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GENERAL STUFF => i30 NEWS & OFFICIAL REVIEWS => Topic started by: Lorian on March 12, 2010, 19:37:25

Title: i30 low depreciation
Post by: Lorian on March 12, 2010, 19:37:25

"The Audi A3 and Hyundai i30 are also good buys when it comes to depreciation, losing just 26.1 per cent and 29.6 per cent respectively, so car insurance policyholders may consider these as well."

They loose out to the Civic that comes top, but still a good result for the i30.

Source: http://www.computerquoteinsurance.com/new-cars-and-car-buying/honda-civic-best-model-for-car-insurance-holders-in-depreciation-terms-19664822

Title: Re: i30 low depreciation
Post by: moxey on March 12, 2010, 20:46:38

Im glad i bought an i30 it was one of my better decisions  :razz:
Great find lorian  :D

Title: Re: i30 low depreciation
Post by: Dazzler on March 12, 2010, 21:05:50

Yes, thanks Lorian.. Great find.. as I mentioned elsewhere on here the i30 crdi recently won a category in the Australias best car awards for 2009 and got an 8 out of 10 for depreciation (being an above average rating - which is also great for a Hyundai)  :D

Title: Re: i30 low depreciation
Post by: L30N on March 12, 2010, 22:30:09

Interesting article and good news but I don't think the figures apply to the real world judging by used cars for sale. Hard to believe the Civic only loses 15% in 3 years, I thought you lost that driving the car off the forecourt?

Title: Re: i30 low depreciation
Post by: eye30 on March 13, 2010, 12:09:37

According to Parkers, taking the franchised dealer price for 2.5 year old car my dep = 32%

Title: Re: i30 low depreciation
Post by: bumpkin on March 15, 2010, 08:58:02

I wouldn't trust any of the high street guides that much, they really just give a ball park figure.

So much depends on the area you are in and if there is a market for the make/model you are trading, if a dealer knows that he can shift your trade on easily, you can eke out a better deal..........

Title: Re: i30 low depreciation
Post by: Nick Riffed on March 17, 2010, 16:48:12

Is that because Civics are driven by old duffers who never go anywhere?
2 years old, delivery plus mileage for servicing only.

Title: Re: i30 low depreciation
Post by: diablo on May 03, 2010, 07:27:05

I looked at 2nd hand prices before buying and it seemed there wasn't too much depreciation. When the i30 first came out they were predicting 60% + depreciation over three years.  :eek:

Some other figures -

Toyota Auris  32.41%
Volkswagen Golf 35.32%
Mazda 3  36.97%
Kia Ceed 40.69%
Ford Focus  44.14%

Surprising that the Kia isn't nearer to the i30, as it is largely the same and has a 7 year warranty.

Title: Re: i30 low depreciation
Post by: bumpkin on May 03, 2010, 14:20:14

Yeah, but Kia does not have the reputation yet, they are in about the same reknown as Hyundai were about 5+ years ago..........................

Title: Re: i30 low depreciation
Post by: Dazzler on May 03, 2010, 23:13:21

Quote from: bumpkin on May 03, 2010, 14:20:14

Yeah, but Kia does not have the reputation yet, they are in about the same reknown as Hyundai were about 5+ years ago..........................

Yes it is the same here (the Kia Carnival having motor issues at just 100,000km doesn't help...)