mamoon2

Think i need a second opinion on this one.

Here's the situation, looking for a new car for under 20k

I like the new Civic Type R and went to see it today, massive inside and plenty room for the little man and missus, looks the biz and got all the toys i need BUT.... I've gotta think about how it'll depreciate and what it'll be worth in 3 years time

So now thinking about a nearly new Golf Gti for about 19k, will these hold thier value more??

And then i'm thinking, what about an A4 convertible with 30k miles for about 16k

Obviously, you get the benefits of a buying a new car but also the depriciation.... How much are these Type R's gonna be second hand in a couple of years. The old model dropped about £7k on a 2 year old model.

So what do you guys think:

New Civic Type R - 200bhp
Golf Gti 2.0T - 200bhp
Audi A4 Convertible, 2003/2004 30k-ish

Any other suggestions, dont suggest a Scoob/Evo as i dont like the cheap interiors and running costs

Tidgy

speak to litchfield about the new jap one, much much better than the uk one imo

Wish

iTrader: (2)

I would keep well away from the Golf. I had a new MK5 GTI and it was a terrible car, and the dealers are as shyte as the car.

The Honda should hold value as well as the GTI

mamoon2

Interesting comment about the mk5 golf, i have the mk4 GTi now and its a great car.

I'll check out this Jap one, cheers

P1Fanatic

A lot pricier as well at £23k!

Simon

Chelspeed

> Any other suggestions, dont suggest a Scoob/Evo as i dont like the cheap
> interiors and running costs

So why post your question on here?

P1Fanatic

Id agree. I think out of the hot hatches the Type R holds well in terms of depriciation. A quick national search on Autotrader shows me the cheapest 2yr old with avg mileage (26k) is £11.5k. So a drop of approx 6k (has A/C). Private seller.

Simon

MrRA

I agree on the depreciation part. EP3 CTR's seemed to hold their value very well, although prices have dropped a little since the new model (FN2) has been released.

A mate has one, and he had an EP3 before that. He describes the FN2 as far more 'grown up' and much better on motorway cruises. Basically he thinks that is an all round more comfortable car to live with day to day.

I think the price for the JDM car (FD2) is a little excessive at £23k, especially when you look at Litcho's site and see what else you could have for that money. But, if you're looking for exclusivity then the JDM model is obviously the way to go.

mamoon2

Chelspeed - This is NSR and scoobynet has evolved as a place for non scoob owners too. Now get back in your cave you muppet

little rick

I don't think the depreciation will be as bad on the new type R as the old one - you've got to remember that when the old one was released people were already talking about a new shape 'space age' civic - although IIRC nothing was official from Honda - we all know how a shape change can affect depreciation

Have you driven all 3 yet?
That would be what would sell me - 3 cars that would make it onto my list so I'd have to have a play and see what I thouhgt after that

MrRA

The depreciation was never bad on the EP3 though.

Wish

iTrader: (2)

I also had a number of MK4 GTi's - 5 to be exact and never had a sinlge warranty claim on any of them.
The MK5 was with the dealer more than me ...... terrible car and put me off VW for life.

StickyMicky

the jap saloon is where its at IMO

MrRA

No doubt, but at a premium.

Daz34

So post this in Other Marques then.

Just what we need, another Civic Type R thread

robby

pre registered or couple of month old Astra VXR would be on my list

Tony MY03WRX

Or have a look at a Focus ST....they hold their money quite well......

r32

Golf, every time. You dont want a rev and go Civic, so wearing to live with

StickyMicky

miss*scoobygav555*

I love the new Type-R, big fan of them, I loved mine!! Go for it!!

Dream Weaver

They have better depreciation than the Golf according to the mags, approx 51% after 3 years.

We've had the 2.2 i-CTDi Civic since the start of the year and its fantastic, I'll swap it for a Type R when my lad has grown a bit more to not need 5 doors.

SiPie

Didn't come out very well when EVO tested it.

Maybe worth reading their review prior to spending the dosh.....thought it was a bit soft IIRC.

Fantom

Get the 30th anniversary edition golf. It will hold its money very well and is also a fantastic car.

monotokpoint

Clarksons view on the Civic this weekend

Honda Civic Type R-Life & Style-Driving-Jeremy Clarkson-TimesOnline

Tbh, from what I have seen, the Golf has on whole had better write-ups. Have u also thought about the Megane R26?

Andy Porter

Cant believe the slating the MKv GTI is getting, are all the motoring mags/sites wrong ?

MrRA

Clarkson is a muppet IMO. Harps on more about the number of cars on his drive rather than giving a comprehensive review. It's also makes laugh the amount of people who take what he says as the gospel truth.