Best season for buying an f type?

WhoKnows · Post by **WhoKnows** » Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:20 pm

I've been looking for a few months with no luck, going on holiday tomorrow for 3 weeks and when I get back I'll probably reflect on my spec or price point to make it more realistic.

Do people think more are for sale in the autumn? ie do people keep them for the summer fun then sell them after that or am I being too hopeful?

Note that I'm after a coupe not convertible which may influence the answer.

simpleR · Post by **simpleR** » Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:52 pm

Might depend on model. I have been keeping an eye on 400 sports since I cleared the PCP on mine in September 2021.

It was £24k to purchase it and at the time they were going for £35-£42k so seemed a no brainer.

They dropped to £32-£39k range about 18 months ago and remain the same now even though mileage on average are higher. There seems to be a £2-3k difference on some models in autumn compared to spring but depends on model and age. In my opinion anyway.

scm · Post by **scm** » Tue Jul 16, 2024 10:45 pm

WhoKnows wrote: ↑Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:20 pm,,, ie do people keep them for the summer fun then sell them after that or am I being too hopeful?

No-one with more than 2 brain cells will sell an F-Type, unless they're buying another F-Type!

WhoKnows · Post by **WhoKnows** » Tue Jul 16, 2024 11:04 pm

scm wrote: ↑Tue Jul 16, 2024 10:45 pm
WhoKnows wrote: ↑Tue Jul 16, 2024 9:20 pm,,, ie do people keep them for the summer fun then sell them after that or am I being too hopeful?
No-one with more than 2 brain cells will sell an F-Type, unless they're buying another F-Type!

Bugger, I'm doomed!

YorkshireSam · Post by **YorkshireSam** » Wed Jul 17, 2024 4:09 pm

I noticed prices on Autotrader seemed to dip around Christmas and New Year, when everyone's skint, before climbing again in spring.

Lunar · Post by **Lunar** » Wed Jul 17, 2024 4:34 pm

Why would you wait?

If you see the right one for you just buy it or you’ll regret it later

NavigatorNI · Post by **NavigatorNI** » Wed Jul 17, 2024 5:23 pm

Lunar wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2024 4:34 pm Why would you wait?

If you see the right one for you just buy it or you’ll regret it later

+1

The sooner you buy one, the sooner the enjoyment starts.

KM69MZX · Post by **KM69MZX** » Wed Jul 17, 2024 6:22 pm

I'll answer the question in the thread title.

The best reason for buying an F-type is because it puts a smile on your face every time you drive it and you never tire of looking at it

Is it possible to be in love with a car ?

scm · Post by **scm** » Wed Jul 17, 2024 6:33 pm

Lunar wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2024 4:34 pm Why would you wait?

If you see the right one for you just buy it or you’ll regret it later

If you wait, and it's a good 'un, it'll be snapped up very quickly!

WShudds · Post by **WShudds** » Wed Jul 17, 2024 9:48 pm

I bought mine last Boxing day and got a very good deal for the age, low mileage and exclusivity of a manual transmission. The problem was having to wait over 3 months to enjoy driving it on a dry and clean road.

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