Buying "nearly new"

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Mon 7 May 2007 21:17
Buying "nearly new" - meldrew
A theoretical rule for changing cars is buy at two years old and sell at five years. My daughter has a five year old Honda Civic and want a Mini. Checking the main dealers sites a two year old mini seem near enough the price of a new one, allowing for the price of the "extras". A one series BMW cost less when two years old!

Logically one sells privately and then negotiates. Any suggestions for a replacement for a trendy 26 year old who
has ideas above her station.....??!!

TVMIA
Meldrew

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Tue 8 May 2007 10:00
Buying "nearly new" - Honestjohn
That rule applies to cars like a Ford Focus, not a MINI. MINIs hold their value better than any other small car. But also remember that most MINIs are loaded, typically with £2,000 - £3,000 of extras so you can't compare used prices with list prices for standard cars.

HJ
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Tue 8 May 2007 10:30
Buying "nearly new" - Carse
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