Residuals, Take 2 : The AA
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Doing 10,000 miles per year, after 3 years it retains 59% of its value.
To put that into perspective I had a look at a few other cars. All 3years/10k miles/year.
Porsche Boxter 2.7 = 64%
Audi TT coupe (225) = 62%
Honda S2000 = 62%
BMW 330i sport = 46%
Subaru Impreza WRZ STi = 43%
Golf R32 = 42%
Alfa 156 GTA = 41%
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 = 33%
(That last one is just for a laugh !!!)
I think that puts the RX-8 into very good territory for residuals.
Of course still pure speculation, but at least its positive speculation this time
:D
To put that into perspective I had a look at a few other cars. All 3years/10k miles/year.
Porsche Boxter 2.7 = 64%
Audi TT coupe (225) = 62%
Honda S2000 = 62%
BMW 330i sport = 46%
Subaru Impreza WRZ STi = 43%
Golf R32 = 42%
Alfa 156 GTA = 41%
Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 = 33%
(That last one is just for a laugh !!!)
I think that puts the RX-8 into very good territory for residuals.
Of course still pure speculation, but at least its positive speculation this time
:D
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Yes, thats the single biggest 'cost' of owning a new car, and why BMW,porshe and mercede's etc are seen to be such a good buy, because they loose so little value over time.
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Yes, thats the single biggest 'cost' of owning a new car, and why BMW,porshe and mercede's etc are seen to be such a good buy, because they loose so little value over time.
Yes, thats the single biggest 'cost' of owning a new car, and why BMW,porshe and mercede's etc are seen to be such a good buy, because they loose so little value over time.
For ***** and giggles, I went to the BMW dealer yesterday, and priced out a 330Ci and it wound up being about the same price as the RX-8, and it costs $11000 more in value.
Either way though.. I think I'm going to be happier in the 8.
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Nah all them figues are just wrong about the 8. It's going to be worth more after 6 months than list price, just like any car where demand outstrips supply.
Also due to the rarity of the vehicle I reckon it will retain 70% of it's value after 4 years.
Also due to the rarity of the vehicle I reckon it will retain 70% of it's value after 4 years.
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I am with Contigo, I truely beleive that if order lead times approach 6 months plu then the pre-order cars will be worth £2K to £3K more than list.
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You're so right!!!
Just look at the new mini (not that I have). Can't get one for love nor money new and secondhand values are higher.
The 8 will be the same, MAZDA will not be able to ramp to their UK targets as long as JAPAN and US demand is strong.
We've seen it already with no advertising. There will NOT be loads of 8's sitting on Dealers forecourts, MAZDA won't allow it.
Hey keep it for 3 years and trade it for the 2006 convertible 4 seat version (now there's a thought!)
That's my plan if they produce one.
Cheers
Oilman
Just look at the new mini (not that I have). Can't get one for love nor money new and secondhand values are higher.
The 8 will be the same, MAZDA will not be able to ramp to their UK targets as long as JAPAN and US demand is strong.
We've seen it already with no advertising. There will NOT be loads of 8's sitting on Dealers forecourts, MAZDA won't allow it.
Hey keep it for 3 years and trade it for the 2006 convertible 4 seat version (now there's a thought!)
That's my plan if they produce one.
Cheers
Oilman
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