Hi all,

i've succumbed to the alluring looks and feel of the CU2 and I am looking to purchase a std model in Manual though i'm looking to finance from dealer. Been researching the forums for info prior to purchase and came across this thread which I find very interesting. I've worked as a salesperson for about 5 years and I know how the game is played (well with electronical equipment anyway). Whether its the same for selling cars i'm not sure. The one thing i know from selling electronical equipment is that when a customer wishes to purchase something on finance I am unable to give "big" discounts as the retailer gets hit with finance charges which obviously is dependant on the terms of the finance but ranges anywhere from 9.34% - 15.84%. Just wondering whether anyone bought their CU2 through finance and whether you were still able to bargain a price?

On a second note i'm still unsure as to when i should purchase the car. I was looking at purchasing a Euro back in late '07 (around the Sept-Nov period) and from memory there were heaps of deals going on with free CTP, stamp duty and taxes and what not and i was offered $30k flat for a std euro. Was it just a fluke at that time or do you think that the "specials" will be around again at the same time this year? 'Cause i'm in no real rush to buy the car seeing as my EK is still doing me fine. So if i can save a few thousand by waiting a few months i will. Having said that though just the thought of driving a brandspanking new CU2 has got me hot on the heels to start shopping around already.


Thanks in advance guys