Looking for some wisdom and advice...

Dixiebrook · 01-07-2017, 06:10 AM

This forum is always a good source of help and advice, peppered with abuse and banter...

So I sold my 335 xd touring ahead of getting a new 140i which was due before xmas. This is now looking more like end of January.

So my question is should I sit it out another month and wait for a 17 plate on 1st March? It's a cash purchase so no finance. Will it make much difference to the resale value for a Jan/Feb 66 plate v a Mar 17 plate?

Thanks in advance.

NISFAN · 01-07-2017, 06:28 AM

It will probably be worth an extra £500 in 2 to 3 years time if you do.

Watsey · 01-07-2017, 06:42 AM

As long as you've got transport for the extra month, I would.

Dixiebrook · 01-07-2017, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

It will probably be worth an extra £500 in 2 to 3 years time if you do.

Thanks NISFAN. I guess c.£15 a month over three years isn't a great deal in the scheme of things. I'll squeeze the dealer for some M performance goodies as they did make the deal for the new car on the basis of a build slot meaning a pre-Xmas delivery.

Dixiebrook · 01-07-2017, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Watsey

As long as you've got transport for the extra month, I would.

Bit fed up with the train but I can get by... Temptation of getting hold of it early v a nice new 17 plate and a bit more resale value

ronime · 01-07-2017, 07:16 AM

When do the higher VED rates take effect? Is it March or April?

Dixiebrook · 01-07-2017, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ronime

When do the higher VED rates take effect? is it March or April?

April. Will definitely have it before then I hope !

willjames · 01-07-2017, 07:41 AM

1st April me thinks.

AndyEssex330d · 01-07-2017, 07:52 AM

wait until 17 plate, or discount for a late delivery.

james d · 01-07-2017, 07:59 AM

If you took it early you know what'll happen- as soon as you spot that first 17 plate 140i you'll say "bugger" very quietly to yourself. Hang on man!

dopper99 · 01-07-2017, 08:37 AM

Wait, Feb is only a short month anyway.

Dixiebrook · 01-07-2017, 09:14 AM

Thanks all for your thoughts and comments.

Confirmed my thinking. Discount for late delivery or hang on for 1 March

JLR1969 · 01-07-2017, 09:16 AM

I would wait, it will be a new plate for 6 months and that feels good

kzg1969 · 01-07-2017, 12:18 PM

When my Focus RS was available end July, I took it immediately......6weeks of summer time driving was worth the cost / lack of a 66plate IMO.

but, its the depths of winter....so, if i were you now, I would await the 1st march

Apollocs · 01-07-2017, 01:33 PM

Why wait, it's only letters on a plastic plate? Who cares about having the latest plate for a few months, it will bo old and out of date within six months anyway.

Get it collected and run in ASAP, so you can enjoy the driving!

scotgc · 01-07-2017, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixiebrook

This forum is always a good source of help and advice, peppered with abuse and banter...

So I sold my 335 xd touring ahead of getting a new 140i which was due before xmas. This is now looking more like end of January.

So my question is should I sit it out another month and wait for a 17 plate on 1st March? It's a cash purchase so no finance. Will it make much difference to the resale value for a Jan/Feb 66 plate v a Mar 17 plate?

Thanks in advance.

Just go and get it man, life's to short to wait around never know what's around the corner!

Remember we need loads of pictures when you get it

teaston · 01-07-2017, 01:46 PM

Get it ASAP and put a private plate on!

Daftasabrush · 01-07-2017, 02:02 PM

I'd be more concerned about how they're storing it for that long rather than the plate. Is it indoors or outside?

Wills2 · 01-07-2017, 02:12 PM

I've never waited and have often picked up cars a only a few weeks before the new reg, are people really hung up about a "17 plate" as per some of the posts above?

I find that a bit curtain twitcher/Mrs Bucket if I'm honest.

Slipperyshoe · 01-07-2017, 03:33 PM

I was in a similar situation to you. Can't remember exactly but in end the I bargained with the dealer and he gave about £500 off the car plus another £500 from my part x to take it early. I took it a few days before Christmas. Suggest you have a chat with them. I also bought a private plate with the cash saved!

Fly-by · 01-07-2017, 03:49 PM

I may have this wrong but will the M140i not be one of those cars the new tax rates work better for especially when it comes to resale. As it's less than 40k it doesn't have the annual supplement boosting up how much tax you pay. From somewhere I worked out except in the first year the annual tax goes down which might help resale. You still pay more as the first year is the issue but not the same issues as cars over 40k. I might have done my maths wrong but I'm sure someone will correct me lol

Slipperyshoe · 01-07-2017, 05:16 PM

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I may have this wrong but will the M140i not be one of those cars the new tax rates work better for especially when it comes to resale. As it's less than 40k it doesn't have the annual supplement boosting up how much tax you pay. From somewhere I worked out except in the first year the annual tax goes down which might help resale. You still pay more as the first year is the issue but not the same issues as cars over 40k. I might have done my maths wrong but I'm sure someone will correct me lol

You have it wrong as op contemplating March pickup, so inside the new VED.

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Dixiebrook Private 14 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 335d xdrive touring m sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Thanks all for your thoughts and comments. Confirmed my thinking. Discount for late delivery or hang on for 1 March
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Apollocs Private First Class 106 Rep 155 Posts Drives: F30 340i Manual Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Peterborough iTrader: (0)	Why wait, it's only letters on a plastic plate? Who cares about having the latest plate for a few months, it will bo old and out of date within six months anyway. Get it collected and run in ASAP, so you can enjoy the driving!
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Fly-by Captain 28 Rep 93 Posts Drives: F36 BMW 430d GC M Sport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Midlands iTrader: (0)	I may have this wrong but will the M140i not be one of those cars the new tax rates work better for especially when it comes to resale. As it's less than 40k it doesn't have the annual supplement boosting up how much tax you pay. From somewhere I worked out except in the first year the annual tax goes down which might help resale. You still pay more as the first year is the issue but not the same issues as cars over 40k. I might have done my maths wrong but I'm sure someone will correct me lol
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