MKII Focus RS depreciation
Discussion
Now I appreciate that little depreciation is a poor reason for buying any car alone, but it seems the RS is depreciating at a very low rate, and this would seem to make it a justifiable purchase.
So any owners or afficionados out there know if this is correct and approximately by what amount? I'd be looking at an early MKII on an 09/59 plate, circa 17/18k and keeping it 2-3 years. I appreciate there's no crystal ball, especially with fuel prices, but any thoughts where it could be value wise?
And in order to minimise depreciation what extras are paramount, packs 1 & 2? Seems few have both.
Cheers in advance.
So any owners or afficionados out there know if this is correct and approximately by what amount? I'd be looking at an early MKII on an 09/59 plate, circa 17/18k and keeping it 2-3 years. I appreciate there's no crystal ball, especially with fuel prices, but any thoughts where it could be value wise?
And in order to minimise depreciation what extras are paramount, packs 1 & 2? Seems few have both.
Cheers in advance.
crazy about cars said:
Only if it sells for that price 
& they hold money because they are so rare unlike the focus (which I notice the owner of that car feels he needs to slag off in his advert to make the car sound better 
) the Rs is much more of a mainstream vehicle. Having owned my RS since new, july 09, i have noticed prices have stablized, even increased on low mileage examples.
For the best package for resale, make sure it has LUX 1 & bluetooth / USB at the very least, leather is desirable although not as hardwearing as the cloth seats.
Mine is LUX 2 with the nav & incorporates the rear view camera so always good for resale.
Then its down to colour, i have blue which is the most subdued but rarest of the 3 'normal' colours, white most popular then the green for the real exibitionists!
If you get on to focusrsoc.com you will find ALL the answers you ever need to know!
In answer to the value you asked, lots of variables to look at but 09/59 with 18k miles & depending on spec, you'd be looking around £18.5k-£20k to buy now & in 3 years time i'd estimate £16K.
For the best package for resale, make sure it has LUX 1 & bluetooth / USB at the very least, leather is desirable although not as hardwearing as the cloth seats.
Mine is LUX 2 with the nav & incorporates the rear view camera so always good for resale.
Then its down to colour, i have blue which is the most subdued but rarest of the 3 'normal' colours, white most popular then the green for the real exibitionists!
If you get on to focusrsoc.com you will find ALL the answers you ever need to know!
In answer to the value you asked, lots of variables to look at but 09/59 with 18k miles & depending on spec, you'd be looking around £18.5k-£20k to buy now & in 3 years time i'd estimate £16K.
Edited by Gareth350 on Thursday 29th November 10:51
Gareth350 said:
Having owned my RS since new, july 09, i have noticed prices have stablized, even increased on low mileage examples.
For the best package for resale, make sure it has LUX 1 & bluetooth / USB at the very least, leather is desirable although not as hardwearing as the cloth seats.
Mine is LUX 2 with the nav & incorporates the rear view camera so always good for resale.
Then its down to colour, i have blue which is the most subdued but rarest of the 3 'normal' colours, white most popular then the green for the real exibitionists!
If you get on to focusrsoc.com you will find ALL the answers you ever need to know!
In answer to the value you asked, lots of variables to look at but 09/59 with 18k miles & depending on spec, you'd be looking around £18.5k-£20k to buy now & in 3 years time i'd estimate £16K.
Many thanks for all the responses and the above post.
For a new car it really does seem to make sense from a depreciation perspective, easily offsetting the additional fuel cost....and then of course there's the car itself! OK so this is man maths at its best!
Cheers
For the best package for resale, make sure it has LUX 1 & bluetooth / USB at the very least, leather is desirable although not as hardwearing as the cloth seats.
Mine is LUX 2 with the nav & incorporates the rear view camera so always good for resale.
Then its down to colour, i have blue which is the most subdued but rarest of the 3 'normal' colours, white most popular then the green for the real exibitionists!
If you get on to focusrsoc.com you will find ALL the answers you ever need to know!
In answer to the value you asked, lots of variables to look at but 09/59 with 18k miles & depending on spec, you'd be looking around £18.5k-£20k to buy now & in 3 years time i'd estimate £16K.
Many thanks for all the responses and the above post.
For a new car it really does seem to make sense from a depreciation perspective, easily offsetting the additional fuel cost....and then of course there's the car itself! OK so this is man maths at its best!
Cheers
Edited by Gareth350 on Thursday 29th November 10:51
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