I think I ballsed up with my car purchase

[McLarenLad]

So I bought a Focus ST back in September.

2016, 57k miles, FSH. All for £14.5k. I knew prices were high, but was keen on ditching my diesel, which wasn't really serving a purpose any more. Plus, you know, the 'itch' got me.

So I went 50% down on a finance deal. It's as high as I'll go with finance.

I've put 1,000 miles since buying and out of curiosity, did a WBAC check and had a look at AutoTrader values.

£8k

Eight. Sodding. Grand.

Granted, I can see prices are slipping somewhat. Similar cars, 10k less mileage in some cases, are around £1-£1.5k cheaper. All in the space of four months. But I was mortified. Mainly because at this rate, I'm in danger of slipping into negative equity with the damned thing. Which has prompted me to chuck more cash into it quicker, which albeit is never a bad thing, but just an unforeseen cost.

And the mere reason for looking at its value was........Those RS 300 Trophy's are looking all the more tasty to me!

[McLarenLad]

Makes this topic all the more interesting to find that the local shop owner had decided to 'park' his van in the rear of my car this morning.
fking furious.

Guy speaks terrible English too and just said "Sometime automatic roll". Didn't even move the fking thing. Just stared at it.

No damage as far as I can see. Clips seem to have come loose on one side. They don't seem to want to go back in place easy though...

[McLarenLad]

So much for £8k eh?!