VZ Berlina

[chook47]

I am looking at buying a VZ Berlina wagon thats 12 months old with 16000km's on it. Its going for $31990.
Anyone got any tips or advice for me?

[naf33n]

i think thats i little bit high for a vz berlina. with the new ve and all

[Ronaldw]

The VE is only $39000+ on road if you can afford the extra that is the way I would go especially if you are going to keep it for a long time.
I'm sure you could do a better price on the VE.

[commodore2004]

Originally Posted by chook47

I am looking at buying a VZ Berlina wagon thats 12 months old with 16000km's on it. Its going for $31990.
Anyone got any tips or advice for me?

Firstly are you trading in another vehicle,if so did they offer you a good trade
If your paying cash or can get a bank loan you can put preasure on the sales person to lower the price.
When i bought my berlina it was only 9 months old and had a price of $34,999,but as i had a vt to trade i was able to argue about the exchange price.First they offered me only $10,000 trade but after a couple of weeks of them chasing me i was able to only pay $22,000 because i told them thats was all i had to do a deal with.
When dealing with used car sales people you have to play them at their game.

[chook47]

Thanks for the prompt reply.
As far as the VE Berlina goes, there is no wagon at all. There is only an Exec and Acclaim wagon. A series III i suppose, just like the VS model utes a few years ago.
I currently have a 01 VX exec with power windows, side airbags, 3rd row seat and cruise. Dealer has offered $10 500, which is about $2000 more than Mitsubishi and Nissan offered me for a $50 000 Pajero/Pathfinder. Car is 4 1/2 years old with 144 000kms on it. Could probably get $12000 for a private sale but i reakon by the time i get it road worthyed and detailed, i'm not losing that much. Also, i don't have the time to sell privately so i'm happy with that.
The VX is in great shape. I put it down to PULP and Optimax when i'm south of Rocky. Engine is in great shape and sounds as quiet as the day i bought it. I run it on Shell PULP and Vortex. BP PULP and Ultimate burns way quicker than the other 2. Close to a L/100 worse. Anyone else had that problem?

[noah273]

I brought my vz Berlina wagon 5 months ago at Gov. auction for $30800. It was 6 months old and had done 28000 kms with not even a stone chip, paid too much I have you say? Don`t care!
PS No VE wagon on market for next 12 months so couldn`t wait.

[daveb8]

Originally Posted by noah273

I brought my vz Berlina wagon 5 months ago at Gov. auction for $30800. It was 6 months old and had done 28000 kms with not even a stone chip, paid too much I have you say? Don`t care!
PS No VE wagon on market for next 12 months so couldn`t wait.

a september 2004 silver vz berlina wagon with 37,147km on it went for $25,400 sometime is the last 2 months

thats in adelaide. dealer prices are usually $4000-$5000 more than gov auction prices so the price you have is ok.

its personal but i would rather save the money and buy at an auction. you cant test drive which is a downer but that is a lot of money. all VZs are still in warranty so theres no advantage buying from a dealer there. what is the standard warranty on VZs? i thought it was still 3yrs or 100,000kms but it was proved to me by someone with a vz that they have 6 yrs or 175,000kms

[noah273]

My VZ has only 3 years 100 000 kms factory warranty but I think some dealers offer an extended warranty as an option.

[LS1Chubby]

Originally Posted by noah273

My VZ has only 3 years 100 000 kms factory warranty but I think some dealers offer an extended warranty as an option.

bought my 05 sv6 in april, gave me 5 yr warranty in july after asking if i wanted to buy it when i bought the car. dodgy buggars.