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Good time to buy?

Is it a good time to buy a 09 reg Kia Picanto, what with the new model Picanto coming out soon? Does the price of the old model drop a lot when the new model comes out?

Asked on 18 April 2011 by okadi

Answered by Honest John
The price of a car that's already 2 years old won't drop a lot, especially as the new Picanto will be in a slightly higher price bracket from the old one. Just don't go for a high spec 09.

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