hi,

what is the deal they are offering?

I have strongly considered the new Suzuki SX4 S-Cross as a replacement for the Citroen Berlingo multispace.

However, I am siding more and more towards the new Ford Tourneo connect MPV

If Ford had not brought out the nw tourneo connect MPV , then I would probably have gone for a SX4 S-Cross.

That combined with my local citroen dealer who only offer £1500 of list price on a new Berlingo multispace and told me there was 'no way' i could get a bigger discount anywhere else.

How ironic, the dealer 20 miles away ofered me £3,000 off without even getting into any real details.

Anyway, I fancy a change, so its the Ford Tourneo Connect MPV when they start to arrive in January.

Edited by daveyK_UK on 21/11/2013 at 00:53

Hi there oldtoffee, DaveyK_OK and skidpan, and thank you for your replies.

Exactly my thoughts, oldtoffee and DaveyK_UK! The discounts they are offering are so eye-watering as to be suspicious. I wouldn't have hesitated if it was drivethedeal as these guys get excellent reviews, but I don't think I'll take it any further with uk-car-discount...

On a different note, I test-drove the S Cross (1.6 petrol) today and overall I got a positive impression. The only gripe (and it's a small one) is that I found the steering a bit too light for my liking. Otherwise, a pretty comfortable car and a good all-rounder although nothing stood out as exceptionally good.

I've got a question, though, I would greatly appreciate your advice on. While discussing lead times with the salesperson, he said that they have a car the colour and specification I wanted in stock that I could obviously get sooner than a factory order. I didn't think about it at the time but later remembered that there was a car of that colour and spec at the forecourt. The car must have been lying around for some time as the alloy wheels looked rusty. I will confirm with the salesperson tomorrow if that was indeed the car he meant, however, if that is the case, is it wise to agree to buy a car that has been lying in the forecourt or will I be better off placing a fresh factory order?

So they don't, right, ok. Sorry if I sound like a complete idiot here, but what is the orangey colour on some alloy wheels underneath the wheel cap? I've noticed that most are like that although some look new and shiny.

>>>but what is the orangey colour on some alloy wheels underneath the wheel cap?

Possibly a bit of surface rust from the hub rinsing off onto the alloys or the metal clips (if present) on the centre caps rusting if it has been standing around a while. Nothing much to worry about but a close inspection will reassure.