I'm still very much into the idea of buying a car that cost someone a stupid amount of money quite a few years ago....
The problem is, "a cut above a shitbox" cars don't seem to depreciate to sensible money until they are as old as my Omega is, which defeats the object. I'd really like to buy something like my Omega was when I bought it. 4 years old, 40 odd K on the clock, that will do me for many years and a lot of miles with care, and for under 10K. No shitboxes, no tractors, no german "prestige" (=estate agent) badges. That car doesn't exist at sensible money.
I find it incredible what people seem prepared to pay for a 2nd hand crappy FWD POS these days, especially if it's got a "prestige" badge on the front. Actual decent cars are another matter again.
Ho Humm. Guess I'll have to hope the Omega holds out for a few more years. Requirements could also hinge on what my future commute is like.