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Mon 27 Feb 2006 17:10
new for old - Duncan
I am setting up in business and want to keep initial start up cost low including the purchase of a couple of cars. They need to be decent- possibly an x type jag. Can someone recommend a vehicle that would match the bill, so if i put cheap private plates on it would be difficult to determine the age (ie a vehicle that has changed v little since 2002).
hope this makes sence and i would appreciate any advice
thanks
Duncan
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Wed 1 Mar 2006 13:23
new for old - DrS
How's about a SAAB anything, with loads of miles?
or an S60? S40?

All can be had cheaply, but maintain a certain level of image.

Or would your company image be served by some 4x4 type of thingy, like a Freeloader?
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Wed 1 Mar 2006 19:08
new for old - Hugo {P}
I suspect if he's thinking about the X Type, the Freelander is probably not suited in terms of image.

I suspect Duncan's business is involved in the high hourly rate professional area.

Jags in general don't hold their value too well, so a couple of 3 year olds probably makes good business sense.

Other vehicles are:

Saab
Volvo
Range Rover - v new shape with the fins
BMW 5 or 7 series, though they do hold their value better
Audi A6
Merc.

The other thing to consider is how a significant model upgrade, suddenly ageing your motors, would affect your business profile, and what you would then do about it.

I am a small builder, that is to say I focus on the smaller jobs, not extensions etc. My van is a 54 reg Nissan Primastar which looks clean, efficient and gives the right image of professionalism and reiability that clients need to see. My van breaking down is not an excuse I can use lightly!

If the manufacturers suddenly launch a new model, I won't be compelled to go out and buy it and trade the old one it. I'll just continue to keep it clean and tidy.

H
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Thu 2 Mar 2006 10:50
new for old - DrS
"I suspect Duncan's business is involved in the high hourly rate professional area.......
Surely an estate car would be better for that sort of thing?
;-)
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