Originally Posted by Peter J
Originally Posted by PaulJ
Having bought my ARP4 new in 2016, thinking I would keep it for enough years for the depreciation curve to start upwards again, like several others, I now find my thoughts turning towards a new Plus Four, however £75k - £80k is a huge amount of money to pay for a toy which will get minimal use, (my ARP4 has done less than 10,000 miles in 4 years).

However, I cannot think of any other car in the same class, with character, uniqueness, relative reliability, (which rules out 'classics') and some great owners to chat to. Can anyone come up with some thoughts on other vehicles I ought to be thinking about, for the amount I could get for my ARP4?

Paul.


Paul,
this sounds like the classical "horns of a dilemma"....
We bought the Plus 8 in 2014 and have added about 5000 miles a year, well up to 2019. The car has started to appreciate and if it was stolen or written off I'd get enough to get a new CX Plus 4. This started me thinking: the Plus 8 will be 8 in April next year. Should I think about selling it and buying new? The difference is not insurmountable: I normally keep cars 3 to 5 years and like a change and new stuff. I'm also 70 in April and surely I deserve a birthday present...


Peter, friendly advice from one whom had to sell his last year, Don't.