How much will I get off a nearly new sports hatch?
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The question
I'm interested in buying a year old Audi S3 , Merc A 45 AMG, Golf R or BMW M135i; what sort of reduction should I expect off the new price. I.e. should I pay now for 132/141 one of the above? Garages have said they will import to meet my needs if required.
Asked by Simon MacMahon ·
Expert answer
Hi Simon,
Not much is the short answer. Cars like these are very, very thin on the ground and only appeal to a tiny, specialised audience, so while in later life their depreciation will be catastrophic, at only a year or so old they'll retain a good chunk of value. I'd say don't expect much more than about 15 per cent off the new list price.
Answered by Neil Briscoe