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***waynne*** · 28-05-2008, 07:12 AM

Do i detect a hint of jealousy SBT?

Soemtimes I wonder if the repair costs on older cars actually work out more than paying for a newer car. In terms of depreciation the best way to beat it is to buy at 3 years old and sell at 5. Typically a car loses 50% of its value in the first 3 years.

28-05-2008, 07:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
*waynne* Administrator Torque King Car: A3 1.8T Sport Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Deal, Kent UK Posts: 9,907	Re: Your First Car Do i detect a hint of jealousy SBT? Soemtimes I wonder if the repair costs on older cars actually work out more than paying for a newer car. In terms of depreciation the best way to beat it is to buy at 3 years old and sell at 5. Typically a car loses 50% of its value in the first 3 years. __________________ I stepped in a plate of Pasta the other day - now I have to worry about my Carbonara footprint!