[JNW1]

Originally Posted by 225

Is it not all relative though in the fact rrp has gone up a fair bit so even with 20% off still alot more pricey. Plus high (normal) aprs mean the monthlies of say an m340i are going to be prohibitive when the time comes?

That's a fair point; even if discounts get back to pre-pandemic levels the post-discount price will still be a fair bit higher because of the increase in list prices we've seen over the last three years.

Therefore, even if residual values have been revised up a bit, I agree a higher up-front price - combined with higher interest rates on the finance - can only mean higher monthly repayments (and for some that might mean they can't afford the same again come replacement time).

[Funboy78]

I was recently looking to sell my M340D which is virtually new, BUT, the depreciation combined with price of new cars/interest rates means I’ll be doing nothing for now. The future is bleak and expensive I feel.

[Rhino at Work]

Originally Posted by Funboy78

I was recently looking to sell my M340D which is virtually new, BUT, the depreciation combined with price of new cars/interest rates means I’ll be doing nothing for now. The future is bleak and expensive I feel.

Are you sure you're a Funboy 😉

[Herr Gross Byte]

Originally Posted by V330d

I have agreed with above before prior to seriously considering changing but having worked through all options I am fully convinced that I'll think I'm missing something it I don't follow this simple guide.

I had wondered if the Technology Plus pack was necessary but I then had a 'Skoda moment', a work colleague has a 2022 Octavia and he raves about how good the adaptive cruise control is and how improved it is over his old 2015 Octavia.
The slagging that would happen if my new BM was lacking a feature on a SE Octavia, so Skoda are forcing me to spend an extra 2k.

So
All options
Cognac M seats
And towbar

Now to resurrect the drivers cubby and secure a decent discount.

Congrats. I missed this earlier post. I think Cognac is a good choice. I went with black and it does show dirt easily.

[V330d]

Still haven't placed an order yet, will keep an eye on nearly new and new immediately available.
This has required spec but not keen on 'black in black'

https://stock.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/DxgY...=?dn=016307&f=

Current car due a service in 6 weeks I'll approach salesperson then, likely should've changed 2 years ago but deletion on delivery of something that I've had for years would drive me madder.

[scottc]

Originally Posted by Funboy78

I was recently looking to sell my M340D which is virtually new, BUT, the depreciation combined with price of new cars/interest rates means I’ll be doing nothing for now. The future is bleak and expensive I feel.

I recently sold my M340d after owning it for 7 months and lost about £3.5k which I didn’t think was bad for a brand new car..

My new G82 actually has a better interest rate and I got a bigger discount, so for a bit extra in it’s costing me about £100 more for a nicely spec’d G82. However after 7 months i don’t think it will hold its value as well as the m340d