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Offline dubber36

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Re: used gti value's
« Reply #10 on: 20 January 2012, 08:33 »
I just prefer the satisfaction of knowing that all I have is actually mine. Probably a very outdated way of thinking nowadays, but if I did want to change any of the cars, I know I wouldn't have to worry about how small an amount of equity I had in it.
Red Mk6 gone replaced with a white Mk7 which has gone too. Green Mk2 here to stay.

Offline carl1

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Re: used gti value's
« Reply #11 on: 20 January 2012, 09:05 »
^^^^^im outdated too then but its the way i like it and its the cheapest way for a private buyer.
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Offline The Doc

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Re: used gti value's
« Reply #12 on: 20 January 2012, 13:04 »
Does it really matter if it's lost £3000 in 6 months? You only realise a loss when you sell it. The simple answer is, don't sell it. Just enjoy it for many years to come.

Making sense again  :wink:

Offline PenguinGTI

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Re: used gti value's
« Reply #13 on: 20 January 2012, 13:07 »
I'm outdated too. I like the freedom of driving my car as much as I like.

Offline R32UK

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Re: used gti value's
« Reply #14 on: 20 January 2012, 13:24 »
Yes.. many people feel like the car doesnt belong to them, and therefore overlook leasing. I see this as a positive, why would you want to own a depreciating asset   :laugh:

Lets face it.. most people finance anyway. So is the car really yours anyway??  :lipsrsealed:

Offline carl1

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Re: used gti value's
« Reply #15 on: 20 January 2012, 13:37 »
mine is 100% mine  :lipsrsealed:
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Offline PenguinGTI

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Re: used gti value's
« Reply #16 on: 20 January 2012, 13:47 »
Mine is 100% mine.  :smiley:

Offline IainTinTop

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Re: used gti value's
« Reply #17 on: 20 January 2012, 14:17 »
To me there is a very simple rule to remember with cars - to you (the punter) most cars half in value every three years, note this basic rule also applies used. Some do better, lots do worse, but all cost loads£££££££££.

Lease vs buy - complicated depends on lots of factors, how long you keep, the deal you can get, the cost (or not) of finance, etc.

Each to his own. Cars are very personal, often not very rational things. Most important, get what you really want and enjoy!!!!!
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Offline carl1

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Re: used gti value's
« Reply #18 on: 20 January 2012, 14:24 »
Leasing, Finance or PCP whatever they are called are not cheaper than buying with cash for a private buyer.
GTI manual PP, now sold  :-(

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Re: used gti value's
« Reply #19 on: 20 January 2012, 14:28 »
mine is 100% mine  :lipsrsealed:

100% mine too, no loan, no lease, no HP etc.


I don't think I'll use savings again to buy a car, it's too real when you see what your savings account used to look like and how much the car is worth now.

Next car I'll put down a hefty deposit and borrow the rest and leave the savings well alone.



Jim
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