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Low Fuel consumption vehicles 2008
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Pretani
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in N. Ireland
Here's some good stats on low fuel consumption and emission vehicles for 2008. The information is taken from the Motability.co.uk website and is very reliable. When buying second hand cars I found it difficult to get reliably information on their fuel consumption, so whether you are thinking on buying a new vehicle or waiting a few years to buy second hand, you might like to note what model will end up the cheapest to run.
July-Sep 2008 Motability PDF file
...another point to consider is that Motability vechicles are always good second hand buys. During the 3 years of ownership, Motability vechicles are regularly serviced and maintained by the AA. To the best of my knowledge individuals can buy second hand Motability cars from the Motability scheme direct.
July-Sep 2008 Motability PDF file
...another point to consider is that Motability vechicles are always good second hand buys. During the 3 years of ownership, Motability vechicles are regularly serviced and maintained by the AA. To the best of my knowledge individuals can buy second hand Motability cars from the Motability scheme direct.
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Fuel consumption is only one aspect of the cost of running a car.
By far the biggest cost is depreciation which on some models is horrendous and should be borne in mind before deciding what to buy.
http://cars.uk.msn.com/News/car_news_article.aspx?cp-documentid=5622690 -
Interesting addition ballyblack, but how can you second guess the depreciation of a vehicle if it's relatively new? The article says watch out for high spec models and cheap new cars. It also states small cars and high image cars lose the least.
A part from the high image factor and the desirability aspect of a specific vehicle, can the other factors mentioned be influenced by fuel consumption and emissions?
What other factors contribute to the depreciation value of a vehicle? for example: - can the amount of models sold have any reflection on the depreciation value?0 -
Course you could just get a bike
one banana and I can cycle 5 miles easy.... 0 -
True but if you are on mobility deprecation isn't a worryballyblack wrote: »Fuel consumption is only one aspect of the cost of running a car.
By far the biggest cost is depreciation which on some models is horrendous and should be borne in mind before deciding what to buy.
http://cars.uk.msn.com/News/car_news_article.aspx?cp-documentid=5622690 -
can the amount of models sold have any reflection on the depreciation value
in a word yes.
Also for instance Citroen have a habit of sales discounts/promotions/free insurance that adds to serious depreciation in some of their models just a few months old0 -
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During the 3 years of ownership, Motability vechicles are regularly serviced and maintained by the AA.
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Eh? The AA has nothing to do with Motability. The vehicles are serviced by the dealers who supplied them.0 -
Thanks for that 'heads-up' agal. I was told the AA covered the costs of breakdown, servicing, etc, etc. Seems there must be some misunderstanding.0
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Citroen cars are unreliable at the best of times, maybe this is why they depreciate in value an not because of promotions?
Are you saying that when more models are on the market, the more that model depreciates in value?0 -
belfastgirl23 wrote: »Course you could just get a bike one banana and I can cycle 5 miles easy....
I've had a few bikes in my time.........:whistle:
Thanks for the links Pretani & Ballyblack......:beer:What if the Hokey Pokey really is what it's all about !!!0 -
Citroen cars are unreliable at the best of times, maybe this is why they depreciate in value an not because of promotions?
Are you saying that when more models are on the market, the more that model depreciates in value?
I've driven a Citroen for 4 years & it's never missed a beat, they're HDI engines are top notch......;)What if the Hokey Pokey really is what it's all about !!!0
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