And now the end is near....

[Germgh0st]

What kind of mileage have you put on your car over the last 3 1/2 years? I guess it’s under 35k

The depreciation numbers since since 2019 have been ridiculously low. A unique time, thanks to Covid-19, the supply chain problems, and the arrival of EVs. Normally you would have lost 25-30%.

Going forward, you won’t see depreciation numbers this low again. You’ll certainly lose £20+k on your new car by 2026.

After all this chat, it’s not clear what you use your car for. Do you “need” the luxury of the Merc or the sporty drive of the M340i

Oh, and don’t buy an Aston Martin without talking to a couple of owners. They’re rubbish. They drive badly, they’re built badly and their maintenance costs are absurd. They look great and have that wonderful image, but Astons are best as garden ornaments for people who use half a dozen cars.

I've done 11,500 miles in almost 4 years. I work from home and the car sits on the driveway most of the week.

Losing £20k on the BMW in 4 years goes is a lower estimate than I've already made, I was thinking closer to £30k, and I'm good with that.

I don't need a luxury or sporty car. I just want one

 

[Will]

My gut feeling on this thread is that an 11.5k mile 3.5 year old C43 is a good car for £30k, and with such light usage should be a great car for someone else.

People seem to worry a lot about warranties and stuff but modern cars are generally pretty reliable. Especially low mileage well looked after ones. Depreciation costs more than repairs, and as mentioned you could always get a warranty if you value peace of mind.

But if you fancy a change and can afford the depreciation hit then go for it

Life is too short. If you later on decide that you don’t like the BMW you can always replace it when the time is right, it’s only a car

 

[Germgh0st]

My gut feeling on this thread is that an 11.5k mile 3.5 year old C43 is a good car for £30k, and with such light usage should be a great car for someone else.

People seem to worry a lot about warranties and stuff but modern cars are generally pretty reliable. Especially low mileage well looked after ones. Depreciation costs more than repairs, and as mentioned you could always get a warranty if you value peace of mind.

But if you fancy a change and can afford the depreciation hit then go for it

Life is too short. If you later on decide that you don’t like the BMW you can always replace it when the time is right, it’s only a car

If it wasn't for the voices in my head I would agree, unfortunately autism is a bitch and whatever I can do to shut them up - like having a car within manufacturer's warranty - I will do.

 

[MikeInWimbledon]

I've done 11,500 miles in almost 4 years. I work from home and the car sits on the driveway most of the week.

Losing £20k on the BMW in 4 years goes is a lower estimate than I've already made, I was thinking closer to £30k, and I'm good with that.

I don't need a luxury or sporty car. I just want one

That answers that one.

Three thousand miles a year, must be new, not necessarily sporty or luxury, but must be “right.”

Just book yourself in down at the dealer, and take a weekend test drive.

 

[Skd884]

Huge waste of £ - keep your c43.

 

[Germgh0st]

Huge waste of £ - keep your c43.

You obviously don't quite understand why I'm choosing not to do this. Whether something is a waste of money or not is a matter of opinion, and in my opinion it's worth it for my peace of mind if nothing else. I have no mortgage, no other debt and I earn a good living - cars and holidays are my thing so why not enjoy the things I like?

 

[Germgh0st]

That answers that one.

Three thousand miles a year, must be new, not necessarily sporty or luxury, but must be “right.”

Just book yourself in down at the dealer, and take a weekend test drive.

Test drive already done and car ordered

 

[TeddyRuxpin]

Congrats! I'd take the BMW personally too

Looking forward to the pics!

 

[MikeInWimbledon]

Test drive already done and car ordered

Tell me more, tell me more....

What swung it? What appealed? What's the spec....? When's it due....?

What are you doing with the old one ? (There'll be LOTS of interest in that)

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[Germgh0st]

Tell me more, tell me more....

What swung it? What appealed? What's the spec....? When's it due....?

What are you doing with the old one ? (There'll be LOTS of interest in that)

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Most of the info is in my original post - if there's anything specific you'd like to know then feel free to ask

The spec - Tanzanite blue, Tech Plus pack, Comfort Plus pack, sunroof.

 

[E55BOF]

Mmmm! Tanzanite....

 

[Germgh0st]

They day has finally come. Having been sat in Mexico for over three months waiting for a boat, the M340i is here and the C43 has been traded in.

Some pics at the dealers - bear in mind they were strictly instructed not to wash, touch, breathe on or even look at the paintwork and it's gone straight to the detailers for ceramic coating and glass, wheel and intetior treatment.



I'll add a few more pics middle of next week when it's all shiny

Totally loved my C43, it gave me four years of trouble free, grinning like an eejit motoring and I hope it finds a good home where it will be appreciated. Onwards and upwards!

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Congratulations, lovely car

 

[SpikyMikey]

mmmm, Tanzanite
Enjoy !

 

[Skd884]

Congrats slim

 

[HappytalkAgain]

Lovely. No chrome, even lovelier.

 

[Germgh0st]

Finally back from the detailers!




Annoyingly it has to go back to BMW tomorrow, faulty knock sensors. Apparently this has happened quite a lot on new 3 series. Ah well, I already waited nine months for it and I've been able to enjoy it today.

 

[davymead]

Rapid vehicle. Health to enjoy.

 

[TeddyRuxpin]

I’d buy that for a dollar!

 

[Skd884]

It's no MB but well done