Unknown future car usage putting off buyers?

Unknown future car usage putting off buyers?

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Frimley111R

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15,730 posts

236 months

Monday 28th June 2021
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I can't be the only one thinking about buying a car but not having any idea what my car usage is going to be like over the next 1-2 years.

Cars I like the look of might sit unused or end up doing far more mileage than I expect. Am I going end up with an expensive garden ornament for a car or am I going to wish I'd bought something that is cost effective to run? And don't even get me started with EV vs ICE....

I was looking at older convertibles recently and it's amazing how many are unsold after weeks and weeks (not helped by the weather of course). It feels like the market is barely moving in some areas...

BroadsRS6

785 posts

41 months

Monday 28th June 2021
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Maybe compromise and get an MX5. Daily if need be and fun on the lanes.

joropug

2,621 posts

191 months

Monday 28th June 2021
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We just sold an Audi privately. Autotrader suggested price £5300, don't ever listen to that....Got £6500 full asking price within a few days.

Mate who works at Citroen is selling 2 a day every day average, prices are high - people are probably holding out for top money that's all.