Hello all!

I am considering one of the above cars and wondered what people though the residuals on each would be like.

Based on the business and private mileage I do, the diesel is the better economic chice by about

At the end of the day buy the one you prefer to drive, both will end up costing you a boat load of cash so you might as wel enjoy it hth

At the end of the day buy the one you prefer to drive, both will end up costing you a boat load of cash so you might as wel enjoy it hth

I meant to say that replies like this weren't allowed!

Steve

iirc from an other thread the % residuals had very little to choose between them so my original comment still stands

iirc from an other thread the % residuals had very little to choose between them so my original comment still stands

Yeah that's right, I quoted the figures from Lex Leasing and the %age retention is predicted at almost identical levels for the two cars.

Here's the original post

Much has been written on this forum regarding residuals

I have just had a look on the Lex free choice website and they are now listing the diesel vRS.

Based on a 3 year 90,000 mile lease the petrol has MGFV (minimum guaranteed future valuue)of £4632 and the diesel a MGFV of £4872.

In other words the residuals are;

petrol 26.4%

diesel 26.5%

so the diesel will hold it's value better;)

Dan

All these predicted figures are only guesses anyway so as pat said, try it and get the one you like.

Thanks.

May as well get the petrol then!

Steve

The lease company is only guessing at this stage, it will be at least 6 months generally before any diesel vRS'es hit the auctions from short term rentals etc so until then its a guessing game as to what, if any premium the diesel will achieve over the petrol.

If diesel vRS is in high demand compared to petrol (ask a couple of dealers) that might be an indicator as to future value.

I suppose a retained value in a PCP quote would be a good indicator if Skoda offer this type of finance.

The dealer has said I can have each car for a couple of hours back to back so that will weight the decision more than the costs as they appear to be so close (I take back what I posted earlier ). Assuming he gives a good price for our trade in.

Common sence also says that buying a year old petrol car will be the best financial option as it should already have shed about £5k of depreciation.

Steve

Also remember to buy from a broker (or get a dealer to match the broker price),

Also remember to buy from a broker (or get a dealer to match the broker price),

Drive the deal are usually pretty good.

Would you be able to tell me which broker can get that price or is that what the private punter can get from a dealer? PM if you prefer.

Steve

Cheez... is right Drive the Deal is a good starting point, I personally used Advanced Vehicle Leasing (you dont have to lease) in Stockton.

I offered 3 local dealers the chance to match the deal, all declined...don't think I'll ever buy from a dealer again, luckily there are enough people out there to buy with no or little discount to fund others huge discounts....long may they continue:D

Just had a quick look on the net and the price seems to have firmed up to around the