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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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I think it is expensive...
A 2002 Aero car with less than 5000 miles will have age decay related issues.
For example, we all know how costly it can be to deal with many of them, especially the power steering pump seals.
A 2003 car is available at £44,000 with 16,000 miles from Brands Hatch and £60k is asked by Richard Thorn for a 2008 Auto with 25,000 miles. It also has Aeromax wheels: rather tasty, actually and a far better buy.
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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Peter, I'm with you. However if car came with a comprehensive guarantee, plus claim in ad that car is immaculate, for someone who's after a very low mileage car.....
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Philip
1985 Plus 8 four seater
Malone F1000 - track car
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Sure but a low mileage expensive car is a sort of trap as I found with the fezza. To keep a premium price on resale you need to keep the mileage low so you cant use the car in a relaxed "whenever" sort of way.
Bit the same with the "immaculate" bit. You end up being precious about the car
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Sure but a low mileage expensive car is a sort of trap as I found with the fezza. To keep a premium price on resale you need to keep the mileage low so you cant use the car in a relaxed "whenever" sort of way.
Bit the same with the "immaculate" bit. You end up being precious about the car Agreed, and this is what seems completely bizarre to me about the whole 'flash car' thing. What's the point of owning a car you can't drive whenever you fancy? There's not even any poser value if it sits in the garage all its life and no-one ever gets to see it. Spend less money and buy a car that you can use and enjoy. Then spend the money you have saved on guitars, cameras, bicycles, or any of the other things you can enjoy when not driving.
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Agreed. I may not use my toy cars that much, but I will take them anywhere. They have to be capable of touring hols. I don't worry about mileage or resale value. Life is too short. And I can't play the guitar 
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And I can't play the guitar That's okay Dave, you can spend the money you have saved by not buying a Ferrari on model railway stuff instead 
Tim H.
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The problem is that when MrsW worked Saturday mornings, my railway stuff arrived Saturday mornings.
See the problem?
DaveW
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Just sign her up for a Saturday morning Origami course - simples...
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Lovely looking Plus 8 arriving at Berrybrook next week. Very nice colour. Berrybrook plus 8
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Lovely looking Plus 8 arriving at Berrybrook next week. Very nice colour. Berrybrook plus 8 I think I recognise that +8. Maybe another TMer will comment?
Bud
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