Originally posted by Transporter
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For most people who do that they are trading somewhere between 45 to 60,000 Ks. If you are running under light conditions you're probably on the first set of tyres and brakes and just shy of a major service. So, if you trade then you are saving yourself a couple of grand.
If you trade to a factory detail they will do the necessary work (at cost, 'cause they're a dealer) and a good, low mileage car becomes available for those who don't want to, or can't, buy a new car.
For years I could only afford second hand cars, but paid a fortune for maintenance and repairs. When I could finally afford a new car I started to save on running costs. But the resale value is important (in varying degrees) to people who buy new cars. If something happens so the resale is far less than expected it no longer becomes viable.
If buying a new VW is no longer attractive there will be no second hand VWs in a few years. Those that are available will be older, and starting to cost a rocket to maintain.
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