Still looking to purchase my first RR and seen a few possibilities but wonder what other people's thoughts are...?

Do I spend £13-15k on a 2002-2004 Vogue 80-100k miles (Petrol or Diesel) or spend £18-21K on a 2005 (Petrol or Diesel) Facelift model with 70-90k miles....?

I'm only going to be driving 8-10k miles a year, mainly city driving and from what I've read on here, the fuel economy difference will only be around 3-4 mpg better with a diesel; ie. 20mpg v 16mpg... I'm sure the diesel will be more expensive to service....

I'm thinking that a newer model will have less potential for problems and fewer owners, suppose depreciation is a factor as plan on keeping the eventual car for 2 years, so head says newer the better....And when it comes to resale a 7 year-old car should be easier to sell than a 10 year-old car....

The money is burning a hole in my pocket just now....

All thoughts gratefully received....

Jesus, your not related to me are you...

Facelift

No but I feel your pain.....

Not going to comment on which model to get etc

But from a part time car dealer it's not always easier to sell a newer car. All depends on price, condition etc.

In theory the cheaper the car the less it will depreciate.

paul_h_8 wrote:

Not going to comment on which model to get etc

But from a part time car dealer it's not always easier to sell a newer car. All depends on price, condition etc.

In theory the cheaper the car the less it will depreciate.

I normally buy on condition/FSH, over mileage....

I recently sold my Jaguar S-Type to a chap who had viewed 20 other Jaguar's but bought mine on the spot, no haggling on price etc. as it was by far the best car he had viewed. It was above "book price", but I ensure my cars are serviced properly at a Dealer/Specialist for the Marque....

I also have a keen interest in "Detailing" so my cars are always well maintained looks wise too....

Paulo, your more than welcome to come detail my car (if I ever get one)...

2005 because touchnavi and the front looks. In my opinon the best look. Daniel

Past:FFRR 2004 Vogue 4.4l bonnatigrey/sand/ burr walnut
Modifications: SC grill (not fixed) SC MY10 sidevents (not fixed), MY10 Letters front and back, clear sidelights , MY10 rear lights (not fixed), MY09 steering wheel trims, new MY09 sterringwheel 19'' seven spoke wheel (not fixed) 19'' MTS (not fixed), 20 '' wheels, doorhandelcovers brunel (not fixed), complete doorhandels (not fixed) burr walnutdoorsouround (not fixed)

Exactly (pretty much to the £) the dilemma i went through Recently. Currently looking for a 2005 Facelift. Or maybe an early 2006 as long as it;s before the huge tax cut off.

spend a little more and get a high milage tdv8 i did and love every minute 2011 4.4tdv8 vogue black with black
2005 autobiography supercharged in Auckland blue!
2005 supercharged now sold
2011evoque now sold
2007 tdv8 vogue se gone but not forgotten
rrsport 2.7 hse gone
4.4 autobiography 2004

lrdaft wrote:

spend a little more and get a high milage tdv8 i did and love every minute

Aarrgh... you've got me extending the "max price" option on Autotrader.. Looking at 26k for a very leggy one though. I guess 30k is more like it for a reasonable one?. I just can;t justify it, especially considering my budget when i decided to get a new car was 10k, then went up to 15k when i saw a nice Audi i liked. Now it;s 20k for a FFRR, and having to explain why i've decided not to replace the bathroom, and have instead used the left over kitchen lino to replace the floor., much to the disgust of SWMBO

Avi wrote:

Aarrgh... you've got me extending the "max price" option on Autotrader.. Looking at 26k for a very leggy one though. I guess 30k is more like it for a reasonable one?. I just can;t justify it, especially considering my budget when i decided to get a new car was 10k, then went up to 15k when i saw a nice Audi i liked. Now it;s 20k for a FFRR, and having to explain why i've decided not to replace the bathroom, and have instead used the left over kitchen lino to replace the floor., much to the disgust of SWMBO

We're proud of all those small sacrifices you're making Avi