On 11/01/2017 18:20, harry wrote:
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.

It's worth checking leasing deals - PCH personal contract hire. If the
manufacturers are running special offers they can be well worth considering.
e.g. My Skoda £25k RRP cost £5500 total for 2 year hire inc VAT.