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16th May 2019, 06:39 | #41 |
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Yeah but that's french cars for you. Par for the course
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16th May 2019, 17:00 | #42 | |
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16th May 2019, 19:23 | #43 |
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I have had loads of second hand French cars, especially PSA with XUD engines, but also several Renaults, all cheap for what you get, and all remarkably tough and long-lived, with just the odd niggle. And I am currently loving being the owner of a 2003 Megane Mk1 Cabrio 1.6L, 16v. Peppy little engine, slick and positive gearbox, not immaculate, but respectable enough if a bit hairdresserish! 76,000miles, cost £575, and everything works properly. I wouldn't have the the next series of Renault's though, too much "clever" electronic stuff that broke. Nightmare!
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17th May 2019, 10:06 | #44 |
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Well a lot of criticism is those buying new cars so as someone whose last 9 cars have been bought new, I feel the need to support this position. The most important point is those of us who do buy new are the source of secondhand cars that most on here want - so like to think I am subsidising you lot and would expect some gratitude at my generosity (joke!)
The depreciation on a car is dependant on how long you hold it. We kept out MGF for 16 years so suffered depreciation of £1.3k p.a. - not too bad. We had our 75 estate for 11 years so depreciation of £2.3k p.a. - again something I can live with. We are trading in our 328i estate after 6 years and this will show a depreciation of £4.3k p.a. once we trade it in for a new I Pace. I REALLY like to be able to spec the car to my exact requirements and am happy to pay for this privilege! Had amusing discussions with the BMW salesman who kept suggesting options because they were valued by secondhand buyers. I told him I was buying the car for me (and her!) and did not care a jot as to the next owner's requirements. We are getting an electric car because I suspect the next set of wheels will be a mobility scooter and what better way to prepare? - coming in July - can't wait
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17th May 2019, 12:08 | #45 | |
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These days leasing is the way many people acquire their cars, and once in a contract it tends to lock you in and you end up renewing the lease every couple of years and getting a new car. Not a bad way to pay for your motoring I suppose, but I'm far too tight for any of that malarkey. |
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17th May 2019, 13:34 | #46 | |
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Only poor people like me buy an old banger and then lavish it with all you have to make it that 'bargain' you always dreamed of! And how else can you ever own a car originally valued at as much as your house, if not buying it when rather old! I still remember the thrill of buying an old M5...and the BMW 750iL...not so much the Maserati! Pride in ownership? Hell yes! Joy in driving it? You bet! Paying the speeding fines? Not so much...
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18th May 2019, 14:42 | #47 |
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I agree that buying something like a flash car on any form of "tick" is a mug's game - and I think any new car is "flash". We have always bought our cars for cash. That meant for the first few years of marriage we drove truly awful secondhand Vauxhall Viva estate before progressing to a wonderful secondhand Morris Marina! The only debt we have had in our 48 years of marriage is a mortgage and paid that off in our early 50s.
This has meant that now, in our dotage, we have a modest "wedge" that allows us to travel long haul (and maintain our BA Silver status!) as well as buy the odd new car. We have reach the stage where if we do not start wasting our money, the kids and Taxman will.
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