How much would a C180K depreciate over time?

[tg2007]

Am looking at a C180K Evo Panoramic Sports Edition, 40k miles approx, year 2003.

Wondering - how much do you reckon it will depreciate every year (roughly speaking)?

Assume yearly servicing and full care of the car.

Very much a weekend toy so driven 2k miles/yr. Mkt value £9k approx.

Thanks!

 

[wemorgan]

A wild stab in the dark, I'd say ~20% year on year.

 

[Smatt]

Welcome.

For what purpose is this 'toy'?
If it's to have a 'blast in' or even just to have a good drive with enough performance for decent overtaking, then you may be disappointed with the 03 C180 performance which is a wheezy 140bhp approx(the facelift C180 was upped to approx 160bhp) and may require an 03 C230 or a facelift C200('04 on), both of which had similar performance at I think 193 & 186bhp respectively. (these figures are all approximate from memory!)
If you want something really sporty, you may need another smaller model such as an SLK 230/280 (or bigger) or another marque ...

Have a look in Glass' guide or similar re depreciation

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Only 2,000 miles per annum will make little difference, so why not look online for cars 1 and 2 years older with 40-50k miles?

You would need to soften the price a touch perhaps, as residuals may weaken a little as the CLC becomes more popular.

 

[verytalldave]

Regardless of specific model, try to stretch yourself to buy a facelifted model (its got clear headlamp glass). Started about mid 2004. A better made car all round and well worth the extra cash.

 

[J400uk]

Its the first 3 years when depreciation is the worse. They don't lose a fixed percentage each year either, it varies.

 

[HughJarse]

Regardless of specific model, try to stretch yourself to buy a facelifted model (its got clear headlamp glass). Started about mid 2004. A better made car all round and well worth the extra cash.

Thats a rather fleeting statement.
Do you have grounds for this or is it just because. Are we talking South African build pre facelifts or what??

 

[Smatt]

I would advise a facelift simply because they look less dated both inside & out (lights & dash respectively) plus the ride is supposed to be a bit better with the 'direct drive' changes to the steering & gearbox(manual though).
(But then I have a pre-facelift & am happy with it, although have facelifted it somewhat... )

 

[J400uk]

I'd also echo the above and advise the facelift model as I think the minor exterior and interior tweaks make a huge huge difference and make it feel much more modern.

 

[st4]

Facelifted car is also galvanised. Having seen some 203s with bad rust the later facelifted car would win hands down purely on this regard, and thats before the numerous improvements.

 

[crockers]

Thats a rather fleeting statement.
Do you have grounds for this or is it just because. Are we talking South African build pre facelifts or what??

My car is a facelift and it was made in .................South Africa......