Buy one car, get one free

An online car broker is offering an unprecedented 'buy one car, get one free' offer.

Broadspeed.com is advertising "Two new 2.4 Auto saloons for £20K". Parkers has learnt that these are Dodge Avenger 2.4-litre SXT Auto models - worth £18,200 each.

The offer has been launched in response to months of falling car sales. Last month sales fell by more than 20 per cent, forcing dealers to slash prices. Although some prices have fallen by many thousands of pounds, this is the first time a supermarket-style 'buy one car, get one free' has been seen.

The Avenger 2.4 SXT is well equipped with climate control, alloy wheels, sat nav and leather seats.

What's the catch?

The Avenger is a striking alternative to the likes of the Skoda Superb and Kia Magentis. It is undoubtedly well equipped, but isn't quite as well executed as the Skoda or Kia. The build quality isn't as good and the petrol engine is thirsty an inefficient - that means 31mpg and a road tax bill of £300 for 12 months. It's a saloon, too, which isn't as practical (or as popular as a hatchback). And, although, it's effectively only £10,000, it will continue to depreciate quickly.

However, if you only cover a low mileage and are planning to keep the car for a long time, this could be the deal for you.

How much is the second car worth?

Selling the car today (November 2008), would get you around £12,000 in a private sale. However, selling a car isn't easy in the current climate, so you may need to drop the price to reflect the fact that this car is expensive to tax, thirsty and not a hatchback.

What's the lowest price you've seen on just one Avenger?

We've seen a 2.4-litre SXT on an 2008/08 plate at an official Dodge dealer (Marlborough, West London) for £9,995. A little haggling would probably bring the price down further. If you're looking for further savings and aren't bothered about engine size, another Dodge dealer (JCT 600) will do you a 2008/08 2.0-litre SE for £7,990  - the list price is £14,950.

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