I think everyone is aware of the bonkers second hand car market at the minute that we have read about, but just to give people a feel for the current market (in a completely unscientific way), I thought I would post this, as the results surprised me.
Basically I'm considering buying a car, but I'm in no rush, especially considering the current market, so I noted down some cars from Autotrader last August. These were the lowest price available of that particular model (under 50,000miles &<4years old). Had another look today for similar and found some dramatic changes in 6 months. I appreciate there are a number of factors at play, especially on any given day, but the changes on these two particular days are quite consistent.
Fiat Tipo 1.6 Multijet Lounge, 2017, 49026 - £7600. Aug21
Fiat Tipo 1.6 Multijet Lounge, 2018, 42936 - £9700. Feb22
Dacia Logan 1.5Dci ambiance 2017 35884 - £7,490. Aug21
Dacia Logan 1.5Dci ambiance 2017 27347 - £9250. Feb21
Vauxhall Astra 1.6CDTi Design 2017 47000 - £7487 Aug 21
Vauxhall Astra 1.6CDTi Design 2018 50000 - £9500 Feb 21
Kia Ceed 1.6CRDI 2017 40000 - £8250
Kia Ceed 1.6CRDI 2017 39810 - £9700
Basically I'm considering buying a car, but I'm in no rush, especially considering the current market, so I noted down some cars from Autotrader last August. These were the lowest price available of that particular model (under 50,000miles &<4years old). Had another look today for similar and found some dramatic changes in 6 months. I appreciate there are a number of factors at play, especially on any given day, but the changes on these two particular days are quite consistent.
Fiat Tipo 1.6 Multijet Lounge, 2017, 49026 - £7600. Aug21
Fiat Tipo 1.6 Multijet Lounge, 2018, 42936 - £9700. Feb22
Dacia Logan 1.5Dci ambiance 2017 35884 - £7,490. Aug21
Dacia Logan 1.5Dci ambiance 2017 27347 - £9250. Feb21
Vauxhall Astra 1.6CDTi Design 2017 47000 - £7487 Aug 21
Vauxhall Astra 1.6CDTi Design 2018 50000 - £9500 Feb 21
Kia Ceed 1.6CRDI 2017 40000 - £8250
Kia Ceed 1.6CRDI 2017 39810 - £9700
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