Depreciation of the Granturismo

Ted

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RX11OPO was the Top Gear year car. From the same batch as my car.

I understand there were around 80 two seat Strads so you will be looking for a while. There is one on Autotrader right now, it’s a Cat D with over 42k miles for £48k.

You can get a similar bumper with the Granturismo Sport like the attached which will open up your options.

Thanks but I won't be buying a Cat D ever and the mileage is too high for me.
 

Ted

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It was more an example of what was currently available, would never recommend that! :)

Ah - misunderstood! :)

Yeah I'd never trust a repair, just too many factors and the risk of a twisted chassis so geo is out forever.

I'll admit I'm a bit of a snob, I like to buy <25k miles. I'm wealthy but not a multimillionaire, so I don't buy brand new either. I'm not stupid, let someone else take the immediate pain.
 

safrane

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Personally I don't think the GT will perform any differently to the 4200/GS depreciation wise. So in summary the early 4.2 with high miles (greater than 70k) will bottom out at c £10k and the 4.7MC the same as the GS at c £19.

History and condition will impact of course and sadly due to higher numbers we will see a few 'pimped' cars in the years to come.
Then in another 10 years they will have their swan song and go up in values as people burn the last of the legal petrol.

So buy one now and enjoy.
 
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Strad

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The lack of Stradales on the market is inevitable with the smaller run off these cars but what does it mean for the depreciation curve? When I bought mine 15 months ago, AutoTrader consistently had 15-20 good cars advertised and that number has slowly & evenly reduced to just 4 that they are showing now - supply is clearly drying up and we know what that means.

Ted, from what you’ve said you won’t do much mileage so buy the best low mileage car your budget will allow, look after it / service it properly and it will always remain one of the most desirable GT’s out there which has to mean something to residuals in the long term.
At the end of the day it’s all about the smile factor and a well looked after, low mileage GT will always do well (certainly well enough) compared to other more ordinary brands in the same price bracket and you just can’t compare the ownership experience.

Take the plunge, you won’t look back!

M.
 

midlifecrisis

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If you look at some of our Forum Names, then you should understand why we don't regret buying them.

I'm surprised no-one has come up with Man-Maths...
 

Andyk

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Personally I don't think the GT will perform any differently to the 4200/GS depreciation wise. So in summary the early 4.2 with high miles (greater than 70k) will bottom out at c £10k and the 4.7MC the same as the GS at c £19.

History and condition will impact of course and sadly due to higher numbers we will see a few 'pimped' cars in the years to come.
Then in another 10 years they will have their swan song and go up in values as people burn the last of the legal petrol.

So buy one now and enjoy.

Pete I think I agree. If V8's are a pain to sell now in 10/20 years they could be asinged to the history books and no one will want them apart from the odd collector who will want the best and the museums. I'm with Pete. Buy and enjoy as over the years you may find it could be your last few combustion engine purchases. If I was buying a toy now I've even started to think smaller capacity is the way to go. Seems to be a reason why Porsche/Jaguar etc entry sports cars are going 4 cylinder. Inthink Things are a changing.
 

GeoffCapes

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Pete I think I agree. If V8's are a pain to sell now in 10/20 years they could be asinged to the history books and no one will want them apart from the odd collector who will want the best and the museums. I'm with Pete. Buy and enjoy as over the years you may find it could be your last few combustion engine purchases. If I was buying a toy now I've even started to think smaller capacity is the way to go. Seems to be a reason why Porsche/Jaguar etc entry sports cars are going 4 cylinder. Inthink Things are a changing.

Not a chance. A V8 will always be a special thing.

So if in 10/20 years there are none, any petrol head will want one.
 

conaero

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My personal feelings are yes, V8's are in decline and yes small capacity turbos are current trend.

But spin on 10-20 years when we are all sick to death of non combustion engines, pilotless vehicles and zero emissions...what do you think will become the plaything of choice???
 

Felonious Crud

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My personal feelings are yes, V8's are in decline and yes small capacity turbos are current trend.

But spin on 10-20 years when we are all sick to death of non combustion engines, pilotless vehicles and zero emissions...what do you think will become the plaything of choice???

Agreed. Don't mistake supply with demand. Just because manufacturers aren't making as many V8 and V12-engined cars anymore, especially these glorious, characterful naturally aspirated ones, doesn't mean there isn't an at least constant demand to buy them. As production ceases then supply will naturally fall as cars are inevitably eventually scrapped.

Anyone who owns one of these now will be in an increasingly rare machine. That's not to say prices haven't a way to fall while supply is still fairly strong, but good examples of the more rare models (Strads, I'm looking at you) are the ones to keep an eye on.
 

JonW

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I wonder whether the predicted demise of petrol will mean that in 20 years time, men and women who are enthusiasts about modern day cars will be called “battery-heads” or “hybrid-heads”...

... batt-heads or hy-heads for short?
 

Felonious Crud

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I wonder whether the predicted demise of petrol will mean that in 20 years time, men and women who are enthusiasts about modern day cars will be called “battery-heads” or “hybrid-heads”...

... batt-heads or hy-heads for short?

This is why people who are fans of dictionaries tend not to share their passion with many people.
 

Andyk

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Not a chance. A V8 will always be a special thing.

So if in 10/20 years there are none, any petrol head will want one.

Didn't say it wasn't a special thing .... Always will be but the market for them will get less and less as time goes bye. Writings on the wall already.