What's going to drop?

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Wed 22 Feb 2012 12:54
What's going to drop? - Bobbin Threadbare

I was reading that list of all the new models of cars coming out in the next 6 months. So what's going to start dropping in price I wonder?

For example: New Civic model - will the post 2005 model drop in price in the used market if lots of owners swap in for a new one? Or is its popularity able to circumvent that?

There's lots and lots of eco measures too (I never thought I would see a BMW deliberately designed to have low emissions - they just seemed not to care because they'll sell anyway!)

Speculation please!

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Wed 22 Feb 2012 13:23
What's going to drop? - Ethan Edwards

What are BMW going to drop to save a bit of weight? Indicators? Seems like they did this some time ago......

I'll get me coat....

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Wed 22 Feb 2012 14:00
What's going to drop? - madf

BMW diesles are world leaders in power saving technology...

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Thu 23 Feb 2012 08:01
What's going to drop? - TeeCee

Unfortunately the small fuel saving from that slight weight drop is offset by the power demand of running the rear fog lamps permanently.

Right behind you......

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Wed 22 Feb 2012 22:48
What's going to drop? - Avant

I should think that the more extensive the revisions, the better the deals that'll be available on the run-out model. The Audi A3 and BMW 3-series spring to mind.

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Thu 23 Feb 2012 16:46
What's going to drop? - Bobbin Threadbare

That's what I was thinking, but I have only been driving for 4 years this May so I don't have the long term view that some of you chaps with more driving experience have.

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Thu 23 Feb 2012 21:01
What's going to drop? - Avant

Bobbin - many of the motoring magazines have a page of 'what's coming soon' or words to that effect. Some makers' websites also list any special deals that they have going.

If you're looking to buy secondhand, I suppose (although I'm not any sort of an expert) that just after a new model goes on sale, used examples of the old one are plentiful and therefore make possible bargains.

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