Depreciation

[Ch1pbutty]

My Beach in 2011/12 was £32k. Sold 5 years later for £25k.
I was pretty happy at the time, wish I still had it truth be told. Probably still worth £25k…

What van you getting…?

2015 Club Joker

 

[soulstyledevon]

2015 Club Joker

Nice.
Really cool vans.
Side loaded surfboard rack

 

[Blue Yonder]

Jimmy you must have read my mind! You're absolutely spot on, I've really wrestled with the option of a GC and keep going back to see if I can live with them, they're very discounted and many of the dealers I called said they could only consider my Cali if it was a trade for GC. I've looked at them and tried to change my views, but to me they're just too clinical & utilitarian looking for me,. They're really good value for money but just don't feel 'warm' like the Cali or other larger conversions. I really don't want to offend any GC owners as with 0% over 5 years and discounts of c10% they're a very compelling proposition.

The best Crafter/Man conversion to me the Sven Hedin which imo is the perfect blend of modern interior and homely feel, but for most the 2 berths wouldn't work. The Widax Altair seems really good value at the moment with many discounted new from £97k to £90k.

I do love the Cali and it's cemented my love of campers (my first ever) but as my years advance I know I'm going to want an integrated bathroom/shower & fixed bed which the Cali doesn't offer. I'm guessing you've done some research yourself the only other option avoiding wide Motorhomes is the Hymer but I can't quite work out what the extra 20k - 30k over the former gets you?

Much of the depreciation is hidden by inflation. Check the asking price of a high spec good condition used Cali against its original price and there will not be much difference. For example a fully loaded brand new Ocean in 2018 could be had for £58k. You could sell it close to that price today as an equivalent new one now is £75k. The difference is the hidden depreciation.