October 2009
HI guys,
I have a 15 year old Clio which qualifies for scrappage and I'm looking for another car.
While I wasn't planning to buy a brand new car - I now see this as the only opportunity to squeeze maximum value out of my existing car as on the secondhand market everyone wants it for free. Which I can then put towards the car I really want.
So, your challenge today is to advise;
What make/model of brand new car should I go for under the scrappage scheme in order to then sell it quickly as a 'Brand new used car with delivery mileage' on the used market - so I can make a profit (more than I would get just by selling my 15yr old Clio & at the same time removing a polluter from the streets)???
I was thinking cars which are trendy - Mini, Fiat 500....
OR
Under scrappage, is it to possible to pre-order something like the new 2010 Astra?
Basically, something which even if I offer for £1k less than the dealer price (hopefully leaves £1k profit for me) there will be eager takers...
Thanks,
Mark.
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Crikey thats an ambitious plan just to make £1K, especially in the current climate.
I think its a bad idea and I would leave it alone if I were you.