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[Threewheeler]

I have a 99 CDX in excellent condition, everything works inc telephone radio and 6 cd player, brand new spare, never been on the road, it seems a shame that it is destined for the breakers yard, suppose I could offer bits before it goes, any suggestions? I am in central sussex.

[KillerWatt]

If it is in excellent condition and everything works, why is it destined for the breakers?

[Andy B]

I have a 99 CDX in excellent condition, everything works inc telephone radio and 6 cd player, brand new spare, never been on the road, it seems a shame that it is destined for the breakers yard, suppose I could offer bits before it goes, any suggestions? I am in central sussex.

From the bits of the scrappage system I've heard, it's all a bit of a con. the dealer's supposed to go 50:50 withthe government re the £2000 and I believe they're not all that willing, especially on the smaller cheaper cars, where there's less profit anyway. IMO you'd be better selling your Omega, either as a whole or break it, if you have the room or inclination, and going to the dealer without a part ex & go from there. I bet you'd easily get a discount of £2000 against a new at the moment.

[Andy B]

If it is in excellent condition and everything works, why is it destined for the breakers?

cos that's how the scrappage system is supposed to work.  

[KillerWatt]

If it is in excellent condition and everything works, why is it destined for the breakers?

cos that's how the scrappage system is supposed to work.  

I know that Andy.

What I'm curious to is why the OP thinks he's gonna do better letting the government scrap it as opposed to flogging it privately.

[Andy B]

If it is in excellent condition and everything works, why is it destined for the breakers?

cos that's how the scrappage system is supposed to work.  

I know that Andy.

What I'm curious to is why the OP thinks he's gonna do better letting the government scrap it as opposed to flogging it privately.

Ah!   The government seems to have convinced at least one person then!  

[Threewheeler]

Cannot understand your reasoning,I was offered 800 for the car as part exchange, really love it but it only does 30 to the gallon.

[Threewheeler]

Andy b.
Got 1600 off the car and 2000 scrappage, how about that!

[Andy B]

Cannot understand your reasoning,I was offered 800 for the car as part exchange, .......

 ...... The dealer that offered you £800 for it doesn't really want it, he would have to get rid it it himself. Sell your car privately mnd then ygo back to buy a new/another car wothout a part ex. you're then in a far better bargaining position. The goverment's scrappage scheme, as far as I can see, is a con.

   really love it but it only does 30 to the gallon.

'only' 30  :-? ...... I think most Omega owners would be more than happy with that. Mine's normally around the low 20's

[KillerWatt]

Three Wheeler.....you didn't get £2000 at all mate.

All this scrappage malarky is just the same as the dealer who promises to give you £1000 for your car no matter what the condition when you buy a new one from them on finance.

The figures will be manipulated to make you think you've done ok, when in fact you've just given the car away.

[Andy B]

Andy b.
Got 1600 off the car and 2000 scrappage, how about that!

How much are you spending? I'd have thought that'd be able to negociate(sp?) at least that kind discount without a part ex at the moment. New cars are just not selling.

[Omega man 2]

I have a 99 CDX in excellent condition, everything works inc telephone radio and 6 cd player, brand new spare, never been on the road, it seems a shame that it is destined for the breakers yard, suppose I could offer bits before it goes, any suggestions? I am in central sussex.

And its going to be scrapped/crushed
Sounds great for the enviroment

[Lazydocker]

I have gone for a scrappage deal with Fiat for SWMBO's new Panda. The figures with and without the scrap car were £100 different! But I had a smaller deposit to pay with the scrap deal. I think it will work, but only for cheap/small cars.

[sev]

I have a 99 CDX in excellent condition, everything works inc telephone radio and 6 cd player, brand new spare, never been on the road, it seems a shame that it is destined for the breakers yard, suppose I could offer bits before it goes, any suggestions? I am in central sussex.

If you're seriously thinking of scrapping this, could I have first refusal on a purchase?

If everything works as you say and it does 30 to the gallon then I and many others would be happy to rip your arm off for this!

colour/ mileage / engine?

[Threewheeler]

Gold,66k.2.5 Manual.