CAN I BUY AND SELL THIS FORD KUGA FOR PROFIT?
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- Опубліковано 20 кві 2023
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At least you always make sure the car is properly roadworthy, unlike many other people..Well done for being one of the very rare and genuine dealers..Andre...
I’d have to change the PN15 reg on that. Good cars in the main. Thanks for another great video
First thing I thought when I saw it!
I love these videos Mat they're excellent very informative and shows how difficult the motor trade can be and the challenges in it. I would love to see you videoing an actual sales process with a real customer showing the part ex the deal etc I don't know how you would do this but if you did it it would be brilliant . ... Thanks so much for you efforts keep up the excellent work
I test drove a Kuga and was impressed by how well it drove. I found it a bit tight inside with a tall passenger in the rear, and it was going a bit rusty here and there, so I didn't go for it. But it was a nice car to drive.
Good job Matt, another very good car for the right buyer and a great deal at that price. It always amazes me how reasonable used car prices are in the UK - people don't know how good they have it. If only it was still worth importing them to Ireland, I'd be sourcing my cars from you.
these are a very good car ive been running 5 of these as company cars for the last 10 years for my business. they have been nothing less than brilliant now about to buy our next 5 in a few months and will do it without a any worries whatsoever
Nice car that, and the amount of repair that went into it shows pride in your work. The fact that so many cars sold feature on the channel too should reassure any customer that they're not dealing with a cowboy. Definitely gives the Used Car trade a better reputation than I think a lot of people have stored in their heads. Keep up the good work
I've a MK2.5 1.5TDCi KUGA and it drives like a dream. A few niggles here and there but nothing a 5 year old car won't have.
Great video and can't wait for the next one.
Matt love your vlogs and you have my mindset when it comes to cars, I have always spent way more than I should on bringing something back to life although for my own enjoyment and use. With regards to the Ford - well I have a soft spot for Fords or at least Fords of the past any way but I would have to say that for £11,000 I would not accept peeling trim inside around the radio or scuffs to the bumper - but I may be one of those with unrealistic expectations for that age vehicle. I have to say though the recent brought back to life big Merc had my juices flowing - I did have a closer look on your web site and was nearly tempted.
my friends dad owned a ford kuga. i don’t mind them. they’re pretty good cars, if maintained properly. loved today’s video, matt ❤
Hi Matt. Good video as always. I always learn something.
Yes, you are correct about vehicles with permanent four wheel drive. All four tyres must have same rolling circumference or the transfer case will suffer. Can become expensive when all four tyres must be replaced at same time.
Top review as usual 👍🏾
People expect a lot from cars because it is usually their second largest purchase after their home. It is very easy to forget that, especially if you are a man of means. I agree that the expectations are unrealistic, but for many people even a used car is a large sum of money. I don't blame them for shopping around.
I wouldn't pay £11k for a car with a peeling facia. 8 years or not. It would be worth changing it out imo.
Yes, but you have to be realistic when buying a used product.
If you want perfect, buy new or spend the time and money on making good what you have.
This car would have been 30k+ when sold new, the reason it's now not 30k is because it's used and imperfect.
@@paulsheehan2998 It is a 15 plate not an old car. You need to not give the buyer any reason to not buy it. A facia is an easy replacement.
@@paulsheehan2998 but there are lots of them for sale that don’t have a peeling stereo fascia, so why settle for one you’re not happy with? If it’s something you can see and know it’s going to catch your eye & annoy you every time you drive it then nothing wrong with walking away from it.
You could very easily find a similar spec car for a similar price with a perfect radio facia, but is no where near as mechanically sorted as this one. All about getting the balance right. I'd rather take this one and get a bit of money knocked off to replace the radio (or more than likely put up with it as it is) knowing that it has just had a load of money thrown at the mechanical bits.
6:36 agreed, quality cup holders there Matt! Not my sort of car but a triumph of a vid once again👍
Have the same car but with the 1.5 eco boost. The relay for the indicators is ridiculously loud and is part of the towing kit, so not as loud for the standard model. The all wheel drive is surprisingly capable. I took mine to Tixover Quarry where it matched a Discovery Sport trial for trial (and I know the Disco Sport isn’t a thoroughbred 4x4 but then neither is a Kuga). The only damage done to the Kuga was when washing it once I got home. The jet wash took some paint off of the front valance!
I agree with the bloke who turned down due to the fascia of the stereo. For £10k I would be hesitant to buy a car with peeling plastic like that.
