SLK250d (nee CDI)
Discussion
Test driving one tomorrow. Man-maths suggesting I need a brand new car to deal with my 25 mile commute so I don't have to shell out excessive fuel costs on the Monaro (I know, I know - don't worry, its staying!)
Anyway, massive discounts available, decent residuals - 50mpg should be a reality, and £30 VED for what its worth. 0-60 in circa 6 seconds makes it no slouch but I know it will be no boxster... New fangled 9 speed slush box should be perfect for the job and i reckon will suit the diesel motor well.
It will be a commuting tool that happens to serve my convertible itch. Granted I may also look like a tool in said tool!
Opinions?
Anyway, massive discounts available, decent residuals - 50mpg should be a reality, and £30 VED for what its worth. 0-60 in circa 6 seconds makes it no slouch but I know it will be no boxster... New fangled 9 speed slush box should be perfect for the job and i reckon will suit the diesel motor well.
It will be a commuting tool that happens to serve my convertible itch. Granted I may also look like a tool in said tool!
Opinions?
Drove it today, was utterly impressed with it as a package, really not an exciting car but certainly quick enough, very refined, decent ride considering it was the AMG sport (S-line equiv!) version. Was offered a fantastic deal by a very decent salesman and was in a whisker of signing on the dotted line. Looking at the leasing alternative tho and it seems to work out a good chunk cheaper over the course of 24 months. Decisions!!
Ari said:
Is nearly eight grand for a car you can't drive more than 10,000 miles a year and have to give away after two years and do exactly the same again and again, really good value?
Possibly compared to actually buying a car at full list price, selling it after two years and buying another at full list over and over, but who actually really does that?
Who buys new cars for list price and sells after 2 years? Maybe not many...Possibly compared to actually buying a car at full list price, selling it after two years and buying another at full list over and over, but who actually really does that?
Who buys heavily discounted (drive the deal = ~£27k which is >£9k off list) and sell for the GFV (~£20k)? Probably a fair few...
That's the best case scenario, which means £7k of depreciation plus the interest on the deferred £20k balance @ 5.9% apr. Total cost buying it via PCP, even with such a massive discount, is in excess of £9000.
I'd've gone for the lease option but there are none left at the advertised price.....
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