Why do dealers chance it?

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Javaman
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Why do dealers chance it?

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I'm looking at a B5.5 130 TDI.....getting more appealing as a Discovery TDI saps my will to live and bank balance as a commuter :0

Back to the Passat....
87K on the clock, but only got a service history up to 50K.

I'm thinking that it would be unwise to purchase, as it's got no paperwork for any kind of servicing after that, and at best a dealer would just swap filters and oil - so there's still stuff like brakes, cambelt/tensioners and pump etc to fork out for to be certain.

I realise the a dealer has to make a profit, but surely you're more likely of a sale making sure the car is up to scratch, rather than chancing asking £4k for a 2005 reg vehicle, regardless of the mileage (which can't be verified, conveniently). Or am I missing something here?

If i an just get enough for the mondeo.....I'll obviously be back on our sales section :D

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