In recent weeks, the household has frequently required a spacious car boot and/or a large back seat.
We possess the X1, and it suffices for that purpose.
However, it is the sole vehicle that my wife is willing to operate.
She refuses to operate the AMG, which is understandable, and expresses dissatisfaction with the foot brake, the low seating position, and the visibility of the E400 coupe, among other grievances. It is not the vehicle, but the act of operating it.
It may be time for a transformation.
The retail price of the car ranges from £15,500 to £15,000.
That is from a familiar local garage that exclusively sells SUVs and 4x4s, as well as a long-time acquaintance in Devon who sells vehicles at a lower price point. I enquired with each individuals independently, and they expressed confidence regarding that matter.
However, neither queried about it.
Excluding WBAC, estimates from Motorway, Carwow, a local automobile advertiser, and one from a distant location offering a potential replacement are all approximately £12,000 or marginally lower.
I am aware of the cost range, necessary preparations, contingencies, and profit margins required by a dealer, yet that markup astonished me.
In a period when traders report a scarcity of quality stocks, has anyone else recently had a comparable surprise?
Have you encountered this?
Ultimately, I understand that it pertains to the cost of change.