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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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right i need a wee bit help here iv seen a new car that i have fell in love with but right now the price is 20 grand.
my existing finance on my car has 2 years left to run how much would new car be roughly in 2 years??
thanks im a bit thick with that kinda stuff so any car sales people with a clue any help appreciated!! xx  |
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if the car is brand new you lose an exceptoinal amount in the first 12 months.
it also depends on the make, model, colour and other things like whether it is a model that is due to be fascelifted by the manufacturer. they obvioulsy are less desirable than the new models.
best way to judge it is to look at the simialr car in the used car lot now compared to its new value at the time.
good luck ur entering a total minefield!
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best cars for good residual values are VW's, Audis, Merc, BWM, volvos etc
bad residuals are fords, vauxhalls, peugeots, and most Jap cars. but these cars are the ones that the dealers can tempt you with the biggest trade in values due to high bonuses for registering new cars (due to the fact that they lose value so quickly)
really depends what way you wantto save money. good residual value cars will save you money at the end, bad residual value cars tend to attract the best deals up front.
or get a moped? £60 road fund licence, 80 miles per gallon and free parking! |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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"right i need a wee bit help here iv seen a new car that i have fell in love with but right now the price is 20 grand.
my existing finance on my car has 2 years left to run how much would new car be roughly in 2 years??
thanks im a bit thick with that kinda stuff so any car sales people with a clue any help appreciated!! xx "
would also depend on what type of car and the model.... some types tend to depreiate quicker than others.......
try this.... seems to work well...
http://www.whatcar.com/car-depreciation-calculator/ |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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What model of car it is.
Some cars hold their value better than others. Also you have to take into account the mileage and condition of the the car.
If the car is valued at 20k don't go in with that offer. Offer 17k and see what they say. With the scrapage scheme finished dealerships are on their own and are having to look at other ways to sell their stock.
Best to go into a dealership at the end of the month as thats when they give out the best discounts to help them achieve their monthly sales targets.
Also when a salesman says he's away to speak to his sales manager you say that you want to speak to the sales manager direct and tell him what you want. What the sales guy really does is goes away for a sip of his drink or a wee stretch.
I worked in the motor trade for 17 years so i know what goes on. Do not let them have their own way, you tell them what you want |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"dont buy a new car .......they depreciate as soon as u drive them off the forecourt ..."
absolutely true.much better going for a car a few months old and save thousands or better still buy off a private seller and save even more |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"thanks!! its just sooo nice but dont want expense of brand new one so if it falls over next 2 years it will be a bit cheaper hopefully xx"
It might help if you tell us the model of the car??
For example a VW/Audi or Honda holds its value more than a Vauxhall or a Fiat. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"lol!! that would help!! duhh!!!!
its the peugot 308 cc xx"
French car!!!!
That says it all 
But each to their own, if you like it then thats your choice.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"thanks!! its just sooo nice but dont want expense of brand new one so if it falls over next 2 years it will be a bit cheaper hopefully xx
It might help if you tell us the model of the car??
For example a VW/Audi or Honda holds its value more than a Vauxhall or a Fiat."
its above you lol xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"lol!! that would help!! duhh!!!!
its the peugot 308 cc xx
French car!!!!
That says it all
But each to their own, if you like it then thats your choice.
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my current car a renault and never had a bit of bother with it touch wood!!
buy british?? are there any??? xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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goin to have a wee peek now!!
by the time other car paid off my degree will be finished kiddo will be nearly a teenager so dont need kiddie proof car and i will be an adult so time to treat myself!! xx |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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actually I am looking at this thread closely as I have my heart set on honda civic hybrid once i pass my test..... so i think the thing i have learnt is possibly to buy a 1 or 2 year old one... after that it holds its value really well.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Simple rule of thumb, always works for me.
"Buying a car = Losing a fortune"
Whichever way you look at it, that's what happens, only the dealer and maunufacturer ever wins |
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Or......
You could go the other way, and buy a very cheap car of a second-hand dealer.
There is one I have seen that advertises cars from £99!!!
You usually get about 3 months warrantee on them, and if they break down just chuck it away and get another one.
A friend of mine never spends more than £300 on a car, and with a bit of basic preventative maintainance now and then, they often last two or three years before he replaces them.
Quite a cheap way to get about!!! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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done that sthwales for years car just now 05 plate so in 2 years when im ready for new one it can get traded in i wont get much for it but i really want this other car !! xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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never ever trade in a modern car you will never get anywhere near its true value from a garage for it.our son wanted a smaller car and got his 05 plate mondeo tdci as trade in which is worth approx 3k private selling .the garage offered 1500 quid.garages do take the p*ss when valuing your car but want top dollar and more when selling them on.sandicliff are the worst garage for this in my experience |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I don't think it's a case of garages taking the piss with trade ins but they do have to make a profit.
An example ...
Years ago when I was in the TV trade, I'd buy a TV from someone for, say 20 quid and sell it for 100 quid. To many that would appear like I was taking the piss, but I had to refurbish it, advertise it and give a 3 month warranty in case it broke down, so we'll say again as an example, the line output transformer failed, as they often did, that would cost me 20 quid or more to replace, so bang ! a chunk of my profit has vanished into thin air.
As much as I hate the auto trade and the sharp practices associated with it, you have to see it from a dealers point of view as well. |
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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago
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The things are going for them, you easily afford a brand new Toyota right now!
Actually, before all of their problems came to view, I hired an Avensis TDI estate for a couple of days and was amazed how economical it was!  |
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