I'm in the market for a Ghia 130PS and Motorpoint have a number of them on 05 plates with hardly any mileage starting at Quote
Masked Marauder Posted March 3, 2006 Report Posted March 3, 2006 http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews55592.html http://www.ciao.co.uk/Motorpoint__Review_5332044 As with any public review, remember the the angry few shout out loud, whilst the satisfied majority tend to say nothing! Looks like them watch-word is beware of hidden add-ons like valeting charges on new cars! Quote
Andrew T Posted March 3, 2006 Report Posted March 3, 2006 These vehicles may have come from Europe, so check the specification and warranty are the same as a UK sourced Galaxy. Quote
Another?Maybe! Posted March 3, 2006 Report Posted March 3, 2006 It's also worth taking a note of the VIN number for the car you are interested in to find out just when it was built. Use a site such as 'Mad Mole's Vin decoder' (it's a long URL so use Google to find it!) I was almost ripped off by my local dealer in 2004. They had a Galaxy which they stored in the showroom until it could get an 04 plate & was then priced as an 04 model. Checking the VIN plate showed it had been made in October 03, just before the new model was started to be built in Nov 03 (the one which I now have with the chrome bits on radiator grill & boot & aircon vents in the headlining). They had obviously bought it cheap from Fords as a 'runout' model & were hoping to make a good profit by selling it as the latest model. Needless to say, I have never darkened their door again after having this lucky escape! PeteR Quote
bigdaddy Posted March 3, 2006 Report Posted March 3, 2006 motorpoint in glasgow have a 05 2.3 lx for Quote
Davetheref Posted March 6, 2006 Report Posted March 6, 2006 Got my las two Gals from Coalville Motors, in Coalville near Leicester. A bit of a drive for me but I saved thousands each time. Coalville motors Quote
Guest heartburn Posted March 6, 2006 Report Posted March 6, 2006 Got my las two Gals from Coalville Motors, in Coalville near Leicester. A bit of a drive for me but I saved thousands each time. Coalville motors Thanks for the link. There are some 150ps for sale. Will they transport to another Ford dealer or will i have to travel to them ? Quote
Davetheref Posted March 7, 2006 Report Posted March 7, 2006 I'd say give them a call as I'm not sure. I didn't mind driving to them (and also I couldn't wait to get my car) and only took an hour and a half or so. They have always seemed very helpful when speaking to them. Good luck Quote
Another?Maybe! Posted March 7, 2006 Report Posted March 7, 2006 Bought my current car from 'Motors Coalville' and very pleased with the deal after the attempted rip-off by my previous dealer (see earlier post above) also had it serviced there. It was a 'Ford Direct' which 'Motors' searched for for me. One attraction of this dealer is that they always have loads of Galaxys around which gives you confidence that they (should!) know what they are doing with them. Not found another dealer which stocks that many. And they are just off the M1 & have a large fleet of 'free' courtesy cars (only Ka's but better than walking or catching the bus! PeteR Quote
Guest heartburn Posted March 7, 2006 Report Posted March 7, 2006 hmm i live near sunderland ,so the drive will be a long one ,but i will keep them in mind. What are they like with cash and discounts ?Do they take part ex ? Quote
Davetheref Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 Each time I used them I got a good part ex deal and it was all over the phone without them checking the state of my car first. I remember parking up, after getting there to pick my new Gal up, and they didn't even check my old car then. Very trusting people although I do look after my cars. Not sure about discounts though as when you part ex its all in the price with that. I would think its still worth the drive from Sunderland or you could wait a few months until Sunderland FC play at Leicester in the league next season. (Sorry, couldn't resist it) Quote
Another?Maybe! Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 Core, that's very cutting Dave! I'm an armchair Leicester City supporter & we are looking forward to playing Sunderland next year...should be an easy 6 points!! Seriously though, I agree with Dave, Motors seem to be a pretty laid-back outfit, maybe it's because they are not a large-town outfit.I sniffed around there several months before I actually bought & was given a (good) part exchange price then. When I eventually phoned them about a Ford Direct model they found the one I have now, just the spec & colour I wanted, at a much better price than any Ford Directs I could find myself on Ford's website. Then quoted me a part exchange without seeing my car again. I guess the salesman I had seen the first time had probably kept a record of my details and the previous quote. Was very pleased with the deal. And you can get Ford Direct cars serviced at any Ford dealer (if you are brave & rich enough!) I seem to remember one of the main dealers in town (Bramalls) wanted Quote
Guest heartburn Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 Sunderland supporter ME :lol: :blink: No chance,born and bread Cardiff City :lol: My car at present is a P reg Mondeo and a bit batterd so maybe will try for discount Quote
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