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[72van]

Trouble is that he knows you are in the UK and if you fly out he knows you're gonna buy... Make certain you let him know you have others too see!

good point

 

[72van]

Another bargain tool u have is that u will be taking it out of his country & therefore U will not be making any minor warranty claims from him.
You may not even bother with major claims as it would be non cost effective to return the van to him.
You could possibly agree a very short warranty period to negotiate the price down, but do check it over thoroughly.
Just like a private purchase.

great point..............i've got a figure in my head of what i would like to pay but its one of the cheapest i've seen so far so maybe €700 off is not such a bad deal.

gonna chew it over, try and get a better price but i guess its always gonna be a bit of a gamble !!!

 

[72van]

At the end of the day, £19,000/£20.000 is an awful lot of money. I know because I paid just over that for mine!
Ok it's not £50.000, but it is still a lot!
It is easy to spend it, but at our time of life (and I am assuming you are around the same as us) it would be difficult to earn or replace.
Take care

its 19,900 eur not pounds......still a lot of money i know...... but does the 700 eur off sound any better now

 

[72van]

I did forget it was Euro, but I would certainly want at least e1000 off which is only about 5%. I would be happier with 10% off but I do not think U will get it unless U push the warranty issue. I would ask for e1500 off & a short warranty.
But that is only if U are satisfied with the condition!
This is my previous life in boat sales talking!
Call his bluff, make an offer & be prepared to walk. Leave him ur contact number.
The customer is King.
He needs U more than U need him!
But at the end of the day, you must do what is comfortable for you

cheers mate,
again makes lots of sence what you say..........gonna call his bluff on monday will let you all know how i get on.

 

[72van]

called the dealer today............bad news its been sold

never mind there's another i'm interested in (not the same dealer ) more expensive but less miles on it and a year younger................but again spoke to the guy and the most he'll drop is 500 eur ............where am i going wrong .............still cheaper then if i bought here in the uk though !!

 

[72van]

Have you factored everything into the deal?

Flight costs, fuel costs, ferry costs, registration costs, mot costs, peace of mind (how much is that worth?), being able to grab hold of the dealer if/when something goes wrong? having to get out the "wrong" side of the van, finding it harder to sell when you come to sell it as it's a LHD as not all buyers will buy a LHD one! possibly having to settle for a lower price when you do sell.


Glad I've got mine!

i see what you saying, but where could i find a 1996 50,000 miles on the clock hymer for £15000 here in the uk ?

 

[guest]

i see what you saying, but where could i find a 1996 50,000 miles on the clock hymer for £15000 here in the uk ?

go to germany go get what you want ,itll be a great adventure,you'll love it mate x x x x wish i was going ha ha

 

[Guy]

Hi 72 van
I have finally picked my Hymer 534 up from hymer uk in preston.I did pay more than i was going to originally as i too was going to go over to Germany to purchase one.
I picked it up on Sunday and drove back with it today (wednesday) as the rear blind was faulty and the side storage door would not lock.
They did the jobs while i waited, giving me a courtesy car to tootle about in,
they fitted a new blind and repaired the lock,they also gave me £20.00 worth of fuel to refill the motorhome.
Having that peace of mind is,to me, worth paying the extra.
The motorhome is one of the best purchases i have made and cant wait to get away in it.We are going on the bank holiday weekend in April but dont know where yet,cant decide.

 

[cipro]

Heeeelllpppp

Hi 72Van
If you do go to Germany to buy your Hymer. If so:-
Never ever give them what they ask. Always bargain. You should be able to knock them down by €1000. If it is a cash deal, you can knock them down between €1500 to €2000. (Especially Dealers)
Remember:- When purchasing an MH, make sure you have your Passport. Fahrzeugbrief=Log Book, Autoversicherung=Insurance for bringing the MH from Germany to England, make sure the Insurance is less than month old Also TÜV (pronounced TOOF)=MOT. Bill of sale, very important. If there are number plates on the MH, take them off, you have to take them to the Zulassungsstelle=Registration Office.
At the Zulassungsstelle, pull a ticket number from a machine and wait for your number to appear on a screen.
If the MH is not deregistered, you have to de-register= Abmelden. Then re-register=Anmelden, MH in your name. No number plates, it is okay. Inform them you are exporting the MH to England, they will issue you with Temporary Plates for 15 days or 30 days, take the 15 days, saves you money. YOU MUST TAKE THE MH TO THE REGISTRY OFFICE.
The whole thing should come to around €39 approx: + €55 for plates approx:
When all the paperwork is done, within the same building you can have the plates made up. After picking up your plates, go back and wait for your name to be called out. Produce your plates and reciepts for all payments. They will stick a circular label and return everything to you. Job done.
Do not buy from looking at a picture. Always give it a going over in person.
You DO NOT pay any export duty if the MH is 2 yrs & over.
Most dealers will do the paper work for you, if from private, then follow instructions above.
If I can help any further, even if it is a language problem let me know. Good luck

The above makes me glad I brought from here seems so pain in the neck.
I hope the savings are worth it for those who go over the POND
to purchase goooood luck

 

[guest]

Hi 72 van
I have finally picked my Hymer 534 up from hymer uk in preston.I did pay more than i was going to originally as i too was going to go over to Germany to purchase one.
I picked it up on Sunday and drove back with it today (wednesday) as the rear blind was faulty and the side storage door would not lock.
They did the jobs while i waited, giving me a courtesy car to tootle about in,
they fitted a new blind and repaired the lock,they also gave me £20.00 worth of fuel to refill the motorhome.
Having that peace of mind is,to me, worth paying the extra.
The motorhome is one of the best purchases i have made and cant wait to get away in it.We are going on the bank holiday weekend in April but dont know where yet,cant decide.

i was at hymer in preston on sunday too,did you see someone in the cafe eating all the cake??? that was me he he

 

[72van]

Hi 72 van
I have finally picked my Hymer 534 up from hymer uk in preston.I did pay more than i was going to originally as i too was going to go over to Germany to purchase one.
I picked it up on Sunday and drove back with it today (wednesday) as the rear blind was faulty and the side storage door would not lock.
They did the jobs while i waited, giving me a courtesy car to tootle about in,
they fitted a new blind and repaired the lock,they also gave me £20.00 worth of fuel to refill the motorhome.
Having that peace of mind is,to me, worth paying the extra.
The motorhome is one of the best purchases i have made and cant wait to get away in it.We are going on the bank holiday weekend in April but dont know where yet,cant decide.

hi guy
after looking and speaking with 4 dealers in germany i've decided to buy here in the uk, it has be a very unpleasant experience and put me right off........am re-thinking things and looking at other types of m/h now.

 

[guest]

hymer 6 berth

my friend is always on about selling his,he said it again at the weekend & we went to hymer preston,his is gorgeous ,i dont know why he wants to sell it

 

[hillwalker]

my friend is always on about selling his,he said it again at the weekend & we went to hymer preston,his is gorgeous ,i dont know why he wants to sell it

beutifull van.. wow

 

[72van]

Hi 72 Van.
That is very disappointing & I bet U feel gutted!

hi Graham

the funny thing is i don't really feel that diasppointed, only with the dealers i spoke with in germany, if fact i reckon i had a lucky escape and could have got really stung.
But like i've said i'm re-thinking and looking at other m/h..............quite fancy the autotrail cheyenne 634...................but will see

 

[guest]

hi guys,well i think you can get some smashing m/h's these days,there is lots to choose from,so keep your options open 72van.good luck in finding your baby

 

[72van]

I feel rather jealous of you 72van as I remember the feeling when looking around for our MH and would love to be doing the same again at the moment!

now i've got the german trip out of my head, i do feel quite relaxed about looking ..................... in fact going looking today, going to visit three dealers in sussex and if i've got time will try and get down into Hampshire............i'm off now, updates coming soon

 

[72van]

72van ... Post number 67 wasn't meant as a "I told you so" moment! I have just read it back and I hope you didn't take it as such!

No of course i didn't.............. Its great to read the good advice i'm getting from you and everyone else.............in fact its help me more then you might imagine,
cheers everyone

 

[72van]

Am i just unlucky or should i change my name to, "Mr. You look like a man we can rip-off..................or am i just seeing it all wrong
Had a look today at a Bessacarr E600, bit expensive but liked it only done 29,000 miles............follow link to this site and view it
http://www.johnscross.co.uk/motor2.html
came home thought i would go on web and find out more about the bessacarr model range.............and found this........................
http://www.motorholme.co.uk/motorhomes/5ea_model.htm
its the same M/H.............so my gut feeling is a ex hire 8 year old M/H would have done more then 29,000 miles..........or would it

 

[Trevor]

Am i just unlucky or should i change my name to, "Mr. You look like a man we can rip-off..................or am i just seeing it all wrong
Had a look today at a Bessacarr E600, bit expensive but liked it only done 29,000 miles............follow link to this site and view it
http://www.johnscross.co.uk/motor2.html
came home thought i would go on web and find out more about the bessacarr model range.............and found this........................
http://www.motorholme.co.uk/motorhomes/5ea_model.htm
its the same M/H.............so my gut feeling is a ex hire 8 year old M/H would have done more then 29,000 miles..........or would it

ooooooooooo lush but never in my wildest dreams can i see myself having something like that unless yes the lottery because i am to old to sell my body

 

[72van]

ooooooooooo lush but never in my wildest dreams can i see myself having something like that unless yes the lottery because i am to old to sell my body

guess i've had some luck...............small morgage and all that stuff.....................but is the M/H dodgy