GW200 FF
Hi Folks,
Currently the proud owner of a 55 plate RB182 cup with 40K miles on it. Bought it n Feb 09 and have been quite happy with the car. However, after spending too long on here mooching at the newer shape cars i'd like to change sometime. Also weighing on my mind is the s/h market for Clios as good examples of a cup going for about 5k. I think mine is probably worth about that and its had the belts done at a renault dealer which seems to be an important aspect. Also has aftermarket recaros in decent condition which adds a bit of value.
My question is really about depreciation on 197 / 200's. I'm starting to see examples of 57 plate 197's coming in about 8k so a potential changeover cost of 3k which i could live with, or is it worth hanging onto the 182 for a bit longer and waiting on the secondhand market for the 200's becoming affordable i.e. sub 10k?
I'm not sold on getting rid of the 182 cup as i really enjoy driving it but at the same time if there is a tipping point on the depreciation i'd like to move on before the car markedly loses value.
Any thoughts appreciated.
Cheers
Currently the proud owner of a 55 plate RB182 cup with 40K miles on it. Bought it n Feb 09 and have been quite happy with the car. However, after spending too long on here mooching at the newer shape cars i'd like to change sometime. Also weighing on my mind is the s/h market for Clios as good examples of a cup going for about 5k. I think mine is probably worth about that and its had the belts done at a renault dealer which seems to be an important aspect. Also has aftermarket recaros in decent condition which adds a bit of value.
My question is really about depreciation on 197 / 200's. I'm starting to see examples of 57 plate 197's coming in about 8k so a potential changeover cost of 3k which i could live with, or is it worth hanging onto the 182 for a bit longer and waiting on the secondhand market for the 200's becoming affordable i.e. sub 10k?
I'm not sold on getting rid of the 182 cup as i really enjoy driving it but at the same time if there is a tipping point on the depreciation i'd like to move on before the car markedly loses value.
Any thoughts appreciated.
Cheers