Used Toyota – Make the Most of the Scrappage Scheme
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We don?t have long left to make the very best of the scrappage scheme. That ?2000 plus as decided by the government during the depths of the recession last year will soon be running out, and as soon as that happens people who want new cars will have to deal with a hefty price increase and certain shortage of bargains. Of course, it probably makes more sense to go for a used car cash-wise anyway, so it is with that in mind that I suggest choosing and researching Toyota as your brand of choice.
Why is Toyota my suggestion? Because their cars are well known for their reliability, and, actually, for their safety. Also, these cars aren?t rip offs, meaning that you can do your research and even if the scheme runs out you can still buy a used Toyota cheaply, which should make up for some of the sense of lost you will be feeling. New or used, this brand offers the best of both worlds in sporty fun little shells.
At the lower end of the Toyota range are a series of energetic and tenacious city cars, ranging from tiny little run-arounds to surprisingly spacious 4X4 aspiring hatchbacks. These are the cheapest cars, and probably the most desirable cars, in the Toyota range. If you need something really compact and efficient, choose the teeny little IQ. Here the scrappage will make this incredibly cheap ? and if it runs out before you finish your research then you can head to a used Toyota dealership and buy it at a massive saving anyway.
Unfortunately the IQ isn?t very sensible for people who are too tall, or who need any sort of space. They do technically have some room, but really what you should consider is thinking about buying an Aygo. They aren?t quite as wondrously cheap, but this are comprehensive little hatchbacks. Hatchbacks purists choose the Toyota Yaris ? but to be honest the Aygo would suit me just as well, especially for nipping around urban roads in towns and cities. I think lots of clever city types realise this too, and choose the compact Aygo to make life easier when searching out few and far between parking spaces.
Of course, the scrappage savings don?t make such tempting offers when you get up to some of Toyotas bigger cars. The Land Cruiser and the Hylus, whilst great spacious and functional cars, simply don?t get affected in the same way by the ?2000 discount! In these cases I would always recommend opting for a nearly new or used Toyota, as they will save you so much more money. Even if it is just a year old the savings are bound to beast the scrappage scheme numbers, losing you the VAT instantly and plenty of depreciation something after that.
This all just goes to show what a difference the scrappage scheme can make if used wisely ? and when it is sensible to choose used in stead. Either way, Toyota as a brand is a good way to go!