Great video as always 😊
Tidy car -- impressed that you always bring them up to spec, where possible.
I recently moved from a 2008 Land Rover Freelander HSE to a 2013 Ford Kuga Titanium X with 84,000 miles with auto box. Was £8299 and the equivalent Freelander HSE for the same age were well over £10k with over 120,000 miles on the clock . No problems so far but in the 2 years of owning the Land Rover it had to be recovered twice with failures.😢 Keep up the good vids and should have bid on the campervan 😢
This is an excellent example and realistic video of why the trade-in price and forecourt retail price need to have the 15-25% disparity. If customers are buying second hand from a used dealer they still expect a premium example of that model on the forecourt - irrespective of what the dealer paid for it.
I had a CMAX company car with the DCT box and it went at about 70k miles, but I heard it had been ragged mercilessly before I inherited it. This Kuga looks like a perfectly serviceable vehicle to me.
I bought a 16 150 TDCI in november it's not my car but it does a job, despite being a Focus platform it's a nicer car than any focus I have driven, although not as nimble as a MK1 focus. It is a bit of a barge, and our previous Galaxy MK2 130 PD was more fun on the open road with better handeling and the PD loved being flexed, the TDCI I am constantly waiting for it to randomly just break.
Good to see a Kuga get an outing on the channel. We have a 17 plate which is the face-lifted version of this one, and it’s been a really good car. Reliable, comfortable and big enough for most situations. Plus ideal for carrying Labrador’s in the boot 🙂
I’ve got a 2016 Kuga, which I bought for work. Absolutely love it. Drives beautifully. I’ve also got an Audi A5 but prefer driving the Kuga.
I've had my Kuga for four years only issues were fish pond in the spare wheel well ( Kuga is renowned for it tailgate seal wasn't sitting correct
also check under the rear seat mats for water
,only other issues are for the dpf
vaporizer mines had two so far otherwise they are a great family car
Great buy as always Matt!
Theyre nice cars but as you said when theyre serviced properly.
Love the wipers!
:D
It's the maintenance that counts there is usually something that needs doing to get them 100% as he does which costs money
Ran these on a fleet the best we had were the 1.5 Tdci later Facelift Models hardly ever had any problems with them, Still a better looking car than the current version.
I have the 2014 2.0 tdci titanium awd , 47,200 miles great car only spent money on tyres 2 years ago and just recently a front caliper and upgraded front discs and pads , i was £587 in total for the brakes getting done but happy to have that stopping power , mine only has power tailgate , but can open and close it with the sensors under the bumper which is fun too lol . I am about to get it serviced and mot'd end of the month , i may even get wheels dipped too , big 19" alloys on mine. Great video matt enjoyed it 👍
Hi Matt supper video we had a few set on fire in SA. In spite of this I bought a replacement for my Focus. It's a 3013/4 model did have recalls got all paperwork from Ford agents. As you only drive during the day I found the lights useless. The discharge lamps were changed after 3 years. Prices Ford wanted was exchorbitant. Auto electrician changed them without removing wheel trim. Why don't have couple of bolts so can remove headlamp like on Focus. Like other comments Ford engineers don't have to fix them only make them. All best from South Africa keep videos coming
The clicking you heard in the back is the towbar relay for the trailer lights
Not sure about the reg PN15😂. However, I have a end of line facelift model, a 2020 2.0 TDCi Titanium X. It's a nice drive, not a vehicle that likes to pick up its skirts and be hussled down a B road, mind. But then that's not its forte. Its a good and comfortable workhorse with good pickup and easy cruising... I have no complaints about it.
You definitely struck gold there mate !!! Good on ya mate you defo deserve it, mate 👌👌
Cheers!
Nice of you to wear your PJ's for this one Matt!😀
Hi Matt, great video on the Ford Kuga! Was the £55 Ford car mat worth purchasing as it will eat into your small profit margin?
Matt is a connoisseur, no wonder that he enjoys those old Kugas.
I used to have a 2nd gen Kuga and I loved it! I wish I still had it today
Without fail every car Matt buys parked up waiting for him he says it needs a good clean, but let's face it that's been the least of the problems with them.
Don't forget the mats 😅
Recently found your channel. There's something about your videos that just gets me. I've been saving a few for the afternoon, along with a cup of coffee or something. Perhaps is the honesty in your voice or something, but it's a really good content.
Keep them coming!
