I recently traded in my 1.2Tsi S Yeti when it was just coming up to 3 years old, I got what I considered a reasonable part ex price against a new 1.2Se .

When I originally bought the car it had 250 miles on the clock being a demo.

As there were not a lot of them about at that time and in demand I only managed to get about £600 off book price but was quite happy with that.

I had quite a shock when I looked on my dealers web site and saw my trade in advertised at almost £500 more than I originally paid for it and I had put 21000 on the clock.

I think the dealer is asking way above going price but please let this be a warning to all DO NOT UNDERVALUE YOUR PART EX.

Please forgive me for not quoting actual prices but I still wish to use the dealer as his servicing is 1st class and I have no wish to offend him.

The car was bought at a garage in Kiddiminster and sold at a garage in Glos

^ I think a number of us who have negotiated a recent PX have been very happy with way the car has held its value.

Mustow Green then!

Yes that was where the Yeti originated from, found them easy to deal with

This is an issue that you really should not get stressed about. The dealer is juggling any discount he gave you on your purchase against any work he has to do on your trade in, any discount he has to give on it and any warranty repairs that he will have to pay for. He also has overheads on his showroom and staff and has to make a profit. If you were happy with the deal when you made it then be happy now.

Agree with what you say yetifabia I should be satisfied with the price I got .

Think what I'm trying to say to members is, be sure not to set your sights too low as the Yeti definitely holds its resale price well and you might get a few quid more than even a optimist might expect.

my experience has been that dealers will, actually, be pretty fair with you as regards an trade in valuation. It is in their interests to make it a win-win situation because that way everyone is happy.

The Yeti, despite what What Car estimates the value in 3 years to be, does seem to be holding up extremely well - at about 60-70% three years later.

How long that can be maintained is anyone's guess as people begin to sell as their car approaches its third birthday!

And always remember that it is NOT what you are bid, NOR is it the supposed discount off the NEW car, it is the "COST TO CHANGE" that is the all important figure. Yes?

... and I guess the price your dealer has put on the screen of your ex-Yeti is one he is willing to be haggled down from to make the next purchaser think he's got a bargain.

... and I guess the price your dealer has put on the screen of your ex-Yeti is one he is willing to be haggled down from to make the next purchaser think he's got a bargain.

I bought my first yeti new for £18,500 with lots of extras sold it three years later with 46k on it to mitchell skoda for £13,100 cash with a big scrape on the wheel arch, (that swmbo made). Dealer was quite upfront, said he would fix it up and put it on the forecourt at £15,500.

I was very happy with my deal, much needed cash in the bank the next day.

Yes that was where the Yeti originated from, found them easy to deal with

Used to live the welsh side of Kidder, tried several times with the dealership to do a deal, - no return of calls etc, reluctant to negotiate ended up at the Powick Worcester dealership, a completely different attitude with a good unseen trade in value against a Berlingo!

So suppose I was a dealer. Rent,rates, car stock, salaries to support. Free test drives on offer etc etc. I think I would want to clear £1000 to £1500 profit on a used car.

Suppose I am a used car buyer. I'd want to knock a bit off the screen price or get a bit better than average on my p/x or some more off for no trade in and a service and a warranty and those body work marks sorted out better than that!

So I reckon a dealer knows me as a buyer and needs to allow for that.

Ok. I am a good negotiator and I will walk and have walked so I may do a few hundred better than some. The dealer knows some buyers are easy to please and that there are some like me.

So he adds £2000 or a bit more on what he pays and hopes for that easy buyer and accepts there will be some like me.

It's business to the dealer. It's passion to me.

1st went to Powick and was not impressed ,but I suppose you can catch everybody on a off day.

Saw my Yeti on web site at Savillies took a trip up and bought after test drive.

Found them to be very helpful, bargained for spare wheel and floor to be put into mine off a showroom model and also knocked a fair bit off asking price, job done.

Called in about a year later with a knocking under passengers floor was given a courtesy car for a couple of days while fault was diagnosed and rectified (loose anti roll bar).

I do believe most dealers are reasonable but obviously you can catch them at a bad time.

And always remember that it is NOT what you are bid, NOR is it the supposed discount off the NEW car, it is the "COST TO CHANGE" that is the all important figure. Yes?

Absolutely - though I think both former figures can be useful to help gauge whether the cost to change is sensible.