Aston Martin V12 vs Ferrari California - depreciation?
Discussion
I'm considering upgrading my manual V8 Vantage Roadster. However, I'm not minted and my man maths can only justify this purchase if I can realise most, if not all of the money I put in to purchase the car. So for me, depreciation is a MASSIVE factor.
For the Vantage I'm likely to opt for the coupe as I can't stretch my budget far enough right now for a Roadster. I'm considering both V12 and V12s.
The other car I'm considering is. California. Two main advantages for me there, one it's a convertible and two the gearbox. My ideal is for a double clutch, PDK type. The rear seats may come in handy too. My reservations? Never owned a Ferrari and maintenance costs are an unknown / a concern. Servicing, I suspect to keep the value its dealer only whereas with the AM specialists seem to offer a better job and value seems to be unaffected. Although with a car getting on for nearly £100k maybe that isn't the case. Cons for the California: can't help worry I'd look like a bit of a c0ck driving it with the roof down. Maybe I should but I don't feel like that in the AM. Just a different image which I prefer. And the Cali will be a bit flash to turn up to clients in, again an AM has that understated class.
So, both cars are going to be around the £90k mark, but how much will they be worth in 3yrs with another 20k miles on them? I know no one has a crystal ball, but some educated opinions would be really appreciated.
For the Vantage I'm likely to opt for the coupe as I can't stretch my budget far enough right now for a Roadster. I'm considering both V12 and V12s.
The other car I'm considering is. California. Two main advantages for me there, one it's a convertible and two the gearbox. My ideal is for a double clutch, PDK type. The rear seats may come in handy too. My reservations? Never owned a Ferrari and maintenance costs are an unknown / a concern. Servicing, I suspect to keep the value its dealer only whereas with the AM specialists seem to offer a better job and value seems to be unaffected. Although with a car getting on for nearly £100k maybe that isn't the case. Cons for the California: can't help worry I'd look like a bit of a c0ck driving it with the roof down. Maybe I should but I don't feel like that in the AM. Just a different image which I prefer. And the Cali will be a bit flash to turn up to clients in, again an AM has that understated class.
So, both cars are going to be around the £90k mark, but how much will they be worth in 3yrs with another 20k miles on them? I know no one has a crystal ball, but some educated opinions would be really appreciated.
Shazbat said:
Including dealer markup at the buy and sell process, budget to lose around £50k. It could be more than that of course.
50k?! I can't see either car only being worth £40k in 3 yrs. But appreciate you taking the time to give your opinion.And thanks to everyone else too. My money is no doubt safer in my 2008 Vantage as that has done most of its depreciating. Just want something a bit quicker and prefer the updated bumpers etc
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