Thread: Etiquette query - opinion sought

do it, i would, better to know now than find out the hard way

I would do not ask about the money part.
Regarding problems, you can tell them that you are planning to do a big trip and would be nice if they can give you an idea of which components need attention if any

Then you know what you have to get repaired under warranty.
Cheers

I would, but be diplomatic about the way you ask questions. If you were to buy it and something went wrong you did not ask about, you would kick yourself. I cannot not see any issues, moral, etiquette or otherwise with asking as long as you are open and honest in you approach.

Paul

There is no question of ethics being compromised. It is just business. And you looking out for yourself.

There is an issue of privacy probably, as the dealer will not give you the previous owner's details, but.... you can request the dealer to ask the prev owner to contact you.

However, you seem to legitimately come across these details, so personally I'd be ringing and just explaining how you got them.

Most LR people will want to help you out.

I did it, I phoned up the garage that had stamped the log book and found out one of the mechanics had owned the vehicle. He was happy to answer general questions but not specifics.

DO NOT ASK ABOUT MONEY. They will ask you how much the dealer is selling it for and get ****ed off, trust me I know.

It is also good to remember that the dealer where the car is may not be the dealership where it was traded in.

Originally Posted by Chucaro

I would do not ask about the money part.

Why not?

Originally Posted by BigJon

Why not?

I would consider that rude......

you wouldn't walk up to anyone you didn't know and ask them how much there mortgage is.

or who much do they earn......its just something you dont do!