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Yep, life depreciates much faster than a nice sports car after you get over 40...
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Originally posted by The_Equalizer View PostYou're daily vehicle - no, but I've bought and sold a few classics with results. It's hard work though.
I drive mine daily and in another 5 years it might be run in
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Originally posted by bobspud View PostEvery penny and I have watched it depreciate roughly a grand a month. Eventually it will bounce a bit but you dont buy a car for an investment.
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Originally posted by The_Equalizer View PostThe question is the new car ££££ much nicer than your Saab? Yes, my Mum's new Benz was a good degree nicer than either of the two smokers I've had, but not tens of thousands nicer. Depends on the amount of spare cash you have I guess.
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Originally posted by The_Equalizer View PostWhen I say filthy, I'm not talking about the colour, the car is a total mess. Both the colour and its state are a deliberate two fingers up.
Rubbish and fag ash everywhere, rizlas, cans etc. etc. total state
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Originally posted by AtW View PostThat's the thing - bright colour can help prevent accident as the car is more visible than black (that I had).
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostThat is the thing. I have heard of a Land Rover owner who buys a brand new one every 3 months. Never cleans it or anything.
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Originally posted by bobspud View PostI went from a 51 plate Saab with only 120k on the clock and a full Saab City London service history to my new car and I can tell you even with all the servicing you can get it's not as nice as a comfy warm new car when you are driving up the m4 in the rain.
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