SLS depreciation over next year or two
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Hi Chaps.
In the near future I will have a fat wad of cash sitting in the bank for a bit. I will be renting a house for at least 12 months (break up, need to decide where to buy next). I am toying with using part of this money to buy/run an SLS for a 6-12 months. I don't mind losing a bit of the money.
Sooo, what do you think I'll be able to pick up an SLS for in July/August, and how much might it depreciate by say Easter 2013. I'm thinking if I lose £10-£15k I might bite. I know this is a gamble, just wondering.
(No, I would not sell the TVR or BMW - this would be another toy car for 3-5k of smiles).
In the near future I will have a fat wad of cash sitting in the bank for a bit. I will be renting a house for at least 12 months (break up, need to decide where to buy next). I am toying with using part of this money to buy/run an SLS for a 6-12 months. I don't mind losing a bit of the money.
Sooo, what do you think I'll be able to pick up an SLS for in July/August, and how much might it depreciate by say Easter 2013. I'm thinking if I lose £10-£15k I might bite. I know this is a gamble, just wondering.
(No, I would not sell the TVR or BMW - this would be another toy car for 3-5k of smiles).
2010 '10' plates cars are on for around 110k, new coupe's start at 160k-ish so already 50k depreciation in 2 years, I would say that in July prices may not have moved much (being summer where sports car's tend to appreciate slightly), by next easter I would agree that 10k less is a very realistic possibility
for a toy car with little depreciation why not look at a lambo/fezza? I reckon they will be easier to shift than the sls aswell if you are only looking to hold for a year
for a toy car with little depreciation why not look at a lambo/fezza? I reckon they will be easier to shift than the sls aswell if you are only looking to hold for a year
kryten22uk said:
Very optimistic indeed I'd say. You'll lose £10k on dealer spread alone. Looking at least £20k this time next year I'd say.
Dealer spread would be higher thn £10k I would guess.You need something a tad older and/or a tad more unusual to stick to a £10/15k only depreciation. Unless you happen to buy really well - money talks so when your cashed up you could snap up a dealer price car? Carries risk but nothing a good inspection couldn't limit.
Make sure you buy it right and you shouldn't lose too much. Try some dealers and see what they can offer on brand new cars, in December they were discounting by £40,000. Brand new for £130k! Hopefully they will offer similar discounts on the roadsters soon.
You won't regret buying one, they're fantastic.
You won't regret buying one, they're fantastic.
orbtar said:
Make sure you buy it right and you shouldn't lose too much. Try some dealers and see what they can offer on brand new cars, in December they were discounting by £40,000. Brand new for £130k! Hopefully they will offer similar discounts on the roadsters soon.
You won't regret buying one, they're fantastic.
That's a massive discount on a relatively new and rare car like an SLS. I would have to say that suggests Merc have overcooked the price level by some distance.You won't regret buying one, they're fantastic.
Will be interesting to see where they settle down in the second hand market.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/mercedes-benz-sls-to-...
Is anyone aware of this and if it is true I would expect residuals to increase over time.
Is anyone aware of this and if it is true I would expect residuals to increase over time.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/mercedes-benz-sls-to-...
Is anyone aware of this and if it is true I would expect residuals to increase over time.
Is anyone aware of this and if it is true I would expect residuals to increase over time.
I recently looked long and hard at these. Offered on two including a 2013 GT coupe. The only thing that put me off was I couldn't get my head round a Roadster vs a coupe. I'm a convertible guy but an SLS is all about the gull wings. I was going round in circles so I bought an SL63 and a Bentley Supersports instead.
I think it seems that they are slowing down on depreciation however and should be a great buy.
I think it seems that they are slowing down on depreciation however and should be a great buy.
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