Best time to buy used?

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Best time to buy used?

Going to purchase a second hand one or two year old Ford Fiesta Zetec 1400cc from main Ford Dealer during the next coming months. It will be : One previous owner, four door, petrol.
I am in no rush so what is the best time of the year to make the best deal I can get? Is there any 'best time?'

Asked on 4 April 2013 by Timothy

Answered by Honest John

Not any longer. However, CAP is predicting that the price of 'Nearly New' cars has to come down:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/buying-and-selling/2013-.../

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