Advice for slow depreciation daily driver
I’m on the lookout for a new daily driver car.
Currently driving a 2016 BMW X1. Love the car to bits, but the mileage is climbing and I am considering selling it before it completely devalues.
I’m also looking to buy a property in Cape Town (we all know how that situation is going) so I’m not really looking to upgrade and spend big money.
I bought my X1 second hand for R360k. Based on what I’ve seen, the value now sits around maybe 200-250k, mine’s in great condition so maybe it can be sold on the higher side of that range.
I’m looking to replace it with a relatively recent model daily driver of around 200-300k that can preferably haul more than a standard hatchback, and have at a decent ground clearance. Preferably depreciates less than a lux German vehicle does. This logical requirement list however does conflict with my emotions as I do enjoy a dynamic and fun drive. Part of me just wants to buy an older 2000s car but those are much older and heavy on petrol and less reliable.
Any advice on which makes and models I can consider?
Added info: I do have a small 2000s cabriolet as a second car, so I guess I do have a “fun” car and probably don’t need a fun daily driver.