Best Way to Finance a £30-40k car?

Prothet_of_Doom

motorguy wrote: »

Its funny because most alleged "cash buyers" argue they're getting the better deal because they're buying cash, but there are many sound examples of where thats not the case.

However you've managed to turn that around by saying the only way that people *think* they're getting a good deal on a lease is because manufacturers inflate the list price to make it look that way?

So basically if cash buyer cant be 'right' by cash being the cheaper option - which it often isnt, then you're making sure that lease buyers are 'wrong' too because its really the manufacturers inflating the price to make it look good?

Dammed if you do, Dammed if you don't.

There's an old Yorkshire saying that says "Ya don't get owt for nowt" which means that if you want something decent you have to pay for it.
The cynic in me (and the manufacturing engineer in me) believes that if you can add a few pounds in cost and make the customer think it's worth a few hundred then you are on to a winner.
I think I was first struck by the marketting phenonemen in the lates 80's when looking at the list price of an 3 door XR3i, and comparing it to the list price of a 5 door 1.6 L.

I digress. The only way the consumer can hope to win is to compromise on Brand and be very clinicalin thier decision making. Unfortunately, often heart takes precedence. I am no exception. I have bought (used in my case):rotfl: cars based on looks, when something from another brand would have got me a car that met my needs better, at a much lower price.

Prothet_of_Doom

TradePro wrote: »

+1

I think the public think we get the cars for nothing.

I'm sure that is true, and you just make money from the overpricing of tyres and repairs ? :eek:

Joking of course. :rotfl:

Olza23

Out of curiosity why do you need a 4x4? Is it just size you want?

In my eyes the question you have asked doesn't really have a right or wrong answer. Yes you are saving money buying a slightly older second hand car, yes if you buy nearly new there is warranty and less miles. There is no right or wrong answer!

Statistically, to take the least amonut of hit on depreciation v values for money then you should buy at 3 years old sell at 5.

Have I answered your question correctly who's to say?

Buy the car you want haggle hard and enjoy it!!