That's a good family car there Matt, you got a good one. Ford always seems a be strange when it comes to spec you get important/useful items as options yet they put something unnecessary as standard. Take the new Puma top-spec Vignale for example if you want a 360 camera you have to pay an extra £800 for the "Driver Assistance pack" yet you get messaging seats as standard?!?!?!
I liked the Kugas side vents 😂, the S Max and Mindel had them as well. In fact the Kuga just looked so much better than the current one.
Excellent transformation on the used Kuga. The minor defects can be sorted or replaced. What counts is the mechanical preservation and state of wear and tear. This now looks a worthy purchase 👍
Owned a Kuga myself 2 cars ago, same age and spec, but in Silver with a manual 6 speed.
Great car, had it for 3 years and had no problems with it.
Great Vid I've got one of these, titanium x version.
As much as I'd love a landrover discovery to pull our caravan my budget doesn't stretch to one.
I have the powershift gearbox serviced every 2 years or 25k, which is earlier than ford say, but prevention better than cure as you always drill into us Matt 😂
Hello. I really enjoy watching your videos, it’s refreshing to get an honest opinion on cars and the people who buy (or rather don’t buy) them. I am interested to know the reason why 4x4s should have matching tyres please? I have a Skoda yeti 4x4 which, through a couple of punctures now has 4 odd tyres of varying brand quality. Thanks.
Just bought the wife a low mileage Skoda Fabia. Absolutely spotless. The cars mint. Like yourself Matt it's good to know there are good honest dealers out there. Oh hang on. There is one tiny scratch at the bottom of the bumper(13 years old) I should now therefore reject it. Lol. And I want my mortgage paid off by the dealer who sold me it. Thanks for all the content. It really helped me out.
Haha yes exactly. Got to be realistic. All the best
Great video Matt and I nice car for someone 😊
Glad to see a video on this, I saw it on Autotrader but the ropey automatic gearbox on them put me off a bit. Oh and now apparently the reg, which I’d not noticed 😂
You made me look....oh well some knob will buy it.
Was thinking about one of these just this morning
Shoutout to Micheal from the "Undateables". You're a Top G
I've got exactly the same car but 2wd in the manual I love it.
awesome video
Great video Matt, the indicator relay noise from the boot will be to do with the tow electrics. Nice car!
You’re right. I didn’t think of that
We put high miles on our family cars but like the peace of mind from new cars, we are on our 3rd Kuga (deviating slightly to try the Puma when it launched) and our 2022 model is the best yet, fully loaded and eats up miles cheaply and without fuss. My only gripe here in the Greater London area is that the Ford dealer network is absolutely shocking when you need to use them.
Absolutely correct about the mats.
I've got one of these 2016 same engine and gearbox now near 90K miles absolutely faultless from brand new. Serviced the gearbox every 37.5k/3 yr and all good. If you neglect it then I wouldn't be surprised if it fails
I’ve been waiting for this video. I have a 2015 Kuga and love it. Great looking cars IMO and hold their value very well
I’d love one of these Matt when I pass my test, but a manual. I would love any car to be fair. I’m only a quarter through the video, but hearing the indicator in the boot is normal. My mums zafira and, Renault scenic has been the same. I wondered what it was but when a tow bar has been installed this is what makes it happen :)
The ticking indicator is to do with the tow bar electrics, an extra wiring box will be fitted inside the rear wing covers. I have a 2.0 diesel with 175k Miles or 282k kilometers which runs like a dream, its never had a spanner near the engine apart from timing belt and oil changes. Much better car than both the previous two cars also purchased new Toyota diesel Corolla and a Honda Civic diesel. If it does have a weak point it key batteries which need replacing every year almost to the day.
Good video Matt 🚘🚙🚗👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks
I’ve had two kugas, last one was a titanium 2016 AWD which only needed tyres in 5 years. They are great cars I’d have another but I didn’t like the mk3
That noise in the boot is most likely due to an aftermarket towbar
8:53 The vehicle reg!!😂
For the first minute of the video I was thinking, oh, quite a fancy interior those Kugas have
As long as the box is serviced every 37.5k miles then generally they are pretty good boxes and a great car all round.
It's advised to change tyres in pairs on 4wd.
I got the 2016 titanium and it’s got all the extras including power tail gate rear camera etc etc
Had a 66 plate one of these similar spec, apart from the alty failing at 8k it was much better than the Tiguan I got to replace it!
I’m loving you bragging about your number plate skills Matt! Cracks me up 😂 another great video, well done 👏🏻👍🏻😀
Great video as always. Your humour never fails to make me laugh Planning on trying to buy and sell a car and try to make a profit on my YT let’s see how it will go 😅
Good luck
Begining my Eid with your video and just as pleasant if not better weather here in Pakistan. And yes Matt that is a good color 😂
Please talk about tax in the car trade would love a video on it thank you 😊
Nice looking wagon that. P'NIS plate would have to go though.
A reversing camera is nearly always an optional extra with Ford
Tdci motor solid as a hdi unit from psa camchain so should be reliable but as you say service history so essential to that reliability 😊
Is was just watching your very positive Discovery 2 video when this popped up.
Haha very good
I was reading this title thinking can matt sell a ford kuga for profit?, yes because its matt, what cant he sell. Me also reading this title, can I sell a ford kuga for profit?. No I cant. Nice video matt!.
That cars in amazing condition, I work in a bodyshop and the amount of damage that car dealers leave on cars its a surprise they sell anything lol. This looks like a car less than a year old for sure.
Dont know about having to buy a new tyre for the repaired one though, if it was done correctly it should be as safe as a new tyre? Maybe it was done with a "do it yourself" at home kit maybe.
Matt honestly if I had the cash I’d be there tomorrow to take it away for you, I love the Kuga, have had the exact same one when I lived abroad.
I have the exact same spec, been a great car.
hey matt why dont you do a video on that hyundai ix35 you have in stock? i'm thinking about buying one as my first car. i am in south africa though not uk but a video would be nice
I would say it's had a towbar the click from the indicators and brakes I get on my Tourneo Connect from the relays in the boot..
Yes you’re right. I didn’t put two and two together
Great Vid as always Matt. Usually agree with you about unreasonable expectations but if I'm spending 11K then I wouldn't expect a peeling stereo, maybe on a 3k car but defo not for 11k.
It’s an 8 year old car done 60k
@@HighPeakAutos Sorry Matt, that doesn't alter my opinion, there's no way no stereo should be peeling after 8 years.
Love your work, Matt 👍
Beautiful bit of stock.
Next you need tom review a Mazda CX-5 with petrol engine :) preferably the 2.5 one
I agree the top of that Sony Ford unit would drive me batty
Matt, any more ground clearance on 4x4 ,and what's fuel ⛽️ consumption like, please, mate,asking for a friend 😅
Like the kuga but I went for Honda Crv instead 👍👍👍
Shopped between a Grandland, A CRV and a Kuga, somehow ended up with an A4 lol, but I feel as if it's the right purchase.
I defo preferred the CRV over the Kuga though, Kuga just seemed cheap and nasty on the inside, the one I saw didn't even have a colour screen.
CRV had a screen in the middle and like another on above near the windshield, and was really spacious.
Grandland was brilliant, a bit smaller, but felt the poshest out of the 3, blue colour, sunroof, heated leather seats, etc.
Audi A4, never had a BMW/Audi/Merc in my life so saw one for similar money and just decided to go for it.
Enjoy your CRV though, It is a nice spacious family car, and probably one of the most reliable cars out there. I know multiple friends who have CRVs with 100k+ miles on the clock.
It looks much like my C-Max on the inside, just a bit higher. Have you ever reviewed a C-Max Matt? Mine is great to drive - 1.6 Petrol Ecoboost.
That`s the thing i`ve always found with Fords... Although most of the parts are reasonably cheap to purchase anything to do with the brakes or suspension seems to ware out so quickly..
10:49 'plenty more fish in the sea for me'
That was a guy called Michael on there.... my friends always rip into me about that :P
The man is back.
At least it doesn't have a spare hanging on the back - a good solid motor with an interesting number plate
The pen is working.
Good video. That Sony stereo looks at least a generation out of date.
I like the 'PNIS' reg
In America, it's called the Ford Escape.... and has had a horrible reputation for breaking down since the first Gen. version was released. Hopefully Ford builds them a bit better for the UK Market.
Heated windscreen is the one big thing i miss from my ford. I also like the way the floor mats clip in , the stupid velcro on my BMW is so annoying .
Had one of these,nothing but trouble,haldex pump for 4wd went,these need to be serviced to stop filter clogging.Then clutch went at 72000 miles costing £2500. This despite car having fsh,including gearbox oil change.
Do a video on the Dacia Jogger please!
You always ensure your cars are more than roadworthy but the parts and labour from the garage you use Matt seem very high for a Ford or sometimes a lot of your cars. A less conscientious person would save a fortune on the same parts. Just saying 😂 great video as always.