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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2002 19:21:46 +0100
From: "Simon Watkins" <siwatkinsnopsamIEIO.org>
Subject: Re: Big Three Hidden Depreciation: Was (Re: What if I just can't decide.......?!)


"Dave Plowman" <dave.soundnopsamnet.co.uk> wrote in message news:4b2ab51e08dave.soundnopsamnet.co.uk... > In article <3cc2c2d1$1_3nopsamntp-1.news.uk.worldonline.com>, > Simon Watkins <siwatkinsnopsamIEIO.org> wrote: > > Yes, but the difference with the big three being that even their higher > > spec models are relatively poorly equipped compared to other > > manufacturers. Those options add a significant hidden depreciation to > > the cost of buying them. > > Only if you decide to pay for these toys. On many, you have no option. > Look at large Renaults etc - specced up to the eyeballs and depreciate > faster than ice melts in the summer. True - but that's a Renault - hardly Big 3 class, or up there with Volvo or Saab :-) Talking of which, how about a different comparison....We'll option up the BMW with a price similar competitor. Unfortunately, with the specs on the BMW 325i (say) 3 yrs = 12825k (45%) BMW 323i Auto RRP 25.8k value 3 years) - Cost to owner for 3 years motoring: £12800 BMW Cost 30.6k new -> 12900k (42% retained value Return to Main Index
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