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General => General discussion => Topic started by: The Mighty Elvi on 08 November 2014, 11:45

Title: VW's new 5 year life cycle
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 08 November 2014, 11:45

So..all you chaps who are thinking of buying a new VW will see it reduce in value far quicker.

Facelift after 3 years, replaced after 5 years.   :shocked:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/89367/vw-s-five-year-cycle-means-even-more-new-cars

Title: Re: VW's new 5 year life cycle
Post by: Diamond Hell on 10 November 2014, 16:36

Meh.  Used car values are an odd thing in the UK anyway. In other countries they seem far more detatched from the age of the vehicle.

Title: Re: VW's new 5 year life cycle
Post by: VW BUSH on 10 November 2014, 17:30

Probably make them go rusty quicker so you need a new one every 5 years :grin:

Title: Re: VW's new 5 year life cycle
Post by: Waspy on 10 November 2014, 18:06

Just buy a mk1 or 2

Appreciation baby  :cool:

Title: Re: VW's new 5 year life cycle
Post by: Rhyso on 10 November 2014, 21:43

Noting new really though  :undecided:

MK5 was released in 04
MK6 in 09
MK7 in 13 so a little ahead

Title: Re: VW's new 5 year life cycle
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 11 November 2014, 14:04

Modern cars are not built to last beyond a decade at a push anyway. I'll stick with my reliable 23 year old daily. And in regards to the mk7, plenty reasons on this forum on why not to buy one.