I’m in much the same boat. I extended for the 2 years at the end of last year, and am now looking at leaving the scheme and buying privately.
I currently have a Tiguan SEL, and want to change to an Allspace. The only one on the scheme is the Life trim – the base model. As our “Gentleman from Gloucester” is constantly saying, over 3 years this would cost me (with AP and adaptations) in excess of £16k and I would have nothing to show for it. I have calculated that buying an Allspace Elegance (after dealer discounts and including costs such as privately bought adaptations, insurance and servicing) would mean an outlay of approx £40k, but I would then have an asset worth about £20K. So cost over 3 years becomes about £10k (after allowing for £10k I would be keeping).
So do I spend £16k on something I think I would be disappointed with, or spend £10k on something I’d be happy with? As my Mum once told me “it’s a no-brainer”!!
I am in the fortunate position of being able to buy on a PCP, and settle immediately after delivery, in order to benefit from the best discounts and not worry about mileage limits etc.
One thing I have found with adaptations is, it pays to shop around. For example (no names given) a Brig-Ayd electronic throttle and brake – I have been quoted £2,395 with 3 year warranty from one installer, and £3,150 with 1 year warranty from another!
Does anybody else have experience of buying adaptations privately?
Finally, where would I stand on my boot hoist? Some say it belongs to Motability, others say I could transfer it with Motability’s permission.