Buying A Car

[inafix]

hi guys,just wondering which way to buy my next car, my previous car is now 10yrs old so as you see i tend to hang onto them for a while. I have the cash but is this the best option,I am 64 so this should be my last vehicle.Many thanks.

[Captain2]

I've just turned 64, recently changed my car BUT it won't be the last time (and I had my last one 12 years). Stay young inafix, 60 is the new 40.

That doesn't answer your question though, sorry.

[inafix]

surely you will be a powered wheel chair by then eh.

[Hymie]

Take a look at AutoTrader for plenty of choice.

When buying a car, cash is always king – unless you want to be signed up to some dodgy finance deal.

The next question is whether you are happy to buy privately, with the lack of comeback on the buyer if things go wrong.

My advice is to buy a car around 2-3 years old, by which time it will have depreciated by around 50%, then own it for the next 10 years, over which time it will depreciate by the remaining 50%.

[inafix]

yes hymie thats my way of thought at the moment. Thankyou.

[mikey4444]

My advice is go the main dealer of your make of choice, and then look at a 2-3 year old model, with a full service history.

Or maybe go for a Hyundai, with their 7 year warranty.

[ToraToraTora]

.....and don't get a diesel, they are going to get outlawed in the coming years.