Do I or don't I

[splatthefat]

Do I or don't I? Been offered a swap for my Mondeo, for a Volvo V70 2.4SE.

 

Pros for Volvo are half the mileage, (92,000 v 184,000), full service history, full leather, cheaper to tax and the car is in very nice condition.

 

Cons are it's 3 years older, heater doesn't work (but I know what's wrong and it's a cheap fix), short MOT (Feb 21st, mind you the Mondy is only MOTed to April), unknown quantity factor, uses more petrol (but not that much) and is dearer to insure.

 

So Do I or don't I?

 

Your input very welcome.

[chaseracer]

I know what I'd do, but I've had a Volvo and I'm not a fan of Mundanos.

 

That's not entirely helpful, is it...?

[Luxobarges_Are_Us]

Go for it.

[Skizzer]

I haven't even read past the thread title and already I'm saying DO IT.

[Shep Shepherd]

Go for it

[Des]

90K Volvo for 180K Ford?

 

[splatthefat]

This is said Volvosaurus

 

 

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/volvo-v70estatefull-main-dealer-history/1007469128#gallery-item-full-1

[Richard]

On the face of it I would say yes, but the deal looks to be so massively in your favour that I can't help thinking there's a hidden problem with the Volvo.

[splatthefat]

To be fair the dealer is a mate (in fact his forecourt is my front garden) he does owe me a few favours, and he likes selling Mondeos.

[purplebargeken]

Nah, keep the Mon.......... actually, no. Not ever. Just get the darn Volvo will ya!!!!!!!!

 

Just as long as it doesn't smell of wee, old people and digestive biscuits.

[Albert Ross]

Well it's a local car to you, it would appear that it's seen no hill starts, therefore do it. If you don't do it now, you never will. Mondeos are ten a'penny, but Vulvas are exclusive stuff.

[Cavcraft]

Christ, yeah! He's never going to sell the Volvo for his asking price in a million years so you may as well do the deal.

[fordperv]

Do it, do it now.

[Charlie Croker]

I would!! It seems that would benifit both sides as the Volvo is the better car but the Mondeo will sell off the forcourt quicker so win win.

[eddyramrod]

You even have to ask? Of course do it!

[barmatt]

Hell yeah, Vulva over mundano any day and I can see the sellers point that Fords sell a lot easier than ovlov's, god knows why though

[Mr Lobster]

DO IT.

 

Don't think you'd regret it tbh.

[John F]

High mileage, but what about this cheapie Ovlov V70 Estate?

 

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15794

 

(and see how much your garage mate will offer you for your Mondeo )