Wished I'd never seen this van... (1 Viewer)

[Dave and Ginny]

We only popped out to look at some awnings... but I couldn't resist a look around the used motorhomes and came across this lovely example of a 2007 B544 at just £31.499.

Just 24k on the clock and spotless. Ginny loved it as you can clearly see. We left and couldn't stop talking about it so today contacted them to see what they might offer for our 2002 B544 Classic on a part ex. 14k was the answer , can't let our beloved van go for that. So yes, wished I hadn't seen this .

 

[32143]

Does look cool, maybe they will up their offer?

Lin

 

[cruiser]

you look at home in there. you can always sell the house. @davidandginny

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[TheBig1]

you will get more for the 2002 privately

 

[Dave and Ginny]

you look at home in there. you can always sell the house. @davidandginny

I ran that one by Ginny but she said no . I wouldn't mind, we're hardly ever there anyway and there would be no grass to cut! .

 

[Mousy]

Love it, we've the B660.

If you can rob a bank or two just do it

Life is too short and we've no ideal what's around the corner

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[Dave and Ginny]

Does look cool, maybe they will up their offer?

Lin

That's a good point Lin, not had any dealings with dealers as we bought our current van private. Perhaps they would budge a bit but I know I should be looking at about 18k for our Hymie.

 

[Scattycat]

We only popped out to look at some awnings... but I couldn't resist a look around the used motorhomes and came across this lovely example of a 2007 B544 at just £31.499.

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Just 24k on the clock and spotless. Ginny loved it as you can clearly see. We left and couldn't stop talking about it so today contacted them to see what they might offer for our 2002 B544 Classic on a part ex. 14k was the answer , can't let our beloved van go for that. So yes, wished I hadn't seen this .

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You could always see what you could get privately for your van.
It's always worth a try.

 

[wizzer59]

All that glitters is not gold, don't fall for it, keep your oldun, much better quality than that glitterball

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[Mikey RV]

If that's what you want go for it. Buy it, sell yours privately, and enjoy. If you don't your always wished you had.

 

[Dave and Ginny]

All that glitters is not gold, don't fall for it, keep your oldun, much better quality than that glitterball

You're possibly spot on Tim, we are very attached to our 'old Harry'

 

[Brian and Jo]

Go on ,you know you want to.lovely Motorhome .
Brian & Jo

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[wizzer59]

What engine??

 

[deleted-member02]

That's a very good price, particularly for a dealer - trade in value is poor for sure, I guess cost to change is about 'right'.

I have however, seen a few damaged ones come up for sale, that must ultimately be repaired and sold on....

Considering the screen price, I'd give it a blooming good look over to ensure it's all ok...

Good looking van in the pics though !

 

[Dave and Ginny]

What engine??

3ltr

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[Lenny HB]

nice van, but a bit expensive, get one in Germany for around 21k

 

[Barclaybasher]

We only popped out to look at some awnings... but I couldn't resist a look around the used motorhomes and came across this lovely example of a 2007 B544 at just £31.499.
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Just 24k on the clock and spotless. Ginny loved it as you can clearly see. We left and couldn't stop talking about it so today contacted them to see what they might offer for our 2002 B544 Classic on a part ex. 14k was the answer , can't let our beloved van go for that. So yes, wished I hadn't seen this .

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I think the smile says it all....... you'd best get the cheque book out.........


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[Dave and Ginny]

I think the smile says it all....... you'd best get the cheque book out.........


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I know it's nice, and we were taken by it but we can't let this old lovely go for that price .

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[DavidG58]

it is all about the price to change really, if theirs is cheaper than you expected they are bound to offer you less, sell yours privately (with associated hassle) then you will have a decent deal

or work out how much more than yours you think it is worth and offer them that, they may say yes

 

[parknride]

Go on, fight for it. Drive in with yours tell them they need to close the gap and you will do a deal. But be prepared to drive away again if you aren't happy.
I love a good haggle. Looks a nice van.....

 

[Anthony496]

Sometimes it's better the devil you know... that hymer is a beauty though !!

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[Chris]

I wouldn't get hung up on the part exchange offer.

It's how much you have to add that is important.

So, if you think yours is worth £5k more, offer them £5k less for theirs.

 

[Dave and Ginny]

That's a very good price, particularly for a dealer - trade in value is poor for sure, I guess cost to change is about 'right'.

I have however, seen a few damaged ones come up for sale, that must ultimately be repaired and sold on....

Considering the screen price, I'd give it a blooming good look over to ensure it's all ok...

Good looking van in the pics though !

Your probably right, cost to change about right, if they close the gap a bit more then maybe...I didn't give it a really good look over as we had no notion last Thursday we would consider it later! I actually mostly went in to check out the quality because of the stories I'd heard about poor workmanship and quality issues around abouts this year on Hymers. I have to say, I couldn't find fault.

It's interesting they give me a quote without even seeing ours! It's too old for there forecourt but suggests they would have no trouble moving it on.

 

[Shrimp]

I would go back with your van and show interest. Get them to move on one or both! You may just be lucky!

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[wizzer59]

I know it's nice, and we were taken by it but we can't let this old lovely go for that price .

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Are you sure she's a 2002 model??? mines 2002 and looks a lot later than her.

 

[Dave and Ginny]

Are you sure she's a 2002 model??? mines 2002 and looks a lot later than her.

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Quite sure, I have the original bill of sale from Campirama in Belgium when she was a personal import for the first owner. The B544 Classic was re-introduced for a few years on customer demand for what was a cheaper model for one thing, it doesn't have a double floor for example, not Alko chassis but Fiat etc. In most other respects the same, in fact the later interior and dashboard than some 2000 to 2003 'normal' B544's.

 

[Dave and Ginny]

Oh well, problem sorted...it's sold! Must have been a bargain after all!

Ginny says it's destiny, wasn't mean't to happen

Oh well, there's always next time!

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[cruiser]

oh well now you have a dream.. start saving. a life is not a life without a dream.

 

[Dave and Ginny]

Could always go down this route, a German friend found this and a few others today! 30.000 euro...that's less than £22000 (or thereabouts)

 

[Minxy]

Go on, fight for it. Drive in with yours tell them they need to close the gap and you will do a deal. But be prepared to drive away again if you aren't happy.
I love a good haggle. Looks a nice van.....

.... and do NOT take the Mrs!!!

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