Used Ford S-Max For Sale
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Ford S-Max For Sale Prices & Depreciation Trend
Used Car Expert recommends that you try to buy after a big drop in depreciation and before the next one, so with the current Ford S-Max you would aim to buy a 4 year old and you can keep it for some time before needing to worry about a big drop in value.
| Year | £ Average Price | £ Drop | % Depreciation |
| 2012 | £25,912.50 | - | - |
| 2011 | £21,128.00 | £4,784.50 | 18.46 |
| 2010 | £18,107.00 | £3,021.00 | 14.30 |
| 2009 | £15,167.00 | £2,940.00 | 16.24 |
| 2008 | £11,392.00 | £3,775.00 | 24.89 |
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The depreciation is based on analysis of UK retail prices over 3 years, using new brochure prices, a sample of 717 cars first registered in 2011, 833 cars first registered in 2010, 400 cars first registered in 2009, 546 cars first registered in 2008.
Diesel Ford S-Max cars lose most over the first year (from new to 1 year old), so that is the best ‘nearly new’ buy in terms of car for money.
Diesel Ford S-Max cars lose least between years 1 and 3, so this is the best buy if you want to keep the car for a while.
Petrol Ford S-Max cars lose least between years 2 and 4, so that is the best buy on older cars.
For advice on what to pay, see below and for more detailed depreciation and mileage & spec adjusted prices & graphs visit our price guide.
Used Ford S-Max 2006 – Buyer’s Guide
Why buy a Used Ford S-Max?
Like an Audi A6 estate, the Ford S-Max provides both a practical family space, without giving much away in terms of style or driver-fun. There are 5 normal seats and two smaller seats in the boot area. So they're fine for children and short hops.
In 2.0 TDCI Titanium X trim there is a sport button which stiffens suspension and tweaks the gearbox. Underestimate the potency of this little button at your peril. Wheel spin and speed-bump crash-landings will follow if you use it at the wrong time.
I’ve seen several Used Ford S-Max for sale, which should I buy?
There is no such thing as a bad S-Max. Petrol cars are cheaper but the 2.0 diesel makes an ideal match for the incisive handling. The 1.8 diesel costs the same but is a little weak for such a big car.
The best value spec is Zetec. It has all you need and offers a useful £300 to £500 saving. Go for a 2.0 diesel motor and you cannot go wrong. If you need the car to be cheap. Go petrol and save £1000.
Fault Checks for the Ford S-Max
I’ve seen a Used Ford S-Max for sale, what is a good price?
Pay no more than £14,000 for a 3 year old car in Zetec trim with the 2.0 diesel engine and less than 40,000 miles showing.
Buy at 3 years for a big saving. These cars are very, very popular so after that you can sell at any time.
Ford S-Max Price Guides