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[Oli]

Don't forget the ford smax. Cracking mpv.

[DaveB@Vagbremtechnic]

renault products are also stupid cheap when 6 months old, they're not too interesting but have solid Ncap ratings.

[tony_danza]

There's big discounts to be had off Kugas (lad at work is buying one) and by all accounts, they're a very good car. Rent one, forget about depreciation and give it back in 2/3 years.

If I was buying though.... Don't know why I like them, but I do!!

[08micsta]

TC I have a close friend who has just had his delivered.

He absolutely loves it... He has gone from a Reiger Scirocco to a Volvo S40 T5 and now to this as his family car.

He simply cannot fault it.

Mike

[Top Cat]

There's big discounts to be had off Kugas (lad at work is buying one) and by all accounts, they're a very good car. Rent one, forget about depreciation and give it back in 2/3 years.

Going to look into renting one as you suggest. I have never done it before, I always thought you lost loads on these type of deals, dont you have to put a large deposit down as well as the monthly payments. Also does anyone know a website that predicts future residuals on new models out now. So i can compare the 2 methods of ownership. 

[tony_danza]

It doesn't work with everything, just certain manufacturers/models they're trying to ensure there's a decent supply of 2nd hand in a few years time.

Basically you want the smallest deposit possible, none is best... this is the pinch as if you want out of the car, then you don't want a load of dead money sitting in it for you to lose. Then a guaranteed future value, say 60-65% at 2 years. Your monthly payments will be the balance of the new cost and the GFV @x% interest.

There's websites you can use that basically offer your custom to a load of dealers and they bid for your business.

[DaveB@Vagbremtechnic]

TC

www.ukcarline.com

01995 641111 ask for Darren tell them I gave you his name.

Sometimes on Personal Contract Hire its better on 2 years than 3, they recently had a 15k Astra on contract hire at 160 per month with 480 quid deposit. Its all to do with the RV but also the amount of support the manufacturer is giving. They tend to support fleet more than retail.

If theres bonuses about on kugas ask for a 3+23 quote on personal contract hire - I reckon 200 a month would be doable 

[Top Cat]

Thanks for the help guys, best start my research. 

[tony_danza]

For basic motoring where the car is just a tool, it makes sense - I've never done it before, but have bought my new toy this way as I don't see the point of using my own money when I can rent it so cheap, more towards the Pork 

[DaveB@Vagbremtechnic]

Indeed ^^^^^^

On contract hire treat it like a disposable razor and when they come to collect it tell them to bring a brush and shovel   

[Hedge]

If I was buying though.... Don't know why I like them, but I do!!

The Yeti is actually quite a nice car. Based on the Golf/A5 chassis and should keep some of its money when you come to change it.