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Low annual mileage

I am thinking of buying a new sports convertible to use as a third car. I would expect to keep it for at least 10 years but the average annual mileage is likely to be under 2000. My shortlist includes the Continental GTC, F Type and Boxster S. Would their complex mechanical and electronic systems be able to cope with such low use? Would I be better off with something simpler like an MX5? Or should I simply forget modern cars altogether and buy a Healey 3000?

Asked on 4 June 2013 by MB

Answered by Honest John
As an investment a classic makes the most sense and for this sort of mileage will be easier rather than more difficult to maintain. If you're thinking of going anywhere, it's also imperative to check the luggage capacities of the cars you might buy. No problem with the Bentley. And a Boxster S actually has two boots, front and back. But the F-Type has a tiny and very shallow boot, which the optional space saver spare fills almost entirely. Had you spent £150,000 on a perfect 1961 Mercedes Benz 300SL Roadster in 2006 you would probably be sitting in a car worth £500,000 today. They're surprisingly good to drive as well.
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