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Can you buy an everyday car that will increase in value ?Views : 5440 Replies : 106Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Dec 20th, 2017, 13:40 | #71 |
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I'm going to chime in with not buying German stuff, as once they get to the age where they start needing repairs their values plummet, I know, I have been there a number of times. Unfortunately Volvos seem to be going the same way also. :-(
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Dec 20th, 2017, 14:03 | #73 |
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What rides better, my Philbrook or Roberts ?
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Dec 20th, 2017, 15:50 | #74 |
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I'll stick in my £0.02.
Peugeot 306 convertible, especially the Roadster with the hardtop, iconic of the 90's. They look fantastic in the solid bright yellow. Same car underneath: Citroen ZX. So much more advanced than the contemporary Escort, reliable and no rust issues, but rare these days - I heard that the passive steering rubber bushings on the rear subframe are known to give out expensively. More of the Volcane & 16v might have been worth saving than of the everyday models, they must be going up in value again by now.
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Dec 20th, 2017, 16:09 | #75 |
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I would agree early boxsters feel relatively cheap, not special inside, but so tactile to drive. The 350/370 comparison comes up a lot, 350 feels more old school, and I must say that word again, cheap. I love the 370 looks but happily admit that's a very personal thing. Good rx8 must start appreciating or they will end up being free!! Another wonderfully flawed, wonderfully intuitive car to drive. We own a ratty old z3 which I adore, these will surely rise in value also.
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RX8s are so cheap they're in the ownership of people who can't afford to run them properly so good one's are hard to find. Jon. |
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Dec 20th, 2017, 17:21 | #77 |
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Ours is wee 1.9 16v, owned five years now, like it lots. Six pots go very well but feel bit weightier in the nose, but yeah, I'd love a 2.8 or 3.0. The wee engined one is quick enough and deserves a better home than it has😡
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I'll stay loyal to my 500E, no-one knows what it is, that's my kind of car.
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