On Wednesday, 11 January 2017 13:23:57 UTC, jim wrote:
I have offers for a new car of Circa 26600 (carwow) in my choice
of metallic.

2nd hand/ex demo "year old" examples are advertised (ebay, auto
trader) for 24000 or 24500, usually in cheapo white.

If these cars retain 45% value after 3 years shurely these used
prices are way over the odds?

What gives?
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I'm a one year old or thereabouts buyer.
I usually get 20-25% off the new price.
But you don't get that buying an ex-demo from a dealer.

Most of the ones I've had in the past were repossessed jobs.
The main thing is to be flexible and shop around.
Don't set your heart on any particular thing.