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New Type S better business value than new C30

Both Volvo and Honda have launched sporty new models targeting younger business buyers.

The Volvo C30 is a two-door coupe. The Honda Type S is a sportier three-door version of the Civic.

But according to the secondhand value experts, Glass

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Honda Civic Type S - better value than a Volvo C30 says Glass's

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30 November 1999

Honda Civic Type S
Honda Civic Type S – better value than a Volvo C30 says Glass’s

BOTH Volvo and Honda have launched sporty new models targeting younger business buyers.

The Volvo C30 is a two-door coupe. The Honda Type S is a sportier three-door version of the Civic.

But according to the secondhand value experts, Glass’s Guide, the C30 will lose business buyers more money than the Type S. 

“The C30 is expected to retain 40% of its original list price having covered 60,000 miles over three years. The Type S is expected to be worth 41%,” commented Jason King, forecasting editor, EurotaxGlass’s.

King expected the new C30 to inject excitement into the brand. He also expects there won’t be enough cars to meet demand from buyers.

The Type S would appeal to business buyers because of its low pricing structure, said King, while its low taxation liability would be appealing.

How the cars compare

  • Volvo C30 2.0D SE Sport: 40% retained value; -£12,117 lost in depreciation
  • Honda Civic Type S 2.2 i-CTDi GT: 41% retained value; -£9952 lost in depreciation
  • Source: EurotaxGlass’s, based on 36 months/60,000 miles predictions

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Ralph Morton

Ralph Morton

Ralph Morton is an award-winning journalist and the founder of Business Car Manager (now renamed Business Motoring). Ralph writes extensively about the car and van leasing industry as well as wider fleet and company car issues. A former editor of What Car?, Ralph is a vastly experienced writer and editor and has been writing about the automotive sector for over 35 years.

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