Residual values (1.2 for the smarter investor)...

[Paul]

Not that you should think that any new car is a smart investment (unless it's a super car and you're queue jumping maybe), but I was encouraged by these figures: Experts predict strong Fiat 500 residual values

However, can someone put these into context compared to other cars, I'm not sure of a good source for this sort of data.

[simmo]

Paul thats interesting info, where did it come from? Is it from an recognised industry source such as CAP or Glass's?

At launch on a 1.2 Lounge Whatcar were predicting after 3 yrs a value of £4910, now its predicting £4883, which considering the price increased £200 is a cost of £227, not a saving.

[Paul]

It is an official FIAT press release, but they do now provide the name of the "expert" source for the predictions, ie Glass, AutoTrader, Whatcar etc.

[simmo]

Originally Posted by Paul

they do now provide the name of the "expert" source for the predictions, .

like all good propaganda then!!

Be interesting if it actually changes the PCP rates available from dealers by the claimed £20, particularly if you look at it pre and post price increase..

[tonywalk]

Both my (old-new) MINIs were bought on PCP due to them having strong residuals.

In fact when I got my Cooper S they'd improved and it wasn't much dearer than the Cooper (£300 as opposed to £282). At the time I could've had a Porche Boxster for £400 p/m!

This time round I bought my 500 on a BMR plan.

Regards,
Tony.






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