Changing tow car this year

1Tracey1 replied on 23/01/2018 11:12

Posted on 23/01/2018 11:12

Morning all. Currently have a ssangyong diesel which we due to change this year -3years old. Don't know what to do 're the petrol/diesel debate'. I know changes aren't till 2040 but obviously there are consumer confidence issues with diesal which could affect trade in price. Wondered what people who regularly change there car and are due to do so this year were planning on doing.

flatcoat replied on 13/03/2018 20:11

Posted on 13/03/2018 20:11

Many finance deals give significant deposit contributions so do the numbers before dismissing finance. We got £1500 additional discount on a new Seat Arona last November that was only available with finance, As long as you run the loan for 6 months you can then pay it off. My ‘ex’ was in the trade so have a bit of inside knowledge and can assure that cash purchase does nothing to sweeten the deal these days. 

Personally I wouldn’t be changing a 3 year old car, only just run-in and just think of all that depreciation you have just spent (wasted) money on. 

Cornersteady replied on 13/03/2018 21:49

Posted on 13/03/2018 20:11 by flatcoat

Many finance deals give significant deposit contributions so do the numbers before dismissing finance. We got £1500 additional discount on a new Seat Arona last November that was only available with finance, As long as you run the loan for 6 months you can then pay it off. My ‘ex’ was in the trade so have a bit of inside knowledge and can assure that cash purchase does nothing to sweeten the deal these days. 

Personally I wouldn’t be changing a 3 year old car, only just run-in and just think of all that depreciation you have just spent (wasted) money on. 

Posted on 13/03/2018 21:49

yes because they (the dealer) can make more profit through the finance part. 

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flatcoat replied on 14/03/2018 20:02

Posted on 14/03/2018 20:02

I drive a 4x4 estate because you do not need a full fat SUV just to have 4wd traction. I love driving my sons Cayenne and his partners Evoque but have no desire to own one. I prefer the Audi Allroad approach (albeit I have a Passat Alltrack).